Details of three Detroit casinos

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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