Richmond Casino Presser on August 31, 2023

EP21 - Richmond Casino Press Conference. On August 31, 2023, Urban One CEO Alfred Liggins III and Churchill Downs CEO Bill Carstanjen presented their case for a casino and resort in Richmond, Virginia. Last week, a judge cleared the way for a second referendum to appear in the ballot on November 7, 2023 for voters to consider for a second time. Though there may be more legal challenges ahead, early voting in Virginia begins in 21 days.

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This episode of the Black Virginia News podcast is the Richmond casino press conference in full. In 2021, voters narrowly voted NO on a ballot question regarding a casino in Richmond. But Liggins and Carstanjen are making the case for a casino highlighting economic benefits to the community, including high quality jobs and money for education as they make a pointed effort to ensure community buy-in.

Urban One Founder Cathy Hughes speaks at 3 minutesUrban One CEO Alfed Liggins speaks at 10 minutes, 50 secondsChurhill Downs CEO Bill Carstanjen speaks at 21 minutesQuestions from media start at 48 minutes

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