Richmond Resort & Casino

[wrldcoupe4]

Okay so since Petersburg isn’t happening, do you want Richmond to have another shot?

[eandslee]

16 minutes ago, wrldcoupe4 said:

Okay so since Petersburg isn’t happening, do you want Richmond to have another shot?

I'm really sort of agnostic who gets the casino, but I'd like to see one in the Metro area...somewhere.   Petersburg is dead now...Richmond is probably the only hope right now.  I liked the Petersburg plan though - location was good, it was big and would bring life to the southside of the Metro area.  It would have been a destination for sure...and not a lot of people living on that side of town, so probably not a lot of opposition.  

Edited February 17, 2023 by eandslee

[I miss RVA]

9 minutes ago, eandslee said:

I'm really sort of agnostic who gets the casino, but I'd like to see one in the Metro area...somewhere.   Petersburg is dead now...Richmond is probably the only hope right now.  I liked the Petersburg plan though - location was good, it was big and would bring life to the southside of the Metro area.  It would have been a destination for sure...and not a lot of people living on that side of town, so probably not a lot of opposition.  

Petersburg had a GREAT plan in place. It's a shame the General Assembly torpedoed it - who knows what a huge lift it might've been for the Tri-Cities.

[Downtowner]

Have to ask this but what happens if they shoot Richmond down too? Who’s up next? Nova ? 

Edited February 17, 2023 by Downtowner

[Hike]

Politicians want the casino in Richmond is my guess. Now, the people have to agree and I hope they do this time. Legalize weed but no gambling, come on. 
I do want Petersburg to do well and hope it’s just a matter of time until it’s their turn at something great. 

[I miss RVA]

1 hour ago, Downtowner said:

Have to ask this but what happens if they shoot Richmond down too? Who’s up next? Nova ? 

Honestly, I'm not sure - this whole process has been insane from the beginning.

But your question brings to mind another question - with ALL of this rigmarole happening, do the Pamunkey have ANY leverage to use the federal route to get in with their casino on land they already own? (Recall the site off of Commerce Road)... and is that dependent on a referendum's approval at all - or is that something that might invite legal challenges?

[wrldcoupe4]

How are the Pamunkey doing in Norfolk?

[eandslee]

8 hours ago, I miss RVA said:

Honestly, I'm not sure - this whole process has been insane from the beginning.

But your question brings to mind another question - with ALL of this rigmarole happening, do the Pamunkey have ANY leverage to use the federal route to get in with their casino on land they already own? (Recall the site off of Commerce Road)... and is that dependent on a referendum's approval at all - or is that something that might invite legal challenges?

You know, this reminded me that the Pamunkey Tribe can still build a casino in Richmond by right via federal law. The process to go through all the wickets for approval (I understand) is lengthy and arduous (based on what I read back when they were still in the running to build a casino in Richmond).  Not sure if the tribe is still willing to go through the process, but if they are, it might take a few years before shovels even hit the dirt.  

Bottom Line:  If no casino is approved via referendum in Richmond, there is still the possibility that the Pamunkey will build one, even without the consent of the citizens of Richmond. 

[I miss RVA]

7 hours ago, eandslee said:

Bottom Line:  If no casino is approved via referendum in Richmond, there is still the possibility that the Pamunkey will build one, even without the consent of the citizens of Richmond. 

That's what I thought might be the case. Longer process - but more potentially guaranteed results.

[plain]

Plot twist: It's going to Hopewell 

[mintscraft56]

On 2/17/2023 at 6:47 AM, wrldcoupe4 said:

How are the Pamunkey doing in Norfolk?

Stalling so damn much. Its been 3 years, and not a single batch of cement has been poured nor has a plank of wood gone up. 

If you check the casino feed for our city, you can see that they are becoming increasingly unpopular with residents and the city alike. They want to build a very permanent looking "Temporary" casino. And its scaring us. 

If Richmond wants casinos I beg yall not to call Pamunkey over until they get their things straight. 

Edited February 23, 2023 by mintscraft56

[Shakman]

We don't need no stinking casino.  Funny how people accuse corporations of "extortion" but are in favor for having a casino.

Edited February 24, 2023 by Shakman

[rjp212]

And it's back...

"Richmond City Council will likely consider and act on the newly introduced paper in June. If it is approved, the Virginia Lottery and Richmond Circuit Court will have to accept the referendum before it is placed on the ballot in November 2023".

