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Hollywood Casino's facility in Aurora, III. (vessel designed by Dejong & Lebet; powered by Cummins). underwriting U.S.-flag cruises-to- nowhere and state-sanctioned gam- ing vessels did not exist the last time loan guarantees were widely available in the 1980s. Conse- quently, the appropriate policy for vessels of these types will likely be determined by MarAd in light of recent changes. Other positive de- velopments are indicated by serious

Congressional and Administration efforts to reform USCG regulation, and thus lower U.S. operating costs, formulate a coherent and reason- able tax regime for U.S. operators and modernize U.S. shipyards.

While much remains to be done, especially with regard to develop- ing a U. S. -flag, deep-sea cruise fleet, recent policy changes in Washing- ton have been positive and the fu- ture holds great promise.

State Developments

In 1994 development of waterborne gaming in the states has been characterized as much by glitches, delays and confusion as by expanding opportunities. Court decisions, related to constitutional interpretations of certain elements of enacted gaming legislation, slowed efforts in Missouri and Indi- ana. In the former, a portion of the legislation which allowed slots, etc. was overturned and a poorly timed referendum to reauthorize slots failed to pass in August. A new referendum on the November ballot is, to some degree, held hostage to statewide electoral politics and the validity of the petitions authorizing the vote is under challenge.

In Indiana, a different interpre- tation of the state constitution was again invoked to challenge the for- mula for defining which jurisdic- tions could hold local referendums to authorize gaming operations.

Both efforts were driven in part by competition between prospective li- cense applicants or existing opera- tors seeking to retain dominance in their own markets. Some observers have referred to this as the "sore loser clause." One can anticipate similar future situations in other

Jamestown Finds Niche In

Emerging Gaming Market

Boca Raton-based Jamestown

Metal Marine Metal Sales, Inc. has found outfitting riverboat gaming vessels a lucrative niche market.

Founded in 1962, the company designs and installs interior accom- modations and joiner packages for all types of vessels.

Early on, Jamestown worked on

Louisiana's first licensed casino riverboat, the Bender-bui It Star Ca- sino. From the bulkheads to the wall and deck coverings, Jamestown provided and installed the decora- tive ceilings, doors and hardware, bar equipment, bathroom outfittings, stair railings and a vari- ety of other furnishings.

Jamestown is also signed on to furnish and install the complete in- sulation package and interior of another Bender-built vessel, the

Treasure Chest.

Yet another Bender-built boat, the Casino Rouge, will be outfitted by Jamestown, including decora- tive ceilings, doors and hardware, deck coverings, stair treatments, bathroom outfittings and the entire millwork package.

The company was also involved in the Avondale Shipyard-builtCaf- fish Queen: the company provided engineering services as well as a complete materials and the instal- lation package for the 266-ft. (81 - m) paddlewheel casino vessel.

Jamestown also teamed with

Avondale on the Boomtown Belle.

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The views of each state's chief executive can't ever be underesti- mated. Well-known gubernatorial opposition to gaming of any kind in

Connecticut, Pennsylvania and

Florida has either effectively stopped any effort, or in the case of the latter, erected another obstacle to a suc- cessful voter referendum in Novem- ber. What the fall elections around the country hold in terms of execu- tive support for gaming is anybody's guess, but with new governors and legislators, several states can be ex- pected to seriously examine gaming

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