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(S.D.)-Betting Hike Leads To More Security In Deadwood

By: Roxie Graham-Marski Posted at: 06/10/2012 07:05 PM

DEADWOOD, S.D. (AP) - Deadwood casinos are getting ready to

increase security along with their bet limits.

The betting limit will jump from $100 to $1,000 on July 1 thanks

to a law passed earlier this year by the South Dakota Legislature.

And with more money could come more problems.

Deadwood Gaming Association President Tom Nelson says new rules

have been recommended to make sure someone is monitoring blackjack

or house-banked poker games with bets above $100. Also, data

storage must be kept for 14 days now instead of seven.

Some casinos are increasing surveillance, requiring fixed cameras for blackjacks and requiring that recording equipment is inspected daily.

Cliff Emmert of Deadwood Mountain Grand says that casino already

has 200 cameras but will be getting "several more."