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Hollywood Casino Giving Away Free Hummers
21st August 2007

It's hard to beat a free gift from a casino, particularly when that gift is a new car. That's exactly what you can get by going to the Hollywood Casino in Bay St Louis, Mississippi. The casino is giving away free Hummer SUVs in what is surely the most extravagant promotion in history. Even those who criticize the gas-guzzling beast have a hard time arguing with the thought of getting a Hummer for free.

Suspects Captured In Soboba Casino Robbery
8th August 2007

Soboba Casino in Riverside County recently found itself in the position of being robbed. Although a casino employee robbed the Soboba Casino for over $1.5 Million, the staff was thankful that the robbery at least took place without a single shot being fired. Those workers can now breathe a further sigh of relief, as the robber and all known accomplices have been apprehended by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.

Charitable Bingo Now Legal In Arkansas
3rd August 2007

In a move that is more than 10 years in the making, non-profit organizations in Arkansas are now offering legal bingo games for the first time. Many of these organizations operated illegal bingo games for years, with authorities looking the other way and allowing the games to be played. A recent constitutional amendment finally allows these organizations to offer the games legally, as long as the proceeds go to charity and the State collects it's tax money.

Pong Comes Back As A Casino Game
23rd July 2007

Pong was probably the simplest video game in history, but at the same time, Pong set off the video game revolution that helped to shape the world we live in today. Now the nostalgic game is making a come back, only this time around it will be a casino slot machine. Bally Technologies is expecting the game to be a phenomenal success, particular with the baby boomer generation.

New York Tribe Says Harrahs Owes $3 Billion
21st July 2007

In a legal dispute that has continued to develop since 2001, the St. Regis Mohawk tribe of New York State has filed paperwork with New York courts to force payment of a $3 Billion judgement that tribal courts are holding Harrahs Entertainment accountable for. Harrahs is the world's largest gambling company, and is currently in the midst of a $17.1 Billion buy out, but the New York Mohawk Tribe claims that $3 Billion of that money is theirs.

Jerry Yang Wins 2007 World Series Of Poker
18th July 2007

Jerry Yang's life was changed forever on Wednesday, when the 39 year-old Psychologist from California won the top prize at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event. The Main Event at the WSOP is the world's largest poker tournament, and although attendance was smaller than last year, the crowd of 6,358 players was large enough to generate $8.25 Million for Yang's first place finish at the WSOP.

Ultimate Happy Hour Lasts All Summer
17th July 2007

Foxwoods Casino Resort in Canada has been described as being the ultimate casino. Foxwoods is now living up to that name by launching the Ultimate Happy Hour, a free-for-all fun fest that continues through the end of Summer. With so many amazing activities, including free Apple iPhones, it's a safe bet to assume that Foxwoods will be the happiest place on Earth this Summer.

Zorro Strikes At Arizona Charlie's Three Times This Year
13th July 2007

People are starting to wonder if Arizona Charlie's Decatur Casino could be the hottest spot on the planet when it comes to good fortune at the hands of a one-armed bandit by the name of Zorro. For the third time this year, a customer at Arizona Charlie's Decatur has been the lucky winner of the $50,000 jackpot that is paid out as the top prize on the Zorro inter-linked progressive slot machine.

Seattle Tribe Sets New Gambling Records
9th July 2007

Even before ground has been broke for the new Snoqualmie tribal casino, the gambling and entertainment complex has already broke a number of records that pushes the bar for tribal gaming in the United States. A project that is already years in the making, the Snoqualmie tribe has worked hard for this accomplishment, and is determined to develop the grandest tribal casino in the nation.

Las Vegas To Host Business Education Summit
8th July 2007

When most people think of Las Vegas, a conference for training the world's top executives is probably the last thought on their mind. While it may not be the first item to come to mind, that is exactly what will be happening in Las Vegas this Summer, as Elite Exec Ed hosts their first Summit for Corporate Executives later this Summer.

College Student Wins $500k Playing Poker
4th July 2007

Shankar Pillai had never played in the World Series of Poker (WSOP), and had never even been to Las Vegas. On his very first trip to the event, Pillai came out on top in a No-Limit Holdem Tournament and walked out of the casino a cool half million dollars richer. The 22 year-old college student will be returning to Vegas a second time to play in the WSOP main event.

NJ Senate Approves Complete Ban On Smoking
22nd June 2007

When the New Jersey Legislature reconvenes in November, another historic anti-smoking ballot will be before them. The State Senate has now sent through a bill that calls for the complete and total ban of cigarette smoke in Atlantic City casinos. The move will be a massive expansion of last year's anti-smoking law, which exempted the casino gaming floor from the smoking ban.

Trump Says "You're Fired" To Casino Boss
18th June 2007

As Donald Trump closes in on a potential sale of his Atlantic City casino empire, he announces that his Chief Executive of the casino division, John Perry, has been let go by the company. Perry has now been replaced by Trump's second in command at Trump Casinos, Mark Juliano. The announcement was made as a part of Trump's 61st birthday celebration over the weekend, according to a report issued by the Newark Star-Ledger.

Billionaire Buys French Lick Casino
15th June 2007

A long standing legal dispute between the owners of French Lick Casino in Indiana has found resolution in the form of a buy out. William Cook, a billionaire from Bloomington, has bought out his partners in the casino venture, and now holds complete ownership of both the casino and a luxury hotel nearby.

