Let the spinning wheel spin, or another reason to favor a convention center hotel

Because of crap like this and this, there is one Republican, namely the one sitting in the governor's chair, that can't be out of office soon enough (before he comes up with another toll road corridor). Because of neat moves like this, however, there are Republicans like State Senator John Carona that are doing things right. Mr. Carona is sponsoring legislation that, if passed, would allow Texans to go to the polls in November to vote on having Vegas-type (or, for you right handed folks, Atlantic City-type) casinos right here in Texas. Where in Texas? Well, there would be 12 of 'em, located in Austin, Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, South Padre Island and two right here in Dallas, one of which would be located downtown (presumably at the spot where Reunion Arena is about to be torn down.)

Now I don't know about you, but a casino located just a chip's throw away from the Dallas Convention Center suddenly makes the proposed Convention Center Hotel an even more attractive option. A casino there would also go a long way toward the complete revitalization of the West End.

What might be fun is guessing where a second one might go. I'm leaning toward the Fair Park area for two reasons: 1. I want that area to develop into more of an entertainment destination with attractions happening inside Fair Park year-around (plus it would be near the new DART Green Line) and 2. It would further enhance the city's commitment to revitalizing the southern sector of the city.