Wednesday, October 31 2012 3:16 PM EDT2012-10-31 19:16:49 GMT
By Arnold Wyrick - bio | email METROPOLIS, IL (KFVS) - There's a new player in the Heartland when it comes to attracting gamblers. The Isle of Capri opened it's doors in downtown Cape Girardeau on Tuesday,
There's a new player in the Heartland when it comes to attracting gamblers.
Wednesday, October 31 2012 10:34 AM EDT2012-10-31 14:34:32 GMT
The doors are open, and while people went in to play some games, Cape Girardeau City Mayor Harry Rediger stands by his belief that the casino is a game changer for Cape Girardeau.
The doors are open, and while people went in to play some games, Cape Girardeau City Mayor Harry Rediger stands by his belief that the casino is a game changer for Cape Girardeau.
Tuesday, October 30 2012 2:08 PM EDT2012-10-30 18:08:37 GMT
The Isle of Capri casino opens its doors in Cape Girardeau, MO on Tuesday. The grand opening begins at 10:30 a.m. That's when the Isle of Capri is expected to receive it's gambling license from the Missouri
The Isle of Capri casino opens its doors in Cape Girardeau, Mo. on Tuesday.
Thursday, October 25 2012 12:03 PM EDT2012-10-25 16:03:32 GMT
Another milestone for the Isle of Capri casino in Cape Girardeau. The Missouri Gaming Commission passed a resolution Wednesday morning saying the casino is suitable for gambling. That means everything
It's another milestone for the Isle of Capri casino in Cape Girardeau.
Tuesday, June 26 2012 11:57 AM EDT2012-06-26 15:57:28 GMT
Looking for a job? Isle of Capri Casino is looking for you. Isle of Capri is hosting three job information sessions both Tuesday and Thursday morning at the Show-Me-Center. The three hour sessions start
The three hour sessions start at 8 a.m., noon, and 4 p.m.
Tuesday, June 12 2012 2:26 PM EDT2012-06-12 18:26:31 GMT
Isle of Capri to announce new jobs coming with the casino. (Photo by: Emma Hawes, Heartland News Intern)
Isle of Capri announces what jobs the company will soon fill for the new site opening in Cape Girardeau. The company along with the Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce and Cape Girardeau Area MAGNET
Isle of Capri announces 450 job openings for new casino opening in Thanksgiving 2012.
Wednesday, August 31 2011 10:10 AM EDT2011-08-31 14:10:17 GMT
It's the next critical step in the Isle of Capri Casino in Cape Girardeau. Tuesday evening crews started to pour the cement basin. It took about 10 hours to complete the project.
Thursday, March 31 2011 11:32 PM EDT2011-04-01 03:32:59 GMT
Cape Girardeau community leaders along with representatives from Isle of Capri Casinos broke ground March 31 at the location of what could be Missouri's newest casino.
Thursday, March 31 2011 10:15 AM EDT2011-03-31 14:15:29 GMT
Isle of Capri Casinos will break ground Thursday afternoon at the site of their new Cape Girardeau location. The event is open to the public and scheduled for 2 p.m. at the corner of Main and Mill in Cape Girardeau.
Friday, January 7 2011 7:31 PM EST2011-01-08 00:31:16 GMT
2011 will be a good year for business in Cape Girardeau County. That's the message from the head of the economic development group Cape Girardeau Area Magnet at his group's annual meeting held Friday in Cape Girardeau.
Friday, December 3 2010 6:56 PM EST2010-12-03 23:56:23 GMT
Business owners across Cape Girardeau want a piece of the casino action. Many came out Friday to learn what's next now that Isle of Capri is indeed coming to town.
The Missouri Gaming Commission voted to give preferred developer status to Isle of Capri. This means there is a very good chance a casino will be built in Cape Girardeau and the 13th casino license will then be handed over to Isle of Capri.
Wednesday, December 1 2010 7:58 PM EST2010-12-02 00:58:54 GMT
People around town say they are excited, and think the casino will bring a few changes into downtown Cape Girardeau. One plan is to spruce up the look of Broadway which will include adding benches, historic lighting, and cohesive signs.
Wednesday, December 1 2010 7:32 PM EST2010-12-02 00:32:32 GMT
Now that Cape Girardeau has a near lock on Missouri's thirteenth gaming license, some in another casino city 65 miles away wonder how the new development will affect revenues at Harrah's Metropolis.
