Caesars casino at mega mall? Odds look long

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The entertainment company that owns Caesars Palace in Las Vegas and casinos in Atlantic City and elsewhere would like to operate a casino at the Mall of America in Bloomington, but looks likely to run into stiff political opposition.

Robert Stewart of Park Place Entertainment said Friday the mall would provide "a great market opportunity" for a Caesars-branded casino, though the business would not be allowed under current state law. Two state lawmakers representing Bloomington were hostile to the idea of having a gambling and an adult-oriented entertainment center at the mall, saying the business would not bring the same clientele. "I don't know how that mixes with Camp Snoopy," said state Rep. Dan Larson, DFL-Bloomington, referring to the mall's amusement park. "The hospitality industry is the biggest industry in the city," said state Rep. Ann Lenczewski, DFL-Bloomington. "We have to be careful about what image we are presenting and a casino is just not the ticket." Stewart characterized talks between Park Place and mall manager and part owner Simon Property Group as very preliminary.

Simon spokesman Les Morris declined to comment. Mall spokeswoman Monica Davis said a casino "is one of many options under consideration" for the second phase of the mall on adjacent land. Davis said discussions with Simon, which will develop the site, were initiated by Park Place. Stewart wouldn't disclose what other interests in Minnesota have been contacted about the casino, although he said the parties include potential partners and public officials. One significant roadblock to the casino is a state law that limits gambling to the state's Indian reservations. Previous efforts to change the law have failed in the Legislature. "We're aware of the public policy issues," Stewart said. "Clearly there's a lot of work to be done."

Lenczewski last year introduced unsuccessful legislation to give local governments the final say in casino location. Next year Lenczewski said she will introduce a bill calling for a citywide referendum before a casino could be built in Bloomington or elsewhere. Leslie Kupchella, spokeswoman for Gov. Tim Pawlenty, said Pawlenty is not a fan of expanding gambling in the state.

Park Place Entertainment has net annual revenue of $4.7 billion with 25 properties in five countries. In addition to Caesars, its casino brands include Bally's and Flamingo.

Über Caesars Palace:

Das Caesars Palace ist ein Hotel und Casino in Las Vegas USA. Es ist im Stil eines antiken römischen Palastes errichtet.

Das luxuriöse Hotel am Las Vegas Boulevard besitzt 3'348 Gästezimmer und Suiten. Säulen, Statuen und Wasser-Fontänen prägen das Erscheinungsbild. Das im Hotel integrierte Spielcasino belegt eine Fläche von etwa 12'000 Quadratmeter. Die Forum Shops, ein grosses Einkaufszentrum mit exklusiven Geschäften, und ein Schwimmbad-Bereich mit vielen Säulen und Marmor gehören zu dem Komplex.

Caesars Palace is a modern wonderland of luxury and excitement and is widely recognized among the world's greatest hotels. Located at the heart of the world famous Las Vegas Strip.In addition, Caesars Palace is home to the Garden of the Gods, a 4.5-acre pool complex and a world-class 22,000 sq. foot fitness center and spa.

The Forum Shops at Caesars and The Appian Way are two extraordinary collections of exquisite stores, restaurants and family entertainment set in an ancient Roman marketplace. While the hotel itself features 8 restaurants onsite, The Forum Shops offer another 14 restaurants, as well.

Das Casino gehört zu Caesars Entertainment. Caesars Entertainment Inc. wurde 1937 als Harrah's gegründet und wurde 2010 in Caesars Entertainment umbenannt. Besitzer sind die Investment-Firmen Apollo Global Management, TPG Capital und The Blackstone Group.

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