That's a step in the right direction. I checked the links to the rules from the Sam's Town and Orleans sites and all three now point to the same document that no longer lists 890-891 residency as a requirement.
Keep in mind that downtown has always been for locals only, so don't expect that to change. They only give away 5 prizes downtown instead of the 21 prizes at the coast properties and no movie offers or $15 late night snacks, either. It's a smaller version for smaller casinos.