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St. Louis city is one of three left standing in a bid for the final gaming commission's casino license. Allison Blood has more from Jefferson City. |
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Wrap: Gaming Commission Chairman Jim Mathewson says while there's no guarantee any of the bidders will get the license, the backing of the Komen family can't hurt St. Louis' chances.
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| Description: "When a family with the reputation of the Komen family are putting money into a deal, you know I think it'll probably be OK." | |
The Komen family is noted for their many successful financial projects including owning the Casino Queen.
St. Louis proposes to partner with Casino Celebration to put a casino at the Chain of Rocks Bridge and I-270.
The commission hopes to make a decision within the next six weeks.
From Jefferson City, I'm Allison Blood, News Radio 11-20, KMOX.
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Mayor Francis Slay is hopeful after today's presentation to the Missouri Gaming Commission. Allison Blood has more from Jefferson City. |
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Wrap: Mayor Slay says he feels St. Louis has a strong chance of recieving the final Gaming Commission casino bid, which the Commission will decide on in about six weeks.
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| Description: In these economic times, this is something the State's looking for, create significant amount of jobs, and provide an opportunity in St. Louis in an undeserved area of our region." | |
The city commissioned Casino Celebration to build the new casino at the intersection of I 270 and the Chain of Rocks Bridge.
Casino Celebration say they will make a point of hiring minorities and women in the new casino if they get the bid.
From Jefferson City, I'm Allison Blood.
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Mayor Francis Slay says the final Missouri Gaming Commission Casino license should stay in St. Louis where it's always been. Allison Blood has more from Jefferson City. |
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Wrap: The Missouri Gaming Commission heard three proposals for where the final casino bid should go, and St. Louis is one of a final three possibilities.
The Commission's Chairman Jim Mathewson made it clear to all applicants that secure funding was absolutely necessary to win the bid.
Mayor Slay was confident in the revenue behind the St. Louis project.
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| Description: "This is a very solid team, they have a very outstanding financial record in the city of St. Louis." | |
The Komen family, who own the Casino Queen are backing the project, but to what extent they are not saying.
The Commission will decide who, if anyone will get the bid in about six weeks.
From Jefferson City, I'm Allison Blood.