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                                                                EXHIBIT 10.1

                 RIVERBOAT CASINO SALE AND PURCHASE AGREEMENT

      THIS RIVERBOAT CASINO SALE AND PURCHASE AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is
entered into as of this 25th day of September, 2003, by and between President
Riverboat Casino-Missouri, Inc., a Missouri corporation and debtor-in-
possession (the "Seller") in Case No. 02-53404-SEG pending in the United
States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Missouri (the "Bankruptcy
Court"), and STLP, L.L.C.,  a limited liability company, organized under the
laws of the State of Missouri  ("Buyer").]

                                 BACKGROUND:

    A.  Seller is the owner and operator of a riverboat casino, located on the
Mississippi River riverfront in St. Louis, Missouri and moored to a barge
known as Admiral Barge One and connected by a porte-cochere (collectively, the
"Riverboat Casino"), more particularly described as:

        Name:           The Admiral
        Official No.:   204086

        Name:           Admiral Barge One

        Official No.:   689603

    B.  Seller desires to sell, and Buyer desires to purchase, the Riverboat
Casino and certain other assets used in the operation of the Riverboat Casino
upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement and subject to
further action of the Bankruptcy Court.

    C.  Following execution of this Agreement, the Seller shall seek authority
from the Bankruptcy Court to hold an auction at which Buyer's offer for the
Riverboat Casino and other assets set forth in this Agreement shall be subject
to higher and better offers of third parties.

    NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises
contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and
adequacy of which hereby is acknowledged, and with the intent to be legally
bound hereby, the parties agree as follows:

      1.  Purchase and Sale of Riverboat Casino.

        (a)  Riverboat Casino Assets to be Sold.  Subject to the provisions of
this Agreement, Seller agrees to sell and Buyer agrees to purchase all assets
of Seller not otherwise excluded under Section 1(b) (collectively, the
"Riverboat Casino Assets"), free and clear of all liens, claims, charges,
liabilities, encumbrances, exceptions of title, litigation and interests
("Encumbrances"), which assets shall include, but in no way be limited to, the
following assets and properties of Seller:

          (i)  the Riverboat Casino, together with its furniture, fixtures,
equipment, necessaries, uniforms, apparel, inventory held for resale, supplies
held for consumption, life saving equipment (including life boats and
inflatable boats), spare parts, radio equipment, crockery, plates, cutlery and
other similar items, cordage, general outfit and all other appurtenances and

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appliances belonging to the Riverboat Casino, and Seller's parking and
transportation shuttles and other vehicles, whether aboard the Riverboat
Casino or on shore at the time of delivery of the Riverboat Casino to Buyer;

          (ii)  All of Seller's right, title and interest in and to the Lease
between the Seller and the City of St. Louis Port Commission (the "City
Lease") and such other executory leases and executory contracts that Buyer
desires to assume, in Buyer's sole discretion, and which are either (A) listed
on Schedules 1(a) - 2, which schedule shall be attached hereto prior to the
expiration of Buyer's due diligence period and which are assumed by Seller
pursuant to order of the Bankruptcy Court and with Buyer's consent, assigned
to Buyer, or (B) entered into after the date of this Agreement, in compliance
with the provisions hereof, and assigned by Seller to Buyer at the Closing at
Buyer's request (collectively with the City Lease, "Executory Leases and
Executory Contracts");

          (iii)  All gambling games, slot machines, tables and other  gaming
equipment that are used by Seller in the operation of the Riverboat Casino,
together with Seller's inventory of gaming chips, tokens, scrip, markers,
gaming supplies and other items held for use by the Seller at the Riverboat
Casino in the ordinary course of business (the "Gaming Assets");

          (iv)  All vault cash on board the Riverboat Casino at the time of
Closing (the "Vault Cash");

          (v)  All inventory of food and beverages held for sale by the Seller
at the food service and dining facilities located at the Riverboat Casino (the
"Food Service Inventory"), together with all food processing and preparation
and washing equipment, machines and fixtures, racks, trays, buffet tables,
furniture, flatware, serving ware, utensils, uniforms, napkins, linens and
other tangible personal property held by Seller for use in connection with its
food service and dining facilities at the Riverboat Casino;

          (vi)  All inventory of Seller held for resale at the Seller's gift
shop located aboard the Riverboat Casino (the "Gift Shop Inventory"), together
with all shelving, racks, cash registers and other supplies used in the
operation of such gift shop;

          (vii)  to the extent relating to Seller's marketing and operation of
the Riverboat Casino, all books, records, files and papers, whether in hard
copy or computer format, including, without limitation, books of account,
sales and promotional literature, manuals and data, sales and purchase
correspondence, lists of present and former suppliers, personnel and
employment records of present or former employees, documentation developed or
used for accounting or, marketing purposes;

          (viii)  All of Seller's right, title and interest in and to each of
the following and all copies and other tangible embodiments thereof: (A) the
"Admiral" name and all other fictitious business names, trademarks (registered
and unregistered), service marks, trade dress, logos, trade names and the
goodwill of Seller's business associated therewith, and all applications,
extensions, registrations, and renewals in connection therewith, in each case
which are owned, used or licensed by Seller as licensee or licensor in
connection with the Riverboat Casino Assets  but excluding the "President"
name and marks,  which may be used pursuant to Section 1(a)(viii)(D) hereof,
(B) all copyrightable works, all copyrights, and all applications,

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registrations and renewals in connection therewith in both published works and
unpublished works, in each case  which are owned, used, or licensed by Seller
as licensee or licensor in connection with the Riverboat Casino, (C) all trade
secrets and confidential and other business information (including ideas,
research and development,  know-how, formulas, works for hire, gaming,
security  and food service processes and techniques, market research, tracking
methods, census reports, designs, drawings, specifications and business and
marketing plans and proposals), in each case  which are owned, used, or
licensed by Seller as licensee or licensor in connection with the Riverboat
Casino; and (D) the right to use the name "President," "President Riverboat
Casino" and variants thereof and service marks, trade dress, logos, and trade
names, within a fifty-mile radius of the St. Louis, Missouri city limits
during the period of time, not to exceed four (4) years, that Buyer operates
at the Riverboat Casino's current location after the Closing Date pursuant to
a license agreement limiting the area where such name may be used and
regulating the manner of use (collectively, "Intellectual Property");

          (ix)  all of Seller's transferable right, title and interest in and
to licenses, permits, approvals, registrations, consents and authorizations
pertaining to the Riverboat Casino or the other Riverboat Casino Assets,
including, without limitation, those listed in Schedule 1(a)-9;

          (x)  all of Seller's transferable right, title and interest in and
to all post office boxes, e-mail addresses, telephone and facsimile numbers
and domain names held for use in connection with the operation of the
Riverboat Casino; and

          (xi)  computer software  and other customer lists or information,
including, but not limited to, player tracking information related to
Riverboat Casino Assets, and fixed asset, general ledger and risk management
data

        (b)  Assets to be Excluded.  The following assets of Seller shall be
excluded from the Riverboat Casino Assets to be sold:

          (i)  Officer and crew personal effects;

          (ii)  All non-assignable computer software, proprietary or
otherwise, and risk management, general ledger and fixed asset software (
excluding data and related documentation), in each case which are owned, used,
or licensed by Seller as licensee or licensor in connection with the Riverboat
Casino (but excluding player tracking data and other customer information or
lists, fixed asset, general ledger and  risk management data.  Seller will
provide Buyer with technical support to incorporate the fixed asset, general
ledger and risk management data into Buyer's computer systems.);

          (iii)  All cash of Seller as reflected on its books and records
(other than Vault Cash);

          (iv)  Any tax credits, refunds, carryforwards, operating losses and
other tax attributes, including any tax refunds accruing to the owner of the
Riverboat Casino Assets for the period prior to and including the Closing
Date;

          (v)  Any insurance prepayments or refunds due and payable to Seller,
and all deposits of Seller with utilities and other providers of services to

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the Riverboat Casino;

          (vi)  The Seller's tax returns, work papers, financial statements
and ledgers, minute book, stock records or other records pertaining to the
Seller's financial records and corporate existence;

          (vii)  All rights of Seller to claims or recoveries under Chapter 5
of the United States Bankruptcy Code;

          (viii)  All rights of Seller to receive the proceeds of any pending
litigation, arbitration or other pending adversary proceeding in which the
Seller is a plaintiff or counter-plaintiff (including without limitation
proceeds of insurance maintained by Seller or by any third party, and rights
of contribution and/or reimbursement from responsible tortfeasors and other
parties, whether or not presently identified in any such proceeding), and
proceeds obtained through settlement, judgment and the enforcement thereof;

          (ix)  Seller's building, improvements and tangible personal property
located at 800 First Street, St. Louis, Missouri  63102 (the "Main Office");

          (x)  All insurance recoveries relating or attributable to assets
that are not part of the Riverboat Casino Assets, including without
limitation, returns of premium;

          (xi)  All Executory Contracts and Executory Leases of Seller not
being assumed by Buyer;

          (xii)  Subject to Buyer's rights under Section 1(a)(viii) of this
Agreement, all right, title and interest of Seller in the name "President,"
"President Riverboat Casino" and variants thereof, and all marks and logos,
whether or not registered, incorporating such names or portions thereof; and,

          (xiii)  All rights of Seller under employee benefit plans and
related trusts and insurance policies and similar arrangements sponsored or
maintained by Seller for current or former employees.

