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People have always needed entertainment and colorful casino action attracts millions of players. Find out why people don’t mind gambling their money and what they get out of it.

People love playing at casinos and their popularity is undeniable. Compared to a couple of decades ago, casinos are widespread throughout the United States. Cruise ships, state-licensed casinos, and Native American casinos entertain millions of people every year and make billions of dollars.

What could possibly be the attraction of a place that will most likely take your money? First of all, going anywhere and doing anything costs money, so the fact that visiting a casino may cost you money is not really an impediment. The keyword in that last sentence was “may” because you might actually win money when you play at a casino, and this definitely cannot happen at other entertainment venues.

The appeal of a casino begins with the environment it creates for its patrons. Casinos have common elements such as they are noisy, have lots of bright lights inside and out, and flashy gaudy carpeting that (luckily) can’t be found in other places. The exciting and exotic atmosphere of the typical casino combined with the presence of gambling imbues it with a speak-easy mystique that makes it a tantalizing place to play.

A casino provides people with a place to go that is different than their other choices. It’s not a movie theater or shopping mall or bar. Sometimes a casino resort includes these elements but they are only extras tacked on to a casino. There is not another type of entertainment venue that quite delivers the excitement, flash, emotion, and slightly gangster flair that can be found in a casino.

For special events like weddings or just a big date, a casino also offers itself as a place where you can dress up. Although casual dress is fine for visitors as well, you are not the least bit out of place in formal attire. It just adds to the whole scene when some people are dressed up.

Most importantly, giving adults a place to play is what casinos do best. Gambling is an adult activity, and rightly so. When friends and relatives go out to a casino and run about trying different games and trading stories on their wins and losses, they recapture the feeling of being a kid at a carnival.

And the gambling can give you the biggest thrill. While playing, you have the hope for a win to excite and sustain you during the losses. Then, on the times when you do win, you truly have a good time. Winning anything is fun, and winning money is even more fun. It is especially satisfying to win while gambling because the odds are against you the whole way. You can feel smart and victorious as you cash out and tuck the money into your wallet.

Games that suit about every taste and comfort level are offered at a casino. The slot machines and video poker machines are the most popular because they are the easiest to play. Table games such as blackjack, roulette and craps are commonly found at casinos as well. Some people feel intimidated by these games because they do not know the rules for playing. However, if you are interested in trying some cards or dice on your next casino visit, then you have no reason to be shy about playing. Floor supervisors and dealers will tell you what to do. The point of visiting a casino is to have a good time, so be sure to play the games that interest you.

A free how to play craps guide is available from Falbe Publishing.

About the Author

Tracy Falbe is the author of multiple nonfiction and fiction books, including Get Dicey: Play Craps and Have Fun based on her years working as a Las Vegas craps dealer.

There are many basic strategies for blackjack, depending on the casino’s rules and the number of decks used. The basic strategy outlined here is based on the four-deck game as played in Las Vegas. The object of the game is to beat the dealer with a total equal to or less than 21, without going over 21 or bust.

Rules of the Game Before any cards are dealt, the player must wager. He does this by placing his bet in the designated space in front of his table position. The dealer then deals two cards to each of the players, and two to himself (one of the dealer’s cards is dealt face up and one is dealt facing down). Face cards (kings, queens and jacks) count as 10, ace counts as one or 11 (as the player chooses) and all other cards are counted at their face value.

Blackjack If the player’s first two cards are an ace and a 10 or face card, he wins. However, if the dealer also has a blackjack, it is a standoff, as are all ties or pushes. A winning blackjack pays the player 3 to 2.

Hit or Stand Hit means to draw another card (which the player signifies by scraping the table with his cards or a similar hand motion). Stand means no more cards (which the player signals by placing his cards under his wager or moving his hand in a horizontal direction. If the player hits and busts (goes over 21), he immediately turns his cards over and his wager is lost.

Double Down The player is allowed to double the bet on his first two cards and draw one additional card only to improve his hand.

Splitting Pairs If the first two cards a player is dealt are a pair, he may split them into two separate hands, bet the same amount on each and then play them separately. Aces receive only one additional card. After splitting, A-10 counts as 21 and not as blackjack.

Insurance If the dealer’s up card is an ace, the player may take insurance, a bet not exceeding one-half his original bet. If the dealer’s down card is a 10 or any face card, the player wins 2 to 1. Any other card means a win for the dealer.

Surrender Where permitted, a player may give up his first two cards and lose only one-half his original bet.

The dealer must draw on 16 and stand on 17. In some casinos, the dealer is required to draw on soft 17.

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“I was totally blown away by seeing all the Kings come up,” said Tracy. “My jaw dropped and my heart went into my throat when I saw that I had won the jackpot. I just sat there and looked at the ‘congratulations’ screen for about 10 minutes.”

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Atlantis Internet Group, Corp. (ATIG) announced today that it has entered into a joint venture agreement with the Moulin Rouge Hotel & Casino Corporation to redevelop the Historic Moulin Rouge Hotel & Casino property in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Built in 1955, the Moulin Rouge was known as “A Vegas Jewel” and graced the cover of Life Magazine. With legendary owners like Heavy Weight Champion Joe Louis and headliners like Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr., Pearl Bailey, Louis Armstrong and Bob Hope it was known as the cosmopolitan “Hot Spot” for entertainers. The historic casino burnt down a few years ago but in its place will rise a phoenix from the ashes that will offer a new state-of-the-art casino, hotel, condominiums, and musical amphitheater. “It will be an exciting and refreshing entertainment renaissance for Las Vegas, offering a little bit of nostalgia while appealing to the in-crowd,” said Dale Scott, CEO of the Moulin Rouge.

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LAS VEGAS — Harrah’s Entertainment Inc., the world’s largest casino company, has agreed to a $16.7 billion offer from two private equity groups, two people with knowledge of the negotiations said.

The agreement with Apollo Management Group and Texas Pacific Group came late last week but lawyers for both sides have been working out the details, said the sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the talks.

An official announcement on the deal could come as early as Tuesday, these people said Monday. A third person close to the matter, who also spoke on condition of anonymity, said a final agreement was ‘’very close.'’

Spokesmen for Harrah’s, Apollo and Texas Pacific declined to comment.

The deal values Harrah’s at $90 per share and represents a 36 percent premium over Harrah’s share price on Sept. 29, the last trading day before Apollo and Texas Pacific first proposed a buyout Oct. 2. The group also will assume $10.7 billion in debt.

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