As Casino Celebration, Koman is one of three developers bidding for the state's 13th gaming license, which became available after the President Casino closed in June.
"We think this makes a strong proposal even stronger," said Casino Celebration attorney Greg Smith. "I think what it reflects is the attractiveness of this opportunity for one of the most solid and financially stable gaming companies in the country."
City officials have argued whenever possible that the license belongs in the city to replace the revenue the President provided. Monday's deal, said St. Louis Development Corporation executive director Rodney Crim, should make it obvious to gaming regulators that Casino Celebration would get built if it gets the license.
"Tropicana is a strong company, brings a lot to the party both in terms of financial resources as well as experience nationally, partnered with with our local developer who is also strong financially," he said.
The Gaming Commission could award that license at its meeting on Wednesday. An economic impact study the state released last Friday appears to give momentum to an Isle of Capri proposal in Cape Girardeau, but Crim said that study did not include some important factors.
Read the state's economic analysis here
Read the city's response to the state economic analysis
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