      2.  Consideration.

        (a)  Purchase Price.  The aggregate consideration to be paid by Buyer
to Seller for the Riverboat Casino Assets shall be the assumption of the
Assumed Liabilities as provided in Section 3 below, and the payment of a cash
amount (the "Purchase Price") equal to the sum of (i) Fifty Million Dollars
($50,000,000) (the "Base Price"), plus (ii) an amount equal to the Separate
Asset Value.  The term "Separate Asset Value" means the sum of (A) the Vault
Cash and the book value of the Food Service Inventory and Gift Shop Inventory
as of Closing, plus (B) fifty percent (50%) of the Seller's direct cost
(including freight) of slot machines newly installed at the Riverboat Casino
within six (6) months prior to Closing, provided such purchase and
installation is approved in advance and in writing by Buyer, such approval not
to be withheld unreasonably (As of the date of this Agreement, Buyer has
approved the purchase of those certain slot machines identified in and subject
to the terms of Schedule 2(a)), reduced by (C) the book value of the Deferred
Payout Obligation (as defined in Section 3 below), each as determined at
Closing in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles,
consistently applied.  The Purchase Price shall be payable as follows:  (a)
Buyer is paying a refundable  $1,000,000 cash deposit (the "Deposit"), by wire

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transfer of immediately available funds to a mutually agreeable escrow account
within three (3) days of the execution of this Agreement; and (b) on the
Closing Date, the Deposit shall be paid over to Seller and the Buyer shall pay
the balance of the Base Price plus the additional amount estimated under
Section 2(c) by wire transfer of immediately available funds to such account
or accounts as Seller shall direct.  The Purchase Price shall be subject to
adjustment by the prorations set forth in Section 2(b), and by the
reconciliation of the Separate Asset Value in accordance with Section 2(c).
If the Buyer increases the amount of the cash consideration offered for the
Riverboat Casino Assets in order to outbid a proponent of a higher and better
offer, then the Base Price shall automatically be increased by an equal amount
and, if the Buyer is the successful bidder, the Buyer and Seller shall execute
a written instrument to memorialize the increased Base Price. All interest and
other earnings on the Deposit shall, whether or not the Closing occurs, be the
property of Buyer, and if the Closing occurs such interest shall be credited
against the payment provided in clause (b) above.  If the Seller completes a
sale of the Riverboat Casino Assets to a bidder other than Buyer or its
affiliate, or if the conditions to Buyer's or Seller's obligations are not
fulfilled or waived, or if the sale of the Riverboat Casino Assets to Buyer
has not occurred on or before May 31, 2004, for any reason other than the
breach by Buyer of its obligations under this Agreement, then the Deposit,
with interest, shall be returned to Buyer.  If the Seller receives approval of
the Bankruptcy Court to sell the Riverboat Casino Assets to Buyer and the
Buyer breaches its obligation to purchase the Riverboat Casino Assets despite
the fulfillment of the conditions to proceed with the Closing, then the
Deposit shall be forfeited to Seller, but without prejudice to Seller's right
to bring an action against Buyer for specific performance or for Seller's
damages arising from such breach.

        (b)  Costs and Prorations.  To the extent that any transfer tax is
applicable to the conveyance of The Admiral vessel, Seller shall be
responsible for payment of such tax, based on Buyer's reasonable allocation of
the Purchase Price, to a maximum of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000).
Seller hereby authorizes Buyer to reduce the amount of the Separate Asset
Value by the amount of such tax, and Buyer hereby undertakes to timely remit
all such taxes to the applicable taxing authority and to prepare and file all
proper returns and reports with respect thereto.  Except as provided above in
this Section 2(b), all other transfer, recording or similar taxes shall be
borne by Seller and deducted from the Purchase Price, provided that fees and
expenses incurred in connection with redocumentation of the Admiral and
Admiral Barge One with the United States Coast Guard shall be borne by Buyer.
All real and personal property taxes and assessments, rents, water rates and
charges, electric, gas and telephone charges and all other apportionable
operating costs and charges and expenses with respect to the Riverboat Casino
Assets will be apportioned and adjusted between Seller and Buyer as of the
Closing, provided that if the Closing will occur before the tax rate or
assessment is fixed for the year in which the Closing takes place, the
apportionment of such real and personal property taxes will be made upon the
basis of the tax rate for the preceding year applied to the latest assessed
valuation, but such apportionment will be readjusted as soon as the applicable
rate and assessment is fixed.  In addition, all gaming revenues, food and
beverage revenues, gift shop revenues and other revenues associated with the
Riverboat Casino Assets shall be apportioned and adjusted between Seller and
Buyer at Closing such that Seller receives the benefit of revenues through the
date and time of Closing, and Buyer receives the benefit of such revenues
following the Closing.  Seller and Buyer at Closing shall execute and deliver

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a closing statement reflecting their reasonable estimate of the prorations of
expenses and revenues described above in a form reasonably satisfactory to
each party.  Any net proration due to Buyer will reduce the Base Price, and
any net proration due to Seller will increase the Base Price. To the extent
adjustments cannot be determined as of Closing, the parties agree to make such
post Closing adjustments as are appropriate and to resolve open items within
sixty (60) days after the Closing.

        (c)  Estimate and Reconciliation of Separate Asset Value.  At Closing,
Seller shall deliver to Buyer the Seller's good faith written estimate of the
Separate Asset Value as of Closing, and Buyer shall pay to Seller at Closing
an amount equal to ninety percent (90%) of such estimate.  Within ten (10)
days after Closing, Seller shall deliver to Buyer the Seller's final statement
of the Separate Asset Value, and Buyer shall have ten (10) days to review such
statement and to object to any matter set forth therein.  The Seller shall
furnish Buyer with such additional information and documents as Buyer shall
reasonably request in connection with its review.  If the Buyer does not
object to such statement within ten (10) days after its receipt thereof, then
such calculations shall be final and binding upon all parties of interest.  If
the Buyer objects to Seller's calculations in writing within such ten (10) day
period, then representatives of the parties shall meet promptly thereafter to
resolve any disputes.  To the extent the parties cannot reach an agreement on
the amount of the Additional Consideration that is due, then such dispute
shall be referred to  a mutually agreeable accounting firm in St. Louis,
Missouri (the "Independent Accounting Firm") for a final determination, the
cost of such determination to be divided equally between Buyer and Seller with
Seller's portion to be deducted from the Purchase Price.  Within three (3)
business days after the amount of the Separate Asset Value has been finally
determined, whether by the concurrence of the Buyer, the failure of the Buyer
to object, or the determination of the Independent Accounting Firm, the Buyer
shall pay to Seller the balance of the Separate Asset Value, or the Seller
shall refund to Buyer the amount by which 90% of the estimate at Closing
exceeds the actual Separate Asset Value, whichever applies.

    3.  Assumption of Assumed Liabilities.  Subject to the entry by the
Bankruptcy Court of the Sale Order as set forth in Section 9 below, effective
as of Closing: (a) the Seller shall assume as its obligation, and shall assign
to Buyer in writing, all of Seller's right, title and interest in and to the
Executory Leases and the Executory Contracts; and (b) the Buyer shall assume
the accrued liability of Seller as of Closing to pay the ultimate winnings
owed to individuals playing Seller's progressive slot machines, and games
primary progressive reserve, games reserve for top awards, slots reserve for
top awards; poker progressive reserve, gift shop certificate liability, lost
and found money, customer safekeeping deposits, players club accrual (or other
outstanding complementaries), outstanding chips/tokens and employee benefit
accruals for holiday, vacation, personal day, sick day and severance benefits
(the "Deferred Payout Obligation").  The progressive slot liability shall be
determined by a meter reading by Buyer and Seller at Closing.  The other
Deferred Payout Obligation shall be determined by Buyer and Seller at Closing
in accordance with good and customary gaming practice.  The Deferred Payment
Obligation shall be deducted from the Purchase Price.  The Buyer shall execute
such written instrument of assignment in favor of Seller (the "Assignment and
Assumption Agreement") agreeing to assume as Buyer's primary obligations and
to timely pay and perform the Deferred Payout Obligation and all obligations
of the Seller arising under the Executory Leases and Executory Contracts, to
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(collectively, the "Assumed Liabilities").  Before the hearing on the Sale
Order, Seller shall take all appropriate action to determine or to contest in
good faith the cure amounts required to be paid to the various other parties
to the Executory Leases and Executory Contracts in order to permit the
assumption by Seller and assignment to Buyer thereof pursuant to Section 365
of the Bankruptcy Code, and, Seller at its sole option shall either pay all
such cure amounts in cash no later than Closing, or shall direct Buyer in
writing to pay such cure amounts out of the Purchase Price otherwise required
by this Agreement to be paid to Seller.  Other than the Assumed Liabilities,
Buyer is not assuming, agreeing to pay for, or take the Riverboat Casino
Assets subject to any liability or Encumbrances.

