Dreschel: RockHammer still holding cards in casino game
The debate over a new casino may be taking a breather, but it hasn't gone away by a long shot.
The RockHammer corporation, which wants to build a $200-million hotel-casino downtown, is alive and kicking and eagerly awaiting Ontario Lottery and Gaming's cattle call for Hamilton proposals.
RockHammer spokesperson Mark McSporran says the partnership between the Carmen's Group, LIUNA pension fund and Hard Rock International, fully intends to take part in OLG's upcoming tendering process.
McSporran says the partners may even submit a bid to operate a casino-entertainment complex at Flamboro Downs, if that's the site ultimately chosen for expanded gambling.
"As long as it makes sense to us when the numbers are run, then absolutely we're going to look at any scenario."
McSporran is a former OLG senior manager hired by Carmen's as a consultant. He says RockHammer's "grand vision" for an entertainment destination hasn't changed, but the concept is evolving.
"There's no question that there is still work that we're conducting. However, because this is a competitive process, that's something that we are keeping to ourselves right now."
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