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Originally Posted by 1stLand
So now what does Cowboys do? If I were them I would be planning / searching out spots where the new arena is going to be built.
I don't think their current location will be very viable without the Saddledome nearby
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The Stampede Casino wasn't viable at that location WITH the Saddledome there (it went bankrupt at least once). Bringing the Cowboys nightclub in-house and making it Cowboys Casino made the difference.
That's not to say they don't get a bump for 2-3 hours 40-some times a year (hopefully more going forward), but I'm not certain that the Saddledome is the primary draw of that location - maybe more Stampede Park in general with their events...
That being said, it wouldn't surprise me in the least if a Casino isn't part of the plans for the Flames to go into their new entertainment district... and that's maybe the sort of assistance the AB government could provide...???