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Vancouver Casino Proposal Gets Approval

22 January 2004

VANCOUVER, British Columbia – As reported by Global BC: "In a close vote after two days of hearings, Vancouver city council has given the green light to a new casino at the Plaza of Nations.

"Supporters of the planned gaming facility, which would include up to 600 slot machines, say it will create 400 full-time jobs, while generating $10-$12 million for the city each year.

"…Coun. Jim Green, who previously opposed slots, says his change of heart was based on neighbouring communities that have already started bringing in money from the machines…"

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