Ameristar said to have offered $1.9 billion for Jack Binion's three River Boat Horseshoe casinos; at least one other player in pursuit.

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Frontier Chief announces present thoughts on development of that property. San Francisco theme apparently no longer being considered.

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http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2003/Aug-22-Fri-2003/business/21997599.html