A Las Vegas tourist was killed last week by a stray bullet from a robbery suspect, according to an Associated Press report. The incident occurred at Harrah's on the Strip. The robbery suspect shot a guard as police officers tried to handcuff him and fired another round that struck the victim, a 29 year old woman from Maui.

It was the second fatal shooting in a Las Vegas Strip casino this year. In February, a 56 year old man was shot in the chest, allegedly by an acquaintance, in the Stardust casino's sportsbook.

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For example, sprinter Maurice Green is a heavy favorite to win the men's 100m race while Marion Jones is expected to do likewise in the women's race. You can even bet on how many medals each country will take home. According to Centrebet, expect the United States to bring home between 106 and 110 medals.

Starting September 27, Tropicana will host an exhibit of dresses worn by the late Diana, Princess of Wales. "Dresses of Diana, Princess of Wales Exhibit" will be open 7 days per week from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. through December 28, 2000. Tickets are priced at $13.95 for adults, $11.95 for seniors and $6.95 for children (ages 5-11), and are available at the Tropicana Box Office or by calling TicketMaster at 1-800-736-1420.

"This exhibit will give each of us a glimpse into the short life of the most recognizable face in history," said Pam Popielarski, President and General Manager. "We are proud to present such a wonderful tribute to one of the greatest humanitarians who ever lived."

In tribute to Diana's wish that these dresses be used for humanitarian purposes, proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to charities that raise money for children, AIDS or cancer.

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Dear Mark: Is there any merit to a system in roulette where if red appears three times in a row, you then bet black? The same would hold true with the odd/even wager on the game. Ted D. Sacramento, CA

None Ted, and these three words are the reason: "independent trials process." Mathematicians use this expression to describe random games that are not influenced by past outcomes, nor influenced by future performance. The spin and bounce of the roulette ball is a perfect example of a random event, in that every slot in the wheel has exactly the same chance that the ball will lodge there. Neither slot nor ball knows that red appeared last, nor that black will be the next color called. None of the tools of gambling (roulette ball, cards, dice) has either memory or consciousness. They are inanimate tools of the trade that cannot make choices. All but the Queen of Spade -- if she winks at you.

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It's one thing to visit a casino, drop a few bucks and call it entertainment money. It's another thing entirely when you go in armed with all the information you need to win -- and still call it entertainment.

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My husband and I just returned from a trip to our favorite city. We decided to try out the new Aladdin Hotel/Casino. Were we disappointed!!!!

I found the slot machines crowding one another (if 2 people were sitting in chairs opposite to one another there was no room for me to slip past without bumping them), the machines were set in both straight and slanted rows, causing you to easily get lost among them and the casino was SMOKEY and STUFFY beyond belief.

Another bad experience was the Valet Parking. We turned our ticket into the valet and crossed the street to get our car. Chaos ensued. Unlike most other casinos, Aladdin has both taxi cabs and valet in the same location, causing traffic jams and angry drivers. After a 20 minute wait I walked back across the street to ask the Valet what happened to our car. His RUDE response was "I told you it was going to take 15-20 minutes lady, other people were before you, go back over there (he pointed) and wait."

Nice customer service huh?? The Aladdin gets a definite THUMBS DOWN in my opinion, and we will not be returning. -- K.&G. F., Illinois

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The Beau Rivage Casino Resort is located on the Mississippi Gulf Coast in Biloxi. Weekdays (Sun-Thu) start at $74 w/tax per night with a two-night minimum stay based on two adults per room and four day advance booking. Add $11.00 for bookings made within 14 days.

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