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SpongeG
Oct 3, 2007, 9:24 PM
there goes the neighbourhood

VANCOUVER, BC -- As reported by the CBC: "The Great Canadian Casino Company in Vancouver is going ahead with its plan to install 150 slot machines at Hastings Race Course despite a pending court decision.

"The company announced Tuesday night it is awaiting a permit from the B.C. Lottery Corporation, and then final approval from the City of Vancouver, before the 150 one-armed bandits are in place — the first of a total of 600 slot machines planned for the site.

"But those opposing the expansion with the Hastings Park Conservancy said the plan is still premature because it's still before the courts.

"...Despite the pending court decisions, the Great Canadian Casino's Howard Blank said it's time to move ahead and 'we feel very confident.'..."

http://www.casinocitytimes.com/news/article.cfm?contentID=168982

mr.x
Oct 4, 2007, 2:54 AM
150 machines? that's nothing.....personally, i'd love to see a River Rock type of casino/hotel development as part of the racetrack.

hollywoodnorth
Oct 5, 2007, 1:46 PM
^^ agreed. damn NIMBY's I tell ya!

Pinion
Oct 8, 2007, 10:11 AM
I work in a casino and had no strong opinion either way on them before I did, but now I vehemently oppose any more casino expansion.

EastVanMark
Oct 24, 2007, 7:48 AM
I work in a casino and had no strong opinion either way on them before I did, but now I vehemently oppose any more casino expansion.

Can't help but notice the irony of owing at least part of ones earning ability to a casino, yet if casinos had not expanded you wouldn't have that job today.:jester:

bugsy
Nov 18, 2007, 8:52 AM
150 machines? that's nothing.....personally, i'd love to see a River Rock type of casino/hotel development as part of the racetrack.That'll really be something to look forward to.

Pinion
Nov 24, 2007, 8:04 PM
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