Meadows Casino Grand Opening
13th June 2007

The Meadows Racetrack and Casino is off to a running start with a successful grand opening celebration. Of the five casinos to have opened in Pennsylvania, the Meadows Casino ranks third in terms of opening day revenue. The Meadows Casino opening is a success by any measure.

Mass. Indians Ready For Casino Gambling
9th June 2007

The Wampanoag Tribe of Massachusetts appears to be picking up momentum in their goal of opening a Native American casino in Massachusetts that would rival the famous Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun casinos that have added to Connecticut's wealth. Friday's purchase of 125 acres of land in Middleborough, Massachusetts could signal that the tribe is ready to begin construction on the casino, although other locations are still being considered.

Plans For Crown Las Vegas Under Way
1st June 2007

James Packer's Australian media and gaming giant, Publishing and Broadcasting Limited (PBL), continues to set it's sights on operating gaming venues in Las Vegas. The company has now made a formal announcement that it has entered into a special partnership that will ultimately result in the opening of Crown Las Vegas Casino as the new flagship casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Land Purchased For Beverly Hillbillies Casino
29th May 2007

Max Baer, Jr. was best known for his role as the loveable dope, Jethro Bodine, on "The Beverly Hillbillies" television sitcom. Baer is now bringing the Beverly Hillbillies into the 21st century, with plans to open the Beverly Hillbillies Casino and Mansion in Douglas County, Nevada. Baer has announced the acquisition of the first plot of land for the Beverly Hillbillies Casino development, with plans for additional land purchases after proper zoning has been acquired.

Defendants In Casino Cheating Case Enter Plea
27th May 2007

Individuals accused with defrauding casinos in Ontario, California, Nevada, Washington and other locations appeared in court for a plea hearing in Ontario earlier today. The individuals were accused of cheating a number of casinos out of millions of dollars, and were arrested in what has been called the largest gambling sting in recent memory.

Sheriff Seizes Racehorses In Gambling Sting
29th April 2007

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Department announced last Tuesday that several dozen search and arrest warrants were served simultaneously in Phoenix, Las Vegas and Los Angeles. The warrants were issued against four separate gambling rings that were loosely affiliated with each other. As the case continues to develop, Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio has now seized 19 racehorses, and moves to confiscate millions of dollars worth of other personal property.

Gambling Boosts Canadian Economy
28th April 2007

A new research study commissioned by the Canadian Gaming Association has revealed some impressive figures about the casino gambling industry in Canada. The study shows that gambling produced $15 Billion in revenue for casinos in Canada last year, including $700 Million that was spent on non-gambling activities, such as dining.

Costa Rica Tied To Illegal Gambling Raids
25th April 2007

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office has served 40 search warrants simultaneously in connection with illegal gambling rings. The warrants were served in Phoenix, Los Angeles and Las Vegas, and targeted four separate, but loosely connected, gambling rings that ran illegal gambling and loan sharking operations. The gambling rings centered their activities around internet sportsbooks based in Costa Rica.

I-Play Signs Deal With Daniel Negreanu
24th April 2007

Mobile entertainment company, I-Play, has signed a contract with world-renowned professional poker player, Daniel Negreanu. Negreanu, who previously held the distinction of being the youngest World Series of Poker Champion, will provide a variety of custom services to the I-Play audience, helping to bring the world of mobile poker to the next level.

Wanted Man Drowned In Casino Moat
23rd April 2007

A man drowned on Saturday after jumping into a moat that surrounds the Isle of Capri Casino in Kansas City, Missouri. A check of the man's identification revealed outstanding warrants for his arrest, which resulted in a brief chase through the casino before the man jumped overboard and drowned in the moat that circles around the Isle of Capri Casino.

California Moves To Expand Gambling
20th April 2007

The California Senate has passed a bill that could pave the way for the largest expansion of gambling in the State's history. If passed by the California State Assembly, the bill will allow the largest gambling expansion the State has seen since tribes were first granted permission to operate casinos. The deal is not yet done, however, as the bill faces stiff opposition before being finalized.

PBL Enters Las Vegas Casino Market
17th April 2007

Australian based Publishing and Broadcasting Limited (PBL), has expanding it's gambling operations further by acquiring a significant stake in a Las Vegas casino development. PBL has been aggressively expanding it's gambling empire beyond Australia and Macau, and the Las Vegas acquisition puts the company's foot firmly in the door of the United States casino market.

Trump Resorts Dispute Union Election
10th April 2007

Trump Resorts Inc., the parent company of the casino resorts that bear Donald Trump's name, has officially challenged the results of the union election held by dealers at the Trump Plaza casino. Dealers at the Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino had voted overwhelmingly to form a labor union, but casino management now states that the election was unfair and not properly conducted.

Chicago Company to Purchase Fitzgerald's Reno
8th April 2007

A Chicago based development company has announced firm plans to acquire and renovate the Fitzgerald's Hotel and Casino in Reno, Nevada. The aging property has been operating in bankruptcy since 2000, and is the final Fitzgerald property to be sold.

Las Vegas Company To Buy East Chicago Casino
6th April 2007

Ameristar Casinos Inc., a Las Vegas based casino operator, has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase a riverboat casino located in East Chicago, Indiana. Ameristar has big plans for expanding the gambling venue, including making it a 4 story riverboat casino and doubling the number of slot machines.

Las Vegas Explosion Injures Four
3rd April 2007

A natural gas line exploded a few blocks from the North end of the Las Vegas strip, injuring four workers in the area. One worker was hospitalized with serious injuries from burns that covered a large percentage of his body. The cause of the explosion is still unclear.

