Casinos Turn Cautious Eye Towards Economy
There are still jackpots to be had at casinos around South Florida, but with a struggling economy, the patrons of some casinos are finding it hard to find the money to gamble.
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Interesting gambling facts:
- The introduction of the single zero wheel (with better odds for the player) resulted in the demise of the double zero wheels in Europe and has become known as the "French Wheel" in roulette history.
- In 1973, the Commission on the Review of National Policy toward Gambling was created to study gambling in the United States.
- Las Vegas is a testament of the powerful ability of gambling to foster economic development. Because of gambling, Las Vegas has shown impressive job growth, developed into a major city with a low tax burden that many state and local governments look at with envy.
- Baccara (Italian) or baccarat (French) both translate to "zero" in English. The importance of this name is found in the tens and face cards, both sharing the zero value.
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