Back in October, Roanoke City announced its intention to bring an entertainment center to Roanoke. This included a potential casino in the Berglund Center.
Ever since then, many locals have been speaking out about the casino, including at city council meetings.
This included Monday’s meeting, where people asked the council to spend money that could be for a casino on different avenues.
Speakers are worried that any revenue generated by a casino wouldn’t be worth it.
“Some studies show that for every dollar that a casino revenue brings into a community, it will cost that community $3 to $12 in additional expenses over long term,” Bryan Smith said.
Another worry is that a casino would promote an addictive culture within Roanoke.
