Weirs Casino Considered

[Garcia]

Personally I would like to see the Lakes Region concentrate on attracting people to the area who are coming for the natural beauty, lakes, and outdoor activities and put casinos elsewhere where they can be the main attraction and focus.

[John Mercier]

The ''casino'' would just be charitable gaming.
I haven't bothered to look at Belmont, but I doubt that the parking lot becomes anywhere close to full even during tournaments.

The gaming basically requires a charity partner to partner while the location hosts the event.

It isn't lucrative by any means, and more creates a type of moat around the basic business of the bar/grille.

No one after seeing what has happened to the other locations is going to build for that specified purpose.

[Irish mist]

The Funspot bingo hall was built for a possible casino transition location by the Lawton family back in the day when NH was debating state-wide gambling.

[Tofu]

Originally Posted by Irish mist

The Funspot bingo hall was built for a possible casino transition location by the Lawton family back in the day when NH was debating state-wide gambling.

This is absolutely true. Bob always thought outside the box even when he was in politics. A Hotel/Casino would be a " Destination Spot " for many. I say this would be great for the Lakes Region and hopefully bring in a ton out Out Of State Cash into our Local Economy.

Just look at what Meredith looks like now after investing millions into it. It's a Great Success, Let's just hope Laconia and Rusty can make this Happen.

[Biggd]

Originally Posted by Tofu

This is absolutely true. Bob always thought outside the box even when he was in politics. A Hotel/Casino would be a " Destination Spot " for many. I say this would be great for the Lakes Region and hopefully bring in a ton out Out Of State Cash into our Local Economy.

Just look at what Meredith looks like now after investing millions into it. It's a Great Success, Let's just hope Laconia and Rusty can make this Happen.

Meredith doesn't have a casino and if it ever allowed one, I'd be
putting my house up for sale in a heartbeat!
I'm glad I don't live near the Weirs or Funspot!

[garysanfran]

Strip clubs next.

No politician understands the "unintended consequences" of most of their decisions.

[John Mercier]

That would be King's Grant in Gilford during Bike Week.
I think they reference it as exotic dancing.

[LoveLakeLife]

Originally Posted by John Mercier

That would be King's Grant in Gilford during Bike Week.

I think they reference it as exotic dancing.

Yes their use of “exotic dancing” must have really increased the odds of more people coming to see it. lol. Like using “porn star” instead of video prostitute. Oh wait, “sex worker “. 🤣


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[John Mercier]

I think the term ''exotic dancer'' was used to get the permit for the ''event''.
I am not sure the Grant is still active. I only remember it from the papers.

The Weirs is famous for Bike Week and everything that it symbolizes.

The Lakes Region Casino is sort of only famous for having problems making enough money to pay its property taxes.

The current owner is a trust fund from Nevada. But I am pretty sure that is a front for locals that wanted to keep the property from being developed into something less fitting; but haven't found the final use they would deem appropriate.

[Billy Bob]

The zoning change request is specifically for this area not where Fun Spot is located. What is available there ?

[garysanfran]

Originally Posted by John Mercier

That would be King's Grant in Gilford during Bike Week.
I think they reference it as exotic dancing.

Do they still exist? I went there once. Never made that mistake again for reasons best left unsaid.

[garysanfran]

For many decades I have heard "The Weirs" with "sleaze" the dominant adjective.

Inserting a "casino" may put "sleaze" on steroids...

[Biggd]

Originally Posted by garysanfran

For many decades I have heard "The Weirs" with "sleaze" the dominant adjective.

Inserting a "casino" may put "sleaze" on steroids...

Billion dollar waterfront going to waste, IMO.

[TheProfessor]

Originally Posted by garysanfran

Strip clubs next.
.

Oh. For the Good Lords Sake. They are called professional exotic dancers.

And are mostly college kids trying to pay for the exorbitant tuition costs today.

[Billy Bob]

Originally Posted by TheProfessor

Oh. For the Good Lords Sake. They are called professional exotic dancers.

And are mostly college kids trying to pay for the exorbitant tuition costs today.

Come on down to Florida and we will do some research and get to the bottom of this . But my sources tell me the Tampa establishments on Dale Mabery don’t have a lot of PHD candidates. The ladies offering private encounters at the Hard Rock Casino might be on a list but it’s not the deans list.

[TheProfessor]

Originally Posted by Billy Bob

Come on down to Florida and we will do some research and get to the bottom of this.

Glad to find out we have folks on this forum that frequent these types of establishments all over the country on a regular basis. And to take the time to interview on a personal basis these employees.

[Triboro]

I read recently that there is a new casino opening in North Conway. It will be in the same strip mall as the NH Liquor Store. The owner also has casinos in Manchester, Dover, Keene and Lebanon. I never realized how many casinos are out there.

