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CHICAGO, Illinois -- As reported by the Chicago Sun-Times: "Emerald Casino Inc. is giving up its six-year court fight to win back the state's 10th casino license, easing concerns the company could delay or derail Illinois Gaming Board plans to auction the dormant license in 2008.Gaming N ews (Casino City Times)

An attorney for Emerald Casino Inc. said the company has ended years of legal battles to keep control of its long-dormant state gaming license.Emerald Casino To Drop Years-Long Gaming License Battle (NBC 5 Chicago)

A controversial company whose license to open a casino in Rosemont was revoked over allegations of mob ties has ended its long legal struggle to regain the license, its attorney said Monday.Emerald Casino drops fight against state to win gambling license for Rosemont venue (Chicago Tribune)

Welcome to the North Poles coolest spot for casino action. Face off against Oliver the Elf, one tough card dealer who doesn't like to lose.Find A Local New Year's Celebration (NBC 10 Providence)

FAMILY + COMMUNITY Enchanted Eve 2007 This is Roanoke County's alcohol-free New Year's Eve celebration with activities and entertainment for all ages and fireworks at midnight. Highlights include an adults-only casino, square dancing, massages, video games and a midnight ball drop. Check the Web site for the complete schedule. To participate, you'll need an Enchanted Eve button. In .New Year's Eve events - roanoke.com (Roanoke Times)

Workers at Happy Days Casino in Lakewood filed 38 complaints with the state Department of Labor and Industries on Thursday about not receiving paychecks, the latest problem to hit the minicasino struggling to keep its business license.Happy Days Casino owes (Tacoma News Tribune)

At night, the Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel stands out as the brightest light on the Niagara Falls horizon.Casino no jackpot for Falls (The Buffalo News)

[ RIO RANCHO, N.M.]-The New Mexico Scorpions are proud to announce defenseman Vladimir Hartinger, goaltender Andrew Martin and forward Konrad Reeder have been named to the Southern Conference All-Star team. The CHL All-Star Game will take place January 16th in Broomfield, Colorado.Three Scorpions Headed To All-Star Game (OurSports Central)

Most journalists will tell you that one of the best parts of this job is the people they meet. People they otherwise never would've spoken with, whose stories linger in their heads and hearts long after their story runs.Standard-Times reporters recount their most memorable interviews of '07 (The Standard-Times)

The Major Road Projects IN 2007: Work began on a new lane for Interstate 275 between Himes Avenue and the Hillsborough River.'07 Builds On Infrastructure (The Tampa Tribune)

It was a sporting year where whispers and innuendo of drug use were proven factual, in some cases fatal. A year where cynicism, mistrust and doubt about athletic achievement grew stronger as the evidence mounted.In Tomorrow's Paper (EdmontonSun.com)

The tribal owners of a downtown Kansas City, Kan., casino said they plan to open Jan. 10, despite an attempt by Kansas officials to restart a legal challenge.Tribe To Open KCK Casino Next Month (KMBC-TV Kansas City)

Casinos in Cripple Creek were excluded from a state wide smoking ban that took effect a year and a half ago. But all of that changes starting January 1st 2008.Casinos In Cripple Creek Prepare To Go Smoke Free (KKTV 11 Colorado Springs)

Responding to customer feedback, Mount Airy Casino Resort announced today that it has further expanded the non-smoking area of the casino. Mount Airy Casino Resort's gaming floor is now approximately 25 percent smoke free.Mount Airy Casino Resort Expands Non-Smoking Section of Casino Floor (Centre Daily Times)

The future of a Sumner County casino will now begin to take shape. The deadline for companies wanting to build a Casino in the county passed Friday with the Kansas Lottery receiving no new proposals.Proposal deadline for casino passes (Lawrence Journal-World)

The Casino story is barely in its infancy, but hardly a day went by this year when it wasnt momentous news in southeastern Mass, across the state, and certainly in Middleboro.Residents gamble on casino (The Taunton Gazette)

Eds: RETRANSMITTING to CORRECT member credit. TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) -- The future of a Sumner County Casino will now begin to take shape.k1013 BC-KS-Casino-SumnerCoun 1stLd-Writethru 12-29 0486 (Hays Daily News)

ALDERNEY -- As reported by The Guardian: "Totesport Casino, an internet arm of government-owned bookmaker the Tote, is switching its operations to the offshore tax haven of Alderney in a controversial move that will allow it to advertise freely in the UK while avoiding UK tax and regulation.Thursday December 27, 2007 - 15:44 EST (Rolling Good Times)

Government Relocates Totesport To Tax Haven - TOTESPORT Casino is the internet arm of the Tote, the bookmaker owned and operated by the Government. The Guardian reports that .Recent Posts (Anorak)

As usual, Northwest Indiana and Chicago's southern suburbs saw no shortage of news -- good and bad -- during the past year.The year in Business: The region sees no shortage of triumphs, tragedies in '07 (The Times of Northwest Indiana)

The DVD of the year was Pan's Labyrinth: Platinum Series. Early in 2007, Mexican master Guillermo Del Toro set the quality standard for the year in DVD. No one has surpassed him since. His special Platinum Series release for Pan's Labyrinth combines a superb film with a superb presentation.The Sun's top DVDs of '07 (Jam! Showbiz)

The casino story is barely in its infancy, but hardly a day went by this year when it wasnt momentous news in southeastern Mass, across the state, and certainly in Middleboro.Residents gamble on casino (The Taunton Gazette)

