Canadians Flock to Washington Casinos As reported by the Bellingham Herald: "Bus hostess Jeannette Lalonde knows how to keep a party going. "On Wednesday morning, the retiree from Surrey, B.C., escorted more than 50 Canadians on a shuttle down to Nooksack River Casino. "…For six years, Wally and his wife Grace Bond, retirees in their 80s, have hopped a charter bus from Surrey to the casino twice a week. "They love to gamble but refuse to set foot in Canadian casinos. "…Marg Cartland of Cloverdale, B.C., who regularly rides shuttles to Nooksack's casino and Lummi Nation's Silver Reef Casino, believes Canadian casinos are more regimented because they are controlled by local government. "…Shuttles from Vancouver, B.C., to Chilliwack, B.C., pick up gamblers in the morning, shuttle them to the casino and then drive them back after four or five hours. "…Regulars who cross the border to gamble said they prefer the environment in American casinos - free drinks, door prizes, looser slot machines and waitresses who remember your name…" | 
