I think the general feeling about putting gaming on barges over water is not really the way to go, ... If Katrina has taught us anything, I think that's it.
If you put up temporary facilities how are you going to get people there?
There are about 17,000 gaming employees in that region and we estimate that about 10,000 may have lost their homes and have no place to live.
He was somewhat surprised to learn that most of the convention space was also destroyed.
It appears that Barbour will support change in legislation to allow land-based casinos.
Not really the way to go.
If they go out there and do their work and appeal to the American people, 15 percent is reachable. There's no attempt here to lock anyone out. They've just got to do their work.
The primary focus has been with the employees, and that's where it should be at this time, ... The gaming companies affected by Katrina have gone above and beyond in taking care of their employees.
The governor committed to getting the Gulf Coast cleaned up, and we think its important for the industry to make a strong return to the area.
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