[the urban politician]

^ I think that’s the mix up.

A casino isn’t going to save a struggling neighborhood.

But well located, it can contribute to a thriving tourism/nightlife district.

Las Vegas’ strip being the obvious example. Even if you hate Vegas, the casinos work there. You’ve got a whole ecosystem of entertainment down there.

Chicago doesn’t need to build a new “strip”, but having one grand, high-quality casino in a district with a lot of tourism and other draws that feed off of each other could very well succeed.