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Million Dollar Elm Casino opens

OKLAHOMA – As reported by the Examiner-Enterprise: "After a few delays in the construction process, the Osage Nation has announced that its much-anticipated new Million Dollar Elm Casino west of Bartlesville is scheduled to open to the public at midnight on Tuesday.

"More than 300 individuals have been hired to work in the gaming and restaurant facilities, and more than 35 local contractors were employed in the construction of the 42,000-square-foot, $11 million facility, say officials.

"…Tribal leaders say that one of the primary goals of opening the casino is to create training, jobs and career advancement opportunities for the Osage people and promise the casino will be not only a first-class entertainment destination for gaming customers but also an economic catalyst for enhancing tribal programs.

"…Amenities include live music venues, more than 600 electronic gaming devices and several table games.

"…The casino is located in the Osage Hills, four miles southwest of the intersection of State Highway 123 and U.S. Highway 60. The property's parking allows for 700 vehicles and sits on 20 acres of a larger 132-acre property leased from private landowners…"

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