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Old 10-21-2013, 02:03 PM
 
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What high roller would go to that dump? They should have put more effort into making the casino not look like Hollywood Casino in Charlestown. I don't see people flying from other countries to visit Hollywood Casino. Just don't see it. They'd probably prefer Maryland Live instead. Expand a little by adding a resort option. Try not to look so pedestrian. It would be nice to see the profit forecast from the other casinos.
True, for 700M their design is pretty mediocre. The point that I found interesting was that they made no mention of what investments they would make to road and transportation infrastructure. That would be critical for that location. Same goes for the Parx location. I am interested in hearing the totality of the proposals too but the only one that I will be able to attend is MGM on Friday. I will have to read the papers for a summary of the others. Would be great if they had a webcast.
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Old 10-21-2013, 02:18 PM
 
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Would be great if they had a webcast.
What a novel idea! Hopefully someone is recording it and it will be on a county or state website? In this age of IT, it shouldn't be that difficult to do. The record other county and state proceedings. Also, can they change their proposal after the submission deadline? I'm not sure how can be admitted. It wouldn't be fair to the other bidders.
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Old 10-21-2013, 03:28 PM
 
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What a novel idea! Hopefully someone is recording it and it will be on a county or state website? In this age of IT, it shouldn't be that difficult to do. The record other county and state proceedings. Also, can they change their proposal after the submission deadline? I'm not sure how can be admitted. It wouldn't be fair to the other bidders.
If so I haven't been able to find where it is....no big deal though. Will get the cliff notes from the paper.

They can submit amendments up to the public hearings. For example, PNG changed the number of slots a few weeks ago to 3000. They submitted the additional fees but I didn't think it was fair to the other bidders. On another note, I just found out that Greenwood is collaborating with Cordish for a casino in Philly. That explains how they came into the picture out of nowhere but it makes me wonder if their motives are to be in the process to delay for Cordish when they don't get it. Just a thought
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Old 10-21-2013, 03:51 PM
 
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Update it can be watched on the county's website. Still looking for the link
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Old 10-21-2013, 08:05 PM
 
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Watched tonight's hearing and wow....so many Nimbys and horse racing professionals. That's not surprising although more than half were rambling with no factual basis for their support of Rosecroft. One common theme was that without the casino, the MD horse racing industry will parish. I stand by my previous position that an industry should be able to stand on its own. If it can't then maybe it needs to fail. Anyway round two on Wedneday.
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Old 10-21-2013, 08:25 PM
 
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Watched tonight's hearing and wow....so many Nimbys and horse racing professionals. That's not surprising although more than half were rambling with no factual basis for their support of Rosecroft. One common theme was that without the casino, the MD horse racing industry will parish. I stand by my previous position that an industry should be able to stand on its own. If it can't then maybe it needs to fail. Anyway round two on Wedneday.

Thanks for the update. I read an article where residents were throwing their support for the Rosecroft location because the National Harbor location would be too close to residential neighborhoods. Which is interesting because the Penn National casino and racetrack traffic would pour through the neighborhoods anyway. At least MGM is on the periphery and surround by the river, 495, and other commercial properties. I'm puzzled by their strategy. Rosecroft is surrounded by residential plats.


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Forest Heights Mayor Jacquline Goodall applauded the company's financial commitment to the hospital and the teachers' retirement fund. She said the location at the racetrack seemed the most appropriate for a casino and would have the least impact of all the proposals on area traffic.
"This is secluded," she said in an interview. "No houses would be impacted. For me, it's a no-brainer."
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State Del. Veronica Turner, who represents the 26th District, which includes the proposed casino sites, said she's gotten a lot of emails from constituents opposing both Penn National's and Greenwood Racing's sites, citing concerns about raffic and the presence of a casino near residential neighborhoods.
"They'd rather have it in an area that's nonresidential, and they're saying the best site is National Harbor," she said.
Seems like a few people are confused about where homes are. Google maps is your friend.

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Old 10-21-2013, 11:47 PM
 
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Thanks for the update. I read an article where residents were throwing their support for the Rosecroft location because the National Harbor location would be too close to residential neighborhoods. Which is interesting because the Penn National casino and racetrack traffic would pour through the neighborhoods anyway. At least MGM is on the periphery and surround by the river, 495, and other commercial properties. I'm puzzled by their strategy. Rosecroft is surrounded by residential plats.


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Seems like a few people are confused about where homes are. Google maps is your friend.
Lmao yeah I was thinking the same thing.......also The crossroad to Rosecroft is two lanes. If they widen that road (which they should), that will not only impact the homes on that road but will also require public investment for roads as well as increased public transportation.
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Old 10-22-2013, 05:58 AM
 
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Thanks for the update. I read an article where residents were throwing their support for the Rosecroft location because the National Harbor location would be too close to residential neighborhoods. Which is interesting because the Penn National casino and racetrack traffic would pour through the neighborhoods anyway. At least MGM is on the periphery and surround by the river, 495, and other commercial properties. I'm puzzled by their strategy. Rosecroft is surrounded by residential plats.


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Seems like a few people are confused about where homes are. Google maps is your friend.
I could be wrong but I think some of those quotes are being taken out of context. As far as the first one, if you read that literal than yes no houses will be impacted but for people who live off of Oxon Hill Road traffic will be heavier and there is likely to be more foot traffic. I can understand their concern. I have family that live off of Oxon Hill Road at that point and it's tough for them already to get out on the main road. Their house may not be directly impacted but their quality of life living there will be.

I am not sure what they mean by the second quote. The two are a lot different. Perhaps there is a bit of nimbyism going on but I personally can't blame people for not wanting a casino near their home. Neither location is in a remote location so there is bound to be some nimbyism.
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Old 10-22-2013, 10:53 AM
 
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I could be wrong but I think some of those quotes are being taken out of context. As far as the first one, if you read that literal than yes no houses will be impacted but for people who live off of Oxon Hill Road traffic will be heavier and there is likely to be more foot traffic. I can understand their concern. I have family that live off of Oxon Hill Road at that point and it's tough for them already to get out on the main road. Their house may not be directly impacted but their quality of life living there will be.
Based on her responses during the hearing she meant it literally. I dismissed as NIMBYism. What I found interesting is that her town passed a law against the casino being at the harbor. I know it was a symbolic protest but don't understand but in today's environment. Although I understand their concern a lot of that traffic comes from people commuting and not from traffic related to the harbor activities. At least that's been my experience..
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Old 10-22-2013, 08:31 PM
 
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Recording of Penn National presentation
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