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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Investor in talks to sell Sands Casino
17th August 2006

Court documents show that billionaire investor Carl Icahn is negotiating to sell the Sands Hotel & Casino, according to a report published yesterday.

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GOP Senate candidate sued by casinos
21st July 2006 - UPI

Alan Schlesinger, the Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Connecticut was sued by two New Jersey casinos over gambling debts in the 1990s.

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AC Hilton hits big payoff
14th July 2006 - Philadelphia Inquirer

The beef brisket and tendon lunch special at the Atlantic City Hilton casino here is prepared in such a way that reminds Lorna Chen of her native China. So much so that the real estate broker from Fort Lee, N.J., keeps coming back to the small casino and its Chinese noodle bar.

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State Cash Crunch Closes N.J. Casinos
5th July 2006 - Gater 98.7FM

All 12 casinos in Atlantic City, N.J., fell silent Wednesday morning as the debt-strapped state stopped paying the state inspectors who monitor them.

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NJ Casinos Slated To Close
5th July 2006 - Associated Press

They've endured hurricanes and blizzards, labor strikes and a parking garage collapse. If there's one sure thing in a city of uncertain ones, it was always this: Casinos find a way to keep the dice rolling.

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Atlantic City Casinos Ordered to Close
4th July 2006 - My Way

Atlantic City's casinos were ordered to close Wednesday, the latest casualty of a state government shutdown that entered its second day Sunday after the Legislature failed to adopt a budget by its July 1 deadline.

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NJ budget squabble drags on, casino closure looms
4th July 2006 - Muzi News

New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine said on Tuesday he was willing to compromise in a budget crisis and urged state lawmakers to reach a deal that would avoid the closure of Atlantic City's casinos on Wednesday.

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Casino Museums
11th November 2005 - Philadelphia Inquirer

James B. Perry has the money, a new management team, and Donald J. Trump's support, but turning around the developer's ailing Atlantic City casinos will require something more.

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GTECH awarded N.J. lottery contract despite highest bid
8th November 2005 - Lottery Post

The state of New Jersey yesterday signed a five-year extension with longtime lottery manager GTECH Corp., despite a competitor's offer to do the job for $32 million less.

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Company eyes N.J. expansion, revamping of Bally's Las Vegas
31st May 2005 - Las Vegas Sun

Harrah's Entertainment Inc., the No. 2 U.S. casino company, may expand its two Atlantic City resorts and renovate Bally's Las Vegas to take advantage of growing demand in both markets, Chief Executive Gary Loveman said in an interview.

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Trump Entertainment Resorts, Inc's Shares of New Common Stock Commence Trading
23rd May 2005 - Newswire

Trump Entertainment Resorts, Inc. (the "Company") (OTC: DJTE.PK) announced today that shares of the Company's new common stock commenced trading today in the over-the-counter-market under the ticker symbol "DJTE.PK" with CUSIP number 89816T103. The Company intends to apply to have its new common stock listed on the New York Stock Exchange or other national securities market in the near future.

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Trump Casino Co. Emerges From Chapter 11
20th May 2005 - Forbes

With a new name, a big bankroll and a challenge as big as you-know-who's ego, Donald Trump's casino company emerged from bankruptcy protection Friday.

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Kassekert to Deliver Keynote Address at East Coast Gaming Congress
20th May 2005 - Newswire

Linda Kassekert, Chair of the New Jersey Casino Control Commission, will deliver the luncheon keynote address at the 9th Annual East Coast Gaming Congress on May 26 at Boardwalk. Kassekert will articulate the state's evolving gaming policy as Atlantic City and New Jersey position themselves in the increasingly competitive Eastern gaming market.

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Weekly Newspaper Poker Column -- ``Playing Poker with Daniel Negreanu'' -- Smash Success in First Month of Syndication
17th May 2005 - Newswire

The new weekly syndicated poker column, "Playing Poker with Daniel Negreanu," has gained immediate success as newspapers from coast to coast and throughout Canada have contracted with Card Shark Media to run this exciting new feature.

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Tribal Gaming Leaders Will Convene at East Coast Gaming Congress
17th May 2005 - Newswire

For the first time in its nine-year history, the annual East Coast Gaming Congress will include a panel of prominent leaders from tribal casinos who will discuss important trends that will impact their properties as well as the entire casino industry. Tribal leaders include Jim Allen, Seminole Gaming; Ray Halbritter, Oneida Indian Nation; Jeff Hartmann, Mohegan Sun; and Barry E. Snyder Sr., Seneca Nation of Indians.

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Trump's casinos to emerge from bankruptcy May 12
5th May 2005 - Jamaica Observer

Donald Trump's casino business is now expected to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on May 12, according to Scott Butera, the company's president and chief operating officer.

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9th Annual East Coast Gaming Congress to Honor Satre, Rubeli
4th May 2005 - Newswire

For the first time in its nine- year history, the East Coast Gaming Congress will present lifetime achievement awards to two legendary industry leaders: former Harrah's Entertainment Chairman and CEO Philip G. Satre, and former Aztar Chairman and CEO Paul E. Rubeli.

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Coke joins Harrah's in 'Winning Will Find You'
2nd May 2005 - Atlanta Business Chronicle

The Coca-Cola Co. has renewed a sponsorship deal for a promotion with Harrah's Operating Co.

