As Republican leaders in the General Assembly try to finalize a plan to authorize more casinos across the state, people in Rocky Mount are weighing in on what the impacts could be in their community.
Legislative leaders say a bill could be filed soon that would authorize casinos in four locations called “entertainment districts” which would be in Nash, Rockingham and Anson counties. A fourth would be run by the Lumbee tribe in southeastern North Carolina.
In addition to casinos, the developments would include various other amenities such as restaurants, hotels, housing and office space.
Cary Cox, chief of staff to Rocky Mount Mayor Sandy Roberson, says if the legislature votes to approve the casinos, one of them would go within the city.
