Issue 244
May 16 - May 23, 2005
Volume 5
page 2
 

Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation To Assume Management Of Harrah's Prairie Band Casino in 2008
Press Release

LAS VEGAS, Nevada - The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation and Harrah's Kansas Casino Corporation, a subsidiary of Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. today announced that Harrah's will not seek renewal of its management contract for Harrah's Prairie Band Casino.

Harrah's will continue to operate the property until its contract expires in January 2008, while working with tribal officials to prepare for a seamless transition of operations to the Nation. Harrah's has managed the property on behalf of the Nation since it opened in January 1998.

"The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation and Harrah's have been a very successful owner and management team since 1998," said Zach Pahmahmie, chairman of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. "The Nation is honored for the 10 years' management experience we'll have gained by the end of our agreement with Harrah's in 2008. We expect a smooth transition in the remaining years of our management agreement between the Nation and Harrah's."

"We have long understood that the Nation's ultimate goal is self-management, and believe the tribe will be well-prepared for this transition," said Carlos Tolosa, president of Harrah's Eastern Region. "Harrah's is proud to have worked with the Nation in building a successful business, and we're confident their resort will continue to thrive for years to come."

Various subsidiaries of Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. own or manage 25 casinos in the United States, primarily under the Harrah's and Horseshoe brand names. Founded 67 years ago, Harrah's Entertainment is focused on building loyalty and value with its valued customers through a unique combination of great service, excellent products, unsurpassed distribution, operational excellence and technology leadership.

 

 

 

Manchester United applies to build casino complex
As reported by Reuters

London, ENGLAND - English soccer club Manchester United Plc is applying to build a new casino complex, including a five-star hotel, restaurants and a health club, near to its Old Trafford stadium, the group said on Tuesday.

The world's richest soccer club, awaiting a formal bid approach from U.S. tycoon Malcolm Glazer, said it is making its bid in partnership with hotel and gaming company Las Vegas Sands Corp but its plans depend on receiving a casino licence.

The club has the support of its local Trafford Council and together with its U.S. partner has made an initial bid for a licence for a regional-scale casino in the Trafford area.

"The project has the potential to create up to 2,000 new jobs," said Rodney Brody, UK representative for Las Vegas Sands.

Under Britain's new Gambling Act of 2005, a UK government-appointed advisory panel will look at applications under which the first regional casino and any subsequent projects are awarded.

Manchester United's U.S. partner is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, and owns The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino and the Sands Expo and Convention Center, and it is also developing casino hotel resort properties in Macau.

Emmetsburg Gets Casino
As reported by Channel 9 Eyewitness News

EMMETSBURG, Iowa - Many folks in Emmetsburg have wanted a casino in town for at least two years. In fact, the town went to the commission with two different proposals. In the end, Wild Rose Entertainment is the one that was approved.


The $35.5 million project will be built as a Destination Resort. But in order to get started, a lake will have to be built. By the time it's finished.. It will create 250 to 300 new jobs.

The announcement just came Thursday morning but word spread quickly around Emmetsburg and folks are more than thrilled.

Louann Huberty of Emmetsburg said, "I think this is just so exciting for Emmetsburg and I'm glad to be a part of it."

Bill Burdick, also of Emmetsburg added, "I think this will probably be the biggest thing to ever happen to our community, we had economic need and it'll be a big improvement for our school system, we've had a declining population and i think this might change it."

Construction crews are expected to break ground this summer and folks should be rolling the dice by fall 2006.


The new casino will be designed to look like many of the buildings that once stood in downtown Emmetsburg.

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Brad Garrett

Tropicana Casino and Resort: Stand-up comedian Brad Garrett performs at the Tropicana Casino and Resort, Atlantic City. Best known for his role as the jealous brother on "Everybody Loves Raymond," Garrett has also worked at The Sands Hotel in Las Vegas with Frank Sinatra, Caesar's Palace with David Copperfield, and Smokey Robinson, Harrah's with Sammy Davis Jr. and the Beach Boys, and Radio City Music Hall with Julio Iglesias.

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