    4.  Buyer's Conditions.  Buyer's obligation to purchase the Riverboat
Casino Assets is expressly conditioned (unless waived by Buyer) on:

      (a)  Satisfactory completion, within twenty-five (25) days of the
execution of this Agreement, of due diligence to include inspections, surveys,
investigations or other studies by Buyer to assure the suitability of the
Riverboat Casino Assets, including renegotiation of Assumed Liabilities to
Buyer's satisfaction and review of Seller's operating results and all other
information furnished by Seller to Buyer.  Without limiting the foregoing,
Seller must present Buyer with any schedules omitted from this Agreement
within ten (10) days of execution of this Agreement.  If these schedules are
not satisfactory to Buyer or if Buyer, in its sole discretion, determines not
to proceed with this Agreement after completion of due diligence, Buyer may
terminate this Agreement, without penalty, and the Deposit shall be returned
to Buyer;

      (b)  Entry by the Bankruptcy Court of the Procedures Order and the Sale
Order, as respectively defined in Section 9 below.  The Sale Order shall
authorize the sale of the Riverboat Casino assets to Buyer free and clear of
all Encumbrances; shall not be modified in any manner materially adverse to
Buyer; shall have become a Final Order and not been stayed pending a timely
filed appeal.  "Final Order" means an order that has been entered on the
docket of the Bankruptcy Court that is a final order and as to which the time
for appeal or rehearing has passed with no application for appeal or rehearing
filed, or all such appeals or rehearings concluded;

      (c)  Such further orders as required to implement this Agreement
including a Final Order under 11 U.S.C. 365 authorizing assumption by Seller
of Executory Contracts or Executory Leases to be assumed by Buyer, with
specific findings that all defaults have been cured by Seller or that
sufficient sums have been escrowed from the Purchase Price in order for
Seller to cure all defaults, and the only adequate assurance of future
performance necessary to satisfy the requirements of 11 U.S.C. Section 365
is Buyer's promise to perform from and after the Closing Date;

      (d)  Receipt by Buyer on the Closing Date of one or more bills of sale
transferring title, but subject to no warranties as to condition, fitness or
seaworthiness, to the Riverboat Casino (including the vessel The Admiral and
Admiral Barge One) to the Buyer, with full warranty of title, notarized and
otherwise in form acceptable for filing and recording with the United States
Coast Guard, National Riverboat Casino Documentation Center;

      (e)  Receipt on the Closing Date on board the Riverboat Casino of the
Riverboat Casino's drawings and specifications and other technical information

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in Seller's possession;

      (f)  Maintenance and Delivery of the original Certificates of
Documentation of the Admiral and Admiral Barge One, as applicable, to the
United States Coast Guard, National Riverboat Casino Documentation Center;

      (g)  Receipt on the Closing Date of a bill of sale executed by Seller,
conveying to Buyer all of Seller's right, title and interest in and to the
other Riverboat Casino Assets;

      (h)  Receipt on the Closing Date of the Assignment and Assumption
Agreement executed by Seller;

      (i)  Seller's representations and warranties set forth in Section 6
below, being true and correct in all material respects on the Closing Date,
which shall be certified by an officer of Seller as of Closing;

      (j)  Seller's performance and compliance in all material respects with
all obligations and covenants required to be performed and observed by the
Seller prior to or as of the Closing, which shall be certified by an officer
of Seller as of Closing;

      (k)  The Missouri Gaming Commission shall have issued all approvals and
orders as are required in order for the Buyer to lawfully operate the
Riverboat Casino under the laws and regulations of the State of Missouri (the
"MGC Approval"); and

      (l)  Other necessary filings have been completed, waiting periods

observed and governmental approvals obtained as determined to the reasonable
satisfaction of Buyer, including, but not limited to Hart Scott-Rodino Anti-
Trust Improvement Act of 1976; and

      (m)  Seller shall have caused actual notice of Sale and execution and
delivery of this Agreement to be given to all persons entitled to receive
notice.

    5.  Seller's Conditions.  Seller's obligation to sell the Riverboat Casino
to the Buyer is expressly conditioned on:

      (a)  Receipt of the Purchase Price (the Deposit from the Escrow Agent
and the balance by wire transfer from the Buyer);

      (b)  Receipt of copies (certified by the secretary of Buyer) of the
resolutions of the Buyer's board or other documentation authorizing the
execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the transactions and
documents contemplated herein;

      (c)  Entry by the Bankruptcy Court of the Procedures Order and the Sale
Order;

      (d)  Receipt on the Closing Date of the Assignment and Assumption
Agreement executed by Seller;

      (e)  Buyer's representations and warranties in Section 7 below, being
true and correct in all material respects on the Closing Date, which shall be
certified by an officer of Buyer as of Closing;

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      (f)  Buyer's performance and compliance in all material respects with
all obligations and covenants required to be performed and observed by the
Buyer prior to or as of the Closing, which shall be certified by an officer of
Buyer as of closing; and

      (g)  The MGC Approval shall have been obtained.

    6.  Seller's Representations.  Seller hereby represents and warrants to
the Buyer  the following:

      (a)  Seller has (subject to liens and claims to be discharged upon the
issuance of the Sale Order) and on the Closing Date will have good and lawful
title to and possession of the Riverboat Casino Assets.

      (b)  Provided the Sale Order is issued by the Bankruptcy Court, the
Riverboat Casino and the other Riverboat Casino Assets shall be transferred to
the Buyer free and clear of all mortgages, pledges, liens, maritime liens,
conditional sales agreements, encumbrances, charters, or charges of any type
or kind.  Except for certain items located in the Main Office that are listed
on Schedule 6(b), all of the tangible personal property of Seller that is
necessary for the operation of the Riverboat Casino in the same manner as
presently operated by Seller, is physically located at the Riverboat Casino or
at the properties covered by the Executory Leases.

      (c)  Seller has all requisite corporate power and authority necessary to
sell the Riverboat Casino Assets, subject only to the issuance of the Sale
Order by the Bankruptcy Court.

      (d)  Attached to this Agreement as Schedule 6(d) are the audited balance
sheets of the Seller as of February 28, 2001, 2002 and 2003, and the related
unaudited statements of operations and cash flows for the years then ended
(the "Annual Financial Statements"), and the unaudited balance sheet of the
Seller as of June 30, 2003 and the related statement of operations for the
four months then ended (the "Interim Financial Statements", and together with
the Annual Financial Statements, the "Financial Statements").  The Financial
Statements are true, correct and complete and fairly present in all material
respects the financial position of Seller as of the dates shown and the
results of Seller's operations for the periods covered thereby.  The Financial
Statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles applied on a consistent basis, except that the Financial Statements
lack full footnote disclosures and the Interim Financial Statements are
subject to year end adjustment consistent with prior periods.

      (e)  Schedule 6(e) attached to this Agreement sets forth a list of all
real property leased by the Seller in connection with its ownership and
operation of the Riverboat Casino.  Seller does not own, lease, license, hold
or use any other land, buildings or other interest, including without
limitation any option, in real property.  Seller has not received written
notice of any condemnation proceedings by any public authority relating to any
of the real property leased by Seller, and to the knowledge of Seller, none
are pending, except for condemnation proceedings involving the parking lot
known as Cherrick Lot.  To the Seller's knowledge, the Riverboat Casino has
adequate water supply, sanitary facilities, telephone, gas, electricity and
fire protection services and other public utilities sufficient to operate the
Riverboat Casino as it is presently operated.  Except as set forth on Schedule
6(e), Seller has not granted any leases, subleases, licenses, concessions,

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options, or other agreements, written or oral, to any third party granting the
right to use or occupy the real property leased by Seller.

      (f)  Schedule 6(f) attached to this Agreement contains a complete and
accurate list and summary description of all registered Intellectual Property
Rights owned by Seller or its affiliates.  All copyrights, trademarks and
service marks that have been registered are currently in compliance with all
formal legal requirements (including the timely post-registration filing of
affidavits of use and incontestability and renewal applications), are valid
and enforceable, and are not subject to any maintenance fees or taxes or
actions falling due within 90 days after the Closing Date.  No such copyright,
trademark or service mark has been or is now involved in any interference,
reissue, reexamination, or opposition proceeding.  To Seller's knowledge, none
of the Registered Intellectual Property Rights of Seller infringes, or has
been alleged to infringe, any copyright, trademark, service mark or other
proprietary right of any other person or entity.

      (g)  Schedule 6(g) sets forth a list or description of contracts,
agreements, licenses and commitments to which Seller is a party or by which it
or any of the Riverboat Casino Assets is bound or affected of the type
described below (each, a "Material Contract" and collectively, the "Material
Contracts"):

        (i)  employment agreements; collective bargaining agreements,
multiemployer plan adoption agreements and other agreements affecting any
union employee of the Seller; and deferred compensation agreements, relocation
agreements and other agreements affecting any nonunion employee of Seller;

        (ii)  leases of any tangible personal property, including but not
limited to gaming equipment, food service machinery and equipment, and office,
printing or computer equipment;

        (iii)  license agreements, whether as licensor or licensee (excluding
licenses from third parties implied by the sale of a product and paid up
licenses for commonly available shrink wrap software applications);

        (iv)  joint venture agreements, affiliation and endorsement
agreements, advertising agreements with minimum purchase provisions or other
undertakings which have not yet been satisfied by Seller, and public relations
contracts;

        (v)  contracts by which any material product or service offered by
Seller or any material operating function of Seller (including without
limitation gaming, food service, personnel and security) have been outsourced
to a third party;

        (vi)  any guarantee or other pledging of the Seller's credit or
financial resources for the obligations of officers, directors, employees or
affiliates of the Seller or any other person;
(vii)any contract that has been entered into outside of the ordinary course of
the Seller's business (other than contracts incurred in connection with the
Seller's sale of the Riverboat Casino Assets); and

        (viii)  any other contract, agreement, commitment, understanding or
instrument which is material to the Seller or to the operation of the
Riverboat Casino.

