NJ Budget Stalemate Could Close Atlantic City Casinos

New Jersey’s budget battle could force Atlantic City’s casinos to shutdown. State regulators meet Friday to discuss how they would temporarily suspend casino gambling.

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Fri, June 30th, 2006

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  • The brand new resort, Wynn Las Vegas recently opened on the Las Vegas Strip. At a cost of approximately $2.7 billion, the Wynn Las Vegas features 2,700 guestrooms and suites, casino (table games, over 1900 slots/video poker machines, poker room with race and sports book), several restaurants, a night club, golf, a shopping esplanade and a show called Le Reve.
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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.