April 30, 201213 yr " The Horseshoe Casino gift shop opens tomorrow at 10am." May 14th is probably the "hard opening" isn't it (if I remember my terms from "Ocean's 13) and they could well have people in earlier for a soft opening. That's probably why the buffet is ready and the gift shop is ready.
April 30, 201213 yr " The Horseshoe Casino gift shop opens tomorrow at 10am." May 14th is probably the "hard opening" isn't it (if I remember my terms from "Ocean's 13) and they could well have people in earlier for a soft opening. That's probably why the buffet is ready and the gift shop is ready. This isn't a restaurant opening, where they could do something like this. The casino's opening date is that opening date, period! To paraphrase, the gaming commission by law sets the date, once all legal requirements have been met. They cannot have people gambling before X date. My sources tell me they have had people into the buffet for testing, yet they are strictly prohibited from the Casino floor.
April 30, 201213 yr ^Actually, I do believe there is sort of a "soft opening" of the casino where people have been invited to gamble and inspectors from the state are all over the place to observe. I think people are allowed to keep their winnings but the casino has to donate any profit to charity. I would imagine there would be a testing of the restaurants at the same time. I don't know if this has occurred already or is taking place in the next few days.
April 30, 201213 yr I've been working in Nebraska for a few months, and the Horseshoe in Council Bluffs, Iowa is sending a few people to Cleveland to train dealers. they leave on Wednesday.
April 30, 201213 yr ^Actually, I do believe there is sort of a "soft opening" of the casino where people have been invited to gamble and inspectors from the state are all over the place to observe. I think people are allowed to keep their winnings but the casino has to donate any profit to charity. I would imagine there would be a testing of the restaurants at the same time. I don't know if this has occurred already or is taking place in the next few days. My sources tell me regulators are to be there on the May 3 for up to a week to certify/(re)inspect machines and people. I know people have already been to the buffet, hence last weeks coverage.
April 30, 201213 yr Just like at the Schofield today, there were workers at the Stanley Block inside and outside doing more activity than I've seen there in the last several months (although the building still looks the same at first glance). They're either preparing for demo or doing some of the "diligent" repairs necessary that are to be performed by this Sunday May 6. Those May 6th "efforts" listed in Pianka's ruling include hiring an asbestos expert and also having workers inspect the facade for safety. It would appear that's what they are doing. Either way, it looks like a week after that (that'd be Sunday May 13) is the day that this all comes to a decision point...on the 13th, a demo permit must be obtained or the 2 efforts must be reported on. Clock is ticking.
May 1, 201213 yr Wow! Stunning pics and colors!! "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
May 1, 201213 yr Yeah, pretty heinous. Kind of incongruous with the classy Phase I aura, IMHO. Not really sure what the purpose is either, because it's not really visible from the highway (is it?), so the only people who will see it are those who will be passing the casino (or entering it) anyway. Though I guess they'll have promotions and special deals they'll want to burn into people's retinas.
May 1, 201213 yr Yeah, pretty heinous. Kind of incongruous with the classy Phase I aura, IMHO. Not really sure what the purpose is either, because it's not really visible from the highway (is it?), so the only people who will see it are those who will be passing the casino (or entering it) anyway. Though I guess they'll have promotions and special deals they'll want to burn into people's retinas. it is visible from phase II casino.
May 1, 201213 yr Someone just has to complain about something. Yeah, pretty heinous. Kind of incongruous with the classy Phase I aura, IMHO. Not really sure what the purpose is either, because it's not really visible from the highway (is it?), so the only people who will see it are those who will be passing the casino (or entering it) anyway. Though I guess they'll have promotions and special deals they'll want to burn into people's retinas. That billboard is freakin obnoxious as all hell. So I'll ask, why is is "heinous" and "obnoxious"? What are the negatives of this billboard facing south? This is on an existing parking deck not attached to the Higbee's building and does not take away from it's beauty. How is it different than the other large billboards in downtown?