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Seller has delivered or made available to Buyer true and complete copies of
each Material Contract, all of which are in force and effect and may be
assumed and assigned by Seller to Buyer subject to Buyer's consent, provided
the Sale Order is obtained.

      (h)  Schedule 6(h) attached to this Agreement sets forth a list of all
permits, licenses, franchises, zoning rights, privileges and other
governmental authorizations (collectively, the "Governmental Permits") used
in, or necessary to, the conduct of the Business as presently conducted or
necessary to entitle Seller to own or lease, operate and use the Assets as
currently used, except for such incidental licenses, permits and other
authorizations which would be readily obtainable by any qualified applicant
without undue burden in the event of any lapse, termination, cancellation or
forfeiture thereof.  Complete and correct copies of all of the Governmental
Permits have heretofore been delivered to Buyer by Seller.

      (i)  Except as set forth in Schedule 6(i), which shall be attached
hereto and delivered to Buyer within ten (10) days from the execution of this
Agreement, there is not pending or, to Seller's knowledge, threatened any
suit, action, arbitration or legal, administrative or other proceeding by or
against or affecting Seller or any of the Riverboat Casino Assets and, to the
best of Seller's knowledge, no basis exists therefor, and there are no suits,
actions or proceedings pending in which Seller is the plaintiff or claimant
with respect to the Assets.  Except as set forth in Schedule 6(i), neither
Seller nor any of the Riverboat Casino Assets is subject to any order, writ,
injunction or decree of any federal, state, local or foreign court,
department, agency or instrumentality or any award in any arbitration
proceeding ("Court Orders").  Seller is not in default with respect to any
Court Orders. There is no action, suit or proceeding pending or, to the
knowledge of Seller, threatened which questions the legality or propriety of
the transactions contemplated hereby.

      (j)  Schedule 6(j) lists the names, addresses, dates of hire, positions
and current annual compensation rates of all of Seller's employees and
officers as of the date indicated therein.  Seller has paid in full to all
employees and officers, as and when such amounts have become due, or made
appropriate accruals therefor on its books of account, all salary, wages,
commissions, bonuses and other direct compensation for all services performed
by them.  Seller has withheld or collected from each payment made to each of
its employees the amount of all taxes required to be withheld or collected
therefrom, and Seller has paid the same when due to the proper authorities.
Except as disclosed in Schedule 6(j), there are no controversies, grievances
or claims pending with the Seller by any of Seller's employees, former
employees or beneficiaries of employees of Seller with respect to their
employment or benefits incident thereto, including, but not limited to, sexual
harassment and discrimination claims and claims arising under workers'
compensation laws ("Employee Claims") which have not been resolved and, to the
best of Seller's knowledge, no basis exists therefor.  Except as listed in
Schedule 6(j), there is no union representation of Seller's employees, and, to
Seller's knowledge, there has been no attempt by a labor organization to
organize Seller's employees into a collective bargaining unit.

      (k)  Except as set forth in Schedule 6(k), Seller is not a party to, nor
has Seller established, any pension, profit-sharing, cafeteria, medical
reimbursement, 401(k), retirement, deferred compensation, stock option,
incentive, vacation, hospitalization, medical, disability or life insurance,

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severance, termination, bonus or other employee benefit plan, contract,
arrangement or understanding of Seller or any person, corporation,
partnership, or other entity required to be aggregated with, or treated as
the same employer as Seller under the Employee Retirement Income Security
Act of 1974, as amended ("ERISA"), or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as
amended ("Code") (collectively hereinafter referred to as an "ERISA
Affiliate"), whether or not covered by ERISA or qualified within the meaning
of Section 401(a) of the Code, and whether single-employer or multi-
employer, which is presently in force or which has been terminated within
the six calendar year period prior to this year. Seller represents that the
employee benefit and welfare plans set forth in Schedule 6(k) do not qualify
for the special provisions for multi-employer plans set forth in 29 U.S.C.
Section 1384 and this Agreement does not invoke a complete or partial
withdrawal as contemplated by 29 U.S.C. Section 1384, or the attenuating
penalties and liabilities to Buyer as set forth therein.

      (l)  Except as described in Schedule 6(l), which shall be attached
hereto and delivered to Buyer within ten (10) days from the execution of this
Agreement, no filings with, notices to or consents or approvals of, any third
party, including, without limitation, any customer, supplier, landlord,
licensor, union, governmental or regulatory body or agency, are necessary or
required to be obtained or made by Seller in connection with the making,
execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement or the agreements and
documents contemplated hereby or the consummation of the transactions
contemplated hereby or thereby.

Seller makes no representation or warranty as to the seaworthiness of the
Riverboat Casino or the condition or fitness of the Riverboat Casino or any of
the other Riverboat Casino Assets thereof for any particular purpose.  Except
for the specific representations and warranties in this Agreement, the
Riverboat Casino Assets shall be sold to Buyer "AS IS, WHERE IS."

    7.  Buyer's Representations.  As of Closing, Buyer hereby represents and
warrants to Seller that (a) Buyer is a limited liability company duly
organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the
jurisdiction identified in the preamble to this Agreement, (b) Buyer has all
requisite power and authority necessary to purchase the Riverboat Casino
Assets and to execute, deliver and perform this Agreement, (c) Buyer is a
citizen of the United States within the meaning of 46 U.S.C. Section 2,
authorized to own and operate the Riverboat Casino in the coastwise trade, (d)
Buyer has had full opportunity to inspect the Riverboat Casino, its various
components and systems and the other Riverboat Casino Assets, and Buyer is
relying solely on its own evaluation of the seaworthiness of the Riverboat
Casino and the condition and fitness of the other Riverboat Casino Assets in
connection with its agreement to purchase the Riverboat Casino Assets, and (e)
all documents and information furnished by Buyer to Seller with respect to
Buyer's financial condition, sources of financing and capability of operating
a gaming establishment are true and correct in all material respects.

    8.  Covenants.

      (a)  Covenants of Seller.  Seller hereby covenants and agrees that prior
to the Closing Date it shall:

        (i)  Make available to Buyer's representatives true and correct
originals or copies of all records relating to the construction and operation

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of the Riverboat Casino which are in Seller's possession (with Buyer to bear
the cost of any copying costs) including drawings and specifications;

        (ii)  Cause the Riverboat Casino to be insured through and including
the Closing Date with the same coverages, limits, policies and underwriters as
in effect on the date hereof;

        (iii)  use all commercially reasonable efforts to cause those
conditions to the Closing which are reasonably within Seller's control to be
timely satisfied; and

        (iv)  use all commercially reasonable efforts (A) to operate the
Riverboat Casino in the ordinary course of business consistent with Seller's
practices during the period following the filing of its bankruptcy petition,
and (B) to cause the representations and warranties of the Seller in Section 6
to be true and correct in all material respects as of the Closing Date.

        (v)  notify Buyer, in writing, prior to implementing operational
decisions of a material nature outside the ordinary course of business and
obtain Buyer's written consent prior to entering into any contract involving
an amount in excess of $75,000.

Seller further covenants that, for a period of thirty (30) days from and after
the Closing Date, Seller shall permit Buyer and its authorized representatives
to have access to the Main Office for purposes of removing the items stored or
located therein that are included in the Riverboat Casino Assets, as set forth
on Schedule 6(b).  To the extent employees of Seller are owed salary, wages or
other benefits in connection with services rendered to the Seller through the
Closing Date (excluding accrued vacation pay), Seller shall pay all such
amounts to its employees on a timely basis after the Closing in accordance
with Seller's regular payroll procedures.

      (b)  Covenants of Buyer.  Buyer hereby covenants and agrees that it
shall use all commercially reasonable efforts to cause those conditions to the
Closing which are reasonably within Buyer's control to be timely satisfied,
and (ii) use all commercially reasonable efforts to cause the representations
and warranties of the Seller in Section 6 to be true and correct in all
material respects as of the Closing Date.  Buyer shall assume full
responsibility for the payment of all accrued vacation pay owed to those
employees choosing to accept employment with Buyer, it being understood that
Buyer may satisfy such obligation by permitting employees to use paid vacation
days after the Closing Date in respect of their accrued vacation benefits with
Seller.  With respect to the employees of Seller covered by Seller's
collective bargaining agreement with Hotel Employees, Restaurant Employees
Local 74, AFL-CIO (the "Union Contract"), the Buyer acknowledges that the
Executory Contracts to be assumed and performed by Buyer pursuant to this
Agreement shall include the Union Contract, and in the event of any conflict
between a provision of this Section 8(b) and a provision of the Union
Contract, the applicable provision of the Union Contract shall control.

