RE:PEA $3.25 Billion who is going to finance that??Your post reminds me when I was younger and would play Monopoly with my dad. I would always balk at the higher priced properties because they were higher priced. My dad imparted some sage wisdom to me which I will pass onto you: It takes money to make money.
To be certain, the capex for Casino is larger than your ordinary project because there is a sh** ton load of gold and copper at Casino. If you (whichever suitor ends up owning Casino) want to receive that payday you have to pay up accordingly.
You think that you'll get a Mercedes on a Honda budget?! But the capex is so large that it will restrict the potential pool of suitors you may say. OK, fine, we all know that only the majors will bid on this project. What is your next concern please?