Saturday, June 03, 2006

As reported by the Chronicle Herald: "Security cameras using facial
recognition technology will soon scan everyone coming through the doors of
the newly renovated Casino Nova Scotia. "A digital security system and
facial recognition technology, costing $3 million, are just part of $20
million in renovations being conducted at the Halifax casino by Great
Canadian Gaming Corp., a casino and horse-racing company. ".The casino now
has 720 video lottery machines, down from the previous 750, but about half
of those machines are new. Instead of eating and spitting out coins, the
machines have a 'ticket in and ticket out' technology. If a patron wins, the
ticket may be redeemed at a cash station. Some penny and two-cent machines
have also been added.

"A new eight-table poker room is proving to be highly popular among patrons,
he said.

"The company has closed the restaurant TGIF and opened its new signature
restaurant, Trapeze, and added Java Jazz, a 24-hour cafe. Live music and
entertainment are available all day at the casino's lounge, and [Howard
Blank, the company's vice-president of media and entertainment,] said
entertainment is expected to be a big drawing card."