The article in the Conway Daily Sun mentioned the breakdown for charitable casinos. The breakdown for revenue under the state’s regulations are 55 percent for the house, 35 percent for charitable organizations and 10 percent to the state of New Hampshire.

[John Mercier]

It used to be 60 for the charity and 40 for the house with nothing for the State.

But the casino has to do a lot of work with the application and background checks not just for their staff, but the charity's staff.

[garysanfran]

Originally Posted by TheProfessor

Oh. For the Good Lords Sake. They are called professional exotic dancers.

And are mostly college kids trying to pay for the exorbitant tuition costs today.

I understand completely. That's what your daughter told me...She agreed with you.

[fatlazyless]

You know the bingo hall at Funspot was supposedly a garage for storing vehicles before it got reconstructed into a venue for playing bingo. To qualify for N.H. charitable gaming the charity percentage raised from bingo goes to the annual Miss Lake Winnipesaukee contest, and the Lake Winnipesaukee Museum located nearby on D.W Hgwy-Rt 3, just up the hill.

Looking at all the cars parked at the bingo hall, it attracts a happening number of bingo players.

Looking at the success of bingo at that spot, a gambling casino with slots, table games, floor show onstage, drinks and food could totally hit the spot, there, and draw in players from all over, big time, looking for fun and winnings.

Hells bells, I'd probably even go there, myself, and try my luck at playing some table poker, just for the fun of it .....

..... Like, why not build a big happening casino with charity gambling at The Fun Spot?

[Biggd]

Originally Posted by TheProfessor

Oh. For the Good Lords Sake. They are called professional exotic dancers.

And are mostly college kids trying to pay for the exorbitant tuition costs today.

Will student loan forgiveness help them quit?

[LoveLakeLife]

Originally Posted by TheProfessor

Oh. For the Good Lords Sake. They are called professional exotic dancers.

And are mostly college kids trying to pay for the exorbitant tuition costs today.

haha No they are called strippers because they are strippers. They might call themselves exotic dancers like stewardesses call themselves flight attendants and janitors call themselves custodial engineers, but normal people call them what they are, strippers.

The addition of “professional” was a nice touch though. lol. Is there a farm team of amateurs going through rigorous training to hopefully become professionals someday with hard work and dedication? ��


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[John Mercier]

Originally Posted by LoveLakeLife

haha No they are called strippers because they are strippers. They might call themselves exotic dancers like stewardesses call themselves flight attendants and janitors call themselves custodial engineers, but normal people call them what they are, strippers.

The addition of “professional” was a nice touch though. lol. Is there a farm team of amateurs going through rigorous training to hopefully become professionals someday with hard work and dedication? 🤣


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Sort of...
Usually starts at the wet T-shirt level in the US, while overseas its is more of the dry t-shirt with string bikini bottoms.

[MeredithMan]

Originally Posted by LoveLakeLife

haha No they are called strippers because they are strippers. They might call themselves exotic dancers like stewardesses call themselves flight attendants and janitors call themselves custodial engineers, but normal people call them what they are, strippers.

The addition of “professional” was a nice touch though. lol. Is there a farm team of amateurs going through rigorous training to hopefully become professionals someday with hard work and dedication? 🤣


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Yes, apparently there is a farm team of amateurs. There is the Millenium Cabaret Lounge here in Bedford that has "amateur night" once a week.

[TheProfessor]

Originally Posted by LoveLakeLife

haha No they are called strippers because they are strippers. They might call themselves exotic dancers like stewardesses call themselves flight attendants and janitors call themselves custodial engineers, but normal people call them what they are, strippers.

The addition of “professional” was a nice touch though. lol. Is there a farm team of amateurs going through rigorous training to hopefully become professionals someday with hard work and dedication? 🤣

Good to read we still have at least one with a sense of humor posting here !

[Biggd]

Originally Posted by TheProfessor

Good to read we still have at least one with a sense of humor posting here !

As "The Professor", is this a class you teach?

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by LoveLakeLife

haha No they are called strippers because they are strippers. They might call themselves exotic dancers like stewardesses call themselves flight attendants and janitors call themselves custodial engineers, but normal people call them what they are, strippers.

The addition of “professional” was a nice touch though. lol. Is there a farm team of amateurs going through rigorous training to hopefully become professionals someday with hard work and dedication? 🤣


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I think they refer to the amateur organization as the " Bush Leagues" !

[Outdoorsman]

Originally Posted by LoveLakeLife

haha No they are called strippers because they are strippers. They might call themselves exotic dancers like stewardesses call themselves flight attendants and janitors call themselves custodial engineers, but normal people call them what they are, strippers.

The addition of “professional” was a nice touch though. lol. Is there a farm team of amateurs going through rigorous training to hopefully become professionals someday with hard work and dedication? ��


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Just WOW...