Trump Plaza Dealers Approve Union
2nd April 2007

Dealers at Trump Plaza in Atlantic City have voted to team up with the United Auto Workers (UAW) to form a labor union at the casino. The landslide vote came through despite last minute objections filed by opponents of the dealers' union.

Cock Fighting Arena Raided For Illegal Gambling
1st April 2007

A mile-long caravan of police cruisers pulled into a cock fight in Northern Louisiana. The target was not the cock fighting itself, but the illegal gambling that was taking place at the event. Louisiana is the last State in the US where cock fighting is a legal enterprise, after the blood sport was outlawed in New Mexico on March 12.

The Woodlands Gears Up For Gambling
29th March 2007

With both the House and Senate in Kansas voting to expand gambling in the State, and the Governor promising to sign the bill into law, proponents of the bill to expand gambling are jumping for joy. Among those cheering the elected officials at the State level are The Woodlands Racetrack and Wyandotte County, who stand to reap enormous benefits from the gambling boon.

Selling Antique Gambling Devices In Montana
27th March 2007

When Montana State police raided an Antiques store last January, it sparked an international controversy that grabbed headlines around the world. In an effort to maintain some level of decency in the public eye, lawmakers in Montana are pushing through a new bill that will allow individuals and businesses to sell antique gambling equipment without a license. The new law covers everything from antique slot machines to craps tables, and all antique gambling devices in between.

Kansas Comes One Step Closer To Casino Gambling
26th March 2007

Lawmakers in Kansas spent the first half of March reviewing a number of proposals for various forms of legalized casino gambling. Taxes of gambling that occurs at the casinos could benefit State budgets and reduce property taxes for residents of Kansas. The Kansas State Legislature has now cleared the initial hurdle for legalizing casino gambling in their state.

Wynn Backs Out of New York Deal
24th March 2007

Las Vegas casino mogul Steve Wynn has delivered written notice that his group will be backing out of the bidding process for operating New York's race tracks. The announcement came after authorities notified bidders that they had five days to produce 10 years worth of detailed financial data. All bidders have complained that this is unrealistic.

Hells Angel Running Casino Security
23rd March 2007

The Washington State Gambling Commission issued a gambling license to a member of the outlaw motorcycle gang, the Hells Angels. The gambling license issued to the gang member authorized him to be a card room employee, where he went on to supervise casino security and to have access to sensitive areas of the gambling operation.

WSOP Prepares for Record Setting Tournament
20th March 2007

The World Series of Poker has announced that they are expecting a record breaking 10,000 participants in the 2007 championship poker tournament. This would represent a 14% increase over last year's participating in the poker tournament, and would provide a first place prize that far exceeds last year's $12 Million poker tournament.

Kansas Could Offer Las Vegas Style Gambling
16th March 2007

Kansas could be the next state to cash in on Las Vegas style gambling. State lawmakers are currently considering three bills to offer various types of gambling in Kansas. The State Legislature could vote on one or more of the new gambling bills as early as next week.

Playboy Playmate Tells All In Open Court
14th March 2007

All eyes were focused on former Playmate of the Month, Lexie Karlsen as she testified in open court on Tuesday. Karlsen had received numerous gifts from Andrew Yao, who is under indictment for multiple counts of bankruptcy fraud. Gifts given to the playmate included a new Lexus, a home, lavish luxury trips, and checks for $150,000.

Las Vegas Demolishes Stardust Casino
13th March 2007

For almost half a century, the Stardust Casino has been a landmark on the Las Vegas Strip. The aging resort was imploded at 2:30am Tuesday morning to make way for the $4.4 Billion Echelon megaresort to be built by Stardust owners, Boyd Gaming.

Texas May Vote For Gambling Reform
12th March 2007

Gambling finds itself on the ballot in the State of Texas, where lawmakers are seeking a constitutional amendment that would put the controversial topic to a public vote. Although similar bills have failed in the past, many praise the Senators involved for attempting to put the decision in the hands of the people.

Michigan May Legalize Bets On NCAA Basketball
11th March 2007

Each March, Basketball fans become nearly obsessive with their thoughts of the NCAA Basketball Tournaments, dubbed March Madness. Betting on NCAA Basketball is second only to betting on the National Football League, and one lawmaker in Michigan feels that citizens should be able to place these wagers legally.

West Virginia Passes Table Games Bill
9th March 2007

The State House and Senate of West Virginia have passed a controversial new law that will allow table games at the State's four horse race tracks. The bill still requires the signature of the Governor, which is expected to be obtained with no difficulty.

Las Vegas' Sahara Casino Changes Owners
4th March 2007

For more than half a century, the Moroccan-themed Sahara Hotel Casino has marked the Northern Border of the Las Vegas strip. The Sahara is one of the oldest hotels in Las Vegas, and one of the few original strip resorts to still exist. In a city that is constantly changing and reinventing itself, one has to wonder what is in store for this jewel of the desert.

Could Jacko Become Mr. Las Vegas?
1st March 2007

According to a written press statement issued yesterday by a spokeswoman for Michael Jackson, the "King of Pop" has received multiple offers to perform in Las Vegas, where Jackson now resides. Details are still sketchy at this time, but one has to wonder if Jackson could replace Wayne Newton as Mr. Las Vegas.

Senate Gambling Bill Is Preferable
25th February 2007

Members of the state Senate Judiciary Committee have set up a confrontation with the House of Delegates concerning table gambling in West Virginia. We encourage the full Senate to follow the committee�s lead � and not back down.

