Comstock doubled down again on Casino in Reston

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Anonymous wrote:Well, unless this gets some attention by residents who oppose this soon, it will happen. Now Tysons is more likely.

There is a petition going around to oppose it.
https://www.change.org/p/petition-to-oppose-building-a-casino-in-tyson-s-corner-va
The Town of Vienna is also on record opposing it. I don’t think McLean or Vienna residents want it in their neck of the woods.

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I signed the petition and will be emailing all of my representatives. It's pretty disgraceful that in spite of fairly unanimous opposition from the public this is moving forward.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Well, unless this gets some attention by residents who oppose this soon, it will happen. Now Tysons is more likely.

There is a petition going around to oppose it.
https://www.change.org/p/petition-to-oppose-building-a-casino-in-tyson-s-corner-va
The Town of Vienna is also on record opposing it. I don’t think McLean or Vienna residents want it in their neck of the woods.

Thank you!

[Anonymous]

They prioritize player safety and ensure fair play. Additionally, their promotions and bonuses are quite enticing. If you're looking for a reliable and enjoyable online casino, I highly recommend giving it a try. It's been a satisfying journey for me, and I'm sure you'll find it equally thrilling.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They prioritize player safety and ensure fair play. Additionally, their promotions and bonuses are quite enticing. If you're looking for a reliable and enjoyable online casino, I highly recommend giving it a try. It's been a satisfying journey for me, and I'm sure you'll find it equally thrilling.

You sound like a shill for Comstock. We don't want what you're selling.

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Anonymous wrote:Babs should have stayed in Congress...ohh wait 😂

The company Comstock is no relation to the failed politician Comstock.

This is correct. Comstock, the developers, have hired lobbyists and it’s become a political fight to get this casino in place. The locals do not want it.

Yes, and where there are lobbyists there is money. People don’t want it but once you get a few elected officials on board it becomes reality. The one drawback of representative government is you just have to “buy” a few people to get the job done.

We will vote them out. See pp about the track record of VA voters keeping riff-raff (Disney, etc) out of the area.

If we had Disney America, there wouldn't be a need for a casino.

There is not a "need" for a casino now. Portsmouth VA has one, because they actually need the money. National Harbor has one because DC actually needs the money.

Everyone says NoVa is booming, but needing a casino tells me they are lying and it's actually going downhill.

You know that National Harbor is in Maryland, right?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They prioritize player safety and ensure fair play. Additionally, their promotions and bonuses are quite enticing. If you're looking for a reliable and enjoyable online casino, I highly recommend giving it a try. It's been a satisfying journey for me, and I'm sure you'll find it equally thrilling.

Gambling is a horrible business - taking money from the people who need it and enriching the company owner. It's hugely lucrative for these owners as you can see from all the money they spend on advertising sports betting. Someone is paying Sen Marsden to push this, I'd bet. So disappointing to find our Senators - particularly a democrat - spending so much time on this instead of important issues. They should be focused on things that help the people so they can win in November.

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Shame on Marsden, and one more reason I’m giving up on local and state Democrats.

If Trump gets nominated I’ll still vote for Biden but that’s it. The Democrats are pathetic hypocrites.

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This is a horrible, horrible idea. It will take hundreds of millions of dollars away from Virginia businesses who employ workers and pay taxes. I’m honestly surprised that the owners of the Tyson’s shopping malls aren’t aggressively lobbying against this, because $250 million spent in the casino probably takes $50 million or more away from their retail tenants, which will translate to fewer tenants and lower rents.

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Anonymous wrote:They prioritize player safety and ensure fair play. Additionally, their promotions and bonuses are quite enticing. If you're looking for a reliable and enjoyable online casino, I highly recommend giving it a try. It's been a satisfying journey for me, and I'm sure you'll find it equally thrilling.

Gambling is a horrible business - taking money from the people who need it and enriching the company owner. It's hugely lucrative for these owners as you can see from all the money they spend on advertising sports betting. Someone is paying Sen Marsden to push this, I'd bet. So disappointing to find our Senators - particularly a democrat - spending so much time on this instead of important issues. They should be focused on things that help the people so they can win in November.

Given the decriminalization of marijuana and the legality of alcohol, I don't think a moral argument is going to work here.

[Anonymous]

If they put it in Tysons, how likely do you think they’ll be placing bets on the kids playing at the new baseball facility.

[Anonymous]

Letter from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to the Virginia State Legislature: https://twitter.com/KatieLusso/status/1751095440534069590

Excerpt:

Unlike other jurisdictions that received the authority to hold a referendum to host a casino, Fairfax County did not seek such authority and has not been substantively involved in the development of the casino concept envisioned by stakeholders and the patron of the legislation. It likely comes as no surprise to you that the location and concept included in the legislation and reported in the media has generated significant community concern and opposition. Furthermore, since a community engagement process was not conducted prior to the bill being introduced as it was in other jurisdictions, we believe the bill in its current form is likely to result in strong community opposition to the future referendum.

