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Tuesday, July 27, 1999 | 3:04 a.m.
A look at the three temporary casinos being built in Detroit:
MGM GRAND DETROIT
Owners: MGM Grand, local partners.
Cost:$225 million
Location: IRS Building just off Lodge Freeway
Theme: Art Deco
Slot Machines: 2,300
Table Games: 80
Employees:2,200
Expected Opening: July-August
MOTOR CITY CASINO
Owners: Detroit-based Atwater Entertainment, Mandalay Bay Resorts
Cost:$140 million
Location: Wonder Bread building near Lodge Freeway
Theme: Formal/traditional casino
Slot Machines: 2,645
Table Games: 130
Employees:3,000
Expected Opening: Late summer or early fall 1999
GREEKTOWN
Owners: Detroit developers, Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians
Cost:$147 million
Location: Trappers Alley in Greektown
Theme: Greek
Slot Machines: 2,300
Table Games: 90
Employees:1,500
Expected Opening: Fall 1999
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