moving Jackpot Casino Isn’t Worth the Gamble
Jackpot Casino has proposed to move to the Cambridge Hotel in Red Deer (3310 - 50 Avenue)
IF YOU DON'T RAISE YOUR CONCERNS SOON CONSTRUCTION WILL BEGIN IMMEDIATELY
Gambling is an Addiction
The move will increase the financial drain on hardworking citizens who are addicted to gambling
SAFETY RISKS
The casino will likely bring increases to theft, vandalism, violence, and other crimes to our local communities from downtown.
Risks to Local Residents
The proposed location is directly next to the West Park and Mountview Residential Communities and near Westlake Middle School and Ecole La Prairie.
Reduced property values
Having a casino in our community will likely decrease our property values.
No Consulation
The Municipality has conducted little consultation with the local community and businesses in the area.
Traffic and Parking ConcernS
A casino means increased traffic at all times of the day creating a strain on residents and parking capacity.
First nations reserve
The O'Chiese First Nations are the new owners of the Cambridge Hotel. They have communicated to the City of Red Deer their intention to convert the hotel property into a First Nations urban reserve inside the City of Red Deer, which would allow it to avoid paying taxes and allow smoking on the property amongst other changes and consequences.