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Duke's Casino in Sparks closes abruptly - 2004-01-01
In a move that shocked many of its 52 employees,
Duke’s Casino in downtown Sparks was set to close at 2 a.m. today.

“It completely stunned us,” said Dale Jacobsen, a slot technician who has commuted to Duke’s from his home in Dayton. “I’ve seen all the money they’ve been putting out for improvements, and none of us had a clue.

“Hopefully, I’ll find something else,” Jacobsen said.

Grounds for the closure were not made clear by management Wednesday afternoon. Employees were informed by their supervisors around 1 p.m.
Read the full story at Reno Gazette Journal

Chief Optimistic That Tribe Can Work Out Casino Agreement - 2004-01-01
The chief of the Jena Band of Choctaws says she is hopeful that she and the governor can come up with
a casino agreement that is fair both to her tribe and the state. "I'm willing to work and bend where I can," Chief Christine Norris said.

Gov. Mike Foster said Monday he's not sure he can get the deal he wants before he leaves office Jan. 12. The Jena Band has not agreed to a deal that would offset the state's loss of revenue from competing casinos, he said.

"Frankly, I've got very little time, and this thing is on a short fuse. I think it's 50-50 if anything happens," Foster said Monday.
Read the full story at GamblingMagazine.com