Mashpee tribe considers option for bingo slots

BOSTON The Mashpee Wampanoag will press its rights under federal Indian gaming law to open a bingo slots palace without state approval if its bid for a full-fledged resort casino is turned down by the state Legislature, the tribes spokesman…

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Wed, April 4th, 2007

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Casino gambling facts:

  • Although baccara has its origins in medieval Italy, it soon spread to France, where it was called "chemin de fer" (meaning railway, due to the action of the card box or shoe passing around the table on "tracks").
  • 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.
  • Keno, the casino version of lotto, originated in China nearly 2000 years ago when Cheung Heung devised a lottery as a way of raising funds for his province's army.
  • When playing blackjack, always split Aces and never split 4's, 5's or Tens. You would be surprised at how many players split Tens. Why risk getting a lower hand when you already have a twenty value? Also note that at most casinos, you are not allowed to re-split Aces.