HARRISBURG - A former state gambling investigator and the brother of a northeastern Pennsylvania slot-machine casino owner showed up yesterday at grand jury proceedings looking into whether the casino owner told the truth to gambling regulators.Brother attends grand jury inquiry of casino owner (The Philadelphia Inquirer)

Ambulances are being called to Melbourne's Crown Casino complex so often that some health experts believe a permanent paramedic presence at the venue may be necessary.Casino may need own paramedics (The Age)

Alderney is experiencing a flood of applications from online gambling companies eager to set up in the Channel Islands tax haven following changes to the UKs legislation on internet poker and casinos.Online casinos flock to Alderney tax haven (Financial Times)

Totesport Casino is switching its operations to the offshore tax haven of Alderney in a controversial move that will allow it to advertise freely in the UK while avoiding UK taxTote's online casino finds tax haven (Guardian Unlimited)

London, Dec 28 (ANI): As a tribute to mark James Bond creator, Ian Fleming's birth centenary, extra-long stamps will be issued in London. The Royal Mail said that six stamps are to be issued on January 8. The stamps will feature different editions of his novels, including 'Casino Royale' and 'Dr No', reports Times Online. In the month of February, Royal Mail will celebrate .Extra long stamps to mark Bond creator, Ian Fleming's centenary (ANI via Yahoo! India News)

Government bookie doesn't want to pay government tax UK government-owned gambling outfit the Tote is shipping its online casino off to the the Channel Islands to avoid paying tax to, er, the UK government.Tote to punt Online Casino from the Channel (The Register)

Colorado voters must ask: Is a $5 bet less corrupting than a $6 one? Or $10? Or $100?Let's lift casino limits (Denver Post)

LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- Bars across the country have attempted to capitalize on the poker craze by offering free poker tournaments where winners can earn bragging rights, cash prizes and even entries to big casino tournaments.Thursday December 27, 2007 - 12:59 EST (Rolling Good Times)

Three armed robbers opened fire on a security van carrying cash from the Mont Parnes casino on Monday afternoon but fled the scene empty-handed, police said yesterday.Casino Cash safe after heisters gamble fails (Kathimerini)

BROCKTON - Todd Pina walked past rows of chirping slot machines before settling on one that cost $1 a spin. The 40-year-old Brockton resident took a day off from work to take a bus to the Foxwoods casino in Connecticut. He fed the machine a $20 bill and began trying his luck.BOOMING BUSINESS - Big spenders: N.E. casinos cash in on Mass. gamblers (The Patriot Ledger)

Chinook Winds Casino Resort is ringing in the New Year in a 40s style, with multiple options from which to choose. Performing live in the convention center from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. will be the Northwest favorite band, "Metro."Ring in 2008 at Chinook Winds Casino Resort (Newport News-Times)

Golden Gaming is the first potential casino developer for Wyandotte County to file an application with the Kansas Lottery. Lottery officials expect to receive another three proposals.A Las Vegas company has applied for permission from the state to build a casino complex near Kansas Speedway. (KAKE)

Wichita attorney Steve Joseph is among a group of Kansas investors who have submitted a plan for a casino in Dodge City.Wichita group proposes Dodge City casino (BizJournals)

Dolphins LB Joey Porter said he has closed the door on one of the most controversial incidents in his career, his March 19 Las Vegas casino brawl with Bengals OT Levi Jones.Dolphins LB Joey Porter puts casino brawl behind him (Orlando Sentinel)

2004 U.S. Olympian Jason Estrada will take on former world heavyweight title challenger Charles Shufford and WBC Youth featherweight champion Manuel Perez defends his title against Matt Remillard in co-main events on Champions of Tomorrow, January 25 at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut.Boxing - News & Results - USA Boxing News (SecondsOut.com)

BROCKTON - Todd Pina walked past rows of chirping slot machines before settling on one that cost $1 a spin. The 40-year-old Brockton resident took a day off from work to take a bus to the Foxwoods casino in Connecticut. He fed the machine a $20 bill and began trying his luck.BOOMING BUSINESS - Big spenders: N.E. casinos cash in on Mass. gamblers (The Patriot Ledger)

The National Labor Relations Board has scheduled a hearing into complaints by the Mashantucket Pequots about a union election the United Auto Workers won at Foxwoods Resort Casino last month.Hearing Planned On Casino Union (Eyewitness News 3 Hartford)

Coming soon to a theatre near you: An attraction with no big-name stars and no plot. There might be an exciting car chase, though, or a brain-teasing trivia game.Game playing on the silver screen (The Globe and Mail)

The sale represents the world's largest casino buyout deal.Harrah's: National Indian Gaming Commission Will Allow Sale (KETV 7 Omaha)

Start 2008 in style with the $20,080 Happy New Year Freezeout tournament at MANSIONPOKER.COM on January 2, 2008 at 19:00 .Warm Up With the $20,080 Added New Year's Freezeout at MANSIONPOKER.COM (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)

ODFWs Passport to the Outdoors program hosts workshops around the state to introduce beginners to hunting, fishing and other outdoor activities.Oregon Recreation Report (Corvallis Gazette-Times)

Chinook Winds Casino Resort is ringing in the New Year in a 40s style, with multiple options from which to choose. Performing live in the convention center from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. will be the Northwest favorite band, "Metro."Ring in 2008 at Chinook Winds Casino Resort (Newport News-Times)

