Metairie OTB Latest to Re-Open in Louisiana

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(from Fair Grounds release)
The off-track betting parlor in Metairie, La., will re-open on April 20, Fair Grounds Race Course announced.

The Metairie location will be open initially for simulcasting only. The video poker operation will re-open at a future date to be announced.

Metairie will be the eighth OTB in southeast Louisiana to re-open since Hurricane Katrina struck Aug. 29. The Finish Line locations in Covington, Elmwood, Houma, LaPlace, and Thibodaux re-opened Oct. 26, the Gretna location opened Dec. 16, and the Kenner location opened Feb. 2.

The Metairie facility sustained more damage than did any of the other facilities, with approximately six inches of flooding. Furnishings and flooring were replaced throughout the facility.

Until video poker operations begin, the Metairie Finish Line will be open from 11 a.m. until the final race of the evening, Wednesday through Sunday, and 11 a.m. until approximately 7 p.m. on Monday.

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