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Commission Fines St. Charles Casino $200,00030 November 2004JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- As reported by the Associated Press: "Missouri gambling regulators decided Monday to fine Ameristar Casino $200,000 because of a malfunction in its progressive slot machines at its St. Charles casino. "The fine, if it stands, is the third-largest in the Missouri Gaming Commission's history, spokesman Harold Bailey said. The company has 30 days to appeal the decision. "The Ameristar Casino St. Charles Inc. broke gambling laws when a component in its progressive slot machines malfunctioned, resulting in an incorrect amount being shown to gamblers as the potential jackpot, the commission said. "In progressive games, several slot machines are linked, and gamblers play for a jackpot that grows over time, with the potential winnings highlighted on the machines..." |