Business

Casino owner says gambling in Georgia could help send kids to college

Jim Murren, CEO of MGM Resorts International, speaks to members of the Rotary Club of Atlanta, Monday, Oct. 3, 2016, in Atlanta. It is the start to a campaign by pro-casino forces to pitch Las Vegas-style gambling as a potential new revenue stream to aid the HOPE Scholarship program. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

Jim Murren, CEO of MGM Resorts International, speaks to members of the Rotary Club of Atlanta, Monday, Oct. 3, 2016, in Atlanta. It is the start to a campaign by pro-casino forces to pitch Las Vegas-style gambling as a potential new revenue stream to aid the HOPE Scholarship program. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL
By Scott Trubey
Oct 4, 2016

The debate about casino gambling in Georgia returned in a big way.

On Monday, the Chairman and CEO of casino and hotel giant MGM Resorts International told metro Atlanta business and civic leaders that Las Vegas-style gambling would be an economic engine for the state.

MGM chief Jim Murren’s remarks may preview a renewed — and still uphill — effort in the state legislature to legalize casino gambling.

ExploreFor the complete story, visit myAJC.com

About the Author

Scott Trubey
Editors' Picks

Credit: Ben Hendren

Amid protest tensions, Emory tries to focus on graduation

With little conflict, race for Georgia’s 3rd is about style over substance
1h ago

Credit: Mike Stewart/AP

Austin Riley’s walk-off hit gives Braves series win over Guardians

Credit: Adrianne Murchison

OPINION: College Park’s underhanded decision

Credit: Adrianne Murchison

OPINION: College Park’s underhanded decision

Credit: AP

PHOTOS: White House correspondents' dinner alongside Gaza war protest
The Latest

Credit: Steve Schaefer /

Rivian: ‘We are not abandoning Georgia’
Delta CEO Ed Bastian saw his compensation rise to $34 million last year
‘Lifestyle office will thrive’: Cousins bullish on Atlanta’s trophy towers
Featured

Credit: AJC

AJC, Atlanta Civic Circle launch voter resource for May 21 primary
Georgia finishes NFL draft with eight Bulldogs drafted, with two added Saturday
Atlanta says goodbye to producer Rico Wade at funeral (Photos, story)