Owner: MotorCity to Open First As reported by the Detroit Free Press: "MotorCity Casino became the second of Detroit's gambling houses to break ground on a permanent facility Wednesday, but its owner declared it would be the first to open. "Owner Marian Ilitch said the $275-million casino hotel and conference center would take 18 months to two years to complete. The 17-story, 400-room hotel will rise on a surface parking lot adjacent to the casino's parking deck and should be up by late 2007. Greektown Casino and MGM Grand Detroit Casino expect their hotels to be ready in early 2008. "…MotorCity's existing casino, which operates in a former bread factory, will continue operating throughout construction. "Plans include a complete interior and exterior remodeling of the current casino and adding 25,000 square feet to the current gaming space. The hotel tower will include a spa, retail shops, restaurants, a lounge and additional parking. The food service building will be remodeled and expanded to include conference meeting space and a 1,200-seat theater…" | 