LAKEVILLE Although the third time's a charm for some people, it wasn't for Middleboro Selectman Patrick Rogers last week as the Regional Task Force on Casino Impacts voted once again to take his request for a seat on their board under advisement.Still looking for a seat at the table (The Standard-Times)

Seven legislators filed a lawsuit Wednesday charging that Philadelphia officials usurped the state's authority by issuing a license to build part of a slot-machine Casino over the submerged banks of the Delaware River.Lawmakers Sue Over Pa. Casino's Rights (AP via Yahoo! Finance)

St. Louis-area party people are coming Home. Home is the latest must-do in local nightclubs, a glitzy dance club and lounge housed within the Ameristar Casino in St. Charles.Ameristar Casino is opening its doors to a Vegas-style nightclub and lounge (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

Gene Hardy knows what he'd do with the money if he struck it big at the Casino: a classic car for himself, a cruiser for the police, a house for a needy family.Casino debate: Is Massachusetts' soul at stake? (The Daily News Transcript)

To the dismay of technologically savvy gamblers, officials at Pinnacle, a prominent offshore sports book, opted to pull out of the U.S. market in January largely as a result of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act. Las Vegas sports bettor/quipmeister Jeff Jones wasn't fazed.Jeff Haney reflects on the most memorable high jinks, happenings and scandals of the past year (Las Vegas Sun)

Shares of Apple, Inc. closed at a new all-time high of US$198.95 per share in light trading Wednesday, and hit a new all-time intraday high as well, trading as high as $200.96 in the afternoon session. The stock ended up giving back most of the day's gains during late-afternoon trading, but still edged up $.15 per shareAAPL Closes at Record High of $198.95 Per Share (The Mac Observer)

We wanted to give you more than just our incredibly popular Candy Canes and Coal column, but then we noticed that colorful versions of Twas the Night Before Christmas are about a dime a dozen and we hate to be redundant or repetitive or superfluous.A Christmas song gone really wrong (The Beaver County Times)

With the live horse-racing season kicking off Jan. 3, officials at Gulfstream Park Racing & Casino are working hard to turn the facility into a family destination. Plans call for first-class trainers, experienced jockeys and thoroughbred horses, concerts and family-oriented acts such as Dora The Explorer, who will perform Jan. 13.Gulfstream casino in Hallandale Beach prepares for live racing season (Sun-Sentinel)

TAHLEQUAH Willa Dean Ketcher has been named the Keetoowah Cherokee Casinos December Spotlight Staff.Casino spotlights employee (Muskogee Phoenix)

Missouri voters might get to decide whether to lift the state's casino loss limit under an initiative filed by a coalition of gambling companies. The proposal, filed with the secretary of state's office in Jefferson City late last week, also calls for freezing the number of casino licenses issued by the state at 13 and bumping the gaming tax on gross casino revenue to 21 percent from its .Mo. casinos want to toss loss limit (The Wichita Eagle)

For the past 30 years, the number of Roman Catholics and their proportion of Macao?s population have been in steep decline, a stark contrast to the 45 percent increase in the number worldwide.A Gambling-Fueled Boom Adds to a Church?s Bane (New York Times)

Religious leaders who were entrenched foes during the state's gay marriage debate have found something to bring them together: Casino Gambling.Church Leaders Unite Against Gambling (WCVB Boston)

The Missouri Gaming Association is looking to raise awareness of underage gambling by offering two $1,500 scholarships and four $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors.Group hopes to stem underage gambling (Columbian Missourian)

The sale represents the world's largest casino buyout deal.Harrah's: National Indian Gaming Commission Will Allow Sale (KETV 7 Omaha)

Gov. Felix Camacho has signed 112 proclamations this year, none of which mentions the word "gambling."Casino-style gaming legal: Governor's proclamations allow legalized gambling (Pacific Daily News)

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According to Mountaineer Casinos Spokesperson Tamara Petit Dale Baird was on his way to Indiana to pick up horses when he was killed in an auto accident.Local Casino Remembering Top Horse Trainer (WTOV 9 Steubenville)

VERONA - The Central New York Wedding Expo 2008 will be held on Sunday, Jan. 6 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Turning Stone Resort Casino, Patrick Road.Wedding Expo at Turning Stone Jan. 6 (The Oneida Daily Dispatch)

Chinook Winds Casino Resort is ringing in the New Year in a 40s style, with multiple options from which to choose. Performing live in the convention center from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. will be the Northwest favorite band, "Metro."Ring in 2008 at Chinook Winds Casino Resort (Newport News-Times)

ODFWs Passport to the Outdoors program hosts workshops around the state to introduce beginners to hunting, fishing and other outdoor activities.Oregon Recreation Report (Albany Democrat-Herald)

ELKO - Elko residents brought their donations to the Gold Dust West Casino throughout November and December, delivering hundreds of pounds of non-perishable food and toys.Gold Dust West delivers to FISH (Elko Daily Free Press)

Chinook Winds Casino Resort is ringing in the New Year in a 40s style, with multiple options from which to choose. Performing live in the convention center from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. will be the Northwest favorite band, "Metro."Ring in 2008 at Chinook Winds Casino Resort (Newport News-Times)

Harrah's Entertainment, the American gaming giant, has appointed advisers to explore strategic options in the European gambling market, including a potential bid for UK casino and bingo group RankHarrah may revisit Rank (Daily Telegraph)

