Released on March 5, 2001
Profits are continuing to increase at Casino Regina and that's making local
business people very happy.
The province has released third quarter results for Casino Regina that show
net profits are up 14 per cent over last year. For the period April 1st to
December 31, 2000, Casino Regina had a net income of $18 million, up from
$15.7 million for the same time period last year.
"We are proud Casino Regina is able to play such a vital role in the local
and provincial economy," Casino Regina President and CEO Joe van Koeverden
said. "Once our new entertainment centre and parkade are built, we are
confident Casino Regina will play an even greater role in enhancing
Regina's entertainment opportunities and attracting visitors to the
province."
The Executive Director of Regina's Market Square, John Hopkins, agrees.
"Casino Regina continues to build and position itself as Saskatchewan's
premier tourist destination, and with the expansion poised for the
construction stage, all indications point to a promising future," Hopkins
said.
"Over the past five years we have seen an underutilized area of the
downtown transformed into a beehive of activity both during the day and at
night. This has translated into increased economic activity for the
downtown and the community at large"
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For more information, contact:
Lynn Gidluck
Casino Regina
Phone: (306) 787-1241