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WHITE HALL — Scores of people filed into the new Lowndes County casino to try their hand at a somewhat traditional, yet high tech game of bingo. The Southern Star Entertainment Center opened its doors to the public Thursday, and in spite of the rain, people broke from their traditional routines of commuting to Atmore.
| Monroe Monarchs 1932 Monroe, Louisiana | |
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The Monroe Monarchs were a professional baseball team based in Monroe, Louisiana, which played in the Negro leagues from the late 1920s to about 1935, mostly as a minor league team loosely associated with the Kansas City Monarchs.[1] The team was created by Fred Stovall, a Texan oil drilling millionaire, who later financed the Negro Southern League. In the 1930s, a time of acute segregation in most of the U.S., the team's games were watched by crowds of black and white people alike. Hall of FamerHilton Smith previously played for the team.
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History[edit]
When the team first formed it played in the semi-pro Dixie League until Stovall formed the Negro Southern League, with four other teams in 1932. The NSL is considered a de facto major league that year, since it was the only organized league to complete the 1932 season. The Monarchs finished with a 26-22 record in their only season they were considered a major league team, and did not qualify for any post-season play-off.[2]
The team played in Casino Park in Monroe, at what became 29th and Hope. It was 360 feet (110 metres) in left, 450 feet (138 metres) in center and 330 feet (102 metres) in right.[3] Built on Stovall's plantation, the park and its associated recreational facilities (including a swimming pool and a dance pavilion[4]) were considered some of the finest in the league.[5]
Stovall accommodated the players in houses on his plantation, provided a cook to prepare their meals, and bought three brand-new Ford cars in 1932 for the team's travel.[6]
The team disbanded soon after 1935[7] and in 1937 Casino Park was leased to a local white team—the Monroe Twins who became the Monroe White Sox in 1938—who played in the Cotton States League.[8]
Historical marker[edit]
In the summer of 2010, the Monroe Monarchs Field was opened to the public in Monroe, Louisiana. At the opening, the Monroe Monarchs Historical Foundation, founded in 2006 by native Monroyans Scott Greer and Jeffrey Newman, unveiled a historical marker dedicated to the former Negro league team.
Notable alumni[edit]
Baseball Hall of Fame alumni[edit]
- Willard 'Home Run' Brown (1934-1935) Inducted, 2006
- Hilton Lee Smith (1932-1935) Inducted, 2001
Notable alumni[edit]
See also[edit]
Notes[edit]
- ^Holway, John (2001). The Complete Book of Baseball's Negro Leagues: The Other Half of Baseball History. Fern Park, Florida: Hastings House Publishers. p. 284. ISBN0-8038-2007-0.
- ^Holway, John (2001). The Complete Book of Baseball's Negro Leagues: The Other Half of Baseball History. Fern Park, Florida: Hastings House Publishers. p. 292. ISBN0-8038-2007-0.
- ^Lowry
- ^Peterson, p. 122
- ^Letlow
- ^Black Ball News 1993
- ^Deduction from lack of references after 1935
- ^Peterson, p. 122
References[edit]
- 'Interview with Marlin Carter', Black Ball News (1993) cited at 'Team History', Monroe Monarchs Historical Foundation (2005). Retrieved July 24, 2005.
- Letlow, Paul J. cited at 'Ballparks', Negro League Baseball Players Association Retrieved July 24, 2005.
- Loverro, Thom; Fields, Wilmer. Encyclopedia of Negro League Baseball
- Lowry, Philip J. Green Cathedrals
- O'Neil, John. Catching Dream: My Life in the Negro Baseball Leagues
- Peterson, Robert W. Only The Ball Was White, (New York: Prentice-Hall Englewood-Cliffs, 1970)
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| The Star, Sydney | |
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| Location | Pyrmont, Sydney, Australia |
| Opening date | 13 September 1995 |
| Owner | Star Entertainment Group |
| Architect | Philip Cox |
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| Renovated in | 2009–2011 A$961 million |
| Coordinates | 33°52.1′S151°11.7′E / 33.8683°S 151.1950°ECoordinates: 33°52.1′S151°11.7′E / 33.8683°S 151.1950°E |
| Website | www.star.com.au |
The Star Sydney (formerly Star City Casino and prior to that, Sydney Harbour Casino) in Pyrmont, Sydney, is the second largest casino in Australia after Melbourne's Crown Casino. Overlooking Darling Harbour, The Star, owned by Star Entertainment Group features two gaming floors, eight bars, seven restaurants, 351 hotel rooms and 130 serviced and privately owned apartments. It also includes the 2,000 seat Sydney Lyric theatre and Event Centre. Its gaming operations are overseen and controlled by the New South Wales Casino Control Authority and is licensed to be the only legal casino in New South Wales. In late 2007, it was granted a 12-year extension of its exclusivity and licence.[1]
In December 1994, a consortium of Leighton Properties and Showboat was announced by the NSW Casino Control Authority as the successful applicant for New South Wales’ first casino licence.[2][3] A temporary casino was opened by Acting Prime MinisterKim Beazley on 13 September 1995 on the site of former wharves 12/13. The permanent casino, designed by Sydney architect, Philip Cox,[4] opened in November 1997, was one of the largest building projects ever carried out in Australia.[5] The complex is now owned by The Star Entertainment Group.[6]
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Gaming[edit]
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The casino features two gaming floors — the main gaming floor on level one for general entry and the Sovereign Room on level three. The Sovereign Room table bet ranges from $25 to $75,000 and also contains the Inner Sanctum, with table bet ranges of $100 to $500,000. The two areas are only available to high rollers and international guests following an application for membership and review by The Star's management. The Inner Sanctum pits are frequently used for junket players. Star City returned to junket play in 2005 after taking a number of large losses in 2002.
