Beyond buffets and slot machines: casinos are turning to fine art


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Visitors seen at the immersive 'Beyond Van Gogh' exhibit at the Hard Rock casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Photo: AP

The Louvre, The Museum of Modern Art and ... the Hard Rock?

Hoping to expand their appeal beyond the slot machine and buffet crowd, some casinos are turning to fine art galleries or exhibitions to bring in new business from customers who might not otherwise visit a gambling hall.

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