On Tue, 2 Oct 2007 18:54:56 -0500, SHIVER ME TIMBERS wrote
(in article ):

So do they fleece people tied up to the dock or do they actually go
rolling down the river while they do their fleecing.

First, here's their Web site...

http://www.catfishbendcasino.com/

And here's a blurb from the Web site of the inn where we stayed:

Catfish Bend Riverboat Casino (Riverview Park)

Cruise the beautiful Mississippi aboard "Iowa¹s Friendliest Casino". This
1300 passenger vessel features unlimited gaming which includes all your
favorite slots and table games. The third deck has fine dining, entertainment
and a dance floor. Top deck offers a breathtaking view of the Mississippi.
Hours: 24-hour gaming Wednesday through Sunday; Monday and Tuesday 8:00 a.m.
through 2:00 a.m. Cruise season in Fort Madison is May through October with
cruises Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. until Noon. Dockside season is
in Burlington (just 20 minutes from Fort Madison) from November through
April. 800-372-2WIN.

So, it sounds like they do "cruise" at times, but they were tied to the dock
during the times when we were there.

I can't tell you how depressing it was to watch old people with canes and
walkers shuffling into this place only to come out with empty pockets. What a
waste...

-Vlad

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Vlad & Genny Kedrovsky
Edina, Minnesota, USA
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