"As reported by the Detroit News: "Casino Windsor will begin offering sports betting next Friday (9.08.06) -- marking the first time Metro Detroiters will have access to live sports wagering. "Looking to tap the sports and gambling passions of its American neighbors, the riverfront casino is opening a multimillion-dollar, 170-seat sports lounge, where gamblers can wager on pro football, basketball, hockey and baseball games, as well as college football and basketball.".Gaming experts expect the Legends Sports Lounge, which took seven months to build, will be a major draw. ".While this is a first for Windsor, sports betting is available at casinos in other regions of Canada.".Casino Niagara in Niagara Falls, Ontario, recently opened a $10 million sports betting lounge. ".Casino Windsor's new lounge includes 36 video display terminals that will feature sporting events. It will offer a stadium-style menu featuring hamburgers, hot dogs and chicken wings."
"Lions and Tigers and sports book "Oh My!"... Before you know it, MotorCity, MGM Grand and Greektown will all be pursuing sports betting in Detroit on grounds they have to offer it to be competitive or they'll lose gamblers and revenue (tax money for the City) to Ontario.
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