MIAMI – This week, Miami Jai-Alai took the first steps toward adding Miami-Dade's newest casino.
We think that new business can breathe new life into one of Miami's historic venues.
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South Florida's other pari-mutuels have shown that slots and gaming can make a viable business without the doom and gloom predicted years ago.
Miami Jai-Alai's corporate owner predicts the renovation will create about 500 construction jobs and the casino will create about 300 permanent jobs when it is complete by the end of the year.
The $87 million casino investment is a big bet by Jai-Alai, and Local 10 thinks the odds are good.
That's our take on things. Let us know what you think.