The Evansville Courier-Press has announced that the Casino Aztar is readying for a new era in casino gambling. They said, “Improvements under way at Casino Aztar - some subtle, some showy - are intended to position the Evansville riverboat casino against impending competition from a new casino at French Lick, Ind., and elsewhere.”

This could be very good for both the casino and the town. The more renovations the casino brings in, the more tourists will be willing to visit. This obviously means more money for the casino and the town in revenue, but it also means more money for the state as well. "'We have new competition coming on line, and we need to remain competitive,' said Jim Brown, president and general manager of Casino Aztar.”The latest additions to the mix of games on the riverboat's gaming floor are penny slot machines. Players can wager as little as 1 cent, up to several dollars, per pull.”

The new casino and entertainment complex is going to cost $40 million, and is looking to open next month for the first time. They are eventually going to add more options besides just the slot machines; they are also looking to bring in dining and entertainment options as well.

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