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Nevada's Gems Bonanza Draws Big Betters The lure of striking it rich is attracting high rollers to Nevada's casinos in droves. The prospect of cashing in on some of the state's famed gems and minerals is proving irresistible for some gamblers. The glittering treasures are on display at several casinos, including Mirage, Bellagio and Wynn. They include a 135-pound amethyst geode, which is worth an estimated $1 million, and a 45-pound topaz crystal nicknamed "The Sun God." "These gems are like finding buried treasure," said Howard Stutz, an industry analyst with the gaming publication Casino City Times. "People see them and start dreaming about what they could do with all that money." Some big betters are shelling out tens of thousands of dollars for a chance to hit the jackpot with one of the rare gems. In February, a woman dropped $75,000 at the Mirage casino on a single spin of a wheel featuring 15 different gems. Casino operators sa

Pike found in local lake Some residents in a small town in upstate New York were surprised when they discovered a dead Pike in the local lake. The fish was about 2 feet long and weighed about 10 pounds. "I've never seen anything like it before," said one resident. "It's kind of scary to think that there could be something like that in the lake." Pike are native to the Atlantic Ocean but have been known to migrate into other waterways. Some biologists believe that global warming may be causing these migrations to become more common. Anglers rejoice as monster pike caught Anglers in the small town of Henley-on-Thames, located on the River Thames in Southern England, rejoiced this week after a 38 inch pike was caught. The fish is believed to be the biggest pike ever caught in the area and weighed in at over 15 pounds. The lucky angler who reeled in the giant pike was 62 year old Geoff Horsman. Horsman, who has been fishing on the Thames for over 40

Giant Pike Found in Massachusetts Lake A giant pike measuring in at nearly five feet long was recently caught by a lucky fisherman in a Massachusetts lake. The massive fish easily dwarfs the average size of the species and has some people wondering how it ended up in the relatively small body of water. Pike are known for their voracious appetites and can easily take down prey much larger than themselves. It's possible that this fish was illegally introduced to the lake by someone looking to stock their pond with a trophy fish. While there have been no confirmed reports of other giant pike being caught in the area, officials are urging anglers to be on the lookout and report any sightings immediately. Giant pike are considered a prized catch by anglers and can fetch a high price on the black market. It's important to remember that these fish should only be targeted and harvested legally, as they play an important role in keeping ecosystems healthy. Pike Caught on Cam

Pike Found in Local Stream Residents of a small town in upstate New York were surprised when they found a 25-inch pike in the local stream. The fish is not native to the area, and officials are currently trying to figure out how it got there. "We've never seen anything like this before," said one resident. "It's pretty weird that a fish this big would be in our little stream." The pike is thought to have come from the nearby Seneca River, which is home to a large population of the fish. Officials are asking residents to be on the lookout for any other unusual fish sightings and to report them immediately. Pike Caught on Camera in Massachusetts A large, dark fish with a long snout was recently caught on camera in Massachusetts. This fish is believed to be a pike, a species that is not native to the area and is considered invasive. Pikes are known for their sharp teeth and voracious appetites. They are also capable of growing to be quite large, rea