Slots Approved for All Ohio Race Tracks

[trackrat]

Giss, with the Governor approving video slot machines at all seven Ohio racetracks today, do you see any problem in Northfield complying with the requirement to pump $150 million into improving the facility and another $50 million for the ten year operating license? That's a lot of dough for a track that just laid off their best employee. In the same vein, they'll need another PR guy now... are you in the mix?

What about the lawsuit that was pending with the Ohio Supreme Court regarding whether the governor had the authority to approve video slots?

Also, do you foresee Northfield ever getting a good Kosher hot dog?

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Giss-

Thought this was an interesting question and I was looking forward to your comments.

From what I read they want the tracks to put up complete new buildings for the slots. (correct me if I am wrong) Seems like there is a ton of room inside the existing building that could be used for slots. Do you think the proposed plan and costs are in
line with what management expected? Sounds like a lot of money to me.


food
I remember a few years ago when the had the cheese fried. I used to go there JUST for the fries. They really need to do something about the food. An unappealing hamburger cooked on a dirty grill is something I wouldn't buy.

[thegiss]

Northfield will have no problem with the requirement. For perspective, the Gilbert Casino in downtown Cleveland is $700 million. There is not really enough room inside at Northfield... the plan a few years back (I am no longer privy to a lot of their current planning) was to erect a temporary building while building a permanent facility.