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Local officials praise tribal casino proposal

OKLAHOMA -- As reported by the Joplin Globe: "Area dignitaries on Tuesday praised the Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma's plans for a $200 million casino and hotel as an investment that could boost the economy of the entire area.

"Downstream Casino Resort's planned opening is set for July 4, 2008, with the casino opening first and the hotel opening about three months later. A ceremonial groundbreaking was held Tuesday at the construction site on 80 acres where Oklahoma, Missouri and Kansas meet off exit one off Interstate 44.

"...John Berrey, chairman of the tribe's business committee, told reporters that future projects could result in a total investment of $800 million.

"'While the project is in Oklahoma, it is only eight miles from downtown Joplin and just three miles from the city limit of Joplin,' said Debbie Linnes, president of the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce and president of St. John's Regional Medical Center. 'It is, for all intents, a part of the economy of the city and the entire region. This project will have a great economic impact for the Joplin region.'..."

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