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Churchill Downs Seeks Casino Approval

18 March 2005

News Brief: Now that its first New Orleans racing season is almost over, Churchill Downs Inc. has begun seeking zoning approvals to build a casino at the Fair Grounds Race Course that would house as many as 700 slot machines.

Fair Grounds Reports Overnight Purse Increase

9 March 2005

Fair Grounds Race Course today announced a 12-percent increase in overnight purses effective with the race card of Friday, March 11.

Winnings for Louisiana Casinos Remain Relatively Flat

16 February 2005

The take at most of Louisiana's 15 all-games casinos and three racetrack slot machine casinos edged up slightly last month from December.

Harrah's Names New VP

7 December 2004

Cheryl Teamer has joined Harrah's Operating Company, Inc., a subsidiary of Harrah's Entertainment, Inc., as Regional Vice President of Government Relations.

Fair Grounds Track Faces Competition

22 November 2004

News Brief: Churchill Downs Inc. may be able to install up to 700 slot machines at Fair Grounds Race Course, but the track's slots parlor will be competing in a saturated casino state.

New Orleans Casino Falls Short of Expectations

8 November 2004

News Brief: Expectations for financial salvation were sky-high back in 1992 when Louisiana cleared the way for construction of a land-based casino in downtown New Orleans. However, the results have fallen short of expectations.

Fair Grounds Race Course Names New Director

8 October 2004

Churchill Downs Incorporated has named D. Ben Huffman director of racing and racing secretary for Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Mississippi Casino Plan Receives Positive Review

7 October 2004

News Brief: The Isle of Capri has revised its plan for a riverboat casino on the Mississippi River batture in Elmwood and has received a more positive review from the Army Corps of Engineers.

President Named for Fair Grounds Race Course

30 September 2004

Churchill Downs Incorporated has named Randall Soth president and general manager of Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Churchill Downs' Acquisition of Fair Grounds Race Course Approved

24 September 2004

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court has approved Churchill Downs Incorporated's $47 million acquisition of the Fair Grounds Race Course.

Harrah's New Orleans Casino to Reopen Today

16 September 2004

Harrah's New Orleans Casino will re-open at 6 p.m. Central Daylight Time today, Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. announced.

Hurricane Forces Closure of Harrah's Casino

14 September 2004

Harrah's New Orleans Casino will close at 6 p.m. this evening due to the approach of Hurricane Ivan.

Woman Celebrates Anniversary with $4.3 Million Slot Jackpot

30 August 2004

A woman celebrating her wedding anniversary alone while her husband of 38 years fulfilled his scheduled offshore work duties won a $4,336,288 slot jackpot at Harrah's New Orleans Casino.

New Orleans Casino Proposal Rejected

20 August 2004

News Brief: The City Council on Thursday rejected a proposed gambling development in New Orleans East.

New Orleans' Casinos Set July Record

18 August 2004

News Brief: Gamblers dropped more than $55 million at the four New Orleans area casinos in July.

Churchill Downs Pushes for Auction

11 August 2004

News Brief: Churchill Downs Inc. has pressed for a scheduled auction of the embattled Fair Grounds track in bankruptcy court.

Casino Fuels Harrah's Growth in Louisiana

23 July 2004

ews Brief: Just a few years ago, many doubted Harrah's New Orleans Casino would last. Today, the casino is making New Orleans a tourist destination for gamblers.

City Council Sues Over Casino Development Delays

19 July 2004

The New Orleans City Council on Friday sued Harrah's New Orleans Casino over planned development of the casino's second-floor restaurants, bars and nightclubs.

Fair Grounds Submits Chapter 11 Reorganization Plan

20 April 2004

News Brief: Financially troubled Fair Grounds has submitted a Chapter 11 reorganization plan that calls for the facility to be auctioned through United States bankruptcy court.

Fair Grounds, Churchill Downs Talks Stalled

19 April 2004

News Brief: Discussions between Fair Grounds and Churchill Downs Inc. for the Louisville company to acquire the New Orleans track have stalled.

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