Tysons’s controversial casino billy crossed Virginia Senate – NBC Washington

The proposal for the construction of play casino and leisure areas in Las Vegas in Fairfax County moved to the Virginia Senate on Tuesday, a great step towards making a reality.

The bill, which moves to the delegate home, will allow casino, numerous hotels and restaurants, places of entertainment and residential units near Corner Center Mall Tysons.

Proponial supporters estimate that it will generate hundreds of millions of dollars new tax revenue for the county and more than a billion new dollars for the community.

Opponents worry that this can increase crime and traffic.

If it is accepted at the state level, the casino will depend on the voters who will be asked for a newsletter referendum whether they want it.

Experts believe that Virginians spend about $ 300 million each year in the MGM national port, and some Virginia MPs want to keep that money in the community.