Tuesday, October 19 2010 7:34 PM EDT2010-10-19 23:34:30 GMT
Who has the best plan for a Missouri casino? Three of the companies vying for the casino license will be in Jefferson City Wednesday to make their case.
Friday, October 15 2010 11:02 AM EDT2010-10-15 15:02:17 GMT
Next week, the real competition for Missouri's open gaming license begins. That's when the casino companies and dock cities or counties make their big pitch to the gaming commission.
Tuesday, September 28 2010 4:42 PM EDT2010-09-28 20:42:08 GMT
A new impact study by Ameristar Casinos, Inc. says Cape Girardeau is the best location for the last remaining gaming license in Missouri due to the amount of incremental gaming revenue and associated taxes it will produce.
Monday, September 27 2010 11:52 PM EDT2010-09-28 03:52:43 GMT
The future of Missouri's last open gaming license sits in the hands of a new Gaming Commission as the battle lines are publicly drawn in Cape Girardeau.
Friday, September 17 2010 5:48 AM EDT2010-09-17 09:48:03 GMT
Let the campaigning begin. Thursday a group in Cape Girardeau formed a "Yes for Gaming Committee". This happens as another group opposed to bringing a casino to Cape Girardeau is launching its grassroots efforts.
The "Quality of Life in Cape Girardeau" group is set to present signatures to get the casino issue on the November ballot at Tuesday night's Cape Girardeau City Council meeting.
Tuesday, September 7 2010 5:08 PM EDT2010-09-07 21:08:02 GMT
Isle of Capri's casino plans for Cape Girardeau will incorporate the city's "historic connection to the Mississippi River" while creating an "upscale experience," according to a public disclosure form released this afternoon by the Missouri Gaming Commission.
Tuesday, September 7 2010 3:01 PM EDT2010-09-07 19:01:01 GMT
The Missouri Gaming Commission plans a trip to Cape Girardeau later this month as it moves closer to choosing the preferred developer for the state's available gaming license.
Wednesday, August 25 2010 7:14 PM EDT2010-08-25 23:14:18 GMT
The Cape Girardeau City Council will hold a special session Thursday night to discuss designating a preferred developer for a potential casino in town.
Monday, July 19 2010 11:12 PM EDT2010-07-20 04:12:23 GMT
It's been a long time coming, but it is official: the issue of a casino coming to Cape Girardeau will be on the November ballot. Doug Austin says the Quality of Life group has done its job.
Friday, July 16 2010 7:45 PM EDT2010-07-16 23:45:41 GMT
Enough valid signatures have been gathered to give Cape Girardeau residents the opportunity to vote on whether they want a casino, said county clerk Kara Clark Summers. However, several steps must be taken before the question can officially be put on the November ballot.
Tuesday, July 13 2010 7:08 PM EDT2010-07-13 23:08:09 GMT
Missouri residents soon could have more chances to play bingo. Gov. Jay Nixon signed legislation Thursday letting bingo parlors open earlier, close later and offer games twice a week instead of just once.
Tuesday, June 8 2010 6:12 AM EDT2010-06-08 10:12:07 GMT
All companies interested in developing a potential Cape Girardeau casino will be able to present their ideas at a special study session on Thursday, July 8. The meeting will be open to the public, but public input will not be an option at the session.
Wednesday, June 2 2010 7:38 PM EDT2010-06-02 23:38:20 GMT
As Cape Girardeau city leaders work with the three groups interested in bringing a casino to town, another local effort gathering steam could stop that process in its tracks.
Wednesday, April 21 2010 7:50 PM EDT2010-04-21 23:50:22 GMT
It's a decision that's 17 years old. That's why an independent group wants the Cape Girardeau City Council to give voters another chance to decide if they still want a casino.
The Isle of Capri will take over a casino in Caruthersville.
Cape city council released a list how they would spend money from a land sale to a new casino. What do you consider the top item on their list? Doesn't include $323,031 emergency debt payoff.
Thank you for participating in our poll. Here are the results so far:
$125,000- Fund partial design of new wastewater treatment plant
43%
129 votes
$125,000- Sidewalk Safety
7%
22 votes
$120,000- Streetscape in Riverfront area
18%
56 votes
$100,000- Trail enhancements
5%
16 votes
$50,000- River Heritage Museum parking lot improvement
1%
3 votes
$50,000- Community Garden
1%
2 votes
$25,000- Contribution to Melania's Magical Playland