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Embedding Casino chips in currency - 2004-01-08
In a new research report released by the New Scientist, casino chips which have embedded radio frequency identification tags (RFID) could eventually replace traditional paper currency or bank notes and cut down fraud.

The RFID tags in the chips, will help casino track and monitor counterfeits, behavior of gamblers, and allow casinos to be more vigilant to combat fraud.

Companies like Wal-Mart, FedEx and Gillette, banks, logistics companies and now casinos are seriously considering adopting RFID technology to track their shipments, customers. Industry observers estimate that over 20 billion RFID tags will be deployed by 2007 and 1 trillion by 2010 by companies.
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Agreement Reached on Red Rock Casino Tower - 2004-01-08
Station Casinos has been working with residents for weeks in an effort to decide on an agreeable height limit for their Red Rock Station hotel tower. There is a rumor that an agreement has been reached between Station Casino and the coalition working to protect the Summerlin area and Red Rock Canyon. A proposal is scheduled to go before county commissioners Wednesday.

The agreement is a 198-foot tower. Originally Station Casinos wanted a tower that was 300 feet and residents wanted it no higher than 100 feet. There is also a compromise on the number of rooms from 1,500 to 1,000. There will also be just one tower, instead of three, which means there will be no time-share towers.
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