Southland Greyhound Park is now competing with casinos in Tunica. Officials say that crowds at Greyhound Park once brought in excess of 20,000 people, but now due to competition, park officials will have to fight harder. So far they are looking to bring back customers with an expanded gambling experience.
This is just an expansion of what already exists and with newer games, and in return new jobs. Jobs for West Memphis Campaign Director Robert McLarty couldn’t be more pleased. The subject will have an early vote to bring in another 500-1,000 new video gaming terminals at Southland Greyhound Park. Currently the park posses 80 units.
Both sides believe the result of this election, either way, will affect the economy. If the resolution is passed, Jobs for West Memphis believes it could bring more than 400 news jobs to West Memphis. Opponents believe that the bad will outweigh the good if the vote passes. |
