Isle Casino Cape Girardeau Opens

Laura Simon

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

People flood to Isle Casino Cape Girardeau for the opening day of the new $135 million casino Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012.

Southeast Missouri State student Jordan Hale places bets on the roulette table Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012 during opening day of Isle of Capri in Cape Girardeau. The $135 million casino opened to the public Tuesday morning. (Laura Simon)
Fran Rediger blows on the dice before her husband, Cape Girardeau Mayor Harry Rediger, throws them at the craps table Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012 on opening day of Isle Casino Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
People line up outside for opening day Tuesday morning, Oct. 30, 2012 of Isle Casino Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
From left, Cape Girardeau City Councilman Mark Lanzotti, Councilman John Voss, Isle of Capri Vice President aof design and construction Dick Meister, Isle Casino Cape Girardeau General Manager Chet Koch, David Knight, Isle of Capri President and CEO Virginia McDowell, City Manager Scott Meyer, Mary Gaertner, Councilwoman Loretta Schneider and Councilwoman Kathy Swan cut the ribbon Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012 during the opening day of Isle Casino Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)

People fill the gaming floor on opening day Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012 of Isle Casino Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
People put their poker faces on as they circle around the table Tuesday, OCt. 30, 2012 at Isle of Capri in Cape Girardeau. The $135 million casino opened to the public Tuesday morning. (Laura Simon)
People fill the gaming floor on opening day Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012 of Isle Casino Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
People line up for their Players Club cards Tuesday morning, Oct. 30, 2012 on opening day of Isle Casino Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
The Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge is seen in the background from the skydeck of Keller's Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012 on opening day of Isle Casino Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)

Cape Girardeau City Councilman John Voss speaks to the crowd before the ribbon-cutting Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012 on opening day of Isle Casino Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
A view from the second level Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012 on opening day of Isle Casino Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
David Knight speaks to the crowd before the ribbon-cutting Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012 on opening day of Isle Casino Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
People flood into the casino Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012 on opening day of Isle Casino Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
Cape Girardeau Mayor Harry Rediger greets Isle of Capri President and CEO Virginia McDowell Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012 on opening day of Isle Casino Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
The roulette dealer spins the wheel Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012 on opening day of Isle Casino Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
People line up outside for opening day Tuesday morning, Oct. 30, 2012 of Isle Casino Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
Apple Pie waits for a hungry patron inside Farmers Pick Buffet Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012 on opening day of Isle Casino Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
Farraddays restaurant Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012 on opening day of Isle Casino Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
Isle Casino Cape Girardeau General Manager Chet Koch speaks to the crowd before the ribbon-cutting Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012 on opening day of the new $135 million casino. (Laura Simon)
Cape Girardeau Mayor Harry Rediger speaks to the crowd before the ribbon-cutting Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012 on opening day of Isle Casino Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
Poker dealer Andrea counts chips at her table Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012 on opening day of Isle Casino Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
People line up outside for opening day Tuesday morning, Oct. 30, 2012 of Isle Casino Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
A view of the gaming floor from the second level Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012 on opening day of Isle Casino Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
Jim Riley speaks to the crowd before the ribbon-cutting Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012 on opening day of Isle Casino Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
People line up for their Players Club cards Tuesday morning, Oct. 30, 2012 on opening day of Isle Casino Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
Isle of Capri President and CEO Virginia McDowell watches as Missouri Gaming Commission executive director Roger Stottlemyre, right, presents Isle Casino Cape Girardeau General Manager Chet Koch with the casino's gaming license before the ribbon-cutting Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012 on opening day of the new $135 million casino. (Laura Simon)
The bar inside Keller's Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012 on opening day of Isle Casino Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
People line up for their Players Club cards Tuesday morning, Oct. 30, 2012 on opening day of Isle Casino Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
Farraddays restaurant Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012 on opening day of Isle Casino Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
A view of Lone Wolf Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012 on opening day of Isle Casino Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
Glenda Banks plays the penny slots Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012 on opening day of Isle Casino Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
People listen as Cape Girardeau City Councilman Jon Voss speaks to the crowd before the ribbon-cutting Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012 on opening day of Isle Casino Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
Cape Girardeau Mayor Harry Rediger throws the first dice at the craps table Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012 at Isle of Capri in Cape Girardeau. The $135 million casino opened to the public Tuesday morning. (Laura Simon)
The inside of Keller's restaurant Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012 on opening day of Isle Casino Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
The media lines up for a shot of Jami Carter as she plays the first slot machine Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012 on opening day of Isle Casino Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
Keller's skydeck Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012 on opening day of Isle Casino Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
People play the slot machines Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012 on opening day of Isle Casino Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
A view of the stairs leading to the second level Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012 on opening day of Isle Casino Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)