Chip Maker GPI to Get the Lead Out Following Legal Agreement
August 7, 2008
The Center for
Environmental (CEH) said it has reached a legal agreement with Gaming Partners
International (GPI) and 21 California casinos and card rooms to eliminate lead
from gaming chips.
"We are pleased to
see the gaming industry taking this step to eliminate lead threats to their
patrons and employees," CEH Research Director Caroline Cox said in a press
statement. "Lead can pose serious health risks to the players and dealers
who handle gaming chips on a regular basis, and is a special concern for
pregnant women."
Conditions of the
agreement were not disclosed at this time.
According to CEH, GPI's
chips, which previously contained as much as 47 percent lead, will as of Nov.
1, 2008 be legally required in California to contain no more than .005 percent
lead.
The 21 California casinos
and card rooms named in the settlement reached today include:
- California Commerce Club, Inc.
- Cameo Club
- Capitol Casino
- Casino Poker Club
- Casino Real
- Club One Casino, Inc.
- The 500 Club
- Golden West Casino
- Hustler Casino
- Kelly's
- Lake Bowl Cardroom
- Limelight Card Rooms
- Lucky Derby Casino
- The Nineteenth Hole General Partnership
- Ocean View Card Room
- Palace Card Club
- Phoenix Casino and Lounge, Inc.
- The Players Club
- Rogelio's, Inc.
- Turlock Poker Room
- Village Club Card Room
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