Casino Security Guards May Form Union
25th February 2007

The 2,000 security guards that stand watch over Atlantic City's 11 casinos could soon form a labor union. These security officers watch over millions of customers and billions of dollars each year, but only receive a modest amount of pay and even less respect. Some officials are hoping a labor union could change all of that.

Government gambling plan dangerous
21st February 2007

One out of four people who gamble on both video lottery terminals and horse-racing risks developing a serious addiction, says the public health department, warning the Quebec government that its decision to move VLTs into so-called "gaming centres" at hippodromes could lead to more pathological gambling.

Pension, Gambling Questions for Stern
21st February 2007

David Stern proudly discussed a new pension plan for former NBA players and spoke hopefully about the futures of teams in struggling markets. As for those gambling questions, the commissioner seems pretty sick of them.

Tribe adds casino twist
20th February 2007

The Mashpee Wampanoag tribe's success in winning federal recognition as a sovereign American Indian nation is adding a new twist to Beacon Hill's never-ending casino gambling debate.

State: Mohawks can build casino
20th February 2007

Gov. Eliot Spitzer announced Monday that his administration had reached an agreement with the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe to build a casino in the Catskills.

Illinois Republicans Push For Expanded Gambling
20th February 2007

Illinois House Republicans have proposed a $5 Billion budget for roads, schools and mass transportation. The money to cover the budget will come from an expansion of Illinois' casinos.

Casinos violate rules for gambling addiction
19th February 2007

Recent government audits found that two-thirds of Lower Mainland casinos were in violation of rules designed to reduce gambling addiction, the Vancouver Sun has learned.

Atlantic City Casinos Face Financial Crisis
19th February 2007

Since gambling was first legalized in New Jersey in 1978, the casinos of Atlantic City have faced more than their fair share of obstacles. They have endured hurricanes, blizzards, and the collapse of a parking garage. Last year the casinos were even closed due to a State budget crisis, and more recently the city has been plagued by a serial killer targeting prostitutes. Despite all of this, gaming revenues at the casinos have always skyrocketed, increasing each year, until now.

Luck of the Chinese Impacts America
18th February 2007

Every January or February there is a surge in action on the baccarat tables and the Las Vegas Strip turns a festive red, decorated with dragons and Chinese characters.

Big growth in tribal gambling in the works
18th February 2007

In the biggest potential expansion of gambling in a decade, a proposed agreement could increase the number of electronic slot machines in tribal casinos around the state by up to 48 percent.

Table Gambling Clears House
17th February 2007

Legislation to allow table gambling at West Virginia racetracks cleared a major hurdle Friday when it was approved by the state House of Delegates.

Plenty of talk about gambling and sex - and a little about basketball
17th February 2007

There was all the usual Las Vegas talk Friday about gambling and sex.

Gambler gives birth in casino
7th February 2007

A woman playing the penny slots left the Resorts Atlantic City casino with her own little jackpot � a new baby boy. Eight-months pregnant Nyree Thompson, 32, went into labor on the casino floor about 9:30 am. Thompson said she mistook labor pains for gas at first, but after going to the restroom told a security guard that she might be giving birth.

2 killed on Las Vegas casino site
7th February 2007

Two construction workers were killed and two injured when a 3,000-pound metal wall form fell at the site of a hotel-casino project on the Las Vegas Strip, authorities said.

Judge sends gambling figure back to prison
6th February 2007

A federal judge sent a former state Teamsters union president back to prison for two years, saying he violated probation by continuing to run a video gambling ring after his release -- and likely before.

Gambling survey profiles Mass. casino gamblers
6th February 2007

A survey finds nearly seven (m) million Massachusetts residents visited Connecticut casinos in the past year.

Barkley's chronic gambling continues
6th February 2007

Charles Barkley said Monday that he won "about $700,000" gambling in Las Vegas over the weekend.

Caesars Palace reveals casino losses of Dion's husband
4th February 2007

In an attempt to set the record straight about one of its best customers, Caesars Palace took the unusual step Thursday of disclosing the casino losses of Celine Dion's husband and manager, Rene Angelil.

Gambling sweep targets 8 sites
4th February 2007

On the eve of the Super Bowl, state police and federal agents raided eight spots in Western Massachusetts and New York yesterday, searching for evidence of a suspected illegal sports-betting ring.

Cherokees approve expansion of casino
1st February 2007

The tribal council of the Eastern Band of Cherokees approved a $650 million plan Tuesday to add a hotel tower, retail stores and more room for gambling at its casino.

Bill Predicts $40 Million From Table Gambling
1st February 2007

The West Virginia Lottery Commission projects that � if allowed at the state�s four racetracks � table gambling would generate $40 million annually for the state.

House jabs at casino boats
28th January 2007

Georgetown County's House members are taking another stab at banning casino boats, saying they want to head off the threat of any coming to the county.

Casino Changes Tune; Retiree Gets Jackpot After All
28th January 2007

A local man who thought he struck it rich while playing the slots at a local casino, then was told it was all a mistake, now has a $102,000 check in hand.

Pair of glitches hit the gambling establishment
28th January 2007

The image of Pennsylvania's new gambling colossus has been hit with a double-whammy, as if it needed any more chinks in its armor.

Gambling on table; no bets yet
27th January 2007

Lawmakers haven�t started dealing the cards for an expanded casino gambling plan yet, but they�re quietly lining up at the table.

