| | |  | Last Updated: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 |  | | | Gambling in Louisiana Casino Resumes
- Saturday, 15 Oct 2005
The Treasure Chest Casino in Kenner in Louisiana, has recently resumed all gambling activities. The gambling resort which is owned by the Boyd Gaming Corporation opened its doors on last Monday for the first time since Hurricane Katrina struck the US gulf coast. Even though the gambling resort suffered only mild damages, it remained closed given the tragedy that has stricken area.
In addition to the Treasure Chest gambling facility that was closed on August 27th, Boyd Gaming Corporation also had to shut down Delta Downs, which another gambling resort owned by the company. Gambling at the Delta Downs, which is located in the southwest part of Louisiana, was halted on September 22nd, as result of Hurricane Rita. As opposed to the Treasure Chest, gambling at the Delta Downs has not been resumed as of yet.
Given that gambling has only recently been resumed, has caused the company to lose millions of dollars in revenues. The Boyd Gaming Corporation is currently filed a claim with its insurance companies regarding the losses they have endured given the structural damages and the fact that they had to seize all gambling activities in these facilities. Bill Boyd, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Corporation commented, “As the New Orleans area begins its recovery, we are pleased to play a part. Returning our employees to work and to their livelihoods will also help in the recovery process”.
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