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Article: FRENCH LICK SETS FRIDAY FOR CASINO OPENING

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October 30, 2006
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The long-awaited opening of the state's latest casino in French Lick, Ind., is scheduled Friday.

If it opens as scheduled, supporters say it will begin to reinvigorate economically depressed Orange County, returning some of the excitement and money that gambling generated there in the early 20th century.

The county led the state earlier this year with an 8 percent unemployment rate, and leaders hope the state's 11th casino will bring an economic resurgence. French Lick Resort Casino was expected to hire 1,000 workers.

Management for the new casino is inviting groups this week to test out the place before an invitation-only "inaugural" Tuesday and Friday's scheduled public opening. General ...

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