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Emerald casino's closing marks end of era3 August 2007SASKATOON, Saskatchewan -- As reported by the Star Phoenix: "At midnight Saturday, the glazed glass doors of Saskatoon's Emerald Casino will slide shut on gamers for good, putting an end to patrons' routines, which sometimes stretch back decades. "The Emerald is closing after the provincial government, which wanted just one casino in the Saskatoon area, struck a deal to compensate Prairieland Park with revenues from the new Dakota Dunes casino. The new $61-million facility is set to open Aug. 10 on the Whitecap Dakota First Nation 30 kilometres south of Saskatoon. "Some patrons say the closure of the Emerald will bring their gambling to a halt. "...Meanwhile, other patrons are looking forward to the opening of the province's glitzy new casino. "...For now, the Emerald will stay open for some patrons who bet on off-track horse racing and watch the races on TV, as well as diners at the restaurant..." |