Mississippi Casino Environmental Survey Done - 2004-01-09
"An environmental impact statement for the Royal D'Iberville Hotel and Casino has been finished, and the positive results mean a casino may open in D'Iberville within two years.

"The statement, which is more than 1,100 pages and took three years for the Army Corps of Engineers to complete, found that in every case except one, a casino development will have no impact or a minimum adverse impact on the environment. Under the category of social and economic impact, the report found a casino would have beneficial effects.
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Panel Advises Against Change To Casino Law - 2004-01-09
A legislative committee yesterday advised keeping the status quo for Missouri's casino industry - no tax raises and no repeal of the unique $500 loss limit for gamblers.

The suggestion of the Republican-led Joint Committee on Gaming and Wagering could indicate another chilly reception for some of Democratic Gov. Bob Holden's legislative proposals.

Like last year, Holden probably will recommend a repeal of the loss limit and an increase in casino taxes as part of his budget to be submitted to legislators later this month, Holden spokeswoman Mary Still said.
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