A local forum points out Hasbro’s Monopoly board-game is getting a new Here and Now edition. The gimmick is the addition of cities, national landmarks and attractions, and allowing Internet voting for selection of those icons represented.

St. Louis’ candidates are the Gateway Arch (most recognizable), the Delmar Loop (incorrectly represented on Hasbro’s site with a photo from downtown), and Laclede’s Landing (St. Louis downtown riverfront scene). The Arch dominates the local race with 95% of St. Louis’ 43,976 votes.

Checking the results on the other cities, there’s more of a fight between landmarks spreading out their votes, and they don’t have much more voters than St. Louis. The promotion details explain:

the vote totals will determine where on the board those landmarks will be placed. The top voted city will be honored with the coveted blue property traditionally occupied by Boardwalk.

Could St. Louis claim the hottest spot in Monopoly?

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