Exclusive interview with Chuck Schumer on Monticello casino

In an exclusive interview, Sen. Chuck Schumer said that he is not ready to bet the house on the Mohawks gaining approval for the $600 million casino during the Bush administration.

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Sun, March 18th, 2007

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  • In 1911 US legislation prohibited stud poker but ruled that draw poker was a game of skill and therefore was not illegal.
  • The first World Series of Poker was held in downtown Las Vegas at the Horseshoe Casino back in 1970. Then owner of the Horseshoe Jack Binion, hosted the very first one and has agreed to host upcoming World Series of Poker Tournament Circuit. Jack Binion said that is purely honorary and plans on doing other types deals and events in the future.
  • Dice games have existed in one form or another for over 2000 years and were originally played with dice fashioned from the knucklebones of sheep.