Missouri gamblers sue Ameristar over rewards program

ST. CHARLES, Mo. (AP) - Seven gamblers are suing a St. Louis-area casino, claiming they were cheated out of money, food and points when the gambling boat changed its video poker rewards program.

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Wed, March 21st, 2007

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Gambling history facts:

  • U.S. News and World Report did a comparison of crime rates in cities with gambling versus those that do not. The crime rates were significantly higher in the places that allowed gambling.
  • Baccarat is the principal of casino card games in the United Kingdom and Europe. Blackjack is a fixture in all American casinos.
  • Parimutuel wagering refers to the type of gambling where the total prize pool is based upon the amount of money wagered. The more money gambled, the bigger the prize.
  • Lotteries Have Been Prominent Throughout History. Ancient India, China, Greece, and Japan all had lotteries. The emperor Nero had lotteries for prizes at parties.