St Charles Gaming Company LLC history

Let the Games Begin, 1976

The first addition came in July 1977 when a Bingo parlor was added, bringing 15,000 more square feet of space, including an 8,000-square-foot Bingo room, 300 more slot machines, an enlarged buffet, a Keno game, and the property's first full-service restaurant.

By April 1978, the facility had tripled in size to 60,000 square feet, including more casino space, a new restaurant and buffet, another new Bingo room, and a sports facility.

In 1979, Frank J. Fertitta, Jr., one of the original founders, bought out his three partners, becoming the sole owner.

In 1981, a new Bingo room was built, and the facility was a full-scale casino.

The name was changed to The Palace Station in 1983.

In April 1984, the property tripled in size again, adding more casino space, along with upgrades of the restaurant and buffet and the addition of banquet/meeting rooms on a second floor.

Total revenue for 1994 climbed to $169.5 million, with net income of $9.4 million.

Total revenue for 1995 jumped to $290.3 million, with a net loss of $7.9 million.

Total revenue for 1996 jumped again, this time to $466.9 million, with a net income of $25.5 million.

Total revenue for 1997 soared to $583.5 million, with a net income of $13.8 million.

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