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,

Obviously the primary focus will be on what happens to all the people employed by the casino industry, hotels and other support services in the area and how to take care of them,

You want to try and have them peak at this time of year rather than in mid-December. We focus on trying to finish as strong as possible. If you can do that, you're in good shape.

Our employees understand the need to adjust our planned production schedule, and the focus groups were very supportive. Their suggestions were used to develop the revised plan.

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,