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Arizona Charlie's Las Vegas casino has created a no-smoking slot machine room. It cost $80,000 to clear a no-smoking zone.

And in Seattle, a Starbucks has become the first to offer alcohol.

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The city council of Keene, N.H., held a meeting to discuss the local law that bans carrying an open alcohol container.

Their discussion was interrupted by several people in the audience playing a drinking game. When there was a unanimous vote, for example, participants took a swig from a container labeled "not a beer."

Join the City of Austin on Dec. 31 for H-E-B presents First Night Austin to continue this cherished tradition for Austin that celebrates the culturally rich and artistically diverse place we call home.

The evening is a free family-friendly and alcohol-free public celebration, showcasing the unique culture of Austin through expressive, creative traditions of performing and visual arts in downtown Austin.