The boat houses more than 200 Las Vegas-style slot machines, along with 12 table games including blackjack, craps and roulette, according to the release. “Our ownership group has several Nevada properties and really understands how to give the player a great value and good time in a comfortable and safe environment.” “We are anxious to begin operations and bring a firstclass Las Vegas gaming experience to Texas,” Masny said in the release. The release identified Allen Masny of Corpus Christi as general manager of the boat. 6, at the Tarpon Shores Marina on a portion of Harbor Island that lies within the city limits of Aransas Pass.Ī news release said the vessel is expected to begin operations in mid to late March. The Texas Treasure docked for several years on a portion of Harbor Island adjacent to the ferry landings and made daily excursions into the Gulf of Mexico.Ī popular tourist attraction, it served about 216,000 customers a year before leaving in May 2008, according to the Port Authority of Corpus Christi.Ī 155-foot boat dubbed the Aransas Queen Casino docked on Tuesday, Jan. The Aransas Queen Casino has docked at Tarpon Shores Marina on Harbor Island.The news comes nearly seven years after the Texas Treasure casino ship left Port Aransas.