Everybody's looking for a piece of the action when it comes to casino gambling. .South Strabane supervisors back request for gaming funds (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

A Tinian casino investor has praised the Senate for rejecting the Saipan gaming proposal.Tinian casino investor lauds Senate action (Saipan Tribune)

The co-featured bout has been set for the sensational December 28 fight card in the River Rock Show Theatre at River Rock Casino Resort, located at 8811 River Road in Richmond, British Colombia. This event will be the first telecast of the 2008 boxing season on ESPNs Friday Night Fights.Woolnaugh-Wodds co-feature on B.C. card (Boxing Insider)

Missouri voters might get to decide whether to lift the state's casino loss limit under an initiative filed late Friday by a coalition of gambling companies.Plan to lift casino loss limit in motion (The Kansas City Star)

A young woman vanished from a California casino after a night of gambling. Would a casino security video tape help in crack the case? Erin Moriarty reports.The Biggest Gamble (CBS News)

I love going to glamorous casinos as part of my vacations. The lights, the noise, and the excitement get my pulse going. But who goes to a casino for the cheap 24 hour buffet and the stores? I go to play. Blackjack, roulette, and craps are fine. Even the lucky number wheel gets a spin from me.Casino Love (TheCelebrityCafe.com)

The BCS National Championship Game is scheduled for January 7, 2008 and the New Orleans Marriott at the Convention Center has opened their doors to welcome fans and spectators to stay in luxurious accommodations for the weekend of the game. ( Dec 23, 2007) :: /UGlnZy1DcmFzLUVtcHQtRW1wdC1Mb3ZlLVplcm8=New Orleans Marriott at the Convention Center Welcomes the BCS National Championship Bowl Game Players and Fans to Town ()

Chinook Winds Casino Resort is ringing in the New Year in a 40s style, with multiple options from which to choose. Performing live in the convention center from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. will be the Northwest favorite band, "Metro."Ring in 2008 at Chinook Winds Casino Resort (Newport News-Times)

All Jackpots Online Casino, a proud member of the Jackpot Factory Group and one of the world's biggest online jackpot casinos, announced that a player from North America beat out 1,491 players over the weekend en route to a $50,000 cash prize in the world's first online $100,000 multi-player slot tournament.Player Wins $50,000 on His 12th Day at All Jackpots Online Casino (Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance)

Rock Against Cancer: Rock Against Cancer benefit concert for the American Cancer Society's El Paso chapter will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Sunday at Club 101, 3233 N. Mesa. Performances by Tommy Mora, Zechs Marquise, BJ Pando, Low Luster League, Atomic Pink and DJ B-Sly. $5. Door prizes will be awarded.Your guide to today, tomorrow and beyond (El Paso Times)

MERRY TWO DAYS before Christmas. You're probably all out shopping or thawing turkeys or going a' wassailing or trying to get your partridges to stay in those darned pear trees.Glad tidings from a grab bag of holiday-related info (Inside Bay Area)

Clos Pepe Vineyards and Estate Wines has been recognized as a leader in sustainable agriculture and production, receiving Santa Barbara County wine industry's only 2007 Green Award from the Green Award Consortium.Clos Pepe, Chumash Casino win Green Awards (The Lompoc Record)

Undefeated heavyweight prospect Alonzo Big Zo Butler suffered a detached retina during training and had to withdraw from his fight at River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond, British Colombia, on December 28.Guinn steps in for Butler (Boxing Insider)

(KMOV)- A recent trip to the new Lumiere Place Casino downtown has one local man wondering if he'll ever go back. This is not the way Rick Hess expected the night would go.Local man has gifts stolen from car few feet from new casino (KMOV St. Louis)

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) The Teamsters union has failed to organize housekeeping workers at the Soaring Eagle Casino in Mount Pleasant.Union fails to organize housekeeping staff at Indian casino (22 WSBT South Bend)

A man playing poker on his computer connected to an internet gaming site from his home in 2006. The United States has urged Antigua to hold off on imposing sanctions authorized by the WTO in a dispute over online gambling, saying Washington was revising its WTO commitments.US urges Antigua to delay WTO sanctions on Internet gambling (TODAYonline)

One Man Band/Open Jam with Mike Hickey, 7-11 p.m., Our Bar, 3720 W. Bell Vista Ave., 751-5500. Little Rock, 9-1 a.m., Stagestop Lounge and Casino, 100 W. Stagecoach Rd. at Blagg, 727-7300.Entertainment Schedule (Pahrump Valley Times)

Track installs seats as it preps for live racing With the live horse-racing season kicking off Jan. 3, officials at Gulfstream Park Racing & Casino are working hard to turn the facility into a family destination.Gulfstream casino in Hallandale Beach prepares for live racing season (Sun-Sentinel)

Power Joker Poker is dubbed by host Lady Dream Casino as a "new generation" of video poker machines and after just a couple of rounds of its frenetic play it's easy to see why.Thursday December 20, 2007 - 12:44 EST (Rolling Good Times)

It's not quite a case of "sky's the limit", but New Sky City casino chief executive Nigel Morrison is a winner without having to place a bet.New casino boss on to sure bet with high roller package (NZPA via Yahoo!Xtra News)

The lottery's top executive said his agency would be better equipped to oversee casinos than a new state agency.12/21/07: State Lottery Ready To Regulate Casino Gambling (WLKY Louisville)

