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L'Auberge du Lac to Open in May30 March 2005LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana – (PRESS RELEASE) —Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. announced today that it received approvals from the Louisiana Gaming Commission in accord with its previously announced plans to open L'Auberge du Lac to the public on the evening of May 26, 2005. The anticipated opening remains subject to further approvals by Louisiana State Police and other regulatory and safety agencies. L'Auberge du Lac is Pinnacle's new $365 million casino hotel in Lake Charles, Louisiana, approximately two hours from the Houston metropolitan area. Pinnacle's agreements with the Louisiana Gaming Commission required "substantial completion" of certain facilities by May 12, 2005. Pinnacle expected to meet such the requirements, but noted that it plans to use the completed facility for several days of training and preparation before opening to the general public on the evening of May 26. Rather than allowing any confusion between "substantial completion" and "open to the public," Pinnacle suggested that the Gaming Commission extend the May 12 date by a month. The Commission agreed to such request; granting a 32 day extension to the project deadline. Pinnacle also noted that it is planning a Grand Opening weekend for invited guests on July 16; entertainment to be announced at a later date. |