Argosy $105 million renovation done

trailerkid · Post by **trailerkid** » Wed Dec 10, 2003 2:18 pm

As mentioned on the project update...Argosy renovation is done. $105 million dollars built the second largest gaming floor in the market. They say it's the only real themed gaming floor in KC and in the Midwest.

http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascit ... 454109.htm

Good2Great · Post by **Good2Great** » Wed Dec 10, 2003 4:06 pm

It will still be at the tail end of the food chain in KC. Ameristar is the market winner and Harrah's has the name.

KCPowercat · Post by **KCPowercat** » Wed Dec 10, 2003 4:32 pm

g2g...I don't know, that's KCKs token casino and you know the per capita they pull down.

Good2Great · Post by **Good2Great** » Wed Dec 10, 2003 4:35 pm

KC wrote:g2g...I don't know, that's KCKs token casino and you know the per capita they pull down.

Ummmm, isn't Argosy in Riverside, MISSOURI??????

KCPowercat · Post by **KCPowercat** » Wed Dec 10, 2003 4:43 pm

yeah it's just closest to the KCK pipeline, 635....the WyCo's love it.

QueSi2Opie · Post by **QueSi2Opie** » Wed Dec 10, 2003 9:23 pm

Argosy will still have the same dirty clientele that drops cigarette ashes all over the place and burns holes in the seats.

KCK · Post by **KCK** » Thu Dec 11, 2003 11:37 am

KC wrote:yeah it's just closest to the KCK pipeline, 635....the WyCo's love it.

The argosy is located close to the poorest sections of KCK, and effectively works at making them poorer, and then giving the money to Missouri. Im sorry if Im not to optimistic about it. I myself suffer from a gambling problem and casinos it seems to me only work at destroying people. Thats why Im against a casino of any kind in KCK.

QueSi2Opie · Post by **QueSi2Opie** » Thu Dec 11, 2003 12:06 pm

DeadManWalking wrote:I myself suffer from a gambling problem and casinos it seems to me only work at destroying people. Thats why Im against a casino of any kind in KCK.

And let's get rid of unheathly food because of the peeps sufferin' from eating disorders.

I have self-control and love to gamble. I budget exactly what I expect to lose, nothing more. Responsible gamblers shouldn't have to suffer because of people that are weak and compulsive.

Personally, I don't think KCK needs a major casino of it's own...the current metro market cannot handle five. However, I'm 100% for slot machines at the Woodlands as well as the other Kansas tracks.

TheDude · Post by **TheDude** » Thu Dec 11, 2003 1:30 pm

GAMBLING = VEGAS--PERIOD.

johnny "two-dice" zitetti -- out

QueSi2Opie · Post by **QueSi2Opie** » Thu Dec 11, 2003 2:00 pm

TheDude wrote:GAMBLING = VEGAS--PERIOD.

Dunno... I prefer Reno and Atlantic City when it comes to gambling period. Vegas is Disney, electrifying shows, classy nightclubs, and finally gambling.

trailerkid · Post by **trailerkid** » Sat Dec 13, 2003 2:45 am

Went to the new Argosy tonight. Although it is tacky as expected, I liked it. It's not as overwhelming as Ameristar, but still has a fun vibe to it. It has the Disney walkaround format with an "italian" village. The restaurants, specifically the drab sports bar, needed some help. But the overall casino part and atmosphere is comfortable, but an entertaining spectacle.

I definitely think it is worth going to (not sure how bad it was before) especially if you think Ameristar and Harrahs are too far away. In fact, if I was going to go again, I would probably go to Argosy over Ameristar.

KCK · Post by **KCK** » Mon Dec 15, 2003 4:24 pm

QueSi2Opie wrote:
DeadManWalking wrote:I myself suffer from a gambling problem and casinos it seems to me only work at destroying people. Thats why Im against a casino of any kind in KCK.
And let's get rid of unheathly food because of the peeps sufferin' from eating disorders.

I have self-control and love to gamble. I budget exactly what I expect to lose, nothing more. Responsible gamblers shouldn't have to suffer because of people that are weak and compulsive.

Personally, I don't think KCK needs a major casino of it's own...the current metro market cannot handle five. However, I'm 100% for slot machines at the Woodlands as well as the other Kansas tracks.

Or better yet, lets allow prostitution and drugs, why ban anything?

QueSi2Opie · Post by **QueSi2Opie** » Mon Dec 15, 2003 9:42 pm

DeadManWalking wrote:Or better yet, lets allow prostitution and drugs, why ban anything?

Aye, I remember the last time I got a sexually transmitted disease from a video poker machine and almost overdosed at the blackjack table. If someone can't control their compulsive spending, it's their own fault if they go broke. Anyhow, I think I'm gonna go sue another fastfood chain for makin' Americans fat.

KCK · Post by **KCK** » Mon Dec 15, 2003 11:33 pm

QueSi2Opie wrote:
DeadManWalking wrote:Or better yet, lets allow prostitution and drugs, why ban anything?
Aye, I remember the last time I got a sexually transmitted disease from a video poker machine and almost overdosed at the blackjack table. If someone can't control their compulsive spending, it's their own fault if they go broke. Anyhow, I think I'm gonna go sue another fastfood chain for makin' Americans fat.

Drugs and gambling face the same problem. Addiction. That is what you refuse to understand. Its not like some dont want to stop, its that they cant. If that person has low morals, they might take to stealing to feed the gambling habit. Or they might just put themselves, and their children at risk to lose their home. If you dont believe me, Ill tell you for sure that it is a problem.They cant just stop. Just like not everyone who drinks alcohol is an alcoholic, not all gamblers are addicted.

You think gambling isnt a problem, yet I know some people who put thousands a year into casinos, losing their families, jobs, dignity, and respect. After all who does an addict hurt more than themselves? Maybe their children.

QueSi2Opie · Post by **QueSi2Opie** » Tue Dec 16, 2003 12:00 pm

DeadManWalking wrote:You think gambling isnt a problem, yet I know some people who put thousands a year into casinos, losing their families, jobs, dignity, and respect. After all who does an addict hurt more than themselves? Maybe their children.

Guess it's a good thing that the casinos offer free help for the weak.

1-888-BETSOFF

Now I think I'm gonna go sell the family farm so I have enough cash to buy 160,000 or so Kansas Power Ball tickets! I'll win this time, I feel it!

Post by **mean** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 6:34 pm

You think gambling isnt a problem, yet I know some people who put thousands a year into casinos, losing their families, jobs, dignity, and respect. After all who does an addict hurt more than themselves? Maybe their children.

Gambling isn't the problem in this case. Not being able to control yourself is the problem.

Or better yet, lets allow prostitution and drugs, why ban anything?

Yeah, pretty much. Why ban anything?