For a period of one (1) year after the Closing and at Seller's expense, the
Buyer shall permit the Seller and its authorized representatives, upon
reasonable notice to Buyer and at a time convenient to Buyer, to have access
to the books and records of the Seller being transferred to Buyer as part of
the Riverboat Casino Assets, for the purpose of obtaining any information
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to any governmental authority for any period.  The Buyer shall retain such
records consistent with Buyer's normal record retention policies.

    9.  Bankruptcy Court Approvals.

      (a) Bid Protections, Procedures Order and Sale Motion. Promptly
following the execution of this Agreement (and in no event later than three
(3) business days thereafter), the Seller will seek an order of the
Bankruptcy Court (the "Procedures Order") which authorizes the payment by
Seller to Buyer of an amount (the "Stipulated Damages") equal to
$2,000,000.00 plus reimbursement of reasonable attorney fees, expenses and
third party costs up to $200,000 in the event the Closing fails to occur due
to the acceptance by Seller, or trustee of Seller, or Bankruptcy Court
approval and successful closing of a competing offer of any party other than
Buyer or an affiliate of Buyer. The Stipulated Damages and refund of the
Deposit shall be an administrative expense claim under 11 U.S.C. Section
503(b) and a surcharge under 11 U.S.C. Section 506(c) payable in full by
Seller to Buyer to be deducted from the purchase price concurrently with the
closing of the transaction with a party other than Buyer. In addition, the
Procedures Order shall authorize and direct the Debtor to file a Motion to
Sell the Riverboat Casino Assets to Buyer pursuant to 11 U.S.C. Section
363(b) ("Sale Motion"). The Procedures Order shall also establish the
following bidding guidelines in connection with the hearing on the Sale
Motion. To the extent that a third party seeks to submit a bid on the
Riverboat Casino Assets, such third party must be currently licensed as a
gaming operator under the laws of a state of the United States. In addition,
such third party shall, at least ten (10) days before the hearing on the
Sale Motion, deliver to the Seller (i) a refundable cash deposit of
$1,000,000, (ii) proof of the interested party's ability to consummate a
purchase of the Riverboat Casino Assets, (iii) a markup of this Agreement,
except as allowed under this Section 9(a), reflecting the changes required
by such third party as a condition to its offer; and (iv) a written
irrevocable offer, subject to no unperformed due diligence or conditions for
a breakup fee or expense reimbursement, specifying the amount of cash or
other consideration offered by such bidder for the Riverboat for the
Riverboat Casino Assets. The determination of which bidder has submitted the
highest and best offer for the Riverboat Casino Assets at the auction shall
be made by the Seller or the Committee (as provided in that certain Term
Sheet previously approved by the Bankruptcy Court) after consultation with
other interested parties, subject to the final determination by the Court at
the hearing on the Sale Motion. No written offer will be considered unless
the aggregate consideration to the Seller under such bid is at least
$3,000,000 more than the sum of the Purchase Price, i.e., $53,000,000. Each
person submitting an offer in compliance with this section shall be a
"Qualified Bidder." The Seller shall use its commercially reasonable efforts
to obtain entry of the Procedures Order thirty (30) days after the execution
of this Agreement. Both Buyer's and Seller's obligations to complete the
sale and purchase of the Riverboat Casino Assets are conditioned upon the
Bankruptcy Court's entry of the Procedures Order. Seller shall use its
commercially reasonable efforts to obtain a hearing on the Sale Motion sixty
(60) days after entry of the Procedures Order, i.e., on or about December
15, 2003.

      (b)  Sale Order.  Promptly following the hearing on the Sale Motion, and
in no event later than three (3) business days thereafter, the Seller will
seek an order of the Bankruptcy Court in form reasonably satisfactory to the
Buyer and consistent with this Agreement (the "Sale Order").  The Sale Order
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to Section 363(b) of the Bankruptcy Code, on the terms and conditions set
forth in this Agreement and authorizes the Seller to proceed with this
transaction, (ii) approve the assumption by Seller and assignment to Buyer
(subject to Buyer's consent, where applicable) of the Executory Leases and
the Executory Contracts under Section 365 of the Bankruptcy Code (iii) order
that the sale of the Riverboat Casino Assets shall be free and clear of all
liens, claims, interests and Encumbrances and provide for an injunction in
favor of Buyer, its property, including the Riverboat Casino Assets,
prohibiting any holder of a claim from taking any action or enforcing any
Encumbrance; (iv) include specific findings that: (a) Buyer is a good faith
purchaser of the Riverboat Casino Assets and under 11 U.S.C. Section 363(m)
is entitled to all protections thereby; that Buyer is not a successor to the
Seller and this Agreement does not constitute a de facto merger or
consolidation of Seller and Buyer; Buyer is not a mere consolidation or
substantial continuation of Seller's business; Buyer is entering the sale in
good faith; (b) any objections to the Agreement and related transactions are
overruled, and that future objections to the Agreement or related
transactions are barred; (c) any subsequent bankruptcy proceedings by Seller
or reorganized Seller or dismissal of the Chapter 11 proceeding shall not
affect the Agreement or related transactions; (d) that Seller has full
authority to execute the Agreement; all necessary corporate action has been
taken; no consents or approvals other than those expressly provided in the
Agreement are required for consummation of the Agreement and related
transactions; (e) approval of the Agreement and consummation of the
transactions are in best interest of Seller, its creditors and the estate;
(f) Seller has demonstrated both good, sufficient and sound business purpose
and justification for the sale pursuant to 11 U.S.C. Section 363 prior to,
and outside of a Plan of Reorganization; (g) reasonable opportunity to
object or be heard with respect to the Sale Motion has been afforded to all
interested entities; (h) the Agreement was negotiated, proposed and entered
by Sellers and Buyer, without collusion, in good faith, and from arms length
bargaining positions with parties represented by counsel and financial
advisors; (i) the terms and conditions of the Agreement and related
transaction are fair and reasonable; (j) the Bankruptcy Court retains
exclusive jurisdiction to enforce the Sale Order; and (k) such other items
as are reasonably acceptable to Buyer. Both Buyer's and Seller's obligations
to complete the sale and purchase of the Riverboat Casino Assets are
conditioned upon the Bankruptcy Court's entry of the Sale Order.

    10.  MGC Approval.  Within fifteen (15) business days after the issuance
of the Procedures Order, the Buyer shall file with the Missouri Gaming
Commission ("Commission") all applications, certifications and other documents
as may be appropriate to obtain the MGC Approval, and Buyer make available to
Seller copies of all such materials (except confidential or commercially
sensitive material) together with evidence of filing.  Buyer shall use all
commercially reasonable efforts to comply with all requests of the Commission
and to obtain the MGC Approval.  From time to time at Seller's written
request, Buyer shall deliver a written update of the status of such
application and the most recent communications between Buyer and the
Commission.

    11.  Closing.  The closing of the sale and purchase of the Riverboat
Casino Assets (the "Closing") shall occur on the date (the "Closing Date")
which is the later of (a) the first business day that is at least eleven (11)
calendar days after the Sale Order has been issued by the Bankruptcy Court, or
(b) the third business day after the issuance of the MGC Approval.  The
Closing shall occur at the principal office of Seller or as otherwise agreed

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by the parties hereto.

      (a)  At Closing, the Seller shall deliver to the Buyer the instruments,
documents and agreements required to be delivered by Seller under Section 4
hereof.

      (b)  At Closing, the Buyer shall do or deliver to the Seller the
following:

        (i)  pay the Purchase Price, net of the parties estimated prorations,
by wire transfer of immediately available funds to such account or accounts as
Seller shall direct in writing;

        (ii)  deliver to Seller irrevocable written authorization to apply the
Deposit against the Purchase Price; and

        (iii)  deliver to the Seller the instruments, documents and agreements
required to be delivered by Buyer under Section 5 hereof.

    12.  Brokers.  Except for Libra Securities Corporation and other financial
advisors to Seller, which have been engaged by and at the expense of Seller,
each party hereto represents that it has not retained a broker or other person
entitled to any commission or other compensation in connection with the
transaction contemplated herein.  Each of Seller and Buyer shall indemnify and
hold the other harmless from and against the rights or claims of any person
claiming through such party to be entitled to any such commission or
compensation; provided that Buyer is not responsible for payment of Seller's
advisors.

    13.  Delivery.  The Riverboat Casino shall be deemed delivered to Buyer
hereunder at St. Louis, Missouri, simultaneous with the Closing.  Except as
otherwise provided in Section 2(b), Buyer shall not be responsible for any
sale, use or similar taxes, fees and expense imposed in Missouri or elsewhere
upon or in connection with the sale of the Riverboat Casino or any other
Riverboat Casino Assets.

    14.  Warranties to Expire.  If the Closing occurs, all representations and
warranties of Seller and Buyer contained in this Agreement shall expire as of
Closing, and neither party hereto shall be entitled to assert any claim
against the other from and after the Closing by reason of such other party's
representations and warranties set forth in this Agreement, all of which
claims shall be deemed released effective as of the Closing.

