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Evangeline Downs to Reopen Sunday After Hurricane Rita

Updated: Saturday, September 24, 2005 11:03 PM
Posted: Saturday, September 24, 2005 10:44 PM
press release from Evangeline Downs
Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino in Opelousas, La., will re-open on Sunday, September 25.

The facility was designed to withstand the impact of a major hurricane and it came through with flying colors.

Although the facility is totally operational Saturday, Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino will wait to re-open on Sunday.

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