House crafts Gulf Coast tax-break package
The House on Wednesday tackled a multibillion-dollar package of tax breaks to revive hurricane-destroyed businesses that excludes the casinos and country clubs underpinning the Gulf Coast’s leisure economy.
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- Mississippi Gulf Coast casinos showing gains
- Casinos flourish on storm-hit Gulf Coast
- Three casinos set dates for reopening on Miss. Gulf Coast
- Gulf Coast casinos outline plans for rebuilding
- Gulf Coast Casino Workers to Lose Pay
- Casinos Lure Tourists, Jobs Back to Gulf Coast
- Gulf Coast casinos to close Sunday
Interesting gambling information:
- Indian tribes have used their position as sovereign entities to develop a number of gaming establishments. Indian casinos operate in 22 states. This number is expected to grow.
- When traveling to Las Vegas be sure to check out some of the incredible scenery outside of the city. Lake Mead is about 45 minutes away from the city and is a beautiful place to cool off. When things get really hot, give Mount Charleston a try. It\'s approximately 30 degrees cooler. Red Rock Canyon is only a 30 drive. There is also the stunning Valley of Fire which is 1 hour away from Las Vegas.
- French mathematicians Pierre de Fermat and Blaise Pascal explored the mathematics of gambling, leading to the formulation of Pascal's theory of probability in 1654.
- Keno, the casino version of lotto, originated in China nearly 2000 years ago when Cheung Heung devised a lottery as a way of raising funds for his province's army.
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