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Gambling Revenue to Help Orange County Renovations

INDIANA – As reported by the Indianapolis Times: "Orange County residents hoping a casino will turn around the area's struggling economy said they hit the jackpot today when two Indiana companies announced plans to use gambling revenue to renovate the county's two historic resort hotels.

"'We feel like these guys are our angels,' said Irma Dilllard, 79, of West Baden.

"…Dillard was among about 200 people gathered at French Lick Springs Resort & Spa to hear details of the project proposed by Indianapolis development and construction firm, Lauth Group Inc., and CFC Inc., and affiliate of Bloomington-based medical device maker Cook Group Inc.

"…The project is unique from other Orange County casino proposals, Ferguson said, because the Cook group's share of gambling revenue would go to a charitable trust. The trust would purchase and renovate both the West Baden Springs Hotel and French Lick Springs Resort & Spa.

"…Trump's bankruptcy prompted state officials to cut off negotiations last month and reopen the application process…"

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