I think the general feeling about putting gaming on barges over water is not really the way to go, ... If Katrina has taught us anything, I think that's it.

From the governors to state legislators to mayors and city council members, every individual political leader tasked with rebuilding their state and communities will tell you the Gulf Coast's recovery is directly linked with the full recovery of the gambling industry,

If they go out there and do their work and appeal to the American people, 15 percent is reachable. There's no attempt here to lock anyone out. They've just got to do their work.

The governor committed to getting the Gulf Coast cleaned up, and we think its important for the industry to make a strong return to the area,

The primary focus has been with the employees, and that's where it should be at this time, ... The gaming companies affected by Katrina have gone above and beyond in taking care of their employees.

There are about 17,000 gaming employees in that region and we estimate that about 10,000 may have lost their homes and have no place to live,