    15.  Risk of Loss.

      (a)  All risk of loss, whether total loss, constructive total loss or
less than total loss or constructive total loss shall be borne by Seller prior
to the Closing and any insurance proceeds for events occurring prior to the
Closing shall be for the Seller's account.  Buyer shall have no obligation to
purchase the Riverboat Casino if it is damaged in any material respect after
its inspection and survey and prior to Closing.  All insurance proceeds for
such loss shall be paid to and solely for the account of Seller.  In the event
that the Riverboat Casino suffers damage which does not constitute a total
loss or constructive total loss, Buyer may, at its sole option, elect to
purchase the Riverboat Casino Assets, in which case any insurance proceeds
payable with respect to such accident shall be used by Buyer to repair and/or

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replace the Riverboat Casino and other affected Riverboat Casino Assets.  In
order to assist in having such repairs accomplished, Seller shall assign to
Buyer all of its rights under the insurance policies covering such loss.

      (b)  All risk of loss, whether total loss, constructive total loss or
less than total loss or constructive total loss shall be borne by Buyer
subsequent to the Closing and any insurance proceeds for events occurring
subsequent to the Closing shall be for the Buyer's account.

    16.  Termination Events.  This Agreement may be terminated prior to the
Closing Date:

      (a)  by Buyer or Seller upon written notice to the other if the Closing
Date has not occurred, provided such failure has not occurred due to a breach
by the terminating party of its obligations under this Agreement;

      (b)  by the Buyer upon written notice to the Seller if the Buyer is in
compliance with this Agreement and the Seller fails to perform any material
obligation required to be performed by Seller prior to or at the Closing,
which failure continues for five (5) business days after written notice from
Buyer to Seller of such failure;

      (c)  by the Seller upon written notice to the Buyer if the Seller is in
compliance with this Agreement and the Buyer fails to perform any material
obligation required to be performed by Buyer prior to or at the Closing, which
failure continues for five (5) business days after written notice from Seller
to Buyer of such failure;

      (d)  by the Seller or Buyer upon written notice to the other if Seller,
with the approval of the Bankruptcy Court enters into any contract with a
third party for the sale of any of the Riverboat Casino Assets to a person
other than Buyer or Buyer's designee.

      (e)  By Buyer upon written notice to Seller that the conditions of
Section 4 are not met or waived.

      (f)  By Seller upon written  notice to Buyer that conditions of Section
5 are not met or waived.

Upon a valid termination of this Agreement by the Seller pursuant to
subsection (c), the Deposit shall be forfeited to Seller, without prejudice to
any other legal and equitable rights and remedies Seller may have as a result
of such breach.  Upon a valid termination of this Agreement pursuant to
subsection (a), (d), (e) or (f), the Deposit shall be returned to Buyer, with
interest.

    17.  Indemnification for Assumed Liabilities.  The Buyer hereby agrees,
from and after the Closing (if the Closing occurs), to indemnify and hold
harmless the Seller and its directors, officers, employees, agents,
stockholders and affiliates from, against and in respect of any and all
damages, costs, liabilities, losses, judgments, penalties, fines, expenses and
other costs (including but not limited to reasonable attorney's fees) arising
from or relating to (a) any breach of the Assumed Liabilities occurring after
assignment and assumption thereof, and (b) the Seller's enforcement of the
obligations of the Buyer to be performed from and after the Closing.

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    18.  Governing Law.  This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the internal laws of the State of Missouri, and where
applicable, the federal laws of the United States.

    19.Jurisdiction.  In the event any dispute shall arise in connection with
the interpretation of this Agreement or the respective rights and obligations
of the parties hereunder, each party submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of
the Bankruptcy Court for the resolution of such dispute.

    20.Notices.  All notices or other communications required or permitted to
be given under this Agreement shall be given in writing and delivered
personally or sent by registered mail (with postage prepaid) or recognized
courier or fax to the following address and fax number, or to such other
address as any party may from time to time designate in a notice to the other.

          If to Buyer:

                Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.
                Attention:  Gregory D. Guida, Esq.
                Senior Vice President of Development
                and Legal Affairs
                1641 Popps Ferry Road, Suite B-1
                Biloxi, Mississippi  39531
                Telephone:  (228) 396-7000
                Facsimile:  (228) 396-2634

          with a copy to:

                Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.
                Attention:  Allan B. Solomon, Esq.
                Executive Vice President and
                General Counsel
                2200 Corporate Blvd., N.W.
                Suite 310
                Boca Raton, Florida  33431
                Telephone:  (561) 995-6660
                Facsimile:  (561) 995-6665

                And

          With a copy to:

                Counsel for Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.
                Marguerite K. Kingsmill, Esq.
                Kingsmill Riess, L.L.C.
                201 St. Charles Avenue, Suite 3300
                New Orleans, Louisiana  70170
                Telephone:  (504) 581-3300
                Facsimile:  (504) 581-3310

          If to Seller:

                President Riverboat Casino-Missouri, Inc.
                802 North First Street
                St. Louis, MO  63102
                Attention:  John S. Aylsworth

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                            President & Chief Operating Officer
                Telephone:  314-622-3140
                Facsimile:  314-622-3049

          with a copy to:

                David A. Lander
                Gerard K. Sandweg, Jr.
                One US Bank Plaza
                St. Louis, Missouri  63101
                Telephone:  314-552-6067
                Facsimile:  314-552-7000

          and to:

                Peter D. Kerth
                Gallop, Johnson & Neuman, L.C.
                101 S. Hanley, 16th Floor
                St. Louis, Missouri 63105
                Telephone:  314-615-6000
                Facsimile: 314-615-6001

Any such notice or communication shall be deemed to have been duly served (if
given or made personally) immediately or (if given or made by facsimile) upon
evidence of transmission or upon confirmed answerback or (if given or made by
recognized courier) once the return receipt for the served notice has been
signed by the party receiving the notice or (if given or made by letter) 48
hours after posting or and in proving the same it shall be sufficient to show
that the envelope containing the same was duly addressed, stamped and posted.
Each notice or communication made by telefax shall be followed by a
confirmation copy to be sent by post.  Failure to send any confirmation copy
shall have no effect on the validity or deemed delivery of the notice or
communication.

    21.  Further Assurances.  The Seller and Buyer shall do and perform such
other and further acts and execute and deliver any and all such other and
further instruments as may be required by law or reasonably requested by the
other (and at such other party's cost) to establish, maintain and protect the
respective rights and remedies of the other and to carry out and effect the
intent and purpose of this Agreement.

    22.  Entire Agreement; Counterparts.  This Agreement constitutes the
entire understanding of the parties and supersedes any and all other
agreements, written or oral, with respect to the subject matter hereof.  This
Agreement may only be modified or amended by a written instruments signed by
the party or parties against which such modification or amendment is to be
enforced.  This agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts which
together shall constitute a single agreement.

    23.  Binding Effect and Assignment.  This Agreement shall be binding on
the parties hereto and inure to the benefit of their respective successors and
assigns.  Neither party may assign its rights or interests under this
Agreement prior to the Closing, unless the prior written consent of the other
party is obtained.

    24.Guarantee.  The Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc., being the sole owner of

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Buyer, hereby guarantees the obligations of Buyer, including Buyer's
covenants, agreements, representations or warranties under this Agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Riverboat Casino Sale and
Purchase Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized representatives as
of the day and year first above written.

                                    PRESIDENT RIVERBOAT CASINO-
                                    MISSOURI, INC.

                                    By: /s/ Ralph J. Vaclavik
                                       ---------------------------------------
                                    Name: Ralph J. Vaclavik
                                         -------------------------------------
                                    Title: Senior Vice President and
                                           Chief Financial Officer
                                          ------------------------------------

                                    STLP, L.L.C.

                                    By: /s/ Gregory D. Guida
                                       ---------------------------------------
                                    Name: Gregory D. Guida
                                         -------------------------------------
                                    Title: Sr. Vice President

                                          ------------------------------------

                                    ISLE OF CAPRI CASINOS, INC.

                                    By: /s/ Gregory D. Guida
                                       ---------------------------------------
                                    Name: Gregory D. Guida
                                         -------------------------------------
                                    Title: Sr. Vice President
                                          ------------------------------------EXHIBIT 4.2.47
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                       NOTE AND WARRANT PURCHASE AGREEMENT

     This Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement, dated as of September 12, 2003
(the "Agreement"), is entered into by and among Salon Media Group, Inc., a
Delaware corporation (the "Company"), and each of the undersigned purchasers
(collectively the "Purchasers" and individually a "Purchaser") listed on the
Schedule of Purchasers attached hereto as Exhibit A.

                                     RECITAL

     On the terms and subject to the conditions set forth herein, the Purchasers
are willing to purchase from the Company and the Company is willing to sell to
the Purchasers, Convertible Promissory Notes (individually a "Note", and
collectively, the "Notes") and warrants to purchase common stock (individually,
a "Warrant", and collectively, the "Warrants") to be issued by the Company in
the principal amounts and for the number of shares, respectively, set forth
opposite each Purchaser's name on the Schedule of Purchasers.

                                    AGREEMENT

     NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, and the representations,
warranties, and conditions set forth below, the parties hereto, intending to be
legally bound, hereby agree as follows:

1.   Notes and Warrants.

     (a) Issuance of Notes and Warrants. In reliance upon the representations,
warranties and covenants of the parties set forth herein, the Company agrees to
issue, sell and deliver to the Purchasers, and the Purchasers agree to purchase
from the Company, the Notes and Warrants. The purchase price for the Notes and
Warrants shall be payable in immediately available funds.

