mazman wrote:It's actually a 72' x 58' HD Plasma TV that will be used a marque sign.
Sweet! What would I have to do to hook up my 360 to it?
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mazman wrote:It's actually a 72' x 58' HD Plasma TV that will be used a marque sign.
"72ft by 58ft" WOW, I bet it's a 1/9th that size Maz. (inches)
Pinnacle has big plans I like their style. If only we could get all those damn conservative ass gambling restrictions we could get some big time casino developments on that riverfront. Too bad the state of Missouri economically hangs itself trying to legislate morality.
Why does Missouri continue to economically hang itself in order to legislate morality? If you don't want to gamble don't gamble!
Missouri News
Casino limits attacked
Sunday, March 23, 2008, 10:01 PM
By Bob Priddy
A plan to limit the number of casinos in Missouri draws opposition from a company that could become the odd one out.
Wild Rose Entertainment of Des Moines wants to put a casino at Sugar Creek. But if the legislature passes this year's proposal to get rid of loss limits, Wild Rose will be shut out. That's because the bill limits the number of casinos in Missouri to 13. The state already has a dozen and one coming along in Lemay. The Sugar Creek casino would be number 14, meaning it wouldn't be at all.
The proposal angers lobbyist John Britton, who represents Wild Rose. He has told a Senate committee no casino has ever come into Missouri with any agreement it would face no competition.
Britton also rails against a provision that says if one of the 13 boats goes out of business, the only new casino that would be allowed would be in the same place as the one that failed. Britton, who sometimes quotes great philosophers when he speaks to legislative committees, says neither Aristotle nor Francis Bacon would understand the logic behind that kind that idea.
Britton was one of the key lobbyists who got casino gambling through the legislature 15 years ago. He says lawmakers rejected repeated licensing limits then.
Missouri News
Casino limits attacked
Sunday, March 23, 2008, 10:01 PM
By Bob Priddy
A plan to limit the number of casinos in Missouri draws opposition from a company that could become the odd one out.
Wild Rose Entertainment of Des Moines wants to put a casino at Sugar Creek. But if the legislature passes this year's proposal to get rid of loss limits, Wild Rose will be shut out. That's because the bill limits the number of casinos in Missouri to 13. The state already has a dozen and one coming along in Lemay. The Sugar Creek casino would be number 14, meaning it wouldn't be at all.
The proposal angers lobbyist John Britton, who represents Wild Rose. He has told a Senate committee no casino has ever come into Missouri with any agreement it would face no competition.
Britton also rails against a provision that says if one of the 13 boats goes out of business, the only new casino that would be allowed would be in the same place as the one that failed. Britton, who sometimes quotes great philosophers when he speaks to legislative committees, says neither Aristotle nor Francis Bacon would understand the logic behind that kind that idea.
Britton was one of the key lobbyists who got casino gambling through the legislature 15 years ago. He says lawmakers rejected repeated licensing limits then.
At St. Patricks Day in Dogtown the petition people were running around trying to get legible signatures from drunks. *cough* Like myself. *cough*
Even with a decent haze I managed to read the petition that was trying to get rid off loss limits at casinos. The guy got anoyed and thought I was messing with him by reading it slowly twice through.
If I remember correctly the potential law got rid of the loss limit. However it also capped the number of casinos at 14 (is that the current number plus Lemay?) and also increased the taxes on the casinos so they put more into the education fund. I can't remember the % increase.
I ended up signing it. Obviously this was written by one of the casino companies.
Even with a decent haze I managed to read the petition that was trying to get rid off loss limits at casinos. The guy got anoyed and thought I was messing with him by reading it slowly twice through.
If I remember correctly the potential law got rid of the loss limit. However it also capped the number of casinos at 14 (is that the current number plus Lemay?) and also increased the taxes on the casinos so they put more into the education fund. I can't remember the % increase.
I ended up signing it. Obviously this was written by one of the casino companies.
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goat314 wrote:That's because the bill limits the number of casinos in Missouri to 13. The state already has a dozen and one coming along in Lemay.
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dweebe wrote:However it also capped the number of casinos at 14 (is that the current number plus Lemay?)
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Moorlander wrote:mazman wrote:It's actually a 72' x 58' HD Plasma TV that will be used a marque sign.
"72ft by 58ft" WOW, I bet it's a 1/9th that size Maz. (inches)
I take it back, that's gonna be huge
On the way to the airport early this morning I noticed the sharkfin was lit up with "GO CARDS." I do like how they're starting to go a little bit less conservative with what they're putting on the thing now that people are getting used to seeing it every day.
ben1040 wrote:On the way to the airport early this morning I noticed the sharkfin was lit up with "GO CARDS." I do like how they're starting to go a little bit less conservative with what they're putting on the thing now that people are getting used to seeing it every day.
That's pretty cool... you can kind of make it out on the webcam view at the 8:46 PM shot on the 31st.
Webcam
Pathetic how a state like Kansas is going to move past us because Missourians are content with being ran by a bunch of outstate hicks. I don't care what anybody says St. Louis needs to have more riverboat gambling, it would be a major tourist attraction and liven up the riverfront. I would just let the casino developers do the work for us and redevelop the northern riverfront. I'm sure they would if you let them set up shop and get rid of that $500 loss limit.
Missouri House Looking To Slow Progress Made From Casino Gambling
The Missouri Gaming Commission has made major progress in regulating the state's casinos. The state House, however, thinks things are moving to quickly for them to comprehend, so they are trying to slow the casino expansion process down.
