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goodsam2 t1_iz9xlxq wrote

Reply to comment by lunar_unit in Casino tops Richmond wish list [to VA General Assembly], but affordable housing lies at the heart by CrassostreaVirginica

Or we build the casino and use that money...

People keep forgetting which side of the ledger the casino is.

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GrandmaPoses t1_iza3v55 wrote

You do realize the casino has its own ledger, yes?

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goodsam2 t1_iza9ij0 wrote

The casino plan was for them to pay Richmond $20 million plus $1 million per year, along with donating some amount to charity and another music venue.

Since we can authorize them or not they had to pay Richmond an extra tax, on top of another business moving into an empty area.

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