Casino Tells Man He Won $100,000, Then Says It Was A Computer Error
26th January 2007

A Pennsylvania man thought he won $102,000 at a local casino. As you might suspect he was quite surprised when moments later the casino told him it was all a big mistake.

Gambling Bill Set for House
26th January 2007

Odds are this year�s table gambling bill will be introduced Tuesday in the West Virginia House of Delegates.

Gambling bill fight intensifies with disagreement on table games taxes
25th January 2007

The West Virginia gambling battle is getting even more tangled as the administration has asked for more financial returns than the gambling promoters want to pay.

Court hears tribe plea on S.C. video gambling
18th January 2007

If the Catawba Indian Nation were allowed to offer video gambling on its York County reservation, the door would open for "unrestricted, uncontrolled and unregulated" video poker in South Carolina, an assistant state attorney general said Wednesday in oral arguments before the S.C. Supreme Court.

KC riverboat gambling thrives, grows
14th January 2007

Chalk up a 12th consecutive year of revenue growth for Kansas City's still-expanding riverboat gambling industry.

Patrick suggests gambling, local taxes as ways to raise revenue
14th January 2007

Gov. Deval Patrick said on Saturday that he's considering casino gambling and allowing communities to impose new, local taxes as ways to reduce a state budget deficit he has projected at $1 billion.

Gaming Control Board posts gambling revenue
14th January 2007

Pennsylvania's two slot-machine parlors took in $8.8 million the first week of January and $40.4 million since opening late last year.

Regional approval sends Beloit casino plan to Washington
9th January 2007

Plans of the Bad River and St. Croix Chippewa bands from northern Wisconsin to develop a casino on the state�s southern border have been approved on the regional level and advance to Washington, D.C., for consideration, project spokesmen said Monday.

Iacocca firm seeks Nevada casino
9th January 2007

A small casino company with former Chrysler Chairman Lee Iacocca as one of its primary investors is seeking a Nevada gaming license.

Local tavern owner arrested for allowing gambling
9th January 2007

A local tavern owner was cited late Sunday evening after detectives with the Zanesville City Police Department learned he was allowing customers to use a Tic Tac Fruit game in his establishment.

Former Colts quarterback struggles with gambling past
8th January 2007

Hundreds of scarlet-clad fans wearing his old number brushed past the former quarterback. They honored Troy Smith, the current No. 10, not the one they have forgotten or use as a punch line.

Mashantuckets Swear In 3 Councilors
3rd January 2007

Three members of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Council were sworn in Tuesday, keeping intact a tribal government overseeing an ambitious expansion of the Foxwoods gaming empire.

Upper Peninsula casino expands gambling area, hotel
3rd January 2007

HARRIS, Mich. Customers at the Island Resort Casino now have access to a larger gambling area with more slot machines and a new gambling pit.

Let the Games Begin
2nd January 2007

Let's make this clear right from the start: The PGA of America does not condone gambling on golf games in any way, shape or manner. That said, we understand that almost for as long as people have been playing golf, they've been willing to put a little something on the outcome of their matches - even if it's only bragging rights. And many of the games listed below don't require anything more on the line than bragging rights to make the competition even more fun.

Tahoe Casino Once Owned by Frank Sinatra to Undergo Facelift
2nd January 2007

A north Lake Tahoe resort once owned by Frank Sinatra is moving ahead with plans for a major facelift. Owners say the more than $50 million project to upgrade the Cal Neva Resort Spa and Casino is designed to help it better compete against nearby resorts.

Revelers toast New Year in Las Vegas
1st January 2007

Thousands of people flocked to the city of excess Sunday to ring in 2007 with cheers, kisses and plenty of toasts.

80th Legislature will deal with water, gambling, lobbying
1st January 2007

When the 80th Texas Legislature convenes for a 140-day session Jan. 9, lawmakers will tackle a bevy of bills that target thousands of state laws � some newly introduced and at the forefront of national debate, and others dealing with unresolved matters that were swept aside last session amid the state�s school-finance woes.

Record $1.13B spent on video gambling
1st January 2007

The number of video gambling machines in Montana declined slightly between 2004 and June 30, 2006, but gamblers were putting more money in the machines that remained.

The casino�s watchful eyes
31st December 2006

A sign by the door leading out of the surveillance room at the Seven Feathers Hotel & Casino Resort lets those who leave know what can be revealed about the goings-on inside.

Casino Expansion Under Way At Foxwoods, On The Drawing Board For Mohegan Sun
31st December 2006

Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Resort Casino, already two of the biggest and busiest gaming venues in the world, started to get a lot bigger.

California's biggest tribe draws losing hand on Indian gambling
31st December 2006

Along California's rugged northwest coast, a freshly paved highway exit marked "Bald Hills Road" is for most nothing more than the entrance to Lady Bird Johnson Grove and Redwood National Park.

State denies dismissal of casino suit
30th December 2006

The state crapped out in its bid to bounce a lawsuit filed by four Chicago-area casinos.

Crooks pull elaborate casino heist
30th December 2006

It was as elaborate as a Hollywood script: A heist at Trinidad's Cher-Ae Heights Casino involved an �inside man,� disguise changes, a rehearsal and the theft of $198,000. And it was all caught on camera.

Chuck's operators charged with gambling promotion
30th December 2006

Lunch for four police officers in plainclothes on Friday offered more than a meal after they saw a customer allegedly receive a pinball machine payout from a Chuck's Drive-In employee.

Senecas unveil upgraded Salamanca casino
29th December 2006

The opening of a new gaming floor marked the completion of the first phase of a $160 million investment in Salamanca by the Seneca Gaming Corp.