     (b) Terms of the Notes and Warrants. The terms and conditions of the Notes
and Warrants are set forth in the forms of Note and Warrant attached hereto as
Exhibit C and Exhibit D, respectively. Capitalized terms not otherwise defined
herein shall have the meaning set forth in Exhibit C or Exhibit D.

     (c) Delivery. The Company will deliver to each Purchaser a Note and Warrant
to be purchased by such Purchaser against receipt by the Company of the purchase
price for such Note.

2.   Representations and Warranties of the Company. The Company hereby
represents and warrants to the Purchaser that:

     (a) Organization and Standing. The Company is a corporation duly organized,
validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware
and has all requisite corporate power and authority to carry on its businesses
as now conducted and as proposed to be conducted.
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     (b) Corporate Power. The Company has all requisite corporate power
necessary for the authorization, execution and delivery of this Agreement, and
the Warrants, to sell and issue the Notes hereunder, to carry out and perform
all of its obligations under the terms of this Agreement, and to carry on its
business as presently conducted and as presently proposed to be conducted, and
such other agreements and instruments. Each of the Agreement, the Notes and the
Warrants is a valid and binding obligation of the Company, enforceable in
accordance with its terms, except as the same may be limited by bankruptcy,
insolvency, moratorium, and other laws of general application affecting the
enforcement of creditors' rights.

     (c) Capitalization. As of August 30, 2003, the authorized capital stock of
the Company is Fifty million (50,000,000) shares of Common Stock and Five
million (5,000,000) shares of Preferred Stock, and there are issued and
outstanding (i) 14,155,276 shares of the Common Stock, (ii) 809 shares of Series
A Preferred Stock, (iii) 125 shares of Series B Preferred Stock (iv) warrants to
purchase an aggregate of 14,157,954 shares of Common Stock, (v) options to
purchase an aggregate of 5,484,312 shares of Common Stock granted to employees
pursuant to the Company's 1995 Stock Option Plan, and (vi) an aggregate of
16,125,960 shares of Common Stock reserved for issuance upon conversion of the
Series A Preferred Stock and Series B Preferred Stock. The 16,125,960 shares of
Common Stock reserved for issuance upon conversion of the Series A Preferred
Stock and Series B Preferred Stock may increase according to anti-dilution
provisions to approximately 38,000,000 common shares on an "as converted" basis
should a Series C and D Preferred Round of approximately $4 million close with a
conversion ratio equaling $0.04 per common share. Bridge financing in the gross
amount of $3,127,044 has been received designated for conversion to Series C
Preferred Stock, and may represent approximately 78 million shares of common
stock, on an "as converted" basis. All such issued and outstanding shares have
been duly authorized and validly issued, are fully paid and nonassessable, and
were issued in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws concerning
the issuance of securities. From the period between August 30, 2003 and the date
hereof, the Company has not issued any shares of capital stock, nor granted any
warrants or options to purchase shares of Common Stock.

     (d) Authorization.

            (i) Corporate Action. All corporate action on the part of the
Company, its officers, directors and stockholders necessary for the sale and
issuance of the Notes and the authorization, execution and performance of the
Company's obligations hereunder and under the Warrants has been taken.

            (ii) Valid issuance. The Notes, the Warrants, and any shares of
common or preferred stock issued upon conversion or exercise of the Notes or
Warrants (the "Conversion Securities"), when issued in compliance with the
provisions of this Agreement will be validly issued, fully paid and
nonassessable and will be free of restrictions on transfer other than
restrictions under the Warrants and under applicable federal and state
securities laws.

     (e) No Preemptive Rights. No person has any right of first refusal or any
preemptive rights in connection with the issuance of the Notes, the Warrants or
Conversion Securities or any future issuances of securities by the Company.
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     (f) Compliance with Other Instruments. The execution, delivery and
performance of and compliance with this Agreement, the Notes or the Warrants by
the Company, and the issuance and sale of the Conversion Securities, will not
result in any violation of the Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws of the
Company or in any violation of or default in any material respect under the
terms of any mortgage, indenture, contract, agreement, instrument, judgment or
decree.

     (g) Offering. In reliance on the representations and warranties of the
Purchaser in Section 3 hereof, the offer, sale and issuance of the Notes and the
Warrants in conformity with the terms of this Agreement, the Notes and the
Warrants will not result in a violation of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended (the "Securities Act"), or any state securities laws, including the
qualification or registration requirements of applicable blue sky laws.

     (h) Company Reports; Disclosure.

            (i) Company Reports. For the purposes of this Agreement, the term
"Company Reports" shall mean, collectively, each registration statement, report,
proxy statement or information statement filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (the "SEC") since January 1, 1999, in the form (including exhibits,
annexes and any amendments thereto) filed with the SEC. As of their respective
dates, the Company Reports complied in all material respects with the
requirements of the Securities Act and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended (the "Exchange Act"), and did not contain any untrue statement of a
material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein or
necessary to make the statements made therein, in light of the circumstances in
which they were made, not misleading. Nothing has occurred since July 12, 2003
(the date of filing of the Company's Form 10-Q reporting the three month period
ending June 30, 2003) which would require the filing of any additional report or
of any amendment to any of the Company Reports with the SEC, or which would
cause any of the Company Reports to contain any untrue statement of a material
fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary
to make the statements made therein, in light of the circumstances in which they
were made, not misleading.

            (ii) Disclosure. No representation or warranty by the Company in
this Agreement, or in any document or certificate furnished or to be furnished
to the Purchaser pursuant hereto or in connection with the transactions
contemplated hereby, when taken together, contains or will contain any untrue
statement of a material fact or omits or will omit to state a material fact
necessary to make the statements made herein and therein, in the light of the
circumstances under which they were made herein and therein, in the light of the
circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. The Company has either
filed with the SEC or fully provided the Purchaser with all the information
necessary for the Purchaser to decide whether to purchase the Note.

3.   Representations and Warranties by the Purchaser. The Purchaser represents
and warrants to the Company as of the time of issuance of the Notes and Warrants
as follows:

     (a) Investment Intent: Authority. This Agreement is made with the Purchaser
in reliance upon such Purchaser's representation to the Company, evidenced by
Purchaser's execution of this Agreement, that Purchaser is acquiring the Note
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and Warrant, including the Conversion Securities, for investment for such
Purchaser's own account, not as nominee or agent, for investment and not with a
view to, or for resale in connection with, any distribution or public offering
thereof within the meaning of the Securities Act. Purchaser has the full right,
power, authority and capacity to enter into and perform this Agreement and this
Agreement will constitute a valid and binding obligation upon Purchaser, except
as the same may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, moratorium, and other laws
of general application affecting the enforcement of creditors' rights.

     (b) Securities Not Registered. The Purchaser understands and acknowledges
that the offering of the Notes, the Warrants and the Conversion Securities
pursuant to this Agreement will not be registered under the Securities Act or
qualified under applicable blue sky laws on the grounds that the offering and
sale of securities contemplated by this Agreement are exempt from registration
under the Securities Act and exempt from qualifications available under
applicable blue sky laws, and that the Company's reliance upon such exemptions
is predicated upon the Purchaser's representations set forth in this Agreement.
The Purchaser acknowledges and understands that the Note, the Warrant and the
Conversion Securities must be held for at least 12 months after Closing and
thereafter indefinitely unless they are registered under the Securities Act and
qualified under applicable blue sky laws or an exemption from such registration
and such qualification is available.

     (c) No Transfer. Purchaser covenants that in no event will it transfer the
Note, the Warrant or the Conversion Securities other than (i) in conjunction
with an effective registration statement for the Securities under the Securities
Act or pursuant to an exemption therefrom, or in compliance with Rule 144
promulgated under the Securities Act, or (ii) to a partner, former partner,
limited partner, member, former member, stockholder or other entity affiliated
with Purchaser or, in the case of a Purchaser who is an individual, to a spouse,
lineal descendant or ancestor, or any trust for any of the foregoing, by
transfer by gift, will or intestate succession; provided that in each of the
foregoing cases the transferee agrees in writing to be subject to the terms of
this Agreement to the same extent as if the transferee were the original
Purchaser hereunder.

     (d) Knowledge and Experience. Purchaser (i) has such knowledge and
experience in financial and business matters as to be capable of evaluating the
merits and risks of Purchaser's prospective investment in the Note, the Warrant
and the Conversion Securities; (ii) has the ability to bear the economic risks
of Purchaser's prospective investment; (iii) has had access to such information
as Purchaser has considered necessary to make a determination to purchase the
Note, the Warrant and the Conversion Securities together with such additional
information as is necessary to verify the accuracy of the information supplied;
and (iv) has not been offered the Note, the Warrant or the Conversion Securities
by any form of advertisement, article, notice or other communication published
in any newspaper, magazine, or similar media or broadcast over television or
radio, or any seminar or meeting whose attendees have been invited by any such
media.

