Submitted by MTRIFE t3_z1yevq in WorcesterMA
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OrphanKripler t1_ixdjs5m wrote
Woulda been better than the baseball stadium
thatguyonreddit40 t1_ixdk4um wrote
I dont think this is accurate. There were only so many locations allowed
D_is_for_Doomsayer t1_ixdlwlt wrote
When casinos were legalized, they initially pitched a slot parlor for Worcester. It got bigger turnout than any city council meeting I've ever seen, filling the overflow room at the other end of the floor. It was almost entirely people against the move. I wouldn't foresee this going down without massive public outcry.
Karen1968a t1_ixdoyvl wrote
Nope. No more casino licenses available
DMoney1133 t1_ixds6jp wrote
Fake news.
CoolAbdul t1_ixdvd1k wrote
It would not have been better than the baseball stadium.
OrphanKripler t1_ixdxpgd wrote
rbcarter101 t1_ixdyift wrote
When has public outcry ever been a metric the City listens to?
CoolAbdul t1_ixdzpkg wrote
Have you been to MGM Springfield? It's the single most depressing place in the state. Full of gambling addicts losing the paychecks their families need. You walk in the door and within five minutes you've lost the will to live.
Wolfdogpump66 t1_ixe2r44 wrote
If so make sure it is located in the worst sectionnof worcester and make sure theres no parking either like these idiots do with everything else
D_is_for_Doomsayer t1_ixe3lgd wrote
They did in that case, so...
Cran125GPS t1_ixe91uy wrote
In what way? I've been to MGM in Springfield and to many games at Polar Park and its a night and day difference in what each has done for the respective cities
MTRIFE OP t1_ixe944l wrote
Lol. A condescending comment like this to a random redittor you don't know from a hole in the wall (when, you know, simply scrolling by such an apparently waste of time post like this was totally an option), yet I'm the one struggling lol. Happy Holidays my friend.
Watchfull_Hosemaster t1_ixeaoia wrote
Put it in the Canal District, provide 50 parking spaces and call it a day.
oceansofmyancestors t1_ixeapth wrote
So…like every casino in the history of casinos.
colb_E t1_ixeazxi wrote
Yeah I guess I can't help myself sometimes. Mostly cuz in an age of misinformation it terrifies me that someone can read a comment like "Casino in Worcester????!!!" coming from a person on Facebook whom they don't know from a hole in the wall and actually think there might be a shred of validity to it.
New-Vegetable-1274 t1_ixebqu9 wrote
If this is so, they should put it in the downtown area. Anywhere else will impact residential property values negatively. A casino downtown could benefit other businesses or it could mean their end. Casinos generally are self contained, with hotels, restaurants, shopping and entertainment. That could negatively affect other businesses but boost employment by a lot. Then there is the city's cut, this would mean more money for schools, infrastructure and public safety. It's a lot to think about.
MTRIFE OP t1_ixecnyq wrote
Well being that the person who made the comment is active in that group and appears to have ties to the sheriff's department (which would mean who knows what connects they may even have to the city council, etc.), there is no reason for me not to consider there could be some rumblings.
That being the case, since I don't know each individual person that peruses this sub, I also don't know if there are is someone that frequents this sub that may have heard or seen something that isn't readily available information as of yet.
barry_abides t1_ixed84a wrote
Not Worcester, not a casino, but the closest I could find: https://www.nepm.org/regional-news/2022-11-14/massachusetts-gambling-regulators-delay-decision-on-proposed-hardwick-racetrack
MTRIFE OP t1_ixedpp6 wrote
Well don't be terrified. When the question comes from someone active in that group with apparent ties to the sheriff's department, which in turn, makes it reasonable to wonder what other contacts they may have (city council, etc.), and isn't just some random 18 year old being a goof, it isn't unreasonable to wonder if there could be some rumblings not yet publicly known.
This being the case, a person could either, ask, answer, speculate, or ignore. All four options cost $0.00.
But now above all, my concern is what happened that led you to this point of expending your own energy to speak so hostile, condescending, and judgmentally to strangers? Do you want to talk about it?
saintsandopossums t1_ixedwv8 wrote
I would tend to doubt it honestly. They tried to put in a slot parlor not too long ago, and there was incredibly strong opposition. Wouldn't be shocked if they tried some sports betting location at some point though. Not sure how the licenses work with the new state law
colb_E t1_ixenl69 wrote
Eh, I really didn't expend that much energy.Being more active than others in a Facebook group doesn't make you a verified source of information. Sorry for being rude about it, but my hope is that you'll take this experience and apply more common sense when using the Internet in the future.
Also, how can you say I'm hostile when I wished you all the best?
amandaflash t1_ixeomoh wrote
They did, it's called checks notes Polar Park.
CatumEntanglement t1_ixeoqcu wrote
They also listened when people were against the renaming of Plantation street. If there are enough people against something that it causes people to speak out, then reps do listen to their constituents.