May 1, 201213 yr I cannot see the pictures here at the workplace, but I dont think that this video board is that bad. I actually think it could've been bigger. I'm wondering what the pictures look like that everybody is referencing as garish... Many more people than just those going to the casino see this since there are various reasons why someone might be driving or walking on W. Huron or Ontario or on the Lorain-Carnegie bridge (from which it s visible). It does add energy.
May 1, 201213 yr ^Actually, I do believe there is sort of a "soft opening" of the casino where people have been invited to gamble and inspectors from the state are all over the place to observe. I think people are allowed to keep their winnings but the casino has to donate any profit to charity. I would imagine there would be a testing of the restaurants at the same time. I don't know if this has occurred already or is taking place in the next few days. The soft opening is May 10 from 3pm-10. We received invites for being Cavs season ticket holders. And yes, we are allowed to keep our winnings and the casino winnings go to charity. Although I'm sure they will still 'ask' us to donate to charity as well, if I win anything that is.
May 1, 201213 yr ^Actually, I do believe there is sort of a "soft opening" of the casino where people have been invited to gamble and inspectors from the state are all over the place to observe. I think people are allowed to keep their winnings but the casino has to donate any profit to charity. I would imagine there would be a testing of the restaurants at the same time. I don't know if this has occurred already or is taking place in the next few days. The soft opening is May 10 from 3pm-10. We received invites for being Cavs season ticket holders. And yes, we are allowed to keep our winnings and the casino winnings go to charity. Although I'm sure they will still 'ask' us to donate to charity as well, if I win anything that is. I got no notification about this. I need to check with relatives.
May 1, 201213 yr ^^I just have a visceral dislike for extremely bright electronic billboards; it's nothing specific to this site. I think gottaplan's "obnoxious" sums up my reaction best. YMMV. That corner is shaping up to be such a hysterical urban design clusterf&ck that it's actually kind of endearing: the 90 year-old vacant site/blank wall on the edge of the landmark office buildings, partially hidden by the giant post-Lebron banner; the failed Gateway-era development site that's been a kind of weird, underused, urban garden since 1994; and now this big bright glowing casino beacon. I could imagine Phase II changing things a bit though.
May 1, 201213 yr ^^ It's really not that bright. But I understand your points. Without seeing the pictures, Im going to go out on a limb and say that there is some kind of photography artifact going on.
May 1, 201213 yr Yes, I did use a filter. Its as bright as the Quicken Loans Arena sign, but at least 5x bigger.... sooooo, yeah. There you go. This was approved at a joint meeting of the Downtown\Flats Design Review Committee & City Planning Commission on August 19. The same meeting the pedestrian bridge was proposed. One could guess with all the hoopla over the bridge the video wall took a back seat. Go back and check out the renderings here: http://planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/designreview/drcagenda/2011/08192011/index.php Here are three for the video wall
May 1, 201213 yr I'll reserve judgment till I see it in person, but I've been hearing from friends that it looks great and enhances the big-city feel quite a bit.
May 1, 201213 yr ... I could imagine Phase II changing things a bit though. ... I've been hearing from friends that it looks great and enhances the big-city feel quite a bit. It is a big sign, but I like it, better than just looking at the side of the parking garage. I also agree that it may fit into the area a bit better as Phase II is built. But it sort of helps "move" the feel of that area towards an entertainment area that has a 24 hour casino.
May 1, 201213 yr ^^ I agree but maybe they should take some of the scale out of the electrified billboard and throw it at those flags. https://www.instagram.com/cle_and_beyond/https://www.instagram.com/jbkaufer/
May 1, 201213 yr It's really had to view and critique the billboard in a picture, who has seen OPERATIONAL in person?
May 1, 201213 yr It was operating last night when I took the picture. As I said before. It is as bright at the Quicken Loans sign... Just five times bigger
May 1, 201213 yr It's just rolling advertisements. It's as large as it is so people can see it from the freeway. They were advertising the # of tables for world series of poker, the banquet, etc and of course the number to call with a gambling addiction. Nothing crazy.
