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Walker
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Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg Offers Glimpse of What To Expect From Columbus Casino
By Patrick Preston
Published: May 11, 2010

Casino developer Penn National plans to break ground on its Hollywood Casino Columbus later this year with an opening slated for late 2012. NBC 4's Patrick Preston traveled to Lawrenceburg, Indiana this week to the Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg to find out what Columbus can expect from its new casino.

WATCH VIDEO HERE: http://www2.nbc4i.com/news/2010/may/11/hollywood-casino-lawrenceburg-offers-glimpse-what--ar-73063/

Posted 3 years ago #
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Looks like Gillians right before they closed. I guess it is a good thing all those old people won't be hanging out in the Arena District.

Posted 3 years ago #
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I think that this is somewhat of an apples & oranges comparison. The Lawrenceburg casino is a riverboat - which totally changes the setup of the building.

I do agree though that the whole Hollywood theme is rather chincy.

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Walker
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I didn't realize it was a riverboat. That does probably mean a different building setup, but I imagine the decor and interior will be practically the same.

Posted 3 years ago #
Twixlen
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Walker wrote >>
I didn't realize it was a riverboat. That does probably mean a different building setup, but I imagine the decor and interior will be practically the same.

Jup. The Lawrenceburg casino has this strange long, wide hallway that connects the ground to the boat - it's also the "gate" where they control age check ID, people counting, etc. Once you get to the end of that hall - a hall of benches and fancy lighting - blam, casino.

And, if you've been to Vegas, that's pretty much it. Somewhere between the Imperial Palace and Caesar's, minus the smoke cloud.

Posted 3 years ago #
bman
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I can definitely see why we would not want those 5,000 people down in the arena district, looked way to rowdy for the AD.

Posted 3 years ago #
Lakee911
Clintonville (South)
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How about we get Barb Henrickson to come in and run the place? ;)

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Walker
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First casino implementation bill rolled out
Posted by Jim Siegel, Statehouse reporter on May 17, 2010 6:06 PM

Senate Republicans today introduced their legislation to create a new Ohio Casino Control Commission and set some of the ground rules for the operations of four casinos to be built in Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati and Toledo.

House Democrats are expected to introduce their own version of the bill possibly as soon as Tuesday. Under the constitutional amendment that voters approved in November, the bill must be signed into law by June 3.

READ MORE: http://blog.dispatch.com/dailybriefing/2010/05/first_casino_implementation_bi.shtml

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Walker
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Proposed Columbus Casino Rules Include No Free Drinks
Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Ohio's four new casinos could not have patrons younger than 21 and would be prohibited from serving complimentary drinks, under rules proposed before the Ohio Senate.

READ MORE: http://www.10tv.com/live/content/local/stories/2010/05/18/story-columbus-casino-rules.html?sid=102

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Displaced Columbusite

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No free drinks...I'm out

Posted 3 years ago #
yurtgirl
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no free drinks is fine by me. i tend to lose my "gambling judgement" when drinking. 1990 Vegas - I lost my ass and woke up with the hangover from hell.

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Walker
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Casino slots to pay out 85%
WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 2010 2:52 AM
BY JAMES NASH
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH

Would-be Ohio gamblers can rest easy: The slot machines at the state's four casinos will pay back, on average, at least 85 percent of the money people put into them.

Gamblers at new casinos in Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati and Toledo will be able to drink until 2:30 a.m., but none of the booze will be free. They won't be able to smoke.

READ MORE: http://www.dispatchpolitics.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2010/05/19/copy/casino-slots-to-pay-out-85.html?adsec=politics&sid=101

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Patch
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Displaced Columbusite wrote >>
No free drinks...I'm out

Can't help but wonder, is there a "minimum cost" that the State imposes on drinks?

Like the do for beer/booze "sold at state minimums"

If not, I fully expect quarter beers and mixed drinks.

Posted 3 years ago #
Displaced Columbusite

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Yeah, I was just joking about the free drink thing, I don't really gamble so I doubt I would ever be in the casino one way or the other anyhow.

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Walker
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Developers balking a bit at price tag for casinos
THURSDAY, MAY 20, 2010
BY JAMES NASH
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH

Developers of Ohio's four casinos called on lawmakers yesterday to loosen requirements that they spend at least $250 million to build each facility, even though they had pitched that to voters last year as a billion-dollar economic boost for the state.

The casino developers also objected to proposed $25,000 liquor-permit fees.

READ MORE: http://www.dispatchpolitics.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2010/05/20/copy/developers-balking-a-bit-at-price-tag-for-casinos.html?adsec=politics&sid=101

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Ummm, why would they be expected to pay 10 times the normal liquor-permit fee?

Posted 3 years ago #
misskitty
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I donÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t blame them for rejecting a 25k alcohol permit. If it is only 2500 for business then it should be for all business until they revise their policy.

But I am not surprised that they want to spend less on buildings. I would have hoped they would consider spending more but I didnÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t hold my breath. But itÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s going to be so great for the Westside....

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Matthew
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Gotta love the snarky casino digs from west side residents who speak out for improvement, yet don't actually take part in improving the area by attending meetings and forums designed for input on the issues.

Talk is cheap people, and so are online opinions.

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Walker
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misskitty wrote >>
But I am not surprised that they want to spend less on buildings. I would have hoped they would consider spending more but I didnÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t hold my breath.

From the day we found out that they were using their "Hollywood Casino" brand, it's been pretty obvious that Penn was going to be going the cheap route in Columbus.

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misskitty
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Matthew wrote >>
Gotta love the snarky casino digs from west side residents who speak out for improvement, yet don't actually take part in improving the area by attending meetings and forums designed for input on the issues.
Talk is cheap people, and so are online opinions.

What meetings about it? The only thing I have emails from are from the Highland west group. There is no mention of casinoÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s only bike lanes, community gardening, and honeysuckle removal from parks unless I missed an recent email that was talking about the casino?

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