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Originally Posted by Gantz
It wouldn't be good, because to have a good casino you need space for big floor plates. There is simply not enough space in TS for a good casino. Anything there would be too small and dingy with an awkward layout. That is why all those other sites are being proposed, they have enough land area to host a proper casino. It would also make money, but most likely generate less revenue due to lack of amenities, a waste of a casino license. TS already generates enough foot traffic without a casino.
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The floors would be large enough. You don't
need extremely large floor plates, you just need to have the space for the games. This location would generate the most money out of all the potential locations.
As far as the amenities, that this big concept for this casino. Because unlike other casino proposals that need to
create the various amenities needed for a successful casino, this proposal doesn't need it. It's in the center of Times Square, with it's many hotels, restaurants, Broadway shows, etc. There will be a hotel, but not with the amount of rooms of other proposals, again causing spillover to neighboring hotels. That's good news, especially for Extell's Barnett who is building a massive hotel/thrill ride just down the block.
That's part of the spin for this particular proposal - it's not taking away from what already exist, but
enhancing it. It will actually increase business in the area. It's one of the things the state is looking for in a bid.
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