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created by OhioKimono on Nov 10, 2009 at 01:20:22 am     Comments: 21

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This casino (Spotlight 29) near Coachella, CA, http://www.kesq.com/Global/story.asp?S=11831877 , kind of let down its employees after investing $50 million in the casino.

"Just one day after Spotlight 29 Casino celebrates its $50 million dollar renovations, News Channel 3 uncovers the casino has cut all of its workers pay by 12 percent and ended their retirement programs."

"While a ribbon was cut to celebrate Thursday's opening of Spotlight 29's renovated casino floor, the workers were facing a cut of their own: their paychecks."

"News Channel 3 confirmed pay for around 700 workers was cut by 12 percent. The casino has also stopped contributing to their worker's 401(k) retirement program."

"We discovered this one day after the casino kicked off their 15 year anniversary event unveiling their latest expansion projects."

"General Manager Robert Paull explains, '52 million was spent in total. That includes our parking structure, new administration offices.'"

"No casino workers were willing to talk on camera. They still have their jobs for now."

"The casino's general manager told us over the phone, the pay cuts were 'something we didn't want to do,' and 'the economy caught up with us.' He refused to say how much revenues went down, but did mention construction costs were a factor."

"The General Manager added pay cuts were spread from top to bottom. It is unknown if the large payments tribal members receive are affected."

"A 12 percent pay cut for 700 casino workers takes away most of their discretionary spending. That means 700 families wont be spending much at local restaurants, and they wont be buying much at local retail stores. Their lack of spending money will have ripple affects on the entire local economy."

posted by oldsendbrdy on Mar 07, 2010 at 11:41:33 pm     #

I am sure that Toledoans are willing to provide the labor, I'm just not sure the casinos are willing to pay for it. But we all have to learn that sometimes you get skinned by business.

posted by oldsendbrdy on Mar 08, 2010 at 12:14:15 am     #

I try to keep level headed about things, but my gut and mind keeps reminding me of Back to the Future 2 whenever I hear about this casino coming. You know that part where they have a time line shift and Biff becomes powerful turning the city into a huge casino and a once beautiful prosperous town turns into a pitt of a hole filled with crime and corruption.

As someone who loves this city I really hope I'm wrong.

posted by INeedCoffee on Mar 08, 2010 at 01:01:06 am     #

"a once beautiful prosperous town turns into a pitt of a hole filled with crime and corruption."

And this would make Toledo different how?

posted by ShonuffisDead on Mar 08, 2010 at 09:47:01 am     #

What we are going to get is a crappy looking building built on the water-front that has no windows (to enjoy the view) and is surrounded by a 50 acre asphalt parking lot. Add in a giant advertising sign to be seen from I-75, and the remodel is complete.

As far as the clientele, it will be mostly the underclass and elderly spending their welfare checks and social security on video slot machines. Glamourous, this won't be.

posted by JohnnyMac on Mar 08, 2010 at 09:47:49 am     #

Typical Toledo attitude. Don’t go then Johnnyboy. The casino will thank you.

posted by Ryan on Mar 08, 2010 at 10:00:12 am     #

Hey I'm just happy I won't have to travel 45 min to play Texas hold'em.

posted by lfrost2125 on Mar 08, 2010 at 10:04:28 am     #

I'm mainly disappointed that a tract of land that was developed to be an upscale neighborhood of 20 or so houses will be misused as a casino. But if that is the typical Toledo attitude, I have underestimated my fellow citizens.

And you're right the casino will thank me. Why anyone gambles in a casino is beyond me: the odds are with the house on every game and they have a government issued license to separate you from your money. Casino games are a losing bet, no exceptions. Idiots gamble in casinos.

And, you ever been to Motor City Casino? It ain't like it is filled with Frank Sinatras and George Clooneys. Humanity at its finest, for sure.

posted by JohnnyMac on Mar 08, 2010 at 10:06:58 am     #

LOL that wasn't going to be upscale homes, it was going to be section 8 housing.

