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Las Vegas, Atlantic City, and Detroit?

The city of Detroit narrowly passed a ballot initiative for legalized casinos in 1996 by 51% to 49%. This slim margin has allowed for some massive changes for the economically-challenged city. Just how will casinos on the riverfront affect the city of Detroit? In an article from the Washington Post, the impending positive and negative effects are voiced. Currently, MGM Grand is running a temporary $225 million casino, and three other major casinos are in the planning stages. Sean McEachern

Thu, 16 Mar 2000 07:30:56 -0800