A Foxwoods Casino principal sues to regain political access
HARRISBURG - A Blue Bell developer who owns nearly 10 percent of the planned Foxwoods Casino Philadelphia has asked the state Supreme Court to strike down Pennsylvania’s ban on political campaign contributions by casino owners and executives.
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Gambling history facts:
- One of the oldest casinos in Europe, at Baden Baden in Germany, was opened in 1748 by Edouard Benazet, who employed Parisian craftsmen to design the stylish rooms.
- The term "turned the tables" is actually a chess term coming from the mid 1600's. When a player was losing, they would physically turn the chess table to assume the winning side of the table.
- 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.
- 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.
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