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Why is Delta City Council supporting a new casino project?

Mornings with Simi

English - April 04, 2019 20:23 - 10 minutes - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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Last year Delta City Council gave its approval for a new 500-slot-machine casino for the city.

Gateway Casinos says the $70-million project will provide up to 700 new jobs in Delta.

Last November, the BC Lottery Commission gave its approval for the project.

The City of Richmond had objected to the development because of concerns about increased traffic, and also about crime. Bear in mind: there are lots of concerns in the province right now about money laundering. So is now the right time for another casino project here in Metro Vancouver?

Co-host: George Harvie

Mayor of Delta

Last year Delta City Council gave its approval for a new 500-slot-machine casino for the city.


Gateway Casinos says the $70-million project will provide up to 700 new jobs in Delta.


Last November, the BC Lottery Commission gave its approval for the project.


The City of Richmond had objected to the development because of concerns about increased traffic, and also about crime. Bear in mind: there are lots of concerns in the province right now about money laundering. So is now the right time for another casino project here in Metro Vancouver?


Co-host: George Harvie


Mayor of Delta