The Winnebago Tribe of
Nebraska will reopen its casino on July 27.
The tribe is purchasing three duck boats to ferry people to and from the WinnaVegas Casino.
A ride will cost $10 but patrons will get a $10 coupon to play.
"I think the novelty of it will attract some people and as I said, if it's a big attraction we're going to keep them, we may even get a few more," Chairman John Blackhawk told KCAU-TV.
The road to the casino was flooded by the Missouri River. The water isn't deep -- only about two feet -- so the duck boats will mainly be driving and not really floating over, Blackhawk said.
Get the Story:WinnaVegas will reopen July 27 with amphibious transports (The Sioux City Journal 7/20)
WinnaVegas Casino Set To Reopen Next Week Thanks To Duck Boats (KCAU-TV 7/19)
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