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Originally Posted by carguy
I am employed by Mohegan Sun. Last November Mohegan Sun opened Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs in Wilkes Barre, PA. They currently have 1000-1200 slot machines located there, and they pay the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 56% of the slot take. It was reported yesterday in the NORWICH BULLETIN that the venture has exceeded all expectations by twofold. The Mohegan Tribe announced yesterday a large expansion plan for Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs. Mohegan Sun is also helping Indian Tribes in Washington and Wisconcin in their casino ventures.
I would love to see my Employer start a casino operation in the Lakes Region. When the Mohegan Tribe does something, they do it right !
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I'm strongly against MS or any other casino setting up shop at the Weirs. This is a family spot..always has been and always should be IMHO. Yes, I'd love to see it fixed up with perhaps an upscale restaurant maybe some shops but to put in a casino would take the family element out of it. I can't imagine the city of Laconia is prepared to deal with the ramifications of the Weirs being turned into a casino. MS may do it right but in all honesty I'd be proud to be a NIMBY in this case (NOT in my backyard!!).