Some of the roughest and toughest inmates have been known to come out of the Nevada State Prison while it ... currency' to keep it running. "Brass coins," said Wharton. "They used these small ...

CARSON CITY, Nev. —- Before receiving a gambling license, anapplicant must undergo a thorough investigation by the NevadaGaming Control Board. People are routinely rejected if they have ...

Sometimes the local Kiwanis Club and state agency heads even stopped by the prison casino to drop a few coins ... a collection of Nevada State Prison tokens, called "brass" by the inmates.