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...further to the growth in illegal gambling. To promote this view, the industry bought ads in newspapers warning of the consequences if Congress eliminates legal sports betting in Nevada. Under a headline declaring s. 2340: A "FIX" ONLY A BOOKIE COULD LOVE in the Washington Post on June 22, Harrah's Entertainment Inc. admonished, "If Congress bans legalized betting on college sports, it will make a lot of illegal bookies very happy. Because eliminating the only regulated, legitimate way to gamble on college games in the U.S. will do nothing but create new business for illegal bookmakers...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Throwing The Game | 9/25/2000 | See Source »

...gambling behemoth, behind Park Place Entertainment, and would own 50% of the lucrative tables for baccarat, a card game in which players can wager as much as $250,000 at a turn. So coveted are Mirage's four Las Vegas casinos that both Park Place and Harrah's are reportedly weighing their bids for the company...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Playing for A Wynn | 3/6/2000 | See Source »

SIDESHOW Josh and his chimp Tarzan, street performers near Harrah's casino...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Spotlight On...: Las Vegas | 2/21/2000 | See Source »

...size doesn't matter, catch a street act called Josh (the trainer) and Tarzan (a six-year-old chimp) on the sidewalk near Harrah's. Tarzan does somersaults, a nifty impression of Dolly Parton and the only Vegas striptease whose last article of clothing is a diaper. At the end he cadges tips. Save some quarters from your slots stash...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Spotlight On...: Las Vegas | 2/21/2000 | See Source »

...millions of healthy and normal Americans was so maligned. The vast majority of those who enjoy recreational casino entertainment are highly intelligent, successful and personable people anyone would be proud to know. Our customers deserve more respect than you gave them. PHILIP G. SATRE Chairman, President and CEO Harrah's Entertainment Inc. Memphis, Tenn...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters: Dec. 8, 1997 | 12/8/1997 | See Source »

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