A working group set up by House Speaker Jody Richards to explore expanding gambling met publicly for the first time Thursday to hear Arch Gleason, head of the Kentucky Lottery Corp., plead his case to have the lottery run casinos, should they be approved. Separately, Gov. Steve Beshear is putting together legislation for a constitutional amendment to allow Casino Gambling at racetracks and other .Casino proposal is examined (Lexington Herald-Leader)

The state says developers trying to build a casino in southwest Ohio are close to being able to gather signatures for a ballot proposal.Signature Gathering Begins In Drive To Build Ohio Casino (WHIO-TV 7 Dayton)

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. -- The votes have been counted and the housekeeping staff at the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort will not unionize. Out of the 208 votes, 192 people voted against unionization.Casino Housekeepers Reject Union (WNEM TV 5 Mid-Michigan)

ATLANTIC CITY -- Lenders have given the former owners of the Tropicana Casino and Resort a year of breathing room before they can demand repayment of debt, the company said Friday.Courier News Online - Lenders give Tropicana 1-year break on debt (Bridgewater Courier News)

Free slot machine games along with the Winter Wonderland Slot Tournament are being featured during the month of December through the website Just Gamble For Free. In a promotional effort with the online gambling casino SuperSlots, Just Gamble For Free will market and promote new slot games such as SAFARI that will allow a slot player to win up to $400,000 on a pull. A second new slot game being .Free Slot Machine Games With The Winter Wonderland Holiday Slot Tournament ()

Slingo, Inc., a leading developer and publisher of casual games and interactive entertainment, has achieved the largest casino install in the United States for the Triple Slingo Jackpot Slot Machine.The Largest Casino Install in U.S.A. for the Triple Slingo Jackpot Slot Machine (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)

From the courtroom to the streets of the city, it was lights-camera-action in Chicago in 2007. Angelina Jolie proved she's still the most "Wanted" star in the world, Shia LaBeouf became perhaps the first movie star ever to get into late-night trouble at a Walgreens, we found out the truth behind those "Casino" murders, and we quickly learned that "Rory's First Kiss" involved neither a Rory nor a .Jolie good show! (Chicago Sun-Times)

Chinook Winds Casino Resort is ringing in the New Year in a 40s style, with multiple options from which to choose. Performing live in the convention center from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. will be the Northwest favorite band, "Metro."Ring in 2008 at Chinook Winds Casino Resort (Newport News-Times)

(12-19) 09:41 PST SAN FRANCISCO - Three people have been sentenced for making off with $198,000 during an elaborate theft at a Humboldt County Indian casino, authorities said today. Peter Daniel Collins, 35, and his girlfriend, Emily Katherine Weitzel, 22,.3 sentenced for stealing $198,000 from Humboldt County casino (San Francisco Chronicle)

Steve Wynn's Macau resort will add 85 gaming tables and 551 slot machines in an expansion scheduled to open Monday. The expansion, which also features a new rotunda entrance, brings the casino resort's total to 390 tables and 1,190 slot machines, Wynn Resorts Ltd. said in a statement from Las Vegas Wednesday.Wynn Macau Expanding Casino Operations (AP via Yahoo! Finance)

CHESTER, W.Va. Its the start of a new era at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack and Resort as table gaming now will be offered after a ribbon-cutting Thursday morning at The Grande Hotel.Mountaineer Casino putting its cards on the table (Lisbon Morning Journal)

Four tribes in Southern California - three operating sizeable casino resorts in Riverside-San Bernardino counties - got official word Wednesday their revised gaming compacts were approved by the federal govern-ment.Gaming compacts OK'd by Feds; voters still get final say (The Desert Sun)

Odds are almost certain that smokers will gamble in puffing peace at a new Native casino after Jan. 1, the day when tough new provincial butt ban legislation is sparked.New casino set to allow smoking (Calgary Sun)

Leading online supplier of gaming and casino goods, PokerChest, is announcing a new holiday season promotional deal. For the end of 2007, they are giving away a $30 gift certificate for free to be applied to any purchase that amounts to $150 or more.PokerChest Announces Holiday Season Promotional Deal ( via Yahoo! News)

Casino.com has announced the official launch of their new affiliate programme. ( Dec 20, 2007) :: /U3F1YS1UaGlyLUNvdXAtUHJvZi1UaGlyLVplcm8=Casino.com Launches Affiliate Programme ()

Casino WindsorCasino events (Detroit News)

Smokers can bet they'll gamble in puffing peace at a new Native Casino after Jan. 1, the day a tough new provincial butt ban takes hold.Casino gives smokers nod (Calgary Sun)

[ RIO RANCHO, N.M.]-The New Mexico Scorpions are bringing back a popular ticket promotion from last season, the "All In Internet Ticket Special." Instead of waiting in line at the games, fans are encouraged to purchase their tickets online with special internet only pricing.All In Internet Special Returns (OurSports Central)

Google Inc., Microsoft Corp and Yahoo Inc on Wednesday agreed to pay 31.5 million U.S. dollars to resolve accusations that they had promoted illegal Internet gambling, according to U.S. Department of Justice quoted by media reports Thursday .Microsoft, Google, Yahoo fined for promoting gambling (People's Daily)

BEIJING -- Google Inc, Microsoft Corp and Yahoo Inc on Wednesday agreed to pay US$31.5 million to resolve accusations that they had promoted illegal Internet gambling, according to US Department of Justice quoted by media reports Thursday.Microsoft, Google, Yahoo to pay for promoting gambling (China Daily)

