PBS Sheds Light On Las Vegas; 1995’s Lavish `Pride And Prejudice’
Don’t confuse the light antics of “Las Vegas” (NBC, 9 p.m.) with an unusual two-part “American Experience” (CPTV, 10 p.m.; WGBY, Channel 57, 9 p.m.) on the Nevada gambling mecca once known as Sin City.
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Gambling casinos info:
- Lotteries, along with their close derivative bingo, are the most popular kinds of gambling. The popularity of lottery games is not limited to state-run lotteries. Indian tribes run lotteries and illegal lotteries still exist.
- When playing blackjack, always split Aces and never split 4's, 5's or Tens. You would be surprised at how many players split Tens. Why risk getting a lower hand when you already have a twenty value? Also note that at most casinos, you are not allowed to re-split Aces.
- Casino chips were used in the 18th century as a substitute for money being wagered. Originally, they were pieces of bones, mother of pearl or ivory engraved with the name of the casino and their respective value.
- Riverboat casinos were first legalized in Iowa, then Illinois, followed closely by Missouri, Indiana, Louisiana, and Mississippi.
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