Arts Council Has No Opinion on Slot Machines

The Langley Arts Council sent out an email telling people that Playtime Community Gaming was trying to change from a bingo hall to a slot machine gaming center, but has not given an opinion on the matter. The soon to be slot machine casino applied for the change under their new name of Playtime – with their old name being Langley Bingo Palace. They want to change from being a bingo hall to a gaming center that would offer electronic games and up to 125 slot machines.

Many who read the email felt that the Council was supporting the slot machine change, so the council stepped forward and let everyone know that they were simply telling people about the application, but that they did not support slot machines one way or the other. They just thought that the artistic community had a right to know that this was happening.

The Council also said that they have not discussed whether or not they will support the slot machines yet, so at this time they are remaining neutral. They are aware however, that since there has been such an increase in slot machine halls, this could have a negative impact on the community. A portion of the slot machine revenue would go to the provincial government which would distribute a portion of it to non-profits.

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