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Indiana casinos welcome holiday crowds23 November 2007INDIANA -- As reported by the Indianapolis Star: "...While most Hoosiers spend the holiday at home with family and friends, Thanksgiving weekend happens to be one of the busiest times of the year for Indiana's casinos. "And the casinos are happy to cash in on the crowds, providing patrons with traditional meals with all the fixings and something to do other than plop on the couch to watch the game on TV. "November business at the state's 10 casinos has increased over the past few years. "The industry generated $68.9 million in taxes for the state in 2006, up from $59.4 million in November 2003, according to Indiana Gaming Commission statistics. "...To keep patrons in the holiday spirit, casinos are running pumpkin-pie-themed slot machines and spreading out $20 turkey dinner buffets..." |