It's not quite a case of "sky's the limit", but New Sky City casino chief executive Nigel Morrison is a winner without having to place a bet.New casino boss on to sure bet with high roller package (NZPA via Yahoo!Xtra News)

What a rotten world.2007: The year's best DVDs (The Toledo Blade)

Faye Ninhams $4,000 check is a nice bonus around the holidays, but it comes at a price.$88 million payout poses questions for Oneidas (Green Bay Press-Gazette)

MGM Mirage, the world's No.2 casino operator, opens a 600-room, Las Vegas-style resort in Macau on Tuesday, raising the stakes in a Chinese gambling haven increasingly crowded by global players.MGM's Macau casino opening ups ante for rivals (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

Socialites and stars joined tycoons Tuesday for the opening of the MGM Grand Macau, the latest Las Vegas-backed casino to crowd into this tiny Chinese gambling enclave that hopes to lure China's growing middle class.MGM Grand Casino Opens in Macau (AP via Yahoo! Finance)

An investment bank that is looking to put together financing for a casino at Suffolk Downs says that a gambling resort at the Boston racetrack would instantly become one of the most successful in the Northeast and reap even bigger riches for the developers and the state than Governor Deval Patrick has envisioned.Forecast low, casino investor says (Boston Globe)

Why is the Prime Minister, notwithstanding his strong Catholic beliefs, still refusing to interfere in the gambling spree that is crippling Maltese society?Insensitivity to gambling (Malta Today)

ASHEVILLE -- Former Buncombe County Sheriff Bobby Medford, arrested Thursday on charges of running an illegal gambling operation, also lost at least $54,000 at Harrah's Casino in Cherokee in 2006.Gambling addiction not hard to hide (Asheville Citizen-Times)

The Online Casino Advisory has revamped their website to include an online casino guide , daily updated gambling news, a free casino games section, a reviews section, and more. http://www.onlinecasinoadvisory.com ( Dec 14, 2007) :: /VGhpci1DcmFzLUhvcnItU3VtbS1UaGlyLVplcm8=Online Casino Advisory Releases New Revamped Website ()

HAMMOND, Ind. (AP) Don Barden wants to consolidate the two Gary Majestic Star casinos he owns on Lake Michigan into a single larger operation and use one of the state gaming licenses to open a new casino in northeastern Indiana.Gary casino owner wants to open casino in northeast Indiana (22 WSBT South Bend)

TRENTON New Jersey's outgoing public health chief, Dr. Fred Jacobs, said Monday that allowing casino gaming floors to dodge the smoking ban endures as a failure.Jacobs: Casino smoking ban dodge a failure (Home News Tribune)

WHEELING An outright ban on smoking at the Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack would have as much a negative effect on the tracks bottom line as competition from Pennsylvania slot machines, track officials said.Wheeling Island track opens table games for charity (The Steubenville Herald-Star)

CHESTER After years of work and six months of intense activity, Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack and Resort will debut its full casino to the public Thursday morning.Mountaineer to debut full casino (The Steubenville Herald-Star)

All Jackpots Online Casino, a proud member of the Jackpot Factory Group and one of the world's biggest online jackpot casinos, announced that a player from North America beat out 1,491 players over the weekend en route to a $50,000 cash prize in the world's first online $100,000 multi-player slot tournament.Player Wins $50,000 on His 12th Day at All Jackpots Online Casino (Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance)

Peermont has refurbished two of its casinos in Francistown and Selibe-Phikwe. The casinos have been renamed to the Sedibeng Casino which is in Francistown and Syringa Casino in Selibe Phikwe.Botswana: Peermont Opens New Casinos (AllAfrica.com)

WELLINGTON, Dec 18 - New Zealand casino operator Sky City Entertainment Group Ltd appointed a new chief executive on Tuesday but reported no progress on a potential NZ$2.9 billion takeover.New Zealand bid target Sky City names new CEO (Reuters via Yahoo! Malaysia News)

There is more trouble for Harrah's Entertainment. The gaming giant has been given 17 criminal misdemeanor citations at two of its Las Vegas properties.Casino & Gaming News: Harrah's Receives 17 Criminal Citations (KTNV Las Vegas)

Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack will host two table games charity events on Monday and Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. in their newly renovated gaming floor.Wheeling Island Casino Holds Charity Events (WPXI Pittsburgh)

MACAU -- As reported by the Agence France Presse: "MGM MIRAGE becomes the latest gaming giant to try and lure the Chinese gambler on Tuesday, when the company opens its first casino resort outside the United States in the tiny enclave of Macau.Gaming N ews (Casino City Times)

Members of the North Coast business community will come together for an evening of fun, food and networking Thursday at the Blue Lake Casino, host of the December Eureka Chamber Mixer. The event begins at 5:30 p.m.Chamber members to visit Blue Lake Casino for December mixer (The Eureka Reporter)

A Clay County jury has awarded a woman $1 million in actual and punitive damages after she claimed Harrahs North Kansas City Casino and Hotel wrongfully terminated her.Jury awards $1 million to woman who lost job at Harrah's (The Kansas City Star)

(DEC 17) Undefeated heavyweight prospect Alonzo Big Zo Butler suffered a detached retina during training and had to withdraw from his fight at River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond , British Colombia, on December 28.Alonzo Butler Injured in Training, Dominick Guinn Now to Fight Robert Hawkins (Hot Boxing News.com)