Man robbed of casino winnings in own garage
29th December 2006

A man's luck at the casino ran out when he returned home and was robbed, according to police.

Atlantic City decides today on casino smoking ban
29th December 2006

The city council will take a historic vote today when it considers a ban on smoking in the casinos.

State to expand casino blacklist
29th December 2006

Only eight people � three of them dead � are on the state�s little-used list of cheaters and organized crime figures blacklisted from Missouri casinos.

Gambling duo prove there's no tax on luck
28th December 2006

Brian and Terry Leblanc were once a couple of average guys, spending their days washing windows and their nights drinking beer and watching sports on TV.

Compact with Spokane Tribe paves way for video gambling
28th December 2006

The hottest gambling action in Washington would get even hotter under a new compact proposed between the state and the Spokane Tribe of Indians.

Long Island Gambling and Drug Rings Are Broken Up
28th December 2006

A sophisticated Long Island gambling ring that took in $8.6 million a year was broken up with the arrest of 14 people, the Suffolk County district attorney said on Wednesday.

PA To Become Big Casino State In 2007
26th December 2006

The hectic and historic year 2006 saw Pennsylvania move closer to becoming one of the nation's biggest commercial gambling states.

Pro-gambling legislation expected to be a loser again in Austin
26th December 2006

Despite a lot of gambling buzz around the Capitol, it's probably safe to bet that the latest effort to give Texans more opportunities to lose their money closer to home will fail.

Sheriff's dealings outlined in papers filed in gambling case
26th December 2006

Documents filed in a criminal gambling case in Grady County indicate Sheriff Kieran McMullen and his wife paid more than ten-thousand dollars to the Elks Lodge during the year preceding a September gambling raid.

City pushing for casino impact fees
23rd December 2006

The conflict between Rancho Mirage and the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians intensified Friday as the city released the text of a letter it has sent to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger requesting changes in the gaming tribe's compact.

Gulf Coast casinos looking to cash in
23rd December 2006

The only sign of Christmas on the casino floor is the poker dealer in the Santa hat, and Darren White is glad for that: the subcontractor from Georgia didn�t come here to be reminded of the holidays, or anything, for that matter, outside these flashy, noisy walls.

Lottery takeover raises concerns
23rd December 2006

A state lawmaker said Thursday he will introduce a bill that would subject big changes in the state lottery to a vote of the Legislature after the controversial, low-profile takeover of the lotto contractor, which is now indirectly controlled by two Italian families.

Gaming regulators OK site development for D'Iberville casino
22nd December 2006

The Mississippi Gaming Commission has approved site development for a casino in D'Iberville.

Newark going after illegal gambling machines
22nd December 2006

They're among the worst-kept secrets in Newark's underground economy: illegal gambling machines beckoning customers from the backrooms of bars and cafes.

Police seize gambling machines
22nd December 2006

Three separate gambling operations in Selma were taken down simultaneously as police made five arrests and seized 17 video gaming machines, each valued at $8,000.

No skill involved in Tic Tac Fruit, judge says
21st December 2006

The Tic Tac Fruit video gaming machines do not require skill and violate Ohio's law against games of chance, a judge has ruled.

Expanded gambling brings $1.8 million to Ark. tracks
21st December 2006

Arkansas' dog and horse tracks saw about $1.8 million in wagering revenue from electronic games of skill in November, the first month the machines were in use under a new law, according to filings with the state.

Hancock sentenced to federal probation for illegal gambling, money laundering
21st December 2006

A Lacy-Lakeview man who, according to Waco police, operated one of the most lucrative illegal gambling establishments in Central Texas was placed on felony probation Wednesday for the second time this year.

Gambling proposal calls for an alliance between long-time competitors
21st December 2006

Why am I not surprised that on Wednesday, the Austin American-Statesman, Dallas Morning News and Fort Worth Star-Telegram all reported that a proposal to broadly expand gambling in Texas is in the works in Austin?

Pa. gaming board awards 5 slots licenses
20th December 2006

State gambling regulators on Wednesday awarded five slots licenses for casino projects in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Bethlehem and the Pocono Mountains, while rejecting bids that included a proposal for a slots parlor near the historic Gettysburg battlefield.

Gambling leader accepts $28.8bn bid
20th December 2006

Harrah's Entertainment, the largest gambling business in the world, has been bought out by two private equity investors for $28.8 billion (�14.3 billion).

Pa.�s first casino raking in the green
19th December 2006

If Pocono Downs is an early sign of what�s to come, Pennsylvania should be rolling in gambling tax money at a rate higher than predicted.

Illegal Machines Seized
18th December 2006

Whitfield County Sheriff Scott Chitwood says undercover officers found seven illegal video games at the Midway Pitstop at 5387 Cleveland Highway. Officers also seized over a thousand dollars in cash.

Officer linked to gambling ring pleads guilty to obstruction
17th December 2006

A narcotics-vice police officer accused of aiding a North Shore gambling ring has pleaded guilty in a plea agreement with federal prosecutors.

The Big Bet
17th December 2006

Katrina wiped them out. Now, Biloxi and Gulfport are placing recovery hopes on their better-than-ever casinos.

Classic Vegas: Sin City's past peeps through
17th December 2006

Following the glory days of the 1970s and '80s and the mostly failed experiment in the 1990s to become more of a family destination, Sin City's new wave is upscale, big-money glamour, like the luxurious Wynn Las Vegas, which took the place of the imploded Desert Inn, and the $7 billion MGM Mirage CityCenter project, which is being built on the site of the old Boardwalk Hotel. Even Donald Trump is building a hotel.

