New casino now open in Cape Girardeau

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

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.

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JCLifer 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Jefferson City sure could use 725 good-paying jobs!

Jefferson City sure could use some entertainment and activites to cause people to want to come here. A casino wouldn't be the answer for everyone, but it would be a good start for bringing tourists and conventioneers to this sleepy little town.

Once again, Jefferson City gets left behind by the old guard that does nothing but stifle growth and progress in this town.

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