CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (AP) - Missouri's 13th casino is now open for business.
The Missouri Gaming Commission gave final approval Tuesday, and moments later the new $135 million Isle of Capri casino opened in Cape Girardeau. Missouri has a cap of 13 casino licenses and all are now operating.
First-day visitors lined around part of the casino waiting to get inside the facility that includes five restaurants, nearly 1,000 slot machines and table games. The casino employs 725.