Gambling will have major social impact
17th December 2006

No matter who wins the 11 slots licenses up for grabs this week, the introduction of casino gambling will affect the commonwealth and its largest cities for decades -- if not generations.

Ameristar CEO Boushy joins board of directors
16th December 2006

John M. Boushy, chief executive officer and president of Ameristar Casinos Inc., will join the company's board of directors.

Fantasy football is no gamble to NFL
16th December 2006

For many NFL fans, there are millions of dollars up for grabs over the final weeks of the season. They watch every game, every player, in the hopes that those receivers, running backs and quarterbacks can turn small investments into big money.

Maine slots payout highest on East Coast last month
16th December 2006

Pennsylvania's first slot-machine gambling parlor paid out a lower percentage in its first two weeks than any other East Coast casino in November, while the casino in Maine had the highest payouts, according to an industry analyst.

Casino Windsor betting on new name, look
16th December 2006

The gambling palace announced Friday that it will change its name in early 2008, upping the ante in its ongoing battle against three competing casinos in Detroit.

Authorities Raid Gas Station in Morrilton
15th December 2006

Authorities say an illegal gambling operation has been uncovered at a Conway County gas station. The prosecutor will decide whether to file charges.

Gambling operation revealed
15th December 2006

A McDowell County pharmacist under federal indictment on money laundering and gambling charges spoke freely to undercover Internal Revenue Service agents about how he ran the gambling operation and skimmed profits from his drug store, a federal search warrant affidavit unsealed Thursday revealed.

La Vergne Police arrest Murfreesboro residents; others on gambling charges
15th December 2006

An anonymous tip lead to the arrest of 22 people on gambling and other charges and a gambling establishment was closed down in La Vergne Wednesday night. The operation took place less than 75 yards from a church.

Walking On Air
14th December 2006

A struggling Indian tribe is hoping to change its fortunes by luring tourists out over the edge of the Grand Canyon on a glass-bottom observation deck 4,000 feet above the Colorado River.

300 crowd G'burg casino hearing
14th December 2006

An estimated 300 people � the largest crowd for any of 13 licensing hearings on Pennsylvania slots plans � packed the auditorium of the State Museum inHarrisburg for a hearing on a Gettysburg-area slots plan.

WIll open Dominican Ocean World Marina and Casino with The Beach Boys
13th December 2006

With a concert by the legendary U.S. rock group The Beach Boys, Ocean World Marina and Casino will be inaugurated next Saturday.

Rhode Island police bust alleged gambling ring connected to Mob
12th December 2006

Rhode Island police have arrested a dozen people in a sports betting ring that allegedly generated about $675,000 in illegal wagers in just two months, all under the watch of a man whom detectives call a ranking member of a New England Mafia family.

Lawmakers may consider smoking ban at Iowa's casinos
11th December 2006

Cigarette smoke still fills Iowa�s casinos, a haze some health advocates are trying to clear as they lobby for smoking bans.

Will Seminole's Deal Spur Indian Bidding?
11th December 2006

With its $965 million deal to acquire the Hard Rock Cafe restaurant and casino chain from the British company Rank Group, the Seminole tribe is on the vanguard of what could be a rash of new investment from cash-flush Native American tribes.

Report: New England mob has lower profile, still thrives
10th December 2006

The New England mob is much smaller and has a lower profile than it did during it heyday in the 1980s, but it�s still making money at traditional criminal pursuits such as extortion, drug trafficking and bookmaking, authorities said.

Hilton pampers its players in new high-rollers lounge
10th December 2006

Plush leather chairs invite you to plop down. Premium liquors sit behind the bar made of Italian blue marble. High-arched windows with dark-wood frames offer a view of the ocean. Plasma TVs on the walls play news, sports and other programs. Delicacies sit on the buffet waiting to be eaten. A tuxedoed pianist provides mood music on a baby grand.

LaFalce to join anti-casino team
10th December 2006

A group fighting a Seneca Indian casino in Buffalo will announce a new member of its team on Monday: a former congressman who co-wrote the legislation he says the Senecas are misusing to build their casinos.

Sports gambling boom
10th December 2006

Gambling on sports, once seen as a shady endeavor, has become mainstream fare. Fueled by the nation's love for football and a newfound passion for poker, the sports gambling industry is now a $400 billion monster of legal and illegal activity worldwide.

Original Americans buy American original
9th December 2006

For Seminole Indian Tribe Vice Chairman Max Osceola, the tribe's ambitious purchase of the famed Hard Rock Cafe business for $965 million reminds him of another deal in Native American history.

Attorney Seeks To File Class-Action Gambling Suit
7th December 2006

According to a state law that is more than a century old, gamblers can recoup money lost, and now a new lawsuit is aimed at the Birmingham Race Course with that goal in mind.

Hard Rock Cafe sold to Native Americans
7th December 2006

Britain's Rank Group said on Thursday it had agreed to sell its Hard Rock cafe and casino business to the Florida Seminoles for $965 million.

More Wis. Teenagers Gambling, Official Says
4th December 2006

The Wisconsin Council on Problem Gambling's executive director said Monday that there has been an increase in gambling among teenagers in recent years.

'The Big Cheese' DiNunzio To Face Judge In Salem
4th December 2006

A reputed underboss of the New England Mafia is expected to be arraigned in Salem Superior Court Monday.

