Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Announces Executive Management Appointment - Jack Sours

Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. announced today the appointment of Jack Sours as vice president and general manager at the company’s Isle of Capri-Natchez, Miss. property.

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Tue, November 22nd, 2005

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  • 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.
  • The Gold Rush brought a huge increase in the amount and types of gambling to California. San Francisco replaced New Orleans as the center for gambling in the United States.
  • The Great Wall of China was financed, in part, by a lottery. The Bible is replete with references to drawing lots. Lot casting was a favored means of communication between man and god.