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The Battalion
Monday, April 10,1989
Gamblers trying to beat the odds help revitalize Atlantic City
Texas A&
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Tony
Cassiani, a retired recreational ther
apist with a cool grand in his pocket,
parlayed his winnings at a West Vir
ginia dog track into a one-day,
round-trip jetliner joy ride to the
craps tables in Atlantic City, N.J.
Linda, an Ohio factory worker
unemployed for four months, flew
to the Boardwalk with $480 in her
purse, hoping a hot streak at the slot
machines would finance a trip to
“the better casinos” in Las Vegas.
They were among the 90 serious
gamblers and dreamers of fortune
from the Pittsburgh area who re
cently invested $119 in a 300-mile
chartered flight to Atlantic City’s
gaming tables and slot machines.
They were deposited back in Pitts
burgh some 15 hours later.
Gamblers like those aboard the
Emerald Air DC-9 have helped turn
the once-dying seashore resort into
the nation’s most popular recre
ational destination.
Atlantic City, with 12 casino ho
tels, attracted 33.1 million visitors
last year, most of them repeat day-
trippers who gambled, according to
the New Jersey Expressway Author-
ity.
But only 1.3 percent arrived by
air. Most came in cars or buses.
Apex Travel, the suburban
Murrysville agency which organized
the one-day flight from Pittsburgh,
runs the trips monthly “and some
times we turn people away,” said
owner Mary Ann Sood.
“One day’s enough,” Cassiani
said. “I figure if I can’t get lucky in
one day, that’s it.
“You can go through a lot of
money in three days in Atlantic
City.”
The casino hotels reported gambl
ers like Cassiani lost a total of $2.73
billion last year, according to the
New Jersey Casino Control Commis
sion.
Cassiani said his bachelorhood
and “a good state pension” from a
suburban state mental hospital al
lows him to bet on greyhounds four
times a week, the horses now and
then, play the Pennsylvania Lottery
for $5 a day, and make a bimonthly
flight to Atlantic City or Las Vegas.
Banking on experience from
back-room games in Pittsburgh, Cas
siani bet the dice for four straight
hours, riding as much as $40 on a
single roll and at one point losing as
much as $250.
On previous trips, Cassiani has
lost as much as $500 and has won as
much as $375.
This day, he recovered his $250
and figured he walked away $72
ahead.
Linda, 38, of Youngstown, Ohio,
asked that her last name not be used.
“I guess 1 really shouldn’t gamble if
I’m not working,” she said.
A divorced mother of a 12-year-
old daughter, Linda plays cards at
home with girlfriends for $2 a hand
and bets on horses occasionally.
She plays Ohio Lottery numbers
with bookies. “T he odds are better
and they come and get your money
for you,” she said.
In Atlantic City and Las Vegas,
she plays slot machines, roulette and
blackjack with a passion.
“I love gambling,” she says. I just
have it in me.
“I was married in Vegas in 76, so
that’s why 1 was a loser in love, I
guess.
“I still pay my bills,” Linda says.
“I’m still not in debt. But I’m not
working, so I shouldn t gamble. I m
not compulsive-compulsive.
On this day, Linda intently bet tk
quarter, half-dollar and dollar !!
machines.
She treated herself to a $ 15 p rinif
nb dinner at Caesars Hotel (Vi,,
and bought $60 worth of souveni!
sweat shirts, caps and jewelry.
Thinking ahead, Linda did „ ot
bring her bank credit cards for f ea
of the temptation to get extra mono
Irom casino cash machines in .k
heat of gambling.
On the (light home, Linda figured
her purse was about $280 lighter
“ I hat’s not too bad for all dav i,
it?” she asked. y,ls
“1 enjoyed it. I laughed with mv
girl! i lends. 1 had a good time.”
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FOOTNOTES
Softball Playoffs Started Sunday, April 9.
Monday, April 10 Pretrip Meeting for the Interme
diate Kayak Workshop.
Thursday, April 13 Penberthy Softball Tourna
ment Captains Meeting 6 PM 164 Read.
Friday, April 14, 4:45 PM Opening Ceremonies
for Penberthy Softball Tournament at Penber
thy Intramural Complex.
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Recreational Sports would like to thank all of those who helped make the 1989
Swim Meet a success.
Men’s A Beerfarts
Women's A Strikeouts
CoRecA DSS#1
CoRec
Women's Doubles
Men's Doubles
TEAM BOWLING
Men's B No Pins Left
Women's B Pin Busters
CoRec B Peanuts
PUTT PUTT GOLF
Kim Trees 37
Kathy Craig 45
Charles Hugh 33
Men's Singles Blain Pellard 33
Women's Singles
Men's C Dorks
Women's C Generics
CoRec C Strike Force
Robin McCord 37
Cindy Alvear 52
Justin Binks 35
Kathy Craig 41
TAMU-OUTDOORS
Climb A Rock At Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Intermediate Climbing Trip
April 28 - 30
Registration: April 10-24
Join us at the Rock and experience the thrills of rock climbing and rappeling! This intermediate
climbing trip is open to those who wish to learn more advanced climbing skills and techniques. More
challenging climbs and rappels will be introduced. The $30 ($35 non A&M) fee for this adventure includes
rental of group camping equipment, climbing equipment, camping permits, and experienced instruction. The
trip is offered to intermediate climbers and is limited to 10 participants.