Ok_Fox_1770 t1_ixep5y0 wrote
Greendale mall woulda been a sweet casino… miss that place. WHO TOOK THE GLASS ELEVATOR!?
darksideofthemoon131 t1_ixewm8y wrote
The baseball stadium will likely not bring down property values or increase crime. Casinos typically bring property values down between -2 and -10%. Newer studies (most recently in MA) have shown that casinos can either raise crime rates or decrease them. It's a crap shoot.
I'd rather not take the risk.
For the record, I don't think the stadium will be a long term success. It's a novelty that will wear off soon. I hope they do add concerts and other non- baseball related events there to give non sports fans a reason to go and make the venue more multi-use.
NovelNo87 t1_ixf0g61 wrote
The last I can remember was years ago when it was proposed and rejected, before Polar park was even decided on. Now with all the other developments going on I highly doubt it’s even a possibility. Besides you can get to at least 5 different casinos in an hour or less from here.
LegisLAYshun t1_ixff6dg wrote
Worcester cannot host a casino under the current law. The Expanded Gaming Act created three regions, each of which could host one resort casino. Worcester is part of Region A, which already has the Encore. The Act also allowed one slots parlor statewide, which is Plainridge Park.
dina_NP2020 t1_ixfmr1n wrote
I can’t see it being profitable. I go to MGM twice a week and it’s dead except Friday nights, and still not as big of a crowd that Foxwoods or Mohegan Sun gets
Anderson74 t1_ixfmvaz wrote
That has never happened before.
Southcoaststeve1 t1_ixfrgcj wrote
Sorry i’m not a local what or where is “The Vallley”?
earlylarge t1_ixfu6ln wrote
No. It’s going to Taunton! Good luck Taunton haha https://www.500nations.com/casinos/maFirstLightCasino.asp
TheConeIsReturned t1_ixfudc4 wrote
Brainless idea.
SnooDoubts1493 t1_ixg3n2i wrote
It’s a housing projects.
BloodySaxon t1_ixh9xv2 wrote
Hell yeah!
Ok_Fox_1770 t1_ixhdas8 wrote
36 and driving by all my favorite places blown down for a box factory. Feel like one of those old guys…with an onion on his belt….
BloodySaxon t1_ixhdfe7 wrote
38 and live a couple miles away on the Holden border.
dpceee t1_ixhhkh9 wrote
I still dream of that mall.
Ok_Fox_1770 t1_ixhhtlg wrote
As a kid when it had the dream machine, candy store, kb toys… Spencer’s gifts… friends! Oh it was a day. And a full food court…
toastr t1_ixhj7tt wrote
I’d say rip Taunton but it’s already a zombie
NativeSon508 t1_ixhjrs9 wrote
Dream Machine was stupid tiny but still so cool
NativeSon508 t1_ixhjyjd wrote
The airport would’ve been a great spot for a casino. Tons of space, plenty of parking, far from residential areas so it’s not a nuisance and they easily could’ve added a horse/dog or NASCAR style race track
dpceee t1_ixhk6do wrote
Do you remember that video store in the food court. The site it was at has been abandoned since before the McDonalds left.
Ok_Fox_1770 t1_ixhk8x1 wrote
Ah yes the airport. Put in a motorized path down to hot dog Annie’s! Sky would be a light show nonstop
Ok_Fox_1770 t1_ixhkc28 wrote
That was a weiiiiiird store. Like no one knew it was there haha. Wasn’t it a computer gaming place at its last breath?
fezlum t1_ixhmbsa wrote
The chairman who was planning the casino was arrested and convicted of bribery and extortion.
According to their Jan 2022 update, they are considering changing their casino plans into opening a gas station or marijuana shop instead.
dpceee t1_ixhnhyf wrote
Not sure.
Did you remember Marshall's and an anchor store? I still use a blanket that I bought there.
JoshSidekick t1_ixhnubn wrote
Whether or not I find someone took a shit behind my dumpster at work is gamble enough for me, thanks.
Ok_Fox_1770 t1_ixi9rk5 wrote
Marshall’s was a cool spot, made TJ sweat and try a little more. Then there was the fair… or spags… I dunno it was fun to have variety of places and touch stuff. Avoid that buyers regret when you get duped online. Or “Wished” as we call it in the family. Sick of the same plaza same stores, just change the town name
OrphanKripler t1_iy5qsft wrote
So far the stadium has shut down many local businesses and congested the city
Cran125GPS t1_iy5rev7 wrote
That's just categorically false and not backed by facts. More businesses have opened by far than been closed in that area.
And "congested the city" oh please there's some more traffic around game times in that area, with no impact on the other 98% of the city....
OrphanKripler t1_iy5tj26 wrote
Where’s the data showing more have opened up on that area than have closed?
Mercer-sama t1_ixdi07h wrote
Source: Trust me bro