     (e) Accredited Investor. Purchaser is an "accredited investor" as that term
is defined in Rule 501(a) under the Securities Act.
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     (f) Legends. Each certificate representing the Notes, the Warrants and the
Conversion Securities may be endorsed with the following legends:

            (i) Federal Legend. THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE
HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE
"ACT") AND ARE "RESTRICTED SECURITIES" AS DEFINED IN RULE 144 PROMULGATED UNDER
THE ACT. THE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE SOLD OR OFFERED FOR SALE OR OTHERWISE
DISTRIBUTED EXCEPT (i) IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT
FOR THE SHARES UNDER THE ACT OR (ii) IN COMPLIANCE WITH RULE 144, OR (iii)
PURSUANT TO AN OPINION OF COUNSEL, THAT SUCH REGISTRATION OR COMPLIANCE IS NOT
REQUIRED AS TO SAID SALE, OFFER OR DISTRIBUTION.

            (ii) Other Legends. Any other legends required by applicable state
blue sky laws. The Company need not register a transfer of any legended Note,
Warrant or Conversion Securities, and may also instruct its transfer agent not
to register the transfer of the Notes, Warrants or Conversion Securities, unless
the conditions specified in each of the foregoing legends are satisfied.

     (g) Removal of Legend and Transfer Restrictions. Any legend endorsed on a
certificate pursuant to subsection 3(f) and the stop transfer instructions with
respect to such legend shall be removed, and the Company shall issue a
certificate without such legend to the holder of such Note, Warrant or
Conversion Securities if such Note, Warrant or Conversion Securities are
registered under the Securities Act and a prospectus meeting the requirements of
Section 10 of the Securities Act is available or if such holder satisfies the
requirements of Rule 144(k).

4.   Security Interest. The Company hereby grants to the Purchasers a security
interest in all of the Company's right, title and interest in presently existing
and hereafter acquired assets (the "Collateral"), as more fully described in
Exhibit B attached hereto, of the Company to secure the payment of indebtedness
under the Note. The Company agrees to prepare and file any UCC financing
statements and other documentation as may be necessary, and to take such
reasonable actions as may be requested by Purchasers, to perfect Purchasers'
security interest. Pre-existing apparently perfected security interests, as
further described in Exhibit E attached hereto, may be in existence and may be
senior in interest to the security interest granted to Purchasers hereby. The
security interest evidenced by the Note is junior certain liens arising under or
related to the Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement, dated as of various dates
among Salon Media Group, Inc. and the Purchasers identified therein.

5.   Subordination. The indebtedness evidenced by the Notes ("Subordinated
Indebtedness") is hereby expressly subordinated, to the extent and in the manner
hereinafter set forth, in right of payment to the prior payment in full of all
of the Company's Senior Indebtedness (as defined below).

     (a) Definition of Senior Indebtedness. "Senior Indebtedness" shall mean the
principal of (and premium, if any), unpaid interest on and amounts reimbursed,
fees, expenses, costs of enforcement and other amounts due in connection with
any indebtedness of the Company to a commercial bank lender Silicon Valley Bank
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("Bank"), which may be incurred from time to time pursuant to an agreement
between the Company and Bank, which credit facility shall not exceed $1,000,000
("Senior Indebtedness").

     (b) Payment and Remedies Blockage. Other than payouts made by the Company
so as to avoid issuing fractional shares upon conversion of the Notes, Purchaser
will not demand or receive from Company (and Company will not pay to Purchaser)
all or any part of the Subordinated Indebtedness by way of payment, prepayment,
setoff, lawsuit or otherwise, nor will Purchaser exercise any remedy with
respect to the Collateral, nor will Purchaser commence, or cause to commence,
prosecute or participate in any administrative, legal or equitable action
against the Company for so long as any portion of the Senior Indebtedness
remains outstanding. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) Purchaser may accept,
and the Company may pay, regularly scheduled interest payments in accordance
with the terms of the Notes provided an Event of Default does not exist under
any document executed in connection with the Senior Indebtedness or would exist
after giving effect to such payment, (ii) in the event that the stockholders of
the Company have not approved the Notes and Warrants, the Company shall repay
any and all Senior Indebtedness then outstanding so as to allow the Company to
pay the Purchasers any and all amounts of principal and accrued interest owing
under the Notes, and (iii) nothing in this Section 5 shall prevent or otherwise
restrict Purchaser from converting the Note into equity securities in accordance
with its terms.

     (c) Lien Subordination. The security interest granted in this Agreement is
subordinate to the security interest that Bank or its successor or assignee may
hold from time to time in the Collateral. Notwithstanding the respective dates
of attachment or perfection of the security interest of Purchaser and the
security interest of Bank, the security interest of Bank shall at all time be
prior to the security interest of Purchaser.

     (d) Bankruptcy, Insolvency. If there shall occur any receivership,
insolvency, assignment for the benefit of creditors, bankruptcy, reorganization,
or arrangements with creditors (whether or not pursuant to bankruptcy or other
insolvency laws), sale of all or substantially all of the assets, dissolution,
liquidation, or any other marshaling of the assets and liabilities of the
Company, no amount shall be paid by the Company in respect of the principal of,
interest on or other amounts due with respect to this Note at the time
outstanding, unless and until the principal of and interest on the Senior
Indebtedness then outstanding shall be paid in full.

     (e) Subrogation. Subject to the payment in full of all Senior Indebtedness,
the holder of the Notes shall be subrogated to the rights of the holder(s) of
such Senior Indebtedness (to the extent of the payments or distributions made to
the holder(s) of such Senior Indebtedness pursuant to the provisions of this
Section 5) to receive payments and distributions of assets of the Company
applicable to the Senior Indebtedness. No such payments or distributions
applicable to the Senior Indebtedness shall, as between the Company and its
creditors, other than the holders of Senior Indebtedness and the Purchaser, be
deemed to be a payment by the Company to or on account of the Notes; and for
purposes of such subrogation, no payments or distributions to the holders of
Senior Indebtedness to which the Purchaser would be entitled except for the
provisions of this Section 5 shall, as between the Company and its creditors,
other than the holders of Senior Indebtedness and the Purchasers, be deemed to
be a payment by the Company to or on account of the Senior Indebtedness.
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     (f) No Impairment. Nothing contained in this Section 5 shall impair, as
between the Company and Purchasers, the obligation of Company, subject to the
terms and conditions hereof, to pay to the Purchaser the principal hereof and
interest hereon as and when the same become due and payable, or shall prevent
the Purchasers of the Notes, upon default hereunder, from exercising all rights,
powers and remedies otherwise provided herein or by applicable law.

     (g) Reliance of Purchasers of Senior Indebtedness. Purchaser, by its
acceptance hereof, shall be deemed to acknowledge and agree that the foregoing
subordination provisions are, and are intended to be, an inducement to and a
consideration of each holder of Senior Indebtedness, whether such Senior
Indebtedness was created or acquired before or after the creation of the
indebtedness evidenced by this Note, and each such holder of Senior Indebtedness
shall be deemed conclusively to have relied on such subordination provisions in
acquiring and holding, or in continuing to hold, such Senior Indebtedness. No
amendment of this Agreement, the Notes or any other agreements relating to the
Subordinated Indebtedness shall modify the provision of this Section 5 in a way
that could reasonably be expected to impair the subordination of the security
interest or lien that Purchaser may have in the Collateral or the subordination
of any payment rights under the Subordinated Indebtedness. At any time and from
time to time, without notice to Purchaser, Bank may take such actions with
respect to the Senior Indebtedness as Bank, in its sole discretion, may deem
appropriate, including without limitation terminating advances to the Company,
increasing the principal amount up to $1,000,000, extending the time of payment,
increasing applicable interest rates, compromising or otherwise amending the
terms of any documents affecting the Senior Indebtedness, and enforcing or
failing to enforce any rights against the Company or any other person.

6.   Miscellaneous.

     (a) Waivers and Amendments. Any provision of this Agreement other than the
principal amount of the Notes and the number of shares subject to the Warrants
may be amended, waived or modified upon the written consent of the Company and
the Purchasers providing a majority of the aggregate principal amounts provided
pursuant to this Agreement.

     (b) Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed in all respects by the
laws of the State of Delaware.

     (c) Entire Agreement. This Agreement together with the Notes and Warrants
constitutes the full and entire understanding and agreement between the parties
with regard to the subjects hereof and thereof.
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     (d) Notices. Any notice, request or other communication required or
permitted hereunder shall be in writing and shall be duly given upon receipt if
personally delivered or mailed by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid,
or by recognized overnight courier or personal delivery, addressed (i) if to a
Purchaser, at the address or facsimile number of such Purchaser set forth below
such party's name on Exhibit A, or at such other address or number as such
Purchaser shall have furnished to the Company in writing, or (ii) if to Company,
at 22 Fourth Street, 16th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103, Attention: Chief
Financial Officer or at such other address as Company shall furnish to the
Purchaser in writing.

     (e) Validity. If any provision of this Agreement, the Notes or the Warrants
shall be judicially determined to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the
validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in
any way be affected or impaired thereby.

     (f) Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of
counterparts, each of which shall be an original, but all of which together
shall be deemed to constitute one instrument.
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     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be duly
executed and delivered by their proper and duly authorized officers as of the
date and year first written above.

                                       COMPANY:

                                       SALON MEDIA GROUP, INC.
                                       a Delaware corporation

                                       By: /s/ Michael O'Donnell

                                       Name: Michael O'Donnell

                                       Title: President / CEO

PURCHASER:

John Warnock

By: /s/ John Warnock
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                                    EXHIBIT A
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                             SCHEDULE OF PURCHASERS

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John Warnock                               $100,000
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