Article: Lake Michigan Charters unveils $112 million vision of Empress Casino Hammond, outlines proven ability to be "First in the Water" while benefiting community.

HAMMOND, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 10, 1995--Senior executives of Lake Michigan Charters this morning unveiled the company's vision for a $112 million development plan for riverboat gaming in Northwest Indiana: the Empress Casino Hammond.

The public unveiling preceded the scheduled applicant presentation before the Indiana Gaming Commission October 17 and 18 at the Hammond Civic Center.

"Our vision for riverboat gaming in Hammond accomplishes three primary objectives," said Kevin D. Larson, President of the Empress River Casino Corporation and its affiliate Lake Michigan Charters, Ltd. "First, through more than two years of intensive planning and community ...

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