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2 Borgata Babes sue over weight policy
29th Apr 2005 - Chicago Tribune

Two casino cocktail waitresses have filed a discrimination complaint over their employer's weight-limit policy, saying it unfairly burdens women and older employees.

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Harrah's And Caesars Sell Casinos Prior To Merger
28th Apr 2005 - World Leisure News

Las Vegas-based casino operators Harrah’s Entertainment and Caesars Entertainment have sold four properties to Colony Capital for a total of US$1.24bn (£650m, 955m euros).

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Harrah's, Caesars Complete Sale of Four Casinos to Colony Capital
26th Apr 2005 - Newswire

Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:HET) and Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:CZR) today completed the sale of Harrah's East Chicago, Harrah's Tunica, Atlantic City Hilton and Bally's Tunica to an affiliate of Colony Capital, LLC.

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MGM MIRAGE Completes $7.9 Billion Acquisition of Mandalay Resort Group
25th Apr 2005 - Newswire

MGM MIRAGE (MGG) today announced that it has completed its $7.9 billion acquisition of Mandalay Resort Group (MBG).

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Boyd Gaming Reports Record First Quarter Results
25th Apr 2005 - Newswire

Boyd Gaming Corporation (BYD) today reported its financial results for the first quarter 2005. The Company reported record adjusted earnings(1) of $.64 per share, an increase of 121% over the $.29 per share reported in the first quarter last year.

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Harrah's Rakes It In
20th Apr 2005 - Las Vegas Sun

Two weeks ago, Harrah's Entertainment (NYSE: HET) boosted gaming stocks when it provided first-quarter guidance that blew away the analyst estimates. This morning, the retail casino giant released the official results, and they are impressive.

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Aztar Reports First-Quarter 2005 Results
20th Apr 2005 - Newswire

Aztar Corporation (AZR) today reported financial results for its 2005 first quarter, which ended on March 31, 2005; the fiscal 2004 quarter had ended on April 1, 2004. Consolidated EBITDA for the 2005 quarter was $45.7 million versus, in the first quarter of 2004, EBITDA of $46.7 million which was after $3.5 million of insurance recovery related to business interruption applicable to the fourth quarter of 2003.

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The Quarter at Tropicana Leads Atlantic City's Revitalization
19th Apr 2005 - Newswire

With the opening of The Quarter, the $280 million non-gaming expansion, Tropicana Casino and Resort has taken the lead in the city's revitalization. While the new 200,000- square-foot dining, shopping and entertainment complex literally changes the city's physical landscape, what's inside will have a deeply profound effect on how guests spend their time and money for years to come.

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3987 Poker Tables In The Unites States
17th Apr 2005 - Newswire

The latest survey found 3987 poker tables at over 455 locations in United States. Poker Christa lists all the casinos and card clubs in United States.

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Global Cash Access Signs Multi-Year Contract with Trump Casino Resorts; Trump Taj Mahal, Trump Plaza and Trump Marina to Use Cash Advance Services
15th Apr 2005 - Newswire

Trump Casino Resorts has signed a multi-year agreement to use the innovative products and services of Global Cash Access, Inc. (GCA), a leading supplier of cash access and related marketing services to the gaming industry.

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Stockton College, East Coast Gaming Congress Present 'Executive Development' Sessions for Gaming Executives
15th Apr 2005 - Newswire

The producers of the East Coast Gaming Congress have joined with Richard Stockton College to offer an "Executive Development Day" for gaming executives at all levels. Registration is limited to 80 attendees who also register for the East Coast Gaming Congress.

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Penn National Gaming to Acquire Site for Temporary Gaming Facility in Bangor, Maine
14th Apr 2005 - Newswire

Penn National Gaming, Inc. (PENN) announced today that its subsidiary, Bangor Historic Track, Inc. (BHT), has agreed to acquire an off-track betting facility in Bangor, Maine which Penn National intends to use, pending regulatory approval, as a temporary gaming facility for approximately 475 slot machines.

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Fantasia, American Idol's Winner, ''Turns On'' Atlantic City and Summertime at the City's 150th Birthday Gala Dinner
14th Apr 2005 - Newswire

Fantasia Barrino, American Idol's 2004 Winner, will perform at the New Atlantic City Gala Dinner on Wednesday, May 18, 2005 in the Event Center at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa. This event will kick off a summer season that will be one of the most memorable in Atlantic City's history, paying tribute to the exciting new development of hotel additions, retail shops, entertainment venues and restaurants that have created so much excitement in the community.

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A March Win For A.C. Casinos
12th Apr 2005 - Philadelphia Inquirer

Atlantic City's gambling industry continues to record year-over-year growth, with the 12 casinos generating a total of $396 million in gaming revenue in March, up 1.9 percent from 2004.

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Slots Of Other States Eyeing PA Gambling
11th Apr 2005 - Philadelphia Daily News

PENNSYLVANIA'S entry into the lucrative gaming industry has prompted surrounding states to ponder the potential for lost profits.

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Atlantic City March Casino Revenue Rises 1.9 Percent
11th Apr 2005 - Reuters

Gambling revenue at casinos in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in March rose 1.9 percent from a year earlier, state regulators said on Monday.

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Smoking, overeating, gambling a deadly equation for Atlantic County residents
10th Apr 2005 - NY Newsday

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- Some of the attractions of this gambling mecca could be killing local residents at a higher rate than in the rest of the state.

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