Blue Chip Casino Opens Its Doors to the Public.MICHIGAN CITY Michigan City, city (1990 pop. 33,822), La Porte co., NW Ind., on Lake Michigan; inc. 1836. Michigan City produces machinery, consumer articles, kitchen and transportation equipment, concrete and wire products, chemicals, apparel, and cast iron boilers. , Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 22, 1997--The Indiana Gaming Commission issued Blue Chip Casino its license to begin operations and the casino will formally open on Friday, August 22, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Kevin Flynn, chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. for Blue Chip Casino Inc. "This is an incredibly exciting moment for us and the Michigan City region," Flynn said. "Many people, including our supporters in the Michigan City community, have worked many long hours to reach this point." The 32-acre casino complex broke ground in October 1996 and its $120 million permanent facility was ready for operations in less than 10 months, an Indiana casino construction record. "We have every reason to believe this will be one of the most successful casinos in Indiana," said Kevin Larson, president and COO of Blue Chip Casino Inc. "Not only have we examined our markets carefully, but our focus on superior guest service will help make Blue Chip stand out as an exceptional gaming entertainment facility." "The city of Michigan City is proud to have been an integral part of the effort to open Blue Chip Casino in record time," said Michigan City Mayor Sheila Brillson. "It is a beautiful development, and another attractive reason to come to this great community to spend your leisure time. With our beautiful marina and lakefront, wonderful restaurants and top-notch shopping, Blue Chip Casino adds an entertainment dimension that we know will be successful." "Possibly the strongest operating point of the casino is the fact that they are developing a true destination facility," said Linda Bell, executive director of the LaPorte County Convention and Visitors Bureau. "We already have more than two million visitors annually to the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore: see National Parks and Monuments (table). and Lighthouse lighthouse, towerlike structure erected to give guidance and warning to ships and aircraft by either visible or radioelectrical means. Lighthouses were long built to conform in structure to their geographical location. Until the beginning of the 19th cent. Place, and the addition of an entertainment-focused casino can only strengthen our existing successful tourist attractions Noun 1. tourist attraction - a characteristic that attracts tourists attractive feature, magnet, attractor, attracter, attraction - a characteristic that provides pleasure and attracts; "flowers are an attractor for bees" in the Northern Indiana Northern Indiana is the region of Indiana including 26 counties bordering parts of Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio. The area is generally sub-classified into other regions. The northwest is economically and culturally intertwined with Chicago, and is considered part of the Chicago Harbor Country," Bell added. Sharon Wheeler, director of marketing for Blue Chip Casino Inc., said that Blue Chip's sharp focus on guest service will be one of the positive distinguishing characteristics Noun 1. distinguishing characteristic - an odd or unusual characteristic distinctive feature, peculiarity characteristic, feature - a prominent attribute or aspect of something; "the map showed roads and other features"; "generosity is one of his best of the casino. "We know that ultimately a gaming patron will decide to return to a casino because they enjoyed themselves and had a good time, which means they want more than just having an opportunity to play cards or slots," she said. "Our commitment to our guests is reflected in our advertising theme -- we plan to create a 'magic moment' for guests that transcends the typical gaming experience." Blue Chip's focus on guest relations is also reflected in the design of the gaming vessel. The Blue Chip Casino was designed with only two decks (as opposed to multiple decks), enabling guests to move around without climbing extra stairs and for the casino areas to be spacious and guest friendly. One reason why Blue Chip was able to design the vessel with the guest in mind is the fact that it is the only Indiana gaming vessel to be constructed on site. The vessel is 348 feet long and can carry 2,250 guests and 500 crew members. "By constructing the vessel onsite, not only were we able to use steel and other materials from Indiana vendors, but we were able to be directly involved, keeping our goal of guest comfort top of mind," said Captain Lisa Streckfus, who as director of marine operations and property support for Blue Chip Casino Inc. oversaw o·ver·saw v. Past tense of oversee. the entire construction of the vessel. "In addition, we have a wonderful and knowledgeable marine crew, who when you combine them have more that 100 years experience." The Blue Chip Guest Pavilion adds to the casino's destination focus with it's more than 17,000 square feet of meeting and convention space, which includes a 5,400 square foot ballroom. The Pavilion will also house Brio (Brio Technology, Palo Alto, CA, www.brio.com) A software company founded in 1989 and acquired by Hyperion Solutions Corporation in 2003 that specialized in enterprise analysis and reporting programs that run on several platforms. , a fine dining Italian restaurant; the Blue Chip Buffet, which will seat more than 285 patrons, and the Ventura Lounge, which offers live entertainment. While Ventura lounge is now open, Brio and the buffet will be open in mid to late September. "From the time our guests enter our parking lot to the time they head home, we will concentrate on ensuring that they enjoy themselves while at Blue Chip," Flynn added. CONTACT: Blue Chip Casino Stacey Harris, 219/879-7711 Pager 1. (hardware, communications) pager - (Or "beeper", "bleeper" (UK?)) 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