The City of Richmond may soon be a part of history, as the nation's first black-owned casino is one step close to becoming reality. On Tuesday (July 25), a judge gave the go ahead for Urban ONE's Casino project to return to the ballot on November 7.
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Proponents argue it will result in an estimated $30 million in general fund revenue and lead to the creation of at least 1,300 jobs. Opponents say gambling preys on economically vulnerable people.
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On June 12, the Richmond City Council held a meeting to approve the passage of legislation that will allow the proposed ONE Casino+Resort to return to the.