State's money from tribal gaming fees lower than expected
3rd December 2006

TULSA, Okla. State officials say Oklahoma's American Indian tribes have paid more than 21-point-5 (m) million dollars in gaming revenues to the state this year, but that amount is far below the state's projections.

A.C. hookers frightened
3rd December 2006

So far this year, six prostitutes are believed to have been murdered in or near Atlantic City, a seventh had her throat slit but survived, and countless others are believed to have been assaulted but chose not to report the crimes to police.

Mohegan Sun unveils new expansion plan
3rd December 2006

Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Conn., already one of the world's largest casinos, has unveiled plans for an estimated $740 million expansion that will include the return of poker and a new House of Blues music hall.

Cockfight teacher closing his school
2nd December 2006

The last known cockfighting school in the United States is hanging up its spurs.

Reputed mob underboss arrested in gambling-extortion probe
2nd December 2006

A reputed underboss of the New England Mafia has been arrested on gambling and extortion charges.

Will Dejope bingo machines open door for casino?
1st December 2006

When the newly renovated Ho-Chunk-owned Dejope bingo facility, just off the Beltline and the Interstate on Madison's east side, officially reopens Friday, it will have a decidedly Las Vegas vibe.

Mo. Gaming Commission fires Nixon as legal counsel
1st December 2006

The Missouri Gaming Commission said Wednesday that it terminated representation by Attorney General Jay Nixon and his office after leaders of the two departments disagreed over the commission overseeing operations at Casino Aztar in Caruthersville, Mo.

Casino dealers again seeking to form union
1st December 2006

Harrah's Entertainment may be making record profits in Atlantic City, but several dealers at one property say they aren't getting a fair share.

Province still seeking firm to head gambling study
1st December 2006

The province is again looking for someone to study gambling�s social and economic impacts in Nova Scotia.The Environment and Labour Department first asked for proposals in August, but got only one response.Department spokesman Bill Turpin said Monday that response didn�t meet the department�s requirements. He wouldn�t give any further details.The bidder, Market Quest Research, didn�t return a call seeking comment Monday.

Pa. governor vows to reject table games bill
30th November 2006

Gov. Ed Rendell said he would reject any legislation seeking to legalize table games before the state has a chance to gauge the success and impact of slot machines.

2nd man accused in NHL betting ring to plead guilty
30th November 2006

A second man accused of running a gambling ring with former hockey star Rick Tocchet will plead guilty and agree to cooperate with authorities, according to a report published Thursday.

City Panel Supports Casino
29th November 2006

The Fort Smith Advertising and Promotion Commission voted 5-2 Tuesday to support a proposal for a casino and hotel along Fort Smith�s riverfront.

Ahead of the Bell: Harrah's Bid War?
29th November 2006

Harrah's Entertainment Inc., the Las Vegas casino operator an investment group is trying to take private, may attract a bid of $90 per share or more, analysts said Wednesday, following a report a new offer was in the works.

Poker and blackjack to be proposed
29th November 2006

A top Democrat will introduce legislation early next year that could legalize poker, blackjack and other table games in the state's new casinos, legislative staffers said yesterday.

Off-Strip Casinos Show Off New Looks
28th November 2006

Several Las Vegas casinos have undergone remodeling, renovation, and expansion recently. But since none of them are located on the Strip, they tend to fly under the radar a little bit.

New machines make slots a multiplayer game
21st November 2006

Slot machine makers, keen to find a new selling point for a traditional game, are trying to increase the social aspect of slots by linking up machines so players can share payouts and the thrill of winning.

Ruling cuts feds' power over Indian casinos
21st October 2006

The federal government can't make rules for the ways Las Vegas-style games are played at Indian casinos, an appeals court ruled Friday in a blow to efforts to regulate the booming, $22 billion tribal gambling industry.

Harrah's Receives $15.1 Billion Buyout Proposal
3rd October 2006

Harrah's Entertainment Inc. confirmed Monday that it has received a proposal from private equity firms Texas Pacific Group and Apollo Management to buy the company for $15.1 billion. The buyout firms are offering $81 a share in cash, a 22% premium to Harrah's closing price Friday but below the $83.33 high point of the company's shares over the past 12 months.

Officials seek to ban table games
1st October 2006

A year after they proposed a ban on gambling in Bethlehem, City Councilmen Gordon Mowrer and Joseph Leeson Jr. want to prohibit table games, craps and roulette wheels if council designates a zone for a slots casino on the South Side.

State awards first slots licenses
28th September 2006

With little fanfare other than a few celebratory remarks, state gambling regulators awarded the first set of conditional slots licenses to five racetracks Wednesday afternoon, marking the start of legalized gambling in Pennsylvania.

Studies Offer Opposing Views Of Casino Tax Relief
26th September 2006

Partisan studies provided two very different pictures Monday of whether a proposed casino would lower property tax bills for average Rhode Islanders.

Slot machines spin opposing viewpoints
25th September 2006

Backers of proposed legislation to allow slot machines in Ohio tout the program as a cure for the state that would funnel billions of dollars into the economy while supporting a scholarship program to defray the cost of higher education.

Cracking gambling ring long overdue
24th September 2006

The adage, �they�ll get what�s coming to them� finally came true for the many bars in central Indiana that ran illegal gambling, either through illegal slot-like machines, called �cherry masters,� or by running numbers.

Pa. set to license first slot parlors
24th September 2006

State gambling regulators are expected this week to give Pennsylvania's horse-racing