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Bajahowodd
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For those who may not know, Jorge Hank Rhon is the guy who is behind the Caliente Casinos. He was once the mayor of Tijuana.
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Petey
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There's one in Guerrero Negro & in Cabo too that I know of.
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bajario
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"Electronic? Or is there an actual dealer shooting out cards? "
Real live dealers from many nations just like Vegas. Craps is the only one that isn't Vegas style.
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DavidE
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Mood: 'At home we demand facts and get them. In Mexico one subsists on rumor and never demands anything.' Charles Flandrau,
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Sports Book at the CASINO adjoining the SUPERMERCADO LA BALLENA in Guerrero Negro.
And folks complain they don't have a place to watch the playoffs or Superbowl ?
[Edited on 11-26-2013 by DavidE]
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aguachico
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Good for Loreto, can't wait until next July. Now I know there's a place to go and enjoy some non-fishing fun that has air conditioning
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güero
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A casino and a couple more golf courses and there'll be direct flights coming in from Tokyo.
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Paula
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One post above makes me want to say something snotty.
But because it is Thanksgiving I'll just say I'm thankful that there are no casinos in Loreto
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güero
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Paula
One post above makes me want to say something snotty.
But because it is Thanksgiving I'll just say I'm thankful that there are no casinos in Loreto |
You can say what you want, I can take it. If Hank is behind this, he doesn't loose too often. I sort of like the guy in a way. At the worst, he isn't
the mas malo politician out there.
The way I look at it, if it brings in tourists, then it's good for all Loretanos. The more tourists, the more money everyone makes and in the long run
maybe they'll have a little extra cash for gaming. I don't think it will get worse than what it is now.
I can see it now! Augie will crank up the karaoke and have sushi specials all day long!
güero
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Loretana
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| Quote: | Originally posted by güero
The way I look at it, if it brings in tourists, then it's good for all Loretanos. |
The idea that a "casino" in Loreto will bring in tourists is ludicrous! 
And wouldn't that affect our "Pueblo Magico" status??
Maybe they could rent out some space from The Rodeo Club.
You bet we can say what we like. Paula and I live here.
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-Nikola Tesla
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Paula
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And once again--- clicking on the 'like" button for Loretana!
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elizabeth
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Another word from someone who lives here! A casino is not compatible with this town.
When work on the building first started, there was huge protest from locals. I doubt seriously that this small casino will be a tourist draw, nor
would Loreto benefit from that kind of tourist. The kind of tourist that is attracted to Loreto, for the most part, is the diver, kayaker, fisherman,
adventure tourist, and not the bar, nightlife, drink till you puke type. It will be marketed to locals, most of whom do not have the disposable income
to gamble away. And aside from the moral issue of casinos, this building borders residential areas and has no real parking area, which may end up
being a noise and traffic problem. Having said that, the building is beautiful and would be a great restaurant as it has been in the past!
If there is to be a casino, maybe the Villas del Palmar property would be a more appropriate place!
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Loretana
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Well said, Elizabeth!!
"If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration."
-Nikola Tesla
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DavidE
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Mood: 'At home we demand facts and get them. In Mexico one subsists on rumor and never demands anything.' Charles Flandrau,
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Every gringo within a hundred miles can practically spend all their time in money in a casino like that and the place would go bankrupt in a hurry.
It's going to take lots and lots of Mexicanos to support it, so it's kind of out of your hands...
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Petey
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The guy that owns the tire shop across the street from the one in GN told me it goes til 3-4 AM every night,with music playing the entire time. Just
sayin'
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KurtG
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Petey
The guy that owns the tire shop across the street from the one in GN told me it goes til 3-4 AM every night,with music playing the entire time. Just
sayin' |
As of last week the GN casino was closed because of "permit problems." It is in the front right portion of the supermarket by the Dunas Motel. I
chatted briefly with the owner who said the permits had been transferred from a mainland casino and the casino should be open again soon. It has a
sports book and slot machines. It doesn't sound like it is aimed at tourists at all and since the town has a stable economic base it could succeed,
but I hope it does not. I have seen gambling addiction ruin lives and families.
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durrelllrobert
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| Quote: | Originally posted by tripledigitken
San Nicholas Hotel and Casino in Ensenada is the only one I am aware of in Baja. |
Counting that one there are now 5 in Ensenada
Bob Durrell
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durrelllrobert
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| Quote: | Originally posted by paranewbi
New one in San Felipe down the street from Georges hotel and across from EL Capitan hotel...boom boxes out front, nice car once in a while parked but
no sign of the regular town folk blowing their pesos there. |
Hasn't Rockadile also been converted to a casino? At least that's what I've heard.
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Paula
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| Quote: | Originally posted by elizabeth
Another word from someone who lives here! A casino is not compatible with this town.
When work on the building first started, there was huge protest from locals. I doubt seriously that this small casino will be a tourist draw, nor
would Loreto benefit from that kind of tourist. The kind of tourist that is attracted to Loreto, for the most part, is the diver, kayaker, fisherman,
adventure tourist, and not the bar, nightlife, drink till you puke type. It will be marketed to locals, most of whom do not have the disposable income
to gamble away. And aside from the moral issue of casinos, this building borders residential areas and has no real parking area, which may end up
being a noise and traffic problem. Having said that, the building is beautiful and would be a great restaurant as it has been in the past!
If there is to be a casino, maybe the Villas del Palmar property would be a more appropriate place! |
This post of Elizabeth's is so right on that it derves a second read, so I'm re-posting it
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Hook
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Hey, maybe if Loreto can tap into the income stream of the casino (in the form of taxes), they could fix your ongoing sewer system problem!
Of course, some would consider this replacing one sewer problem with another..........
Every casino (three) that has opened here in Guaymas has had a stoppage shortly after opening. "Permit problems", indeed!
I've been twice in three years. Won 80.00 US one time and 150.00 the next. Was there only about ten minutes each time. They take a 6% rake of your
winnings, off the top.
But there is no loud entertainment at any of ours.
There are good food bargains, though, and some locals come for that. Club sammy with bacon for 28 pesos, anyone?
[Edited on 12-1-2013 by Hook]
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güero
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Loretana
| Quote: | Originally posted by güero
The way I look at it, if it brings in tourists, then it's good for all Loretanos. |
The idea that a "casino" in Loreto will bring in tourists is ludicrous!
And wouldn't that affect our "Pueblo Magico" status??
Maybe they could rent out some space from The Rodeo Club.
You bet we can say what we like. Paula and I live here.
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When has gambling and prostitution not brought in tourists. Look at Las Vegas, people don't go there just for the sun. I'm sure it started slow, maybe
a nine hole golf course, a couple hoar houses and a gambling saloon.
Just because you expat women don't like it, if you build it, the tourists will come.
Magic town, what a joke. How much money has that designation put into the pockets of Mexicans that live there? Just like the "National Sea Park" or
whatever it's called, that doesn't bring in tourists, if anything it's running them off. More rules and regulations don't make people happy.
The Rodeo Club, though I've never been there, brings people to Loreto. That's a fact. Go in and check it out when there are American and Canadian
tourists in town. Tourists spend money there and then some of that money gets dispersed around town. Even though you women don't like it, it's true.
I won't bet that you and Paula can't say what you like but when you're wrong, you're wrong.
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