As the New Orleans summer was drawing closer day by day, the sweltering heat of the sun was beginning to become unbearable, the air was becoming dry and sticky, and the cool breeze was slowly disappearing. The streets during the days grew ever more quiet as the locals stayed in doors and the tourists stayed away… Yet this did not stop the sweet sounds being played out loud as the new craze that was sweeping the nation continued. It was an era of change, faster cars were desired, wilder music and mass amounts of cash was sought. It was a period of Jazz and the Blues, It was an era of swing, rhythm and big band, the ‘Jazz Age’, was truly underway.

Jim Levenstein, had to take advantage of the changing times. Although the dealings of narcotics, Bawdy houses and Speakeasies, were very lucrative, bringing in vast amounts of cash. There is always a desire to further extend his business interests within his city. His business throughout, The Big Easy missed an essential component. He was missing an element that not only draws in major tourism, but millions of dollars. It was time for Jim to move forward in expanding his empire, thus, a lengthy project began, the planning of New Orleans finest, Casino and Hotel, was to be created. It is now time for some serious gambling! The Big Easy Beta House will be opening in its doors immediately! News of the Casino was to his the national papers immediately Front Page Page 2 Page 3

There will be non-stop music from the finest Jazz musicians, beautiful cocktail waitresses serving perfectly poured drinks from the finest barmen throughout the city, the most lucrative surroundings with a relaxing and elegant atmosphere as the Casino looks over the waterfront.

All are welcome, Don Levenstein instructs his staff, from all the cities. Anything the guests need, they get, we have some big money gamblers throughout our world, I want this to be their casino of choice. May the jazz and the blues set their toes to tapping, their bodies swaying while their fingers keep time with the chips. Walking over to the cashier's cage, Jim desperate to give his casino a leading edge over his competitors directs instructions to the cashier and floor manager, that anyone having a 1 million dollar loss or higher after 1 week of the Casino opening is to be given back 10% of their losses for gambling in New Orleans. We are grateful for anyone who decides to play at The Big Easy Beta House. Thus, we are extending this even further for those with losses between 250 to 500 thousand dollars will receive 5% of their losses.

Not only will this offer be on a limited time only. But more indefinitely, why not visit the ‘Big Easy Beta House Casino & Hotel Bar Lounge’, where you can share your stories of success or failures! Every story told within our walls will be rewarded with a free 5k bet and those of great enthusiasm will receive a 10k bet.

Desperate to see his Casino fill up immediately. Jim makes two calls, the first to his banker, asking for One Million Dollars to be delivered to the Casino. The second call was to a new reporter telling him to deliver a story that will excite those who desire get rich quick. I am offering $1 million dollars to the individual who can rob the most out of my Casino after 7days of opening. It wasn't before too long that the news of Jim's generous give away was to reach front page news, as the next days headline stated Big Easy Casino 1 Million Give Away.

Looking around with satisfaction, Jim-Levenstein remembers his gambling days when he had more time and freedom. Sitting at the poker table with a woman at his side, smooth whiskey and a good cigar in total relaxation. Then the game begins and lingering heat would warm his bones, a nervousness kicking in as he piles his chips, the dealer breaking the soft silence, as he turns the next card.

WOAH!.

Chuck's only word, for him it was a dream come true that a casino has been built in NO. What is more sweeter is that the owner is his boss and the location is near in the CrackerJack HQ. Just a night ago, Chuck rumbles his way outside the HQ and decided to gamble some money not knowing that NO has yet built a casino. And now just a day after yesterday, Chuck wishes came alive and its all because of his boss.

Alessandro listens carefully to Don Levenstein, he then smiles
It's a great addition to your city sir, I'd love to pay your city a visit and try your casino, thou it would be better if you could increase the bets a little bit, so I can make more money and win that 1 million dollars you're offering there.
Alessandro laughs

While feeling big joy for Don Levenstein a big sigh still escapes Luigi...countless money will be lost in that casino, sadly he had inherited hes father lust for gambling aswell as hes bad luck,all in all a bad combo. His thougths coming back to the matter at hand he congratulates Don Levenstein and walks in to gamble

Saul hears the word Casino, his eyes light up.

"Its nice to see you have a casino running in your City Don Levenstein and am sure I will be the one to turn over the most in the first week of your casino."
 

Saul hurrys to the casino with his money.

Reading the newspaper with her morning coffee, Angelique's eyes opened wide and she jumped up, showered and dressed quickly then ran to HQ waving the paper in her hand.

