9.24.07GAMING NEWS
Detroit casinos fight closings
DETROIT, Michigan -- As reported by the Detroit News: "Detroit's three casinos, which attract thousands of gamblers and rake in about $3.5 million a day, oppose closing their doors in the event a state budget stalemate forces a shutdown of government services.
"Attorneys for MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity and Greektown vigorously argued against any shutdown during a meeting Friday with the Michigan Gaming Control Board, which regulates and monitors casino operations.
"...The four-member gaming board was reluctant to vote on the issue because of the amount of tax revenue -- nearly $1 million a day -- the casinos produce for city and state coffers. In addition, the casinos pay all the costs of the gaming board's operations. Board employees are at the casinos 24 hours a day to make sure their operations adhere to state gaming laws.
"...The board has scheduled a special meeting for 2 p.m. Thursday to discuss the possible closures again..."
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