30-Sep-05. Casino supported. Red Deer Advocate, A1.

A spokesperson from Alberta Gaming indicated that the regulatory commission has received 46 letters supporting the proposed expansion of Red Deer’s Jackpot Casino and 12 against. The majority of letters supporting the casino were from charitable groups who raise money from casino gaming for fundraising. The commission has not yet received the results of a survey at a recent public meeting that drew more than 70 people. Of 36 residents who filled out the survey, 31 opposed the expansion and want to restrict the proximity of casinos to neighborhoods.