Springfield aldermen will get another chance to weigh in on whether the city should actively seek a casino license from the state.
Mayor Jim Langfelder has introduced a resolution stating the city’s desire to have a casino. The mayor’s intent to pursue that resolution was first reported by WMAY earlier this month. The resolution says a casino would provide opportunities to expand the BOS Center, support a “downtown entertainment district,” and complement plans for the new transportation hub and railroad relocation project.
The city says a casino… with an emphasis on sports betting and table games like blackjack, rather than video gaming… would create construction and permanent jobs. Aldermen will discuss the idea later this month.