The House voted on Wednesday for a two year ban on all casino licenses. they claim that the expansion is happening too quickly, and that something needs to be done to slow the process.
"We need to take a step back for a couple of years and need to analyze what's going on everywhere before we start throwing licenses out," said Rep. Shannon Cooper.
It might have been too much to ask for Missouri to be a leader into the age of casino gambling that the United States is heading towards. The state seems much more likely to wait and see if others succeed before allowing their own state the chance at increased revenue.
The main concern is Kansas and their expanded gambling efforts. That is more reason, according to Democrats to lead instead of follow.
"If we were in the gaming industry first, why wouldn't we proceed with gusto and create the best gaming industry we can and let Kansas adjust to us," said Tom Villa, Representative from St. Louis.
April 4, 2008
Posted By Tom Jones
Staff Editor, CasinoGamblingWeb.com
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Missouri House Looking To Slow Progress Made From Casino Gambling
The Missouri Gaming Commission has made major progress in regulating the state's casinos. The state House, however, thinks things are moving to quickly for them to comprehend, so they are trying to slow the casino expansion process down.
The House voted on Wednesday for a two year ban on all casino licenses. they claim that the expansion is happening too quickly, and that something needs to be done to slow the process.
"We need to take a step back for a couple of years and need to analyze what's going on everywhere before we start throwing licenses out," said Rep. Shannon Cooper.
It might have been too much to ask for Missouri to be a leader into the age of casino gambling that the United States is heading towards. The state seems much more likely to wait and see if others succeed before allowing their own state the chance at increased revenue.
The main concern is Kansas and their expanded gambling efforts. That is more reason, according to Democrats to lead instead of follow.
"If we were in the gaming industry first, why wouldn't we proceed with gusto and create the best gaming industry we can and let Kansas adjust to us," said Tom Villa, Representative from St. Louis.
April 4, 2008
Posted By Tom Jones
Staff Editor, CasinoGamblingWeb.com
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http://www.casinogamblingweb.com/gambli ... 48381.html
How are there this many backward and slow thinking people everybody i know would be for more casinos i guess its just a matter of time till these older politicians retire
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I don't think this is necessarily a bad thing guys, the loss lime on the other hand is ridiculous.
I wouldn't call them backward or slow-thinking. Just a different perspective. Anyway, how do older conservatives come to be? Probably from younger conservatives.
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Look into the real politics at play, which run deeper than just geography. The call for a moratorium on new casino construction is not "godless urban liberal vs. religious rural conservative" as much as is being mentioned here. Truly, it is much more a stand on which certain politicians, individually and in pacts, are jockeying for position in the 2008 election cycle.
Recognize that Gene McNary is in charge of the Gaming Commission.
Who would consider him their nemesis? Surely not rural MO.
I say these actions are cumulatively little more than political jockeying in an election year. Full of sound and fury, signifying nothing. More so, the gaming companies recognize this; they have lobbyists who know. Each side plays their games.
I'm not worried about losing developments to Kansas (who would travel to KS for blackjack?) or Illinois (smoking ban is driving away their clientele as it is).
For the record, I'm a gambler and want more big casinos. Bring on Lemay.
Recognize that Gene McNary is in charge of the Gaming Commission.
Who would consider him their nemesis? Surely not rural MO.
I say these actions are cumulatively little more than political jockeying in an election year. Full of sound and fury, signifying nothing. More so, the gaming companies recognize this; they have lobbyists who know. Each side plays their games.
I'm not worried about losing developments to Kansas (who would travel to KS for blackjack?) or Illinois (smoking ban is driving away their clientele as it is).
For the record, I'm a gambler and want more big casinos. Bring on Lemay.
Nice Shakespeare Reference, Gone corporate. I think Macbeth would have frequented Lumiere. I'd hate to be the dealer that dealt him a losing hand....Full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.
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Magnatron wrote:Nice Shakespeare Reference, Gone corporate. I think Macbeth would have frequented Lumiere. I'd hate to be the dealer that dealt him a losing hand....Full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.
I'm pretty sure Stuart Scott said that, actually.
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the GLOWHAWK was ROCKIN last night
first time I have seen it working the way they intended for it capabilities
It was flowing in waves utilizing the whole board, very nice, reddish pink changing colors
first time I have seen it working the way they intended for it capabilities
It was flowing in waves utilizing the whole board, very nice, reddish pink changing colors
Later - dark red and flowing circles and waves - very nice.
Looked great.
Looked great.
Tonight coming home from the game it was lit up red with occasional white baseball seems spiraling through. It was pretty sweet.
ricke002 wrote:Magnatron wrote:Nice Shakespeare Reference, Gone corporate. I think Macbeth would have frequented Lumiere. I'd hate to be the dealer that dealt him a losing hand....Full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.
I'm pretty sure Stuart Scott said that, actually.
If he did, I am pretty sure he got it from Shakespeare... Its the most famous monologue in Macbeth, Act 5 Scene 5 "To-morrow, and to-morrow, and to-morrow,
Creeps in this petty pace from day to day
To the last syllable of recorded time,
And all our yesterdays have lighted fools
The way to dusty death. Out, out, brief candle!
Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player
That struts and frets his hour upon the stage
And then is heard no more: it is a tale
Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury,
Signifying nothing.
So wait.... flowing waves... Spiraling Baseballs.... As in it was animated???