Seminar Focuses on Fighting Casino Crime - 2004-02-12
Casino Surveillance Directors and Managers charged with security and surveillance responsibilities can improve their tactical and strategic methods to stopping crime at the upcoming Casino Gaming Surveillance Training Program, a two-day certification workshop presented by WestVille Enterprises, Inc., originator of the Caribbean Gaming & Hospitality Conference. The program will be given twice between April 19-22 at the Wyndham El San Juan Resort and Casino in San Juan, Puerto Rico as a scheduling convenience for managers, supervisors and technicians.

"Surveillance is the first line of defense for any gaming enterprise," says Bruce R. Smith, President of WestVille Enterprises, Inc.
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Man Submits Initiative To Legalize Gambling In Barstow - 2004-02-12
A retired artist living in North Hollywood has submitted to the state a ballot initiative to legalize gambling in Barstow and Oakland. Robert W. Wilson says his initiative would turn Barstow into the next Las Vegas and likened it to an "insurance policy" in case the planned Indian casino doesn't come to fruition.

The initiative is awaiting a title and summary at the California Attorney General's office. After the office's elections divisions completes the title and summary, Wilson can start collecting signatures to get it on the November ballot.
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