REPLAY: P.J. Mercanti answers public's questions about his casino plan
CBC News
Posted: Feb 6, 2013 11:26 AM ET
Last Updated: Feb 7, 2013 6:03 PM ET
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Hamilton entrepreneur P.J. Mercanti visited CBC Hamilton to discuss his casino plan in a live, interactive webcast.
The Carmen's Group co-owner is took viewer questions about the $200-million casino-hotel complex his group RockHammer Inc. has proposed for downtown Hamilton.
Speaking at a highly touted announcement on Monday, Mercanti said that, in addition to a gaming facility, the development would boast a Hard Rock Café-themed hotel, several bars and restaurants and a museum celebrating Canadian music.
CBC Hamilton will host a live chat with a casino opponent Graham Crawford on Friday at noon ET.
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