10th Annual Penberthy Softball Tournament ENTRY FEE: $40.00 perteam (Double Elimination
Tournament).TOURNAMENT DATE: April 14-16. ELIGIBILITY: Open to all TAM U students, faculty,
staff and spouses. DIVISIONS: Men’s A/B, Men's B/C, Men’s C/D, Co-Rec A/B, Co-Rec QIC.
Divisions must have at least 8 teams in order for the division to make. The Recreational Sports
Department reserves the right to combine divisions as they see necessary. AWARDS: Men’s and
CoRec A/B: Top 3 places will receive Penberthy t-shirts and champions will receive a trophy. Men's
A/BChampion will also receive a $200.00 CC Creations gift certificate good for 15 team shirts with
2 colorscreen and numbers with one hourtoward art production. Men’s and CoRec B/C: Top 2 places
will receive Penberthy t-shirts and the champion will receive a trophy. Men’s C/D: The champions
will receive Penberthy t-shirts and a trophy. RULES: A.S.A Rules with intramural exceptions will
apply. T-shirts awards will be limited to 15 per team. TEAM CAPTAINS MEETING: Tournament
Brackets may be picked up on Thursday, April 13 at 6:00 pm in 167 Read Building. SPONSORS:
Thanks to our sponsors: CC Creations and McDonald’s. EXTRAS: All Homerun Hitters will receive
a free food coupon compliments of McDonalds. Most valuable player of each game receives a
Penberthy player of the game koozie compliments of CC Creations. Rain?? In case of rain, the
tournament will be rescheduled for the following weekend. For more information call Tom Reberat
845-7826. * Food Services Department will have food available throughout the tournament at the
Penberthy Intramural Complex.
Canoe the Guadalupe River April 22 - 23
Registration: April 3 - April 17
The Guadalupe River is the most popular canoeing river in Texas and is famous for its exciting Whitewa
ter and scenic beauty. Spend the weekend camping on the banks of the river and testing your whitewater
skills.The $30 ($35 for Non A&M) fee for this weekend adventure includes rental of canoes, shuttle costs,
instruction before the trip and while on the river, and experienced guides. This trip is offered for beginning
and intermediate canoeists and is limited to 14 participants.
Backpacking Sam Houston National Forest April 14-16
Registration: March 27 - April 10
Enjoy exploring part of the Texas Big Thicket with piney woods, hardwoods, and spring-fed streams. We
consider this the best time of the year to visit Sam Houston National Forest. The $35 ($45 Non A&M) for
this backpacking adventure includes rental of camping gear, backpack, food and experienced guides. This
trip is geared for the beginning and intermediate backpacker.
Intermediate Kayak Workshop on the Guadalupe River April 15-16
Registration: March 27 - April 10
Spend the weekend improving your kayaking skills. Emphasis will be placed on refining technique, braces,
eskimo rolls, and learning how to play rapids.The $55 ($60 for non A&M) fee for this workshop includes
transportation, group camping equipment, kayak equipment, camping permits and experienced instruction.
Sign up early because class size is limited.
Kayak Roll Instructional Clinics
Date: April 20, 6:15 - 8:30 PM Registration: April 3 -17
Learn the mechanics of the Eskimo roll!! Experienced guides will be on hand to instruct and assist you in
sessions at the Outdoor Pool. The $8($10 non A&M) fee covers instruction, kayak rental and pool time.
Limited to 10 participants. The next clinic is scheduled for April 20. Registration begins April 3.
Register forthesetrips in the Recreational Sports Office, 159 Read Bldg. For more information about
these trips or TAMU Outdoors, contact Patsy Greiner, 845-7826.
ACKNOWLEGEMENTS: McDonald's Intramural Highlights is sponsored in the Battalion by your local
McDonald's Restaurant at University Drive, Manor East Mail, Hwy 21, Texas Ave. at SW Parkway and Post
Oak Mall. Stories are by Steve Harding, graphics are by Paul Irwin and photos are by Mark Figart and Lynda
Bottos.
Mr. W. L. "Penny" Penberthy
B ASEBAI-L H TT NG CONJFSTDA TE: Contest will be held April 12,1989 at 6pm at Olsen Field. ENTRJ
FEE: Free 111 ELIGIBILITY: All Tamu Students, Stall. Faculty and Spouses are eligible if they meet the
requirements in the intramural calendar. RULES: Copies may be picked up in the Recreational Sports
Office, 159 Read Building. FORMAT: Each individual will be allowed 10 swings fromthe pitching machine
^H! S o a o r o a ^ d u edfordi,,erentdislances ' £rOU,PMEW7 ' ;Wil| t'®Pro"ided. Personal bats will be inspected
A WARDS: T-Shirts are ottered to champions ot the Men’s and Women's competition.
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