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L'Auberge du Lac Temporarily Suspends Operations

23 September 2005

Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. reports that L'Auberge du Lac, the Company's casino resort in Lake Charles, Louisiana, is in the process of closing in preparation for Hurricane Rita, which is expected to pass through or near Lake Charles within the next 48 hours.

Gulf Coast Official Vows Tourism Will Return

21 September 2005

A successful return of casino gaming is vital to revitalizing the Gulf Coast's travel industry, a Gulf Coast tourism official said Tuesday.

Harrah's Opens Additional Louisiana Employee Information Center

16 September 2005

Furthering its efforts to assist its nearly 8,000 employees impacted by Hurricane Katrina, Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. reports the opening of the Harrah's Baton Rouge Employee Information Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Looking Ahead With One Eye on Gulf

15 September 2005

With the fifth annual Global Gaming Expo being dubbed a success by its sponsors from the American Gaming Association, the gaming industry is looking towards the future and rebuilding the Gulf Coast casino industry.

Churchill Downs Reaches Preliminary Agreement with Louisiana Horsemen

14 September 2005

Churchill Downs Incorporated has reached a preliminary arrangement with the leadership of the Louisiana Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association on details for a shortened Fair Grounds race meet from Nov. 19, 2005, to Jan. 22, 2006, for a total of 37 race dates.

Homeless NBA Team Checks on Las Vegas' Interest

9 September 2005

Forced out of town by Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans Hornets owner George Shinn is exploring whether he can move his National Basketball Association franchise to Southern Nevada, a source close to the talks said Thursday.

Casino Companies Still Paying Displaced Workers' Salaries

7 September 2005

Many casino workers who lost homes and jobs in Hurricane Katrina will still receive their paychecks by mail or in person -- a small ray of hope for people who are struggling to rebuild their lives.

Harrah's New Orleans Closed Indefinitely

7 September 2005

Harrah's Entertainment currently expects that Harrah's New Orleans will remain closed indefinitely while the company assesses the property's status and makes remediation and repairs in order to resume operations.

Economic Indicators Rise, But Slowdown Could Come

7 September 2005

The ripple effect of Hurricane Katrina will probably slow Southern Nevada's economic growth for a quarter or two, a local economist said.

Isle of Capri Casinos Issues Hurricane Relief

6 September 2005

Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. reports that Hurricane Katrina affected all of Isle's 1,150 team members on the Gulf Coast and the company is committed to providing general emergency assistance to its workforce.

Churchill Downs Explores Options for Fair Grounds Race Meet

2 September 2005

Churchill Downs Incorporated is exploring options to conduct a portion of Fair Grounds Race Course's 2005-2006 live race meet at Louisiana Downs in Bossier City, Louisiana.

New Orleans Conventions Consider Las Vegas

2 September 2005

Representatives of several conventions and trade shows scheduled to occur in New Orleans within the next 30 to 60 days have contacted local travel officials to ask about moving their events to Las Vegas.

Casino Firms Worry About Employees

1 September 2005

Casino companies say they are focused on the immediate hurricane relief effort and are trying to reconnect with employees.

Evangeline Downs Donates Day's Revenues to Relief Fund

1 September 2005

Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino is donating 100% of its revenues from Sunday's, September 4th, racing program to the Acadiana Chapter of the Red Cross Relief Fund.

Churchill Downs Activates Information Hurricane Hotline

31 August 2005

Churchill Downs Incorporated has activated a toll-free information hotline for its Louisiana employees displaced by Hurricane Katrina.

Harrah's Entertainment Provides Update of Hurricane Damage

31 August 2005

Harrah’s is still unable to estimate the full extent of damage at Harrah's New Orleans, Grand Casino Biloxi and Grand Casino Gulfport, although it is apparent that the Biloxi and Gulfport properties have suffered extensive damage.

Fair Grounds Race Course Sustains Hurricane Damage

31 August 2005

Hurricane Katrina caused damage to Churchill Downs’ Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Casinos Packed, But With Nonplayers

29 August 2005

International News Brief: The evacuees came into Shreveport-Bossier City casinos weary-eyed with suitcases in hand and small children in tow.

Casinos Shelter Hurricane Evacuees

29 August 2005

News Brief: Hurricane Katrina evacuees at Louisiana casinos are getting water, juice and donuts this morning as they nervously watch what’s going on in their hometowns.

Hurricane to Hurt Casinos

29 August 2005

News Brief: Hurricane Katrina may cause casinos in the affected areas to lose millions of dollars each day they are closed, analysts said Monday.

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