Four Canadian sites bid on charity casino across river
Four Ontario communities Brockville Prescott Gananoque and Leeds Landsdowne vote to host a government charity casino for at least three years in the Thousand Islands corridor near Alexandria Bay with Leeds Landsdowne leading. opposition comes from anti gambling groups while local businesses and tourism push for the influx. Nevada Gold & Casino Inc plans a Wellesley Island site, with Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation reserving final choice.
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Turning Stone Casino plans phased expansion near PGA course
Phase 1 starts in 2001 with a 400 seat banquet room and outdoor balcony overlooking greens, a casino expansion including 50,000 square feet of gaming space, a Music Lounge, cashier cage, and bus-tour terminal. Phase 2 and 3 add hotel rooms, more convention space, a multi level garage, and a water park expansion with a glass dome. The Oneida Nation reports 75.3 million payroll for 2,200 employees and plans cashless slots within five months to boost profits by 10 to 15 percent.
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