1.   Among the proposals have been new helicopter landing pads, a gondola from the rim to the river, new hotel lodges and even floating casinos.

2.   Among the propo sals have been new helicopter landing pads, a gondola from the rim to the river, new hotel lodges and even floating casinos.

3.   A company that operates floating casinos objected when a South Carolina state agency denied its boat permission to dock in state-owned facilities.

4.   Across the river you could hear the tootle of music from the floating casino, and see the colored glitter of its lights on the water.

5.   Illinois lawmakers this week are taking steps toward abolishing river-cruising requirements for floating casinos in that state, including two on the Mississippi River near St. Louis.

6.   It was the third floating casino to open in Biloxi, Miss., and even though it was the smallest it raked in profits.

7.   Its future is uncertain, but if developers can arrange financing, they hope to restore it as a luxury liner or a floating casino.

8.   President Casinos Inc. is applying for a license to operate a floating casino that would operate off the coast of New York City, a potentially sizable gambling market.

9.   Tauzin conducted hearings in Baton Rouge more than three years ago in connection with a state law authorizing riverboat gambling and requiring the floating casinos to sail regularly.

10.   The floating casino had problems from the start, but its latest setback is the most serious.