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Houston billionaire Tillman Fertitta celebrates the grand opening of the new Golden Nugget casino in Lake Charles, La., Dec. 8, 2014.

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Guests play the slot machines at the new Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, La.

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Houston billionaire Tillman Fertitta celebrates the grand opening of the new Golden Nugget casino in Lake Charles, La., Dec. 8, 2014.

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The Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Lake Charles.

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Carolyn Lasyone center, waits for the opening of the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Lake Charles.

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Guest wait for the opening of the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Lake Charles.

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Slot machines in the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Lake Charles.

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A bar in the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Lake Charles.

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A roulette table in the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Lake Charles.

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Slot machines in the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Lake Charles.

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Slot machines in the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Lake Charles.

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Slot machines in the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Lake Charles.

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Slot machines in the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Lake Charles.

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A table in the Grotto Ristorante in the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Lake Charles.

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The Claim Jumper Grille in the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Lake Charles.

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The Claim Jumper Grille in the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Lake Charles.

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The Starbucks Coffee in the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Lake Charles.

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The Cadillac Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar in the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Lake Charles Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Lake Charles.

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The Cadillac Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar in the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Lake Charles Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Lake Charles.

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The Barber Shop in the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Lake Charles.

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The Buffet restaurant in the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Lake Charles.

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A dessert at The Buffet restaurant in the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Lake Charles.

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The Buffet restaurant in the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Lake Charles.

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The Buffet restaurant in the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Lake Charles.

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The Saltgrass Steakhouse in the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Lake Charles.

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A chandelier in the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Lake Charles Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Lake Charles.

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The Aqua retail store in the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Lake Charles.

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The Style & Trend retail store in the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Lake Charles.

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The Nineteen Forty Six retail store in the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Lake Charles.

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The Riveted retail store in the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Lake Charles.

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Lillie's Asian Cusine in the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Lake Charles.

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The Blue Martini lounge in the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Lake Charles.

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A hallway in one of the hotel towers in the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Lake Charles.

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A hotel room in the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Lake Charles.

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The Essentials retail store in the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Lake Charles.

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The Memento retail store in the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Lake Charles.

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The Ice Bar in the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Lake Charles.

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The Ice Bar in the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Lake Charles.

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The Landry's Seafood House in the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Lake Charles.

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A view of casino floor from Lillie's Asian Cusine in the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Lake Charles.

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A craps table in the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Lake Charles.

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The casino floor in the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Lake Charles.

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The casino floor in the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Lake Charles.

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A craps table in the high limit gaming are in the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Lake Charles.

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Slot machines in the high limit gaming are in the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Lake Charles.

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Slot machines in the high limit gaming are in the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Lake Charles.

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A craps table in the high limit gaming are in the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Lake Charles.

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The poker room in the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Lake Charles.

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A bar in the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Lake Charles.

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A video poker game in the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Lake Charles.

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A craps table the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Lake Charles.