Comment 81138

By highwater (registered) | Posted September 21, 2012 at 14:11:35 in reply to Comment 81134

But also the worst fears about social repercussions didn't materialize - so, economic upside with little downside.

I think location is the key here. Brantford's casino is on the edge of its downtown, which is one of the reasons its effect is neutral. I don't have a problem with casinos in and of themselves - I hope it stays in Flamboro - but it would be a symbolic blow to our aspirations as a city if it were made a centrepiece of our downtown.

Also, I'm curious as to why a driveway to driveway experience was deemed critical to the business case for the ticat stadium, yet not a peep about the driving convenience of all the well-heeled out-of-towners who will supposedly flock to the casino, has been uttered by downtown casino proponents. Funny that.

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