House committee approves St. Tammany casino vote
A House committee votes 8-2 in favor of legislation allowing St. Tammany voters the opportunity to decide whether or not they’d like a waterfront casino in Slidell. St. Tammany Corporation CEO Chris Masingill said they’ve worked out a five percent revenue share agreement with casino owners Pacific Peninsula, who are moving the license from Bossier City. “This project represents almost eight million in new resources to support additional investment in things like infrastructure, technology, beautification, and coastal restoration projects,” said Masingill who also noted the 250 million...