Casino company asks Bethlehem to explicitly OK gambling at site
BETHLEHEM | The Las Vegas Sands Corp. on Friday asked city officials to declare a casino as a permitted use in the city. The company is a partner in Sands BethWorks Gaming LLC, one of six applicants for two available state slots-casino licenses.
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Gambling history facts:
- The introduction of the single zero wheel (with better odds for the player) resulted in the demise of the double zero wheels in Europe and has become known as the "French Wheel" in roulette history.
- 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.
- People earning $10,000 per year gamble more than twice as much money as people earning $30-40,000 per year. People earning $10,000 per year gamble four times as much money as those making $80,000 or more per year.
- 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.
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