Issue 311
August 28 - September 9, 2006
Volume 6
page 2
 

LV Sands Eyes Japan

A Reported by Reuters

SINGAPORE– "Las Vegas Sands Corp., the world's largest gaming operator, is keen to build a casino in Japan once Asia's richest economy moves to legalise casinos.

"'We would be remiss as business people if we weren't involved. There is literally limitless opportunity in Asia,' Sands President and Chief Operating Officer William Weidner said on Wednesday on the sidelines of a signing ceremony between the Singapore government and the company, which is going to build a US$3.6 billion casino in the city-state.

"Lawmakers in Japan are in discussions to lift a ban on casino gambling.

"…Judging by the popularity of pachinko slot machines in the country, Japanese gaming appetite would be staggering, Weidner said…"

 

 

 


Island View Casino Prepares for Grand Opening
Press Release

GULFPORT, Mississippi – As the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaches, Island View Casino Resort in Gulfport, Miss. is preparing to open, creating one of the region's largest casino properties.

Island View officials announced today that the property, which will be the city's only casino, will celebrate its grand opening and unveiling of the project's first of two phases on Monday, September 18 at 7 p.m.

The land-based waterfront resort is privately held by Rick Carter and Terry Green -- owners of the former Copa Casino, which was located in Gulfport's harbor and was destroyed in the storm. In March, Carter and Green purchased Harrah's Grand Casino resort on 40 acres of land on Gulfport's beachfront as the site for the new Island View.

"This has been a year of challenges and changes for the Mississippi Gulf Coast, but the people of Gulfport are ready to look forward. As the city's only gaming resort, Island View Casino wants to lead the way in rebuilding our community to be better than ever," said Rick Carter.

"On September 18 we will open an exceptional property, with first-class amenities and state-of-the-art gaming. But equally as important, we will provide more than 800 jobs to this area, with an additional 700 positions to be added in the second phase," Carter added.

The grand opening, which is open to the public, will feature live entertainment, food and beverage, and dignitaries who will do the honors of the first dice roll and first slot pull.


Iowa City Pushes for Casino Riverboat
As Reported by the Iowa Times-Republican

TAMA, Iowa – "The City of Tama is making a run at putting a casino riverboat on its recently acquired Cherry Lake near downtown.

"The Tama City Council on Monday approved an agreement with Signature Management Group to negotiate and develop a casino project after a representative presented them with a strategic plan to compete for a gaming license.

"Petitions circulating recently had amassed 1,031 signatures by Thursday in favor of asking voters whether to legalize gambling during this November's general election.

"…Mayor Chris Bearden said he approached SMG in May about looking at Tama as a possible site for a future casino after Caraustar Industries donated the 40-acre Cherry Lake and surrounding land next to their Tama Paperboard mill…"

Shakira

Trump Taj Mahal: With over 30 million records sold since her 1996 Pies Descalzos release, Shakira continues to mezmerize fans worldwide. She will be performing with special guest Wyclef Jean at the Mark G. Etess Arena on Friday and Saturday, September 1st and 2nd.

Date: September 1-2, 2006August 11 - 12

Time: Firday 9 pm, Saturday 7:30 pm

Ticket Price: $65, $85, and $125

For more information: (609) 449-5150

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