On Tuesday, another Canadian province will open their doors to casino gambling for the first time. Casino New Brunswick will open with the intention of providing entertainment for customers, while bringing in millions of dollars in revenue.
The government is hoping that the casino becomes a big success. Early estimates are that the casino could generate $25 million annually. That would be beneficial for both the casino developer, Sonco Gaming New Brunswick, Ltd., and the government.
Casino New Brunswick took $90 million and several years to develop. The casino will be home to 500 slot machines and twenty-two table games. A poker room with eight poker tables will also be available to customers. Government officials are excited about the possibilities.
"We think it's going to help to bring some business to New Brunswick, to the Moncton region certainly, and create 400 jobs," said Marc Belliveau, spokesman for the Department of Finance, as reported by The Canadian Press, "so the spin-offs associated with this kind of gaming center are very, very positive for the province."
While the revenue will be great, some government officials believe that the social ills will also be many. The concern is that the casino will lead more people down the path of gambling addiction. Increased crime is also a possibility, according to several casino opponents.
Casinos have become commonplace in Canada. With the opening of the New Brunswick casino today, only Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador are left without casino gambling. Several provinces are also looking into the possibility of regulating online gambling.
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