A MAN was jailed for three months and fined a total of $80,000 on Monday for distributing online casino games to shops.'Master agent' fined $80,000 for supplying online Casino Games (Straits Times)

LAS VEGAS----Full House Resorts announced today that Gaming Entertainment Michigan, LLC , a 50%-owned joint venture of the Company, has received final approval for its gaming management contract from the National Indian Gaming Commission .Full House Resorts Receives Final NIGC Approval for Battle Creek, Michigan Casino (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

Following a phenomenal and record-setting 2007, Golden Boy Promotions is looking for an even bigger and better 2008 beginning with their January 11 th show at the Morongo Casino Resort & Spa in Cabazon, California, which features champion of the first season of the hit reality series The Contender, Sergio Mora and 2004 U.S. Olympian Vicente Escobedo in separate bouts.SERGIO MORA & VICENTE ESCOBEDO HEADLINE GBP FIRST EVENT OF 2008 AT MORONGO CASINO RESORT & SPA (Bragging Rights Corner)

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CHESTER After years of work and six months of intense activity, Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack and Resort will debut its full casino to the public Thursday morning.Mountaineer to debut full casino (The Steubenville Herald-Star)

INDIANAPOLIS LaGrange Republican Sen. Robert Meeks filed a bill this week that would allow a casino owner to move one of his riverboat gambling facilities in Gary to Steuben County pending a referendum vote by the public.Casino floated for lake area in Steuben

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A state lawmaker from LaGrange has filed a bill that would allow a casino to move from Lake Michigan to a lake in northeastern Indiana's Steuben County.Hoosier lawmaker wants to move Casino (Louisville Courier-Journal)

BENSALEM, Pa. (AP) - The future of Philadelphia Park Casino will be the subject of a hearing in Harrisburg this week. Casino owner and license holder Greenwood Gaming and the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board will meet Tuesday, a day before the slot parlor's temporary license expires.Philly Park Casino needs permanent license to stay open (WFMJ Youngstown)

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There are several newcomers including two that are returnees to the Joplin area golf calendar for 2008, and one big event that wont be staged again: the Hooters pro tournament at Loma Linda.Few changes found on area golf calendar for 2008 (The Joplin Globe)

A humble, hard working woman, Tina Lowe, owner of Tinas Hub in Galax, has always put everyone else before herself even after she won $848,000 last month at a casino.Customer Service (Galax Gazette)

CASINO WINDSOR: 377 Riverside Drive E., Windsor. 800-991-7777. www.casinowindsor.com Open 24 hours daily.What's happening at the casinos (Detroit Free Press)

The stakes are high, politically and legally, and the side bets are plentiful as the Florida Supreme Court considers a clash between Gov. Charlie Crist and the Legislature over Casino Gambling on Seminole reservations.High court weighs casino gambling (Tallahassee Democrat)

The new governor of Kentucky wasted little time in bringing up the possibility of Casino Gambling.Beshear Promotes Casino Plan (WSAZ NewsChannel 3 West Virginia)

INDIANAPOLIS LaGrange Republican Sen. Robert Meeks filed a bill this week that would allow a casino owner to move one of his riverboat gambling facilities in Gary to Steuben County pending a referendum vote by the public.Casino floated for lake area in Steuben (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)

IRVINE, Calif.----Hop-on, Inc., a leading developer and marketer of wireless phones and accessories is now the foremost creator of mobile gambling technology. Hop-on is looking for software distributors around the world to partner with as "Casino Hosts" to license and distribute Hop-on's mobile gambling program and online casino network.Hop-on, Inc. Going Global with Highly Profitable Mobile Gambling Program (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

ATLANTIC CITY (AP) -- The state Casino Control Commission declined on Wednesday to renew an operating license for the Tropicana Casino and Resort. The move marked only the second time in the 29-year history of legalized gambling in New Jersey that the commission has denied a license.Courier News Online - State denies license to Tropicana resort (Bridgewater Courier News)

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Dec. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Crown Ltd., Australian billionaire James Packer's gaming company, agreed to buy Cannery Casino Resorts LLC for $1.75 billion in cash, doubling its gambling investments in North America.Packer's Crown Buys Cannery Casino for $1.75 Billion (Update5) (Bloomberg.com)

ATLANTIC CITY The Tropicana Casino and Resort filed an appeal Thursday of a decision by state casino regulators that denied it a new license.Casino appeals license denial (Home News Tribune)

Even with the state in the midst of a budget crisis and calls for an increase in the gaming tax weaving their way through political channels, Nevada's casino industry recorded an all-time monthly record for gaming revenues in October, collecting more than $1.164 billion from gamblers.As economy churns, state gaming win heads higher (Las Vegas Business Press)

Tropicana Entertainment, the affiliate of Crestview Hills-based Columbia Sussex controlled by Bill Yung III, said Thursday it may be forced to file bankruptcy after New Jersey officials denied the casino company's gaming license in Atlantic City.Casino sale could be next (The Cincinnati Enquirer)

A CHINESE woman involved in a $750,000 swindle at the mini-baccarat table in Jupiters Casino's high rollers' room on the Gold Coast has been sentenced to three years jail.Woman jailed over $750,000 casino scam (Adelaide Now)

Jacob Nickels was asked if he was disappointed after a judge on Friday ordered him to prison for taking a bribe and aiding in a multistate.Mayor's son gets 3 months in casino scheme (Seattle Times)

