Three Detroit Casinos could Close becuase of its population Decline.

[ghettopalmetto]

Yes, when Engler said no to casinos to Detroit, a group of people got a proposal on the ballot. In that proposal, it was stated that the people could approve casinos in a city that has a population of 800,000 or more. The high number was put in because Engler was against any public casinos in the state and since the only city in Michigan that could meet this requirement was Detroit, it was passed and Detroit got three casinos.

What does the language of the law say?

If it says that casinos may "exist" in a city of more than 800,000 population, then there may be a problem.

But if it says that casinos may be "approved" in a city of more than 800,000 population, then there isn't any concern. The casinos have *already* been approved.

[R8RBOB]

What does the language of the law say?

If it says that casinos may "exist" in a city of more than 800,000 population, then there may be a problem.

But if it says that casinos may be "approved" in a city of more than 800,000 population, then there isn't any concern. The casinos have *already* been approved.

Found it.....

Proposal E, A Legislative Initiative to Permit Casino Gaming in Qualified Cities.

The proposed law would:

Permit up to three gaming casinos in any city that meets the following qualifications: has a population of 800,000 or more; is located within 100 miles of any other state or country in which gaming is permitted; and has had casino gaming approved by a majority of the voters in the city.

Establish a Gaming Control Board to regulate casino gaming.

Impose an 18% state tax on gross gaming revenues.

Allocate 55% of tax revenue to the host city for crime prevention and economic development; allocate remaining 45% of tax funds to state for public education.

The key word is "permit" The state permit three casinos to operate in Detroit as long as the requirements are met. Right now, one of the requirements is no longer met to permit casinos in Detroit.

[Novine]

Here's the actual language from the law. As R8RBOB notes, it has no impact on the casinos.

[[l) “City” means a local unit of government other than a county which meets all of the following criteria:

[[i) Has a population of at least 800,000 at the time a license is issued.

[R8RBOB]

Here's the actual language from the law. As R8RBOB notes, it has no impact on the casinos.

[[l) “City” means a local unit of government other than a county which meets all of the following criteria:

[[i) Has a population of at least 800,000 at the time a license is issued.

The question is does the 800,000 apply at the initial submitting of the casino license or does it apply to renewal too? The state renew the licenses annually so based on the wording of the law, the 800,000 requirement would apply regardless if this is a new license or renewal.

[Scottathew]

What does the language of the law say?

If it says that casinos may "exist" in a city of more than 800,000 population, then there may be a problem.

But if it says that casinos may be "approved" in a city of more than 800,000 population, then there isn't any concern. The casinos have *already* been approved.

My thoughts exactly!