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Louisiana casino makes area family-friendly

SHREVEPORT, Louisiana – As reported by the Shreveport Times: "Shreveport's Red River District is about to become a family affair.

"Behind-the-scenes planning is under way to make the small cluster of restaurants and bars beneath the Texas Street bridge more friendly to the under-21 crowd.

"…New restaurants, live music and more police presence are part of a bigger plan to boost foot traffic in the district, which has been plagued by tenant turnover in recent years.

"'I'm not into putting more bars into it. I think if you put more bars in, you're just asking for trouble,' said Eldorado General Manager Mike Whitemaine.

"…Eldorado took over the district last June, becoming the third owner in just over four years…"

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