Much of the state is already off-limits for any new mini-casinos, as hundreds of communities took steps to forbid the mini-casinos. But if the sixth license auction is successful, the board could award up to 10 mini-casino licenses total. If no one bids at least $7.5 million Wednesday, no more licenses would be offered under the process approved in 2017, Straub said. “…If they don’t sell this time, this book will close.” “The idea was sort of that it was worth it to see if there was a renewed interest,” Straub said.
Mike Straub, a spokesman for the House Republican Caucus, said lawmakers want the board to offer casino operators one more chance. WHYY thanks our sponsors - become a WHYY sponsor
