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Kenosha Casino Study Expected Soon

KENOSHA, Wisconsin – As reported by On Milwaukee News: "Kenosha developer Dennis Troha says he expects a final version of the environmental impact study for a Kenosha casino to be done this month.

"But will it be in front of Gov. Jim Doyle for his signature by time the November gubernatorial election comes around?

"Doyle has said repeatedly that he would analyze the feelings of the local community in deciding whether to sign the tribal trust agreement that is being sought for Dairyland Greyhound Park by the Menominee tribe and Troha. That would seem to indicate he would sign the trust pact, as Kenoshans have voted twice in favor of allowing a casino in the city. Also, Doyle has often credited the revenues brought in from tribal gaming around the state for helping to balance the state ledger.

"But Doyle's support might not have as much impact as it once might have because Doyle's opponent, U.S. Rep. Mark Green, R-Wis., is also hinting he might sign such an agreement.

"…The Menominee would have to work out that financial arrangement with the state. But it is projected the Kenosha casino would provide about $2 billion in state revenues over a 25-year period, or twice the amount the Potawatomi now provides for that same period.

"One sticking point could be the amount of money the Mohegan tribe of Connecticut would receive for operating the track in its early years..."

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