Gaming chair: Panel to become casino experts - 2004-01-23
Rep. Bobby Moak, D-Bogue Chitto, called the first official meeting of the new Gaming Committee of the state House of Representatives on Thursday, after having an informal meeting at the beginning of the week.

Moak, chosen chairman of the committee by new House Speaker Billy McCoy, told members they will not be the "lackey" of the industry, those who oppose it or any special interest groups. He said he wants the committee to become expert at all issues concerning casino gambling in Mississippi.
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Casino is gambling on Vegas lifestyle - 2004-01-23
High rollers who play at Birmingham's Star City casino are the way forward for gambling, it was said today.

The £14 million venue, which aims to offer a "Vegas
Experience", will put owner, book-maker and gaming operator Stanley Leisure, in pole position to lure more visitors when deregulation occurs, finance director Michael Riddy said.

Star City, which opened on November 22, is Britain's biggest casino with 40 gaming tables.
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