Casino firm craps out in La. - 2004-02-17
The biggest bidder for Illinois’ 10th casino license is in default on debt on a Louisiana casino.
Since obtaining Hollywood Casino Shreveport in its purchase of Dallas-based Hollywood Casino Corp. last year, Penn National Gaming Inc. has refused to make mortgage payments on the casino. The company claims that the casino doesn’t generate enough money to cover payments on the $189-million debt. So far, Penn has missed about $25 million in payments.
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