The grand opening of the Indiana Live Casino on March 13 was not dampened by traffic and the absence of celebrities. So many people showed up that the casino had a capacity of 8,000 people at 9pm and literally had to close as disappointed gamblers still lined up outside. 온라인카지노
It's no surprise that the $200 million facility has attracted so many people for Las Vegas-style gambling, fine dining and top-notch entertainment. All 2,000 slot machines in the new facility were used within an hour of opening and moved almost nonstop until the casino was closed. There was also a long line at the bar and I waited a long time for a chance to have dinner.
While the gambling industry's biggest companies in the economy are currently experiencing huge financial difficulties, local gaming facilities seem to have their own, generate revenue, and more are being built. People still want to relax and have fun, and with local casinos, they don't have to worry about travel and accommodation costs. Most city officials welcome them because they are small and local facilities contribute a lot to the local economy.
"We've created more than 750 jobs. It employed more than 2,000 construction workers. We've created hundreds of vendor opportunities for small businesses and local businesses, and we've paid the state more than $300 million in fees and taxes," said Mark Hemmer, general manager of Indiana Live.
Jim Myers, the mayor of Indianapolis, said as one of the casino's biggest cheerleaders, "So I think the casino is going to help a lot in the economy of this region and I think it really adds something to the whole of Indianapolis."
One thing has ruined many people's openings and it's speculation around celebrity guests who haven't shown up. Justin Timberlake had to be there to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony, which was part of the attraction to the crowd. Unfortunately, they were disappointed when the star didn't show up.
Despite accusations of publicity stunts and fraud, which the mayor has strongly denied, casino management has made no statements. Mayor Mayers said the president of Kodissy Co., which runs the casino, was a friend of Timberlakes and genuinely thought he would be there.