On top of that, Miller Road and Linden Road are filled with businesses that would complement the idea including plenty of restaurants, retail locations, nearby hotels, and more that would all benefit. The land the mall sits on would provide more than enough room for a new casino and a hotel.

The first area, and a most ideal spot in my opinion, would be where Genesee Valley Center stands today. In my brain, I think there are two locations in the area that would be a perfect fit for a casino.

Now that online gambling is legal in Michigan, I feel that there are more people that want to give it a shot in real life. It would give more options for those traveling around the state to visit the slots and tables. Genesee County would be the perfect area for a casino also. It would bring hundreds if not thousands of jobs, not to mention millions of dollars in revenue as well. Personally, I would be 100% in support of a casino being built in the area. SEE ALSO: Hey Michigan Gamblers, Please Stop Doing This at the Casino! It is just pure imagination of what could happen. I have not seen nor am I aware of any such plans or this even being a topic for the powers that be. This is 100% an opinion piece based on a conversation I had with a few friends about the topic. Now before we dive into this, let’s get one thing straight. Some being for the creation of a new gaming facility and some being against it.

The topic of opening a casino in Flint undoubtedly causes a little bit of tension between residents.

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