Julian Smith Casino
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The Julian Smith Casino in Augusta, Georgia
is not a gambling establishment as persons outside the CSRA might think from its name. The casino
part of its name is in the older sense of a place of recreation, not just a place of gambling. It is named after Julian Smith, a former mayor of Augusta. It is located at Lake Olmstead Park and can handle a banquet function for 300.
Augusta, Georgia
Augusta is a consolidated city in the U.S. state of Georgia, located along the Savannah River. As of the 2010 census, the Augusta–Richmond County population was 195,844 not counting the unconsolidated cities of Hephzibah and Blythe.Augusta is the principal city of the Augusta-Richmond County...
is not a gambling establishment as persons outside the CSRA might think from its name. The casino
Casino
In modern English, a casino is a facility which houses and accommodates certain types of gambling activities. Casinos are most commonly built near or combined with hotels, restaurants, retail shopping, cruise ships or other tourist attractions...
part of its name is in the older sense of a place of recreation, not just a place of gambling. It is named after Julian Smith, a former mayor of Augusta. It is located at Lake Olmstead Park and can handle a banquet function for 300.