11.   Traditional showgirl productions, born in this desert oasis when even the first casinos were still new, have gradually vanished from the Strip.

12.   When the contract is officially drawn up, it will be the first international casino venture negotiated between a Native American tribe and outsiders.

13.   An Irish charity and a London gaming company joined forces Monday to give the Irish republic its first casino -- if the government will allow it.

14.   As the Atlantis, the casino had another dubious first -- the first New Jersey casino to file for bankruptcy.

15.   In May that year, the first integrated casino opened, becoming an instant magnet for entertainers like Frank Sinatra and Harry Belafonte.

16.   McGahn served as counsel to Resorts International, the first casino to open here.

17.   Supermodel Claudia Schiffer has canceled an appearance at the opening of the first casino in the Palestinian autonomous areas, a spokeswoman said Sunday.

18.   The country also opened its first international casino earlier this year.

19.   Tourist Minister Uzi Baram, a leading proponent of legalizing casino gambling, said he hoped the first casino would open within a year.

20.   If the Khajuraho proposal is approved, it would be the first casino in the country.