Should Pennsylvania build casinos? Please give reasons to support your answer?
369657
Casinos may bring profit to the community but it will bring a higher rate of crime as well.  I have watched a small community go from peaceful to fearful in lieu of a casino that was to benefit and in turn created an increase in crime to a place with very little crime beforehand.  Lives are destroyed for as many jobs that are gained.  Every casino has its horror stories, customers well loved who turned their families money into a scotch on the rocks and some nickels for the slots.
759418
I am from Anderson, Indiana and I have not heard about this development. It seems quite unlikely that CDI would sell their shares of Hoosier Park at this time. There will be slots legislature considered soon that could give Hoosier Park a large share of the machines and revenue share from them.\n\nLet me say that we in Anderson are looking forward to hosting the Indiana Derby for many years to come. In addition more and more Indiana bred runners are making their mark nationally. The horse racing industry appears to be very stable in Indiana. Until slots are decided, I cannot predict they will pull out of this market before then.\n\n The company DID sell HP in fact. They sold their controlling interest of Hollywood Park in Inglewood, California last year. The new owners are now running on a very expensive, new  "Polytrack"  surface. I predict that they will conduct racing at that facility for the foreseeable future.\n\n There is some pressure on Hollywood Park to sell the property they own for significant commercial development. I would say the owners response can be measured by their investment in a new track surface. They don't intend to move!\n\n Harness racing is very big in Indiana but they cannot shut out thoroughbred racing interests from the scene.  You or your friend can e-mail to me if you would like to discuss the issue further. I have covered every detail of Hoosier Park since before the day they opened their doors.\n\nHere is a link to their 3rd qtr. earnings report that details their recent activity.\nhttp://www.churchilldownsincorporated.com/our_company/company_news/2006_news_releases/company_news_11072006.html
646766
As much as I love Mexico City, no...\nVegas, baby, Vegas!\n\nIf they're gonna waste our money, at least waste it on something fun! Plus, Congress would fit in nicely with the other whores.
312283
Both have potential for major wins and major losses.  \n\nWith proper planning and knowledge, investment give you the edge.  Gambling always has a "house advantage".\n\nMaybe invest in casinos.  Have the best of both worlds that way.
295206
In the long term, you don't.  Casinos stay in business by only having games where the odds are in their favor.
849812
~I'm with you JL.  All I want is some truth.\nIf they want my land, let them buy it from the casino, tax-free gas and cheap cigarette profits.
223963
Yes, run the lottery, regulate the casino's that sort of thing.
178546
I wouldn't say it's risky but you will pay a pretty penny if you buy in lands or beaches already developed such as tamarindo in guuanacaste. if you look to areas that may get more infrastructure in the future then you can probably get a better deal but will be a little off the beaten path for a little while.
1093544
Good question, I think the only reason is because overall most poeple in the nation (now I'm not saying all, and the numbers are dwinding) don't want a nation of gamblers.  Not to mention it would have a bad effect on the state lotteries already in place creating revinue for the states.
478428
You need to find the owners, if they are corporations, then you can look at their annual report and see if they breakout revense by casino. They may not.\n\nYou can also find statement from JP Morgan and other brokers, but I rarely see anything broken down to the level you want, at least no free research.\n\nCommunities which are dependend on this business may have a capitalization plan and if the casinos are used to finance these plans the information may be there.
393989
Planning is required years before laying any groundwork. Are there enough people in the area?\nIs there adequate space to build a new arena or use an existing arena?\nWho is going to buy the franchise?\n\nJust some questions to be answered before considering a new site.
559681
well, I think that would be a good idea, lotto sells would go up if there were better odds of winning... as far as creating gluttonous people, I say no, money will just bring out a persons true colors.
838683
I agree that you should be able to harvest fish and game on your privately owned land, and I see no problem if landowners are exempt from game licensing and seasons.  The land is yours and your farming analogy is compelling.\n\nI do believe, however, that there needs to be some limitation to your activity.  The minimal level of regulation that I would like to see is that endangered species be protected.  But I also think it would be reasonable to have bag limits or a restriction against commercial uses, i.e. harvests would be limited to personal use.
636274
No. I once studied arcade games and slot machines to see what kinds of color and graphics are used, and I came to the conclusion that people who create the machines are very clever when it comes to color psychology - they try to attract people's attention from clear across a room. Also, the entire concept of gambling is based on variable reinforcement, so it is just human tendency to want to keep performing a certain action because "maybe this time" the reward will materialize. There are people who have a weakness for this, however, and it may or may not run in families. But I think the amount of money spent on marketing is going to attract almost everyone to try gambling once, or at least consider it.
191340
HELL NO!!! Use that money to repair the stuff in New Orleans, or get ready for disasters. There's other money making ideas out there. Most sports owners are corrupt, and it would be way unfair to the public if their tax dollars are going to fund some sports arena. What if they don't like sports???
649549
OK to the REAL story we aren't sure right now. The Gaming Board is appearently going to decide on June 2nd. Anyway Pittsburgh First is trying to convince them to give the license to Isle of Capari. It isn't guaranteed though as I believe 2 others are trying for it. Gov. Rendell though has claimed to have a plan set up so that Pittsburgh will get a new arena regardless. I don't think the Penguins ever gave an offical responce to that. They first said they hadn't seen the propsal to go over it and make sure the money is promised and I don't think they ever went from there. Anyway if you are in Pennsylvania I would suggest going to the Penguins homepage and find a thing with Pittsbugh First for the address to write to the gaming board at.
321942
If you believe that gaming and the promotion of gaming is a sin, then yes, I would believe it to be ethically questionable to work for a Casino Company, even in an administrative role, because even as an administrator, you are still supporting the company ideals.\n\nNow, given the choice of working an ethically questionable job, or not having a job at all, in order to put food on the table, then by all means, take the job.