While we understand the Commonwealth's desire to collect additional state tax revenue from residents of Northern Virginia, we do not believe our residents would accept the revenue share prescribed in current statute and in the pending legislation. As the law stands today, the Commonwealth would receive over 70 percent of the gaming tax revenue generated by a Fairfax County casino. This is especially relevant given the fact that the location outlined in the bill has the potential to generate significant local tax revenue without a casino.

A stated rationale for the legislation is the need to revitalize Tysons. While the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent shift to remote/hybrid work has, of course, impacted Fairfax County's commercial office market, we feel the need to emphasize that Tysons and especially the Class A office space in close proximity to Tysons' four Silver Line Metro stations continue to thrive. Tysons continues to attract new corporations and create new jobs. Tysons has a blossoming entertainment district, anchored by Capital One Hall, a premier performing arts venue, and a state-of-the-art baseball stadium.

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https://patch.com/virginia/tysonscorner/70-tysons-casino-revenue-go-va-not-county-mckay-letter

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Anonymous wrote:Letter from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to the Virginia State Legislature: https://twitter.com/KatieLusso/status/1751095440534069590

Excerpt:

Unlike other jurisdictions that received the authority to hold a referendum to host a casino, Fairfax County did not seek such authority and has not been substantively involved in the development of the casino concept envisioned by stakeholders and the patron of the legislation. It likely comes as no surprise to you that the location and concept included in the legislation and reported in the media has generated significant community concern and opposition. Furthermore, since a community engagement process was not conducted prior to the bill being introduced as it was in other jurisdictions, we believe the bill in its current form is likely to result in strong community opposition to the future referendum.

While we understand the Commonwealth's desire to collect additional state tax revenue from residents of Northern Virginia, we do not believe our residents would accept the revenue share prescribed in current statute and in the pending legislation. As the law stands today, the Commonwealth would receive over 70 percent of the gaming tax revenue generated by a Fairfax County casino. This is especially relevant given the fact that the location outlined in the bill has the potential to generate significant local tax revenue without a casino.

A stated rationale for the legislation is the need to revitalize Tysons. While the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent shift to remote/hybrid work has, of course, impacted Fairfax County's commercial office market, we feel the need to emphasize that Tysons and especially the Class A office space in close proximity to Tysons' four Silver Line Metro stations continue to thrive. Tysons continues to attract new corporations and create new jobs. Tysons has a blossoming entertainment district, anchored by Capital One Hall, a premier performing arts venue, and a state-of-the-art baseball stadium.

While the location has the potential to generate tax revenue, the residents of that area will never allow anything to be built there. You could make that argument about any arbitrary parcel of land in Fairfax County. So, that argument is irrelevant. You could argue about the additional burden on local services without reimbursement. Oh well. Some day, we will get someone in charge in Fairfax County that isn't a tool.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Letter from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to the Virginia State Legislature: https://twitter.com/KatieLusso/status/1751095440534069590

Excerpt:

Unlike other jurisdictions that received the authority to hold a referendum to host a casino, Fairfax County did not seek such authority and has not been substantively involved in the development of the casino concept envisioned by stakeholders and the patron of the legislation. It likely comes as no surprise to you that the location and concept included in the legislation and reported in the media has generated significant community concern and opposition. Furthermore, since a community engagement process was not conducted prior to the bill being introduced as it was in other jurisdictions, we believe the bill in its current form is likely to result in strong community opposition to the future referendum.

While we understand the Commonwealth's desire to collect additional state tax revenue from residents of Northern Virginia, we do not believe our residents would accept the revenue share prescribed in current statute and in the pending legislation. As the law stands today, the Commonwealth would receive over 70 percent of the gaming tax revenue generated by a Fairfax County casino. This is especially relevant given the fact that the location outlined in the bill has the potential to generate significant local tax revenue without a casino.

A stated rationale for the legislation is the need to revitalize Tysons. While the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent shift to remote/hybrid work has, of course, impacted Fairfax County's commercial office market, we feel the need to emphasize that Tysons and especially the Class A office space in close proximity to Tysons' four Silver Line Metro stations continue to thrive. Tysons continues to attract new corporations and create new jobs. Tysons has a blossoming entertainment district, anchored by Capital One Hall, a premier performing arts venue, and a state-of-the-art baseball stadium.

While the location has the potential to generate tax revenue, the residents of that area will never allow anything to be built there. You could make that argument about any arbitrary parcel of land in Fairfax County. So, that argument is irrelevant. You could argue about the additional burden on local services without reimbursement. Oh well. Some day, we will get someone in charge in Fairfax County that isn't a tool.

You obviously don't know the location or have any idea what you are talking about. Residents aren't upset about the Ulta, Lidl, and Smashburger going in just down the road. Or the climbing gym a little further down. None is unhappy about the Bowlero in Tyson's Galleria. or the area where Cirque de Soleil or other events are set up.

Casinos are usually located outside of regular commercial areas/not close to residential areas because of their very nature and association with drinking, organized crime, and general seediness. The strip in Las Vegas with its luxury hotels is there literally because it's in the middle of the desert and away from a regular city. Go look at the offset/setback for MGM. Very deliberately separated from the community, not to mention that it's not in the middle of two major thoroughfares that people use on a constant basis. Communities should get to decide how the property in their jurisdiction are used. We are deciding - we don't want it.