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Casino Legends Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

The Casino Legends Hall of Fame is having another induction ceremony this coming Friday, October 12, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. As with previous ceremonies, this one will again be in the Tiffany Theater of the Tropicana Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada.

I attended the last induction ceremony (as a member of the public) and look forward to being there this time as an invited guest. (Thank you Steve.) This time around, the inductees are: The Smothers Brothers, Rose Marie, Lieutenant Governor (Nevada) Lorraine Hunt, Jimmy Durante (accepted by Margaret O'Brien) and Freddie Bell. The one and a half hour long ceremony will be hosted/emceed by Bob Anderson. The ceremony is open to the public and based on past experience, I suggest an early arrival, by at least one hour (if not more) if you plan on attending.

As many of you know, the Casino Legends Hall of Fame is the true name of the "museum" in the Tropicana devoted to Nevada gaming. Well, from time-to-time they go through a process to nominate, vote on, and induct people, places, events, etc., that have had an impact on the birth and development of Nevada gaming. Although the place gives the aura of a museum (whose Curator is Steven Cutler), I tend to think of it as one heck of a collection and a great way to display it.

Good luck Steve,

Jim Follis


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