Kinda funny I usually walk out with more than I walk in with, hell I thought that was called winning. I also have friends that do it professionally and make a good living from it, so they have to be doing something right, so I guess there are exceptions.

And yes Motor city is where I go most of the time, but I've also been to Atlantic City, Las vegas, and a few others.

posted by lfrost2125 on Mar 08, 2010 at 10:30:27 am     #

My mistake if it was going to be apartments, but that is still a better use in my opinion.

And in my experience, gamblers are rarely truthful about their winnings.

posted by JohnnyMac on Mar 08, 2010 at 11:05:45 am     #

If we do like lfrost2125 we'll all make money at the casino. I guess they'll need a printing press in the basement.

posted by oldsendbrdy on Mar 08, 2010 at 11:05:50 am     #

I'll be the first to admit that I do lose on occasion, and I don't make a living off of it. I'm also not talking thousands of dollars in winnings either, I'm talking maybe 200 or 300 bucks. I'd also be lying if I didn't say it was a mixture of skill and luck.

Now put me on a slot machine and I lose way more than I win. That's why hold'em is my main game, and I'll have to agree with you there that people probably lose way more than they win.

posted by lfrost2125 on Mar 08, 2010 at 11:23:11 am     #

It's not about winning or losing for most people...it is pure entertainment. Most of the people go for the fun/food/excitement of it. What is the diffence between spending 75 bucks going to dinner and a movie, or spending 75 bucks on the nickel slots, and getting the same amount of enjoyment out of it? I love it when people think they have the right to tell other people how they should spend thier money and enjoy themselves...

posted by ShonuffisDead on Mar 08, 2010 at 12:11:38 pm     #

The only reason that I will go to the new casino is the free buffet. Luck is not with me when I play the slots, but I love the free food. I went to the casino in Windsor back just before it was moved to its new location. I stayed there a few days for a convention. I got up the first morning from the hotel ready to go down to the slender "continental breakfast" the hotel had. A guy yelled they had a fee breakfast at the casino. It was stacked with the stuff guys like: eggs, bacon, sausage, and steak. The second morning the guy in charge of the buffet asked if I'd like some swordfish. That went down well along with the other breakfast items.

posted by oldsendbrdy on Mar 08, 2010 at 12:31:29 pm     #

I doubt the buffet will be free, unless you gamble enough to earn comps. The buffet at Motor City is $24.

posted by JohnnyMac on Mar 08, 2010 at 12:49:50 pm     #

I lost $25 Canadian so I wasn't a "freeloader".

posted by oldsendbrdy on Mar 08, 2010 at 12:53:43 pm     #

My mistake if it was going to be apartments, but that is still a better use in my opinion

Johnny, have you ever been to East Toledo? Sorry, section 8 housing is NOT better use, Just take a drive over to Ravine Park, Weiler Homes, or Birmingham terrace. No thanks!

posted by tm2 on Mar 08, 2010 at 12:59:56 pm     #

There are different kinds of Section 8 housing. I wouldn't think they would construct a 1960's era "projects" type complex.

posted by JohnnyMac on Mar 08, 2010 at 01:49:11 pm     #

You missed the point Johnny, it doesn't matter if its state of the art condo-style, it would still be SECTION 8 PUBLIC HOUSING! A brick wall would be preferable to MORE public housing in East Toledo.

posted by tm2 on Mar 08, 2010 at 02:24:55 pm     #

Who is paying to widen the Miami Street EXIT off of I-75? Surely that wouldn't be Penn, right? Single lane merging into 2 won't cut it not to mention that one of the most dangerous entrance ramps in town is the Miami St to 75 N entrance. Imagine the increased amount of drivers under even a slight amount of influence trying to get back on 75 after a day or evening of drinking and gambling! they better build a paramedic substation nearby.

posted by shortstuff on Mar 08, 2010 at 02:43:06 pm     #

shortstuff, thats a good point about that on-ramp, even now i go down to wales if i have to go that way.

posted by tm2 on Mar 08, 2010 at 03:17:01 pm     #

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