Recent rebuilding works have added extra gaming areas for the main gaming floor with the addition of the Oasis Lounge and the 36 Degrees Bar although these new areas have not increased the number of tables or machines available in total. The main gaming floor is divided into three major parts — Table Games, Electronic Gaming, and Poker. The number of poker tables has been steadily increased and now stands at 40 tables.
The Sovereign Room has been upgraded and now includes four additional private gaming rooms and extra dining and lounge[clarification needed] amenities. These extensions have an estimated cost of $7,000,000. Another recent upgrade is the addition of a new 'ultra exclusive' area directly above the Sovereign Room called the Chairmans Lounge. This is accessed by invitation only, and there are currently fewer than 500 Diamond Card Members that are entitled to use the Chairmans Lounge. Star City has recently opened the sports bar as well.
Table games[edit]
The Star provides many traditional casino games, including Mini Baccarat, Blackjack, Caribbean Stud, Craps, Pai Gow, Poker, Pontoon, Roulette, Rapid(semi-electronic) Roulette, Sic Bo and Three card poker
Two-Up was available at Star City but was removed at the end of October 2003 as the game was not considered to be economically viable. The pit typically required three dealers and two games supervisors, consequently management felt that returns were not as high as they could be and with Tabcorp insisting on large reductions in overheads and increased profit, this iconic game was closed.
In December 2005, a new game Double-Chance was trialed but was discontinued soon after; Players, referring to the games high house advantage, dubbed the game 'No-Chance'.
At the end of 2006, Star City introduced a new game, three card baccarat, following minor reorganization of its main gaming floor in preparation for the smoking ban in July 2007 and planned extensions to its gaming floors. This game was also removed from the floor shortly after due to lack of interest from players.
Electronic gaming[edit]
The Star provides a selection of electronic gaming machines, including slot machines, bingo, rapid roulette and video poker machines. Rapid Big Wheel was introduced in early 2006 to replace the often slow-paced table game version, which has now been reintroduced, and the Rapid Big Wheel removed in August 2007. The Star has just over 1490 electronic gaming machines but is limited to a maximum 1500.
Security[edit]
As in most casinos, the gaming floors of the venue are constantly monitored by a security camera system. Cameras mounted on the roof and in the table signs are used to ensure that all actions are logged. The footage can be used to settle player disputes, identify cheating, and be used in the Australian court system for prosecution.
In 2000 the $500 chips were removed from the casino after fraudulent chips were found. Some chips did make their way into the bank due to limited security features on the chips.
Restaurants and bars[edit]
The Star has a large variety of restaurants including five star fine dining. Not all the restaurants are managed by The Star with a number of outlets being privately managed. The Star's Harvest Buffet is known for its all you can eat buffet with seafood buffet over the weekend.
The Star operates eight bars within the complex with a further two outlets designated as bars and another two external independent outlets able to serve alcohol. Bars within the gaming area are not accessible to minors (persons under 18). Some bars have live entertainment, mostly on weekends. The Lagoon Bar and Glo Bar closed in 2009 as part of the refurbishment project
Marquee[edit]
A new nightclub, called Marquee, opened on 31 March 2012.[7]
Redevelopment[edit]
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In 2009, Tabcorp, the then-owners of Star City, announced an A$475 million refurbishment and expansion program called Project Star which involved the re-orientation of the casino towards Sydney Harbour, including a new 'iconic' entrance as well as a drop-off zone on the harbour side of the casino site. Work began in late 2009 and was completed late 2012.[8] Despite initial cost estimates, according to Echo Entertainment Group CEO, Larry Mullin the final cost was estimated to be around A$961 million.[9] On 16 September 2011, the casino reopened under the name 'The Star'.[10]
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Popular culture[edit]
The venue has featured awards nights including playing host to the annual film and television AACTA Awards. The first 12 episodes of the 2005-06 Australian television series Joker Poker was filmed in a private gaming room at the casino. The game was dealt by experienced The Star croupiers; however the show was not a success. Also filmed there were several episodes of Beauty and the Geek Australia. The now defunct Ralph magazine shot its swimsuit model of the year competition at Turbines Health Club (pool and gym for the hotel and apartments).
References[edit]
- ^'Media Releases'. Tabcorp.com.au. 30 October 2007. Archived from the original on 25 May 2011. Retrieved 17 September 2011.
- ^'About Us, Our Projects'. Leighton Properties. Archived from the original on 21 August 2014. Retrieved 20 August 2014.
- ^'Leighton to sell $48m stake in casino management company'. Sydney Morning Herald. 12 February 2003. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
- ^'Casinos and stadiums: Philip Cox'. Inside the collection. Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences. 4 November 2013. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
- ^Star City Casino Leighton Contractors
- ^'The Star Entertainment Group'. The Star. Retrieved 10 April 2016.
- ^Sharp, Annette; Christie, Joel; Harris, Amy (23 March 2012). 'The Star recruits young celebs to promote new nightclub Marquee'. The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 25 March 2012.CS1 maint: uses authors parameter (link)
- ^Watson, Rhett (29 January 2009). '$475m overhaul for Star City Casino | thetelegraph.com.au'. Daily Telegraph.
- ^Horton, Shelly (12 June 2011). 'We'll turn this RSL on steroids into Sydney's Viagra'. Sydney Morning Herald.
- ^Jensen, Erik (16 September 2011). 'Star basks in new light over the harbour'. Sydney Morning Herald.
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