The sale of the Lady Luck Casino-Las Vegas to Isle of Capri was completed yesterday.
However, the name will remain as Lady Luck (see story below). Will need to watch for new rack of chips ... or maybe not.
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September 12, 2000
Isle of Capri Casinos completes acquisition of Lady Luck in Las Vegas
BILOXI, Miss. (AP) - Isle of Capri Casinos Inc. completed the acquisition of the Lady Luck Casino and Hotel in Las Vegas.
The Biloxi-based company announced the purchase Tuesday after receiving approval from the city of Las Vegas.
John M. Gallaway, Isle president and chief operating officer, said the Lady Luck Casino name will be retained.
Isle of Capri now owns and operates 13 casinos in Mississippi, Louisiana, Colorado, Kansas and Iowa.
The company also operates a harness racing track in Pompano Beach, Fla., and the Enchanted Capri cruise ship that sails out of New Orleans.
The company employs more than 6,000 workers.
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