Vestin Capital Buys Bankrupt Castaways - 2004-02-03
Castaways Hotel and Casino has a new owner. Vestin Capital purchased the bankrupt casino Monday morning. The company paid over $20 million for the now closed property. Vestin was the only bidder and has plans to put the property back on the market.

The Castaways was shut down last Thursday after a bankruptcy court issued an order to close it.
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Gaming debate begins - 2004-02-03
Iowans who hope to revive sagging economies in their hometowns by opening a new casino squared off with gambling opponents at a public hearing Monday night at the Statehouse.

More than 50 people, including representatives of the state’s gambling industry and religious groups as well as former gambling addicts, came to voice their opinions as lawmakers prepare to debate changes in the state’s gambling laws.
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