Did you all see this? He's done it, our Don has an incredible casino opening! We'll all have to go opening night, dinner on me!

Spinning around, she stumbled and fell against Jim-Levenstein himself. Laughing, she looked up and said

I'm so sorry Sir, was just coming to see if you had a moment. I wanted to congratulate you on your latest business venture. I, for one, am going to be there frequently. Although I do not gamble a lot, I do love a place to get dressed up for in the evening and the chance to listen to some jazz or blues. I'll probably see you there tonight!

Bboy was busy reading the morning papaer that he bought on his way to his office when he noticed a colunm about a new bussiness that was opened in his home city N. O.

Hmmmm...my boss did it again...a true businessman indeed.First the lending firm and now this...a sparkling casino.This I'm going to visit before I go home from work this afternoon.May prosperity continue to smile on all your business ventures sir Levenstein.

Brusty sits down to read his morning paper and sees a one million dollar prize next to a picture of Jim-Levenstein and grabs his gun and runs to the HQ.

After Angelique properly embarasses him for thinking Jim was in trouble, Brusty heads to the bank to pick up everything he has in an attempt to rob Jim of everything he has. He then heads to the casino talking to himself saying,

I love a good competition.

Reggie picks up a copy of the Easy Tribune and starts reading, Casino Opens In Big Easy the headline drew his attention immediatly and a wry smile started to form on his face.

Being a man who liked a bet here and there Reggie was overjoyed at the prospect of having a swanky new casino in his hometown "There goes the savings" Reggie thought to himself, He then makes a trip to the bank and withdraws some serious cash eagerly anticipating a good night at the casino.

Woah!

Gani saw the casino, it was shining, all thoughts of hesitating gone, his thought were blurred as he walked as if he was being pulled to the casino, he drooled and said one word as he came in... Money!

Nostra listens about the news of a casino opening up. He stands there and looks at his pockets and pulls out a bit of money.

I could use a little more cash as long as there is someone running the BlackJack table.

Nostra calls the airport and sees when the next flight to New Orleans is leaving.

As the Music draws to a close, Jim-Levenstein signals to his band to take a break. Silence fills the room with anticipation as Jim makes his way onto the stage to give an announcement that everyone who visited the Big Easy Beta House throughout the first week of opening has been waiting for.

Standing in front of the mic, Jim taps it twice to make sure it was in working order, he then clears his throat as he begins to speak out to his guests. I would firstly like to thank everyone that has played and visited the Big Easy Beta house; it truly is an honor to have you select my Casino as your place to entertain yourselves and gamble. Although this announcement has come later than expected it is one where a grand prize will be announced. Since opening my casino door It certainly has been entertaining to say the least. The bands played out loud, the roulette and blackjack tables were bustling with non-stop action. It was most certainly a week of many highs and lows.

At one stage money flowed into the vault, I thought to myself, I will be making a huge profit in no time. However, not before too long it began to vanish into the pockets of those who come to New Orleans. It certainly was a busy week. The bar was consistently filled Champagne was flowing with those who were winning large amounts of cash. Whilst many others had little luck and were, red-faced with disappointment, filled with anger and in desperate need of a drink to recuperate. There was one person who shall remain anonymous I would like to thank in particular who filled my vault with barrel loads of cash at one point. It was entertaining listening to your complaints about the Blackjack dealer.Nonetheless, again I would like to thank everyone once again for playing with their hard earned cash in the Big Easy Beta Casino.

Now to announce the WINNER of the $1 Million Dollar give away for the highest profits gained in a week. It was extremely close in fact there was only 15thousand between two gamblers. I would like to thank both of you for pretty much bankrupting me at one point. However, there can only be one winner and that is……. Bruiser_Jr. Congratulations!!!

Please come onto the stage and collect you grand prize. As Bruiser Jr. Reaches the Stage, Jim Lenstein shakes Bruisers hand handing him a giant Cheque for the total of ONE MLLION DOLLARS.  As Bruiser exits the stage with his gigantic Cheque, Jim Levenstein returns to the mic once more and begins to speak once again. I would also like to announce that as promised those who qualified for 5% and 10% Cash back for having significant losses within my casino will be receiving the Cheques in the post very shortly…

On a final note It is a free bar today, everyone enjoy your day within the Big Easy Business District where a succession of new Businesses have and are also in the process of being launched. New Orleans will also be launching Crackdowns constantly for the next few hours feel free to join us, and don’t be shy about gambling some more of your hard earned cash.

Jim-levenstein.