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Detroit Casinos Prepared for Super Bowl

DETROIT, Michigan – As reported by the Detroit Free Press: "Casinos on both sides of the Detroit River are preparing for the super unknown -- what kind of crowds will Super Bowl XL bring to their slots, blackjack tables and bars?

"Casinos say they are ready for masses of celebrities, their loyal VIP players, high rollers from other states, NFL players and legions of fans in town to watch the game.

"…While none of them can advertise that they will show the Super Bowl on Sunday, all plan to do just that on dozens of plasma and projector screen televisions around the casinos.

"…Craig Ghelfi, chief executive officer of Greektown Casino, said the casino expects crowds starting today.

"…Ghelfi said he expects the extra traffic could mean roughly $3 million more in revenue for each Detroit casino; together, they draw $100 million in a typical month.

"Greektown, in partnership with Harrah's, will host high rollers from New Jersey and Las Vegas in blocks of nearby rooms the casino reserved for them, he said…"

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