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So of course they picked a Malaysian company. Let me guess ... offshore outsourcing for all the IT work and anything else that can be done via phone and computer (like customer service) and L1 visas for all the onsite work. NY'ers are only expected to spend/gamble their money there.
This sounds like a great economic opportunity in the area and could likely spread elsewhere, but am I being too paranoid to fear the resurgance of an organized crime element if this where to take hold everywhere?
The "great economic opportunity" will be for foreign workers as this company is Malaysian.
It won't be a resurgence of the US mafia, but I am sure there is organized crime in Malaysia. Maybe they are already attached to this company and can get into the US easily with an L1 visa.
The question I'd like answered is will the legalization of table games and a poker room follow suit? What is the likelihood that will happen in the foreseeable future?
The question I'd like answered is will the legalization of table games and a poker room follow suit? What is the likelihood that will happen in the foreseeable future?
If the Aqueduct casino does particularly well, it'll make a case for expansion. Also for more foreign companies to put in bids!
These small casinos, like the one in Yonkers, serve a certain demographic. They don't take a significant cut out of Atlantic City's business. AC is a destination, and aside from offering lots more gambling options and environments than the small casinos like Yonkers does, AC also offers tons of entertainment options other than gambling.
I see the Yonkers casino and this one in Queens attracting more of the degenerate "need my fix of gambling, now!" types. While AC will continue to be a destination for young partyers, bachelor/bachelorette parties, couples looking for a weekend getaway, and even families.
These small casinos, like the one in Yonkers, serve a certain demographic. They don't take a significant cut out of Atlantic City's business. AC is a destination, and aside from offering lots more gambling options and environments than the small casinos like Yonkers does, AC also offers tons of entertainment options other than gambling.
I see the Yonkers casino and this one in Queens attracting more of the degenerate "need my fix of gambling, now!" types. While AC will continue to be a destination for young partyers, bachelor/bachelorette parties, couples looking for a weekend getaway, and even families.
Old people must be degenerates because that seems to be the largest clientele at Empire city.
The question I'd like answered is will the legalization of table games and a poker room follow suit? What is the likelihood that will happen in the foreseeable future?
I don't see that happening at Aqueduct. I think it will be just like Empire City at Yonkers: a slot machine parlor.
If the Shinnecocks open a casino on LI, they will have table games and a poker room in addition to the slot machines.
The Aqueduct casino originally approved in 2001 is in the home stretch. Originally the casino was to be run by casino giant MGM Mirage but political infighting has delayed its opening by 7 years. With and estimated $1 million tax windfall a day the political infighting/corruption has cost the state over two billion dollars. A formal announcement will be made on Thursday. Now anyone in Manhattan is a subway ride on the 8th ave IND away from legal gambling.
I went to the casino at Yonkers once, I never went back and wasn't sure why anyone else came back. It was nothing like Vegas, AC or Foxwoods. Just a box with really bad/boring slots. No cards, poker, roulette or dice. I think this casino missed the boat and these slots will not appeal to younger generations or the yuppie crowd taking over New York.
All casinos in New York suck, I'll stick to AC for my gambling/boxing fix.
Yeah the video poker machines are a major part of the slots these days.
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