Atlanta Could be Getting its First Casino

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MGM Grand has its sights set on building a casino in downtown Atlanta.

Clark Dumont, a spokesperson for the company, confirmed to FOX 5 News that they have a "extremely preliminary" interest in developing a property in the downtown area.

"We have no active discussions on any sites," he said via e-mail. "The legislative and voter deliberation and voting process, for which we have deep respect, need to occur first."

State lawmakers have been toying with the idea of allowing casinos over the past few years, including a plan a few years ago to allow gambling in Underground Atlanta.

The project is likely to be met with some degree of resistance however.

- Gilbert Horowitz, Gambling911.com

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