Roussel wishes to convey the importance of the fact that Louisiana's first gaming riverboat will be locally-run. Claire Amiss, marketing manager of Star Casino, Inc., says Bender was chosen to build the Star Casino based on the company's fine reputation.

The $12 million vessel was constructed in about eight months by Bender Shipyard in Braithewaite, La. The onboard entertainment features a number of games of chance, including 760 slot machines 39 gaming tables for blackjack, craps, and roulette and video poker. The Star Casino has a capacity for approximately 1,250 guests. floating Las Vegas-style casino with a beam of 80 feet and a 14-foot draft. Star Casino is a tri-level, 22,500-sq.-ft. The 265-foot Caterpillar-powered Star Casino boasts an impressive equipment list with the likes of Raytheon VHF radio and radar, Thrustmaster thrusters, engine controls and steering controls, and a Ritchie Compass.

Coast Guard and New Orleans City Council members, Louisiana's first riverboat casino was on its way to making riverboat gaming history. first in customer service, first in quality entertainment and fun, and first in fairness and integrity of operation,' Mr. We want to assure the public t h a t the Star Casino will continue to be 'first' for many years to come. 'We are proud to be the first riverboat casino to come on-line in Louisiana. and well-known New Orleans businessman, entrepreneur and philanthropist. 'With the dedication of this vessel, we herald the beginning of a new era in Louisiana's gaming history,' said Louie Roussel, majority owner of Star Casino, Inc.

The burgeoning gaming vessel market marked a symbolic first with the dedication, christening and official opening of Star Casino, Louisiana's first modern riverboat casino.

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