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Originally Posted by Private Dick

Mass transit development is happening in Miami, but transit in and of itself is not holding Miami back. Though, Houston "exploded" because it has established, diverse, important industries (energy, petrochemicals, heavy and electronics manufacturing, aerospace, biomedical research) and is also a major center for corporate headquarters (over 20 Fortune 500 companies) because of those industries. Condos, hotels, and casinos don't bring any of that. Industries that require education, skilled workers, and that stimulate innovation do.

I don't consider Miami to be "small" anyway. It's just that it is not an important city nationally yet -- and a mega casino in its downtown is certainly not the answer towards helping it become one. In fact, it is a likely detractor.

You're preaching to the choir on Houston, mass transit, etc. But I doubt that a [another] casino will deter any visitors or relocations and will likely spur both.

No, I'm not a gambler.