At a minimum city services would be cut.'
“Detroit is emerging from municipal bankruptcy and unable to absorb an approximate 30 to 40 percent reduction in city wagering tax. “The most direct impact would be a sharp reduction in city wagering tax, which account for $175.5 million annually,' said Nye. Truscott is working with Jim Nye, who represents the Huron Band of Pottowattami. 'If those casinos don't perform well than they can't pay what's owed to the city and we're concerned that could have some impact on the recovery of Detroit,” he said. He said proposed off-reservation casinos would mean more competition and less tax dollars going to the city of Detroit. 'Off-reservation casinos are not allowed in Michigan except for the three in Detroit,” said Truscott.
The President of Truscott Rossman, John Truscott, is working with two tribes to halt the six proposed off-reservation casinos. Three tribes are lobbying to open the casinos in Muskegon, Lansing, Romulus, Flint, Vanderbilt, and Port Huron. (SINCLAIR BROADCAST GROUP) – A massive fight is brewing to stop six new casinos from opening in Michigan.
