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Paperwork Error Postpones Casino Ship's Launch

FLORIDA – As reported by the St. Petersburg Times: "Operators postponed plans to launch a casino ship off Pinellas County and put most of its 225 employees on unpaid leave Monday after a paperwork glitch held up its certification to carry passengers.

"The Casino Royale, a 400-foot-long former cruise ship, was set to open this month in the gulf, with shuttle craft carrying customers from Treasure Island and back.

"But the U.S. Coast Guard discovered last week that the ship's former owners had not filed proper evacuation and fire prevention plans, said Lt. Cmdr. Kevin Oditt, the Coast Guard's inspection chief in Tampa.

"It could take four to six weeks for Coast Guard officials to review updated documents submitted by the company and finish their inspection, he said…"

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