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Detroit Area Casinos Gear Up For Superbowl Week BoostThis year's Super Bowl will be held in Detroit, Michigan, and the area's casinos are gearing up for the action. The Superbowl is expected to bring approximately 100,000 visitors to the Detroit region, and the casinos want their cut of the pie.Detroit is home to three casinos: Greektown Casino, MGM Grand Detroit and MotorCity Casino. Also within easy reach for Superbowl fans looking for some down-time play in local casinos is Casino Windsor, which is situated just across the Detroit River in Ontario. Jake Miklojcik, a gaming expert and president of Michigan Consultants in Lansing, said that the casinos should expect a swift business during Superbowl week. "While Detroit has some nice restaurants, it's not like there is a zillion things to do every night," he said. "The average visitor to the Super Bowl is going to go to a casino at least once, if not two or more times." Miklojcik added that the casinos are an attraction that is well- suited for the type of people who will come to Detroit from out- of- town for the football game. "The average fan isn't seeking out Greenfield Village or the art museum. There is going to be a lot of free time between parties where they will head to a casino." Patronage of the casinos by visitors to Detroit is sure to benefit the city and state's coffers as well. Detroit and Michigan will net a combined 24 percent in taxes of all casino revenues from Superbowl weekend. Three of the area's four casinos will plan special activities catering to Superbowl patrons. A spokesman for the remaining casino said that his casino would not specifically sponsor Superbowl activities because of the NFL's complaints about businesses using its trademark without authorization. Regardless, he does expect heavily increased Superbowl- derived business during the week. Detroit Metro area residents have mixed feelings about the sudden infusion of people into the region. Some say that they are happy that area businesses, including the casinos, will see a huge increase in profits for the week of festivities surrounding the event. Janice M., a life- long Detroit resident, said, "Listen, I'm really glad that the casinos are going to do some extra business. I say, let the slot machine money flow! Our businesses deserve a boost…Why not?" Mike H., however, who has lived in Detroit since relocating from the East Cost 12 years ago, was not so enthusiastic. "It's going to be a big hassle, I think. There is going to traffic all over the place, and I think I'm just going to try to stay at home as much as possible until the craziness is over." Mike H. smiled, and added, "I'm a guy who likes my peace and quiet."
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