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Developer history: Jazz Enterprises (1993–present, though sold in 1995) and Argosy Gaming (post-1995).", "for_a_planner": ["No current planning needed—project is operational since 2001."], "for_a_developer": ["Not available for new development (retrofit already built)."], "risks_and_unknowns": ["Current use (casino/hotel) not specified in record beyond events. 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