Columbus woman wins big at bingo

A Columbus woman became the first winner of the $500,000 Super Jackpot Coverall Bingo game at VictoryLand in Shorter, Ala.

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• The word Casino originally meant a public hall for music and dancing. By the second half of the 19th century, the term essentially meant a collection of gaming or gambling rooms. The classic example of a casino, is the casino at Monte-Carlo, which was opened in 1861.
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• As early as 1420, lotteries were used in Europe for public works. High-value commodities such as land and art were often sold through lotteries.
• Video Poker machines were introduced in the 1970s, when an oil embargo had a negative impact on Vegas revenues. The machines were popular enough to spark a recovery in casino business.