Kiddie Kasino WIll Augment Greektown Revenues

Teetering on the brink of bankruptcy, the executive team at Greektown Casino has come up with a guaranteed moneymaker to bring in much needed revenue. Beginning this weekend, Greektown will open its "Kiddie Kasino," a 4,000 square foot facility that will cater to the elementary school crowd. The kids pile into the car with their parents and their allowance and drive downtown to the action. While Mom and Dad are gambling their mortgage away at the Hold 'em table, sis and little brother will be dumping their coin in the Fisher Price one-armed bandits designed especially for them. While gambling, the tots can sip free kool-aid and munch on cookies while watching SpongeBob on a 72" Plasma HDTV screen. Even the little ones are welcome, with a special "craps" table to help with toilet training.

Although the idea has come under some criticism, the Casino is quick to point out the math advantage these kiddie kardsharps gain. According to Pit Manager Bill Yardley, most of these high-chair high rollers can count to 21 before they reach kindergarten.

On opening weekend, Greektown will be passing out free bumper stickers that say, "I've been a good kid this week, so HIT ME!"