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A small number of protesters interrupted Monday’s board meeting shortly after Been announced the board’s unanimous decision, chanting “shame on you” at the five-member board. Among other issues, protesters said the casino developments would prey on local residents and target an “at-risk community.”
Jack Hu, who took part in Monday’s protest, said the casinos would treat vulnerable local residents as “cash cows” and create problem gambling issues in the local community.
Been pushed back strongly against concerns that the casinos would fuel gambling addiction, stating that the board was “very concerned” about problem gambling in its assessment of each applicant.
The board has estimated that the three projects will generate an anticipated $7 billion in gaming tax revenue between 2027 and 2036 alongside an additional $5.9 billion in other tax revenue, including hotel and sales taxes. Each applicant will also pay $500 million in license fees if they are awarded a license, generating a further $1.5 billion in revenue for the state, Been said.
Jack Hu, who took part in Monday’s protest, said the casinos would treat vulnerable local residents as “cash cows” and create problem gambling issues in the local community.
Been pushed back strongly against concerns that the casinos would fuel gambling addiction, stating that the board was “very concerned” about problem gambling in its assessment of each applicant.
The board has estimated that the three projects will generate an anticipated $7 billion in gaming tax revenue between 2027 and 2036 alongside an additional $5.9 billion in other tax revenue, including hotel and sales taxes. Each applicant will also pay $500 million in license fees if they are awarded a license, generating a further $1.5 billion in revenue for the state, Been said.
The license fee adi USD500m. If Akmal adi comes to scold you for opening in KL.
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