[I miss RVA]

3 minutes ago, rjp212 said:

And it's back...

"Richmond City Council will likely consider and act on the newly introduced paper in June. If it is approved, the Virginia Lottery and Richmond Circuit Court will have to accept the referendum before it is placed on the ballot in November 2023".

This thing is like Jason or Michael Myers - or the vampire that keeps coming back no matter how many stakes or silver bullets he takes. Wow...

[eandslee]

I just don't like the Urban One plan.  It wasn't as good as the other plans that were presented for other areas of town.  Whatever...this will happen when it happens....

[wrldcoupe4]

It’s all their private money, let them have ago of it. The market will decide its fate. 

[ancientcarpenter]

I was a NO on the casino. But it's either us getting a casino or Petersburg. At least we get the tax dollars on the schools.

 

This time, if no breaking news changes my mind, I am a tentative YES for the casino.

[Brent114]

I’d rather Petersburg get it. 
I liked the Urban One location too.

Richmond’s core is going gangbusters.  It’s time to spread the prosperity out a little bit.  A thriving Petersburg would do more for the Richmond region than a casino in the downtown area. 
 

I’ll be a “yes” vote again regardless (unless they try to put it near Scott’s Addition). 

[ancientcarpenter]

On 5/24/2023 at 12:20 PM, Brent114 said:

I’d rather Petersburg get it. 
I liked the Urban One location too.

Richmond’s core is going gangbusters.  It’s time to spread the prosperity out a little bit.  A thriving Petersburg would do more for the Richmond region than a casino in the downtown area. 
 

I’ll be a “yes” vote again regardless (unless they try to put it near Scott’s Addition). 

I honestly think that RVA can manage a casino much better than Petersburg. We are bigger, stronger, and more funded to fight and regulate a casino - tame them in their tracks. As oppose to Petersburg who I think will get steamrolled by the casino and be nothing but all bark and no bite when it comes to regulating and managing the casino...once it gets built. It won't be good for my boy Petey. 

Edited May 25, 2023 by ancientcarpenter

[plain]

I voted YES, and will vote YES again, though I did like the Petersburg proposal. That place could've definitely used it.

[I miss RVA]

Following last week's approval from the Virginia Lottery, the Richmond Circuit Court has issued a ruling that green lights putting casino referendum redux on the November ballot. All of this, of course, is pending any further action by the General Assembly as they (allegedly) work to finalize the state budget.

From today's Richmond BizSense:

https://richmondbizsense.com/2023/07/26/do-over-casino-referendum-appears-to-be-a-go-with-tuesday-court-order/

[DalWill]

2 hours ago, I miss RVA said:

Following last week's approval from the Virginia Lottery, the Richmond Circuit Court has issued a ruling that green lights putting casino referendum redux on the November ballot. All of this, of course, is pending any further action by the General Assembly as they (allegedly) work to finalize the state budget.

From today's Richmond BizSense:

https://richmondbizsense.com/2023/07/26/do-over-casino-referendum-appears-to-be-a-go-with-tuesday-court-order/

The comment section of that post makes my blood boil.  Almost every  commentator I read, I just envisioned doing this 

[I miss RVA]

5 minutes ago, DalWill said:

The comment section of that post makes my blood boil.  Almost every  commentator I read, I just envisioned doing this 

Wowzers!!! Gonna go "Full Hermoine" on 'em are ya?  

[DalWill]

10 minutes ago, I miss RVA said:

Wowzers!!! Gonna go "Full Hermoine" on 'em are ya?  

Wouldn't you?  One of the reasons why I stepped away from that website in a while, a  bunch of noises. Nothing but assumptions about city government and the mayor failing to do it's job (kissing ass to the brats of the affluent).  Same ol' song,  same kind of singer. 

Tell me something, when people complain like that, don't they realize a good portion of city government are no more than their next door neighbors??  Might as well say your neighbors don't care about you either.

Edited July 26, 2023 by DalWill

[CitiWalker]

8 minutes ago, DalWill said:

Wouldn't you?  One of the reasons why I stepped away from that website in a while, a  bunch of noises. Nothing but assumptions about city government and the mayor failing to do it's job (kissing ass to the brats of the affluent).  Same ol' song,  same kind of singer. 

Tell me something, when people complain like that, don't they realize a good portion of city government are no more than their next door neighbors??  Might as well say your neighbors don't care about you either.

I often wonder how many people who love to bash the City of Richmond actually live in the city.