Sometimes manufacturers of slot and video poker machines will offer versions of their video poker that can be played with no cost to player. These are same businesses that build machines for Las Vegas casinos so you can really have a good time with what they periodically offer for "test play".

Okay, now let's talk more about Las Vegas. People spend millions having fun in casinos there, but why should fun stop when you leave? It is so easy to find poker software programs for Texas Hold'Em today. But with a little searching you can buy software which features Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud Poker and Let It Ride. And if you like slots there are also sites that sell CD's for actual Blazing 7's, Double Diamond, Popeye, Blondie, Betty Boop slots and more. You do have to pay one time for it, but you will play for hours with no further cash outlay and be ready for next trip. Have fun and good luck!

From just after Batesville theater opened until it closed in 1990s, three generations of Landers family operated it. The stately old building, with its trademark nude lighting fixtures on interior walls and colorful neon marquee, was remodeled numerous times. Since closing, Landers has been used on several occasions to host live music performances. Although theater has deteriorated much since movies quit showing, a new owner is working to restore building.

Other proposed restorations in Arkansas include The New Theatre in Fort Smith. Built as a playhouse for performing arts in 1911, handsome 1200-seat opera house may have been most impressive ever constructed in state. Designed by Boller Brothers of Kansas City, New Theatre was styled after famous New Amsterdam Theater in New York. During its early years, Fort Smith theater hosted acts such as magician Harry Houdini and child actress Shirley Temple. It also hosted silent movie showings and eventually became aYour Sport Gear Carriers are Here part of Malco Theatre chain by 1930s. The majestic old opera and movie house, with its double balcony and ornate decorations, closed in 1970s and has remained vacant. In 1995, a citizens group called "Music Fort Smith" purchased property with plans to restore facility for public use.

Stephens Inc. President and CEO Warren Stephens recently purchased Center Theater in downtown Little Rock and reportedly plans to turn property - closed for more than 25 years - into a combination cabaret and vintage movie theater.

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