May 2, 201213 yr It's really had to view and critique the billboard in a picture, who has seen OPERATIONAL in person? I've seen it. Looks fine to me. You can see it from the freeway and obviously all the way down Ontario.
May 2, 201213 yr I was walking down my street in Tremont last night, when I saw flashes of light in the sky. At first I thought it might be lightning or fireworks from the stadium, but then I realized the Tribe wasn't at home, and when I looked closer to the horizon I could see part of the screen itself. That thing is BRIGHT.
May 2, 201213 yr Great pics! They're almost HDR-like. You could sell these, I'd get a print. Brightlights! Bigcity! Oh nothing.... just driving around wasting time
May 2, 201213 yr Over all it isn't bad, remember this a casino, things could be a lot worse. Vegas anyone?
May 2, 201213 yr Great pics! They're almost HDR-like. You could sell these, I'd get a print. Brightlights! Bigcity! Oh nothing.... just driving around wasting time Thank you
May 2, 201213 yr Thank you Now look at what you've done! You've created a monster whose head will only grow larger and kill us all! "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
May 2, 201213 yr Love bright lights! Nothing says "big city" like bright lights. I went down there to see the screen and I love it.
May 2, 201213 yr trying to stay positive, I like the lighting scheme of Higbees building. To me, that enhances the big city experience. I just can't get exited about an electronic billboard, either positively or negatively
May 2, 201213 yr Author I wish the PlayhouseSquare billboard was the same as this one. The casino billboard makes the PS one look... not as good.
May 2, 201213 yr ^Yea it's time for those Playhouse Square billboards to be updated. They did not age well...technology has progressed so much in the decade or so they've been up. In other news, the casino license has been issued. All's clear for May 14! Fire up the slots!! Horseshoe Casino Cleveland gets license Published: Wednesday, May 02, 2012, 12:30 PM Updated: Wednesday, May 02, 2012, 12:43 PM By Reginald Fields, The Plain Dealer COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The Horseshoe Casino Cleveland has won its state license, clearing the final hurdle before its May 14 opening as the first full gambling facility in the state. The Ohio Casino Control Commission, as expected, today voted to grant the license to the casino. http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2012/05/horseshoe_casino_cleveland_get.html
May 2, 201213 yr WOOT WOOT ITS OFFICIALLY PARTY PARTY TIME IN DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND :-) I really believe Cleveland will have the Best Casino in Ohio hands DOWN
May 2, 201213 yr ^Yea it's time for those Playhouse Square billboards to be updated. They did not age well...technology has progressed so much in the decade or so they've been up. In other news, the casino license has been issued. All's clear for May 14! Fire up the slots!! Horseshoe Casino Cleveland gets license Published: Wednesday, May 02, 2012, 12:30 PM Updated: Wednesday, May 02, 2012, 12:43 PM By Reginald Fields, The Plain Dealer COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The Horseshoe Casino Cleveland has won its state license, clearing the final hurdle before its May 14 opening as the first full gambling facility in the state. The Ohio Casino Control Commission, as expected, today voted to grant the license to the casino. http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2012/05/horseshoe_casino_cleveland_get.html Carps and Black Jack, here I come!
