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Hurricane Evacuee Wins Big

6 October 2005

News Brief: A New Orleans storm victim who spent just $4.25 in a slot machine has won a $1.6 million jackpot.

Harrah's Provides Hurricane Damage Update

6 October 2005

Harrah’s Entertainment provides an update on damage from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

Nevada Reps Back Gulf Effort

3 October 2005

Nevada lawmakers launched a campaign Friday to support gaming companies seeking the government's help to rebuild casinos damaged or destroyed by Gulf Coast hurricanes.

Hurricane Damage, Fuel Costs Cause Gaming Stocks to Slide

3 October 2005

Two major hurricanes that shut down almost two dozen casinos in Louisiana and Mississippi, along with the subsequent increase in gasoline prices, worked to depress the value of gaming stocks during September.

Pinnacle Reopens New Orleans Casino; Sets for Battle with Insurance Company

3 October 2005

Pinnacle Entertainment on Friday became the first gaming operator to reopen a hurricane damaged casino in New Orleans, but a dispute with its primary insurance carrier could affect redevelopment plans.

Pinnacle Entertainment Reopens Boomtown New Orleans

30 September 2005

Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. is reopening its Boomtown New Orleans casino in Harvey, La., which had closed and been evacuated as Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast on August 29.

Boyd Gaming Reports on Impact of Hurricane Rita

30 September 2005

Boyd Gaming Corporation has reported that, upon a preliminary assessment, its Delta Downs Racetrack Casino and Hotel in Vinton, Louisiana experienced wind and water damage as the result of Hurricane Rita.

Louisiana Watches Mississippi Casino Proposals

28 September 2005

News Brief: While Mississippi is moving forward on a proposal to allow the floating casinos damaged by hurricanes to rebuild on land, Louisiana is starting to think about the same thing.

Rita Casino Damage Less Than Feared

26 September 2005

Reports from some casino companies today indicate that Louisiana casinos sustained relatively modest damage from Hurricane Rita, which touched down just east of the Texas-Louisiana border early Saturday.

Boyd Gaming Establishes Employee Assistance Hotlines

26 September 2005

Boyd Gaming Corporation has established separate employee assistance hotlines for both of its Louisiana properties.

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.

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