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Casinos Remember 9-11 as Gambling Goes On

"She's also sensitive, choosing Wednesday to immerse herself in a windowless environment of flashing lights and clanking coins instead of being smothered by all things 9-11.

"…`I think they're not letting these people mourn by themselves. They're making it too public. It makes me sad, so I came down here. They said to do what you always do, so I'm doing it,' England said.

"England was in good company, as thousands boarded buses or hopped into their cars for a trip to the casinos.

"…Bus greeters at various casinos said passenger counts were lower than normal, but there were still plenty of passengers.

"…While the casinos provided relief from the Sept. 11 barrage, they did not provide a complete escape. Some Showboat employees wore star-spangled T-shirts proclaiming, `Sprit of America Stronger Than Ever.' Showboat's public address also requested a moment of silence at noon, followed by a playing of `America The Beautiful.' Most gamblers, oblivious to the call, kept playing the slots.

"…Tropicana held a short program in its center casino lobby, in which it observed a moment of silence, a dealer led employees in singing the national anthem and a casino vice president sang a commemorative song he wrote. A 40-foot flag hung from the ceiling.

"Most casinos gave employees flag pins and many gave them to their customers as well.

"Harrah's abandoned the flashy light show on the facades of its Bayview hotel tower at night, instead programming the lights to show a U.S. flag. The dueling giant message boards outside the Caesars and Trump Plaza parking garages displayed electronic U.S. flags and patriotic messages…"

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