May 2, 201213 yr Horseshoe Casino Cleveland *GRAND OPENING* Horseshoe Casino is bringing the legend to Cleveland and we are excited to celebrate with you! We look forward to opening our doors in Cleveland on May 14, 2012 at 9:30 p.m. Seven Stars & Diamond Total Rewards Members: We are pleased to offer an exclusive entrance for our Seven Stars and Diamond guests. Sevens Stars and Diamond members of Total Rewards will enter the Casino through an exclusive entry point at the Casino’s Public Square Entrance at 9:30 p.m. Seven Stars & Diamond guests may line up beginning at 3 p.m. on May 14. Horseshoe Casino Valet Parking will open at noon. The Horseshoe Cleveland Parking Garage is located at the intersection of Ontario Street and Prospect Ave. The entrance to Valet is on Ontario Street Legendary Sweepstakes Winners: Winners of Horseshoe Cleveland’s Legendary Sweepstakes will receive two numbered wristbands which will allow them priority entry into the Casino after the doors open to the public on May 14. To enter the Legendary Sweepstakes, interested participants should "like" Horeshoe Casino Cleveland's Facebook page and enter through the Legendary Sweepstakes application. Participants must be 21 or older to enter. Sweepstakes Winners will be notified by e-mail with instructions on how to pick up their wristband and enter the Casino. These guests will be admitted according to building capacity. General Public: Members of the general public aged 21 and up may line up on Prospect Avenue starting at 11 a.m. on May 14. These guests will be admitted behind the 1,500 Priority Access Wristband Winners. www.HorseshoeCleveland.com
May 2, 201213 yr ^Yea it's time for those Playhouse Square billboards to be updated. They did not age well...technology has progressed so much in the decade or so they've been up. In other news, the casino license has been issued. All's clear for May 14! Fire up the slots!! Horseshoe Casino Cleveland gets license Published: Wednesday, May 02, 2012, 12:30 PM Updated: Wednesday, May 02, 2012, 12:43 PM By Reginald Fields, The Plain Dealer COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The Horseshoe Casino Cleveland has won its state license, clearing the final hurdle before its May 14 opening as the first full gambling facility in the state. The Ohio Casino Control Commission, as expected, today voted to grant the license to the casino. http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2012/05/horseshoe_casino_cleveland_get.html Carps and Black Jack, here I come! Going fishing and then to the casino?
May 2, 201213 yr General Public: Members of the general public aged 21 and up may line up on Prospect Avenue starting at 11 a.m. on May 14. These guests will be admitted behind the 1,500 Priority Access Wristband Winners. www.HorseshoeCleveland.com I'm already looking forward to some UO photos of that line.
May 2, 201213 yr Yeah the buzz around the city of Cleveland is crazy....this casino will bring so much life into Downtown Cleveland....I know the lines are going to be crazy...
May 2, 201213 yr ^Yea it's time for those Playhouse Square billboards to be updated. They did not age well...technology has progressed so much in the decade or so they've been up. In other news, the casino license has been issued. All's clear for May 14! Fire up the slots!! Horseshoe Casino Cleveland gets license Published: Wednesday, May 02, 2012, 12:30 PM Updated: Wednesday, May 02, 2012, 12:43 PM By Reginald Fields, The Plain Dealer COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The Horseshoe Casino Cleveland has won its state license, clearing the final hurdle before its May 14 opening as the first full gambling facility in the state. The Ohio Casino Control Commission, as expected, today voted to grant the license to the casino. http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2012/05/horseshoe_casino_cleveland_get.html Carps and Black Jack, here I come! Going fishing and then to the casino? I'm going to be fishing at the casino! HA! I noticed this about parking: All @Total_Rewards members who play 30 minutes or earn 15 Tier Credits will receive free self parking at Horseshoe Cleveland! and this http://fox8.com/2012/05/01/fox-8-exclusive-horseshoe-casino-gift-shop-opens/
May 2, 201213 yr Yeah the buzz around the city of Cleveland is crazy....this casino will bring so much life into Downtown Greater Cleveland....I know the lines are going to be crazy... I fixed that for you!
May 2, 201213 yr I have talked to countless suburbanites, some who havnt been downtown in who knows how long, and this is the first real attraction that they are willing and wanting to go downtown for. I have a feeling opening day will b insane!
May 2, 201213 yr I really cannot wait to see the traffic Downtown. I'm going to avoid driving Downtown and go to a Park & Ride Location and jump on the rapid transit...walk through TowerCity Center, go over to the casino for about 2 maybe 3 hours... The opening is on a Monday I cannot imagine how many people will be out on the weekend
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