these casinos are temporarily without work. casino owners say they intend to pay the employees for the next two weeks likely through the remainder of may. they will see what the river is doing. it is anyone's guess when the casinos are going to be able to open. experts say it will take at least three weeks for the flood waters to recede. what economic impact will this have? state officials estimate for every month that all the casinos in tunica county are closed that it will cost the state anywhere from 12 to 13 million dollars in lost gambling tax revenue. taking a huge toll on the economy. also taking a huge human potential toll on these employees who are at least temporarily out of work. >> martha:áwiep incredible picts jonathan. our hearts go out to them. thank you. the rising mississippi is

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