A Chinese woman involved in a $750,000 swindle in Jupiters Casino's high rollers' room on the Gold Coast has been sentenced to three years jail.Chinese woman jailed over casino scam (AAP via Yahoo!7 News)

Jacob Nickels, the son of Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels, is sentenced Friday.Mayor's son sentenced in casino scheme (Seattle Post-Intelligencer)

A Chinese woman involved in a $750,000 swindle in Jupiters Casino's high rollers' room on the Gold Coast has been sentenced to three years jail.Chinese woman jailed over casino scam (AAP via Yahoo!7 News)

Kevin Martin defended his title at the Casino Rama Curling Skins Game by defeating Wayne Middaugh in Sunday's final and collecting a cool $61,000 for his efforts.Martin wins Casino Rama Skins Game (TSN)

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The chairman of the Greektown Casino board of directors has been forced to step down after being accused of assaulting a woman who fought off his sexual advances.WATCH POLICE VIDEO: Assault case topples Greektown Casino chairman (Detroit Free Press)

Crown announced that it had signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the equity interests in Cannery Casino Resorts LLC on a cash and debt free basis for US$1,752m plus acquisition costs (estimated to be approximately US$49.6m).Crown Agrees to Acquire Cannery Casino Resorts (CWN.AX, 00794560, 20071212) (Aspect Huntley via Yahoo!7 Finance)

Casino executives on Thursday slammed a teachers union's ballot initiative aimed at raising taxes on the state's largest Casinos and said growth would make up just as much or more in tax revenue.Casino Execs Slam Tax Hike Plan (AP via Yahoo! Finance)

The parent company of The Tropicana Casino and Resort on Thursday said it may file for bankruptcy protection if it cannot quickly overturn the denial of its casino license or work out a deal with its lenders.Tropicana Casino fears failure (Belleville News-Democrat)

FREE -- Memento Mori: The musical duo will perform at 5 p.m. Friday at San Jacinto Plaza in Downtown El Paso. Information: 328-4445. Asi: Asi will perform at 9 p.m. Friday at the Franklin Lounge of the Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino, 1200 Futurity Drive, in Sunland Park. 575-874-5200.Your guide to today, tomorrow and beyond (El Paso Times)

Bridge Investment Group, LLC's 85,000-square meter hotel casino project on Tinian was recently promoted in three conferences in China.Bridge Investment promotes project in China (Saipan Tribune)

A BANNED gambler who lost $30 million at Melbourne's Crown Casino does have a case against its operators, a judge has ruled.Chronic gambler has case against casino (The Courier Mail)

-- Teddy Hart was on New Yorks infamous Hot97 radio recently speaking on his WWE run, his thoughts on quitting the business, Shawn Michaels, Vince, and more.(WWE) Teddy Hart Interview, Chris Jericho/Randy Orton, & More (The Wrestling News Page)

CASES AGAINST SOLICITOR CAN PROCEED - Proceedings to remove Michael Lynn from the roll of solicitors can go ahead even if he is not in court, writes the Irish Times.Today in the press (RT News)

JOLIET -- A plan to expand gambling in Illinois so the state can raise money for several needs has left a Joliet legislator torn over whether to back it.Gambling expansion plan concerns Wilhelmi (The Herald News)

The manner in which Don H. Barden beat out two of the major companies in the gambling industry to win Pittsburgh?s only casino license caught people?s attention.For Casino Owner, Winning a License Was Not a Matter of Luck (New York Times)

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IRVINE, Calif.----Hop-on, Inc., a leading developer and marketer of wireless phones and accessories is now the foremost creator of mobile gambling technology. Hop-on is looking for software distributors around the world to partner with as "Casino Hosts" to license and distribute Hop-on's mobile gambling program and online casino network.Hop-on, Inc. Going Global with Highly Profitable Mobile Gambling Program (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

Freeverse announced the immediate availability of Hordes of Orcs on Wednesday. Game players must build towers to defend against hordes of invading orcs.Mac Gaming News - Freeverse Unleashes Hordes of Orcs (The Mac Observer)

America is neither free nor safe as long as we owe this huge unserviceable debt to the rest of the world. Eventually America is going to have sell out or do something drastic to service Bush's huge faith-based debt.Tom Gregory: Mommy, It's Not Real Money, It's VISA (HuffingtonPost)

On Sunday, Dec. 9, members of the Bodfish Beamers Club donated $500 in memory of Don Tolle to the Fish and Game Habitat Club at their annual Christmas potluck dinner at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. It was a quiet affair with about 20 people in attendance.Beamers donate to Habitat in honor of Don Tolle (Kern Valley Sun)

Dec. 12 (Bloomberg) -- James Packer's Crown Ltd., Australia's biggest casino owner, agreed to buy Cannery Casino Resorts LLC for $1.75 billion cash, gaining its first operating venues in the U.S.Packer's Crown Buys Cannery Casino for $1.75 Billion (Update2) (Bloomberg.com)

(RTTNews) - Tuesday evening, Australia-based gaming company Crown Ltd. said it agreed to acquire 100% of the equity interests in U.S.-based casino operator Cannery Casino Resorts LLC on a cash and debt free basis for US$1.752 billion plus acquisition costs of US$49.6 million.Australia's Crown To Buy Cannery Casino Resorts LLC For US$1.75 Bln - Update (Nasdaq)

(RTTNews) - Tuesday evening, Australia-based gaming company Crown Ltd. said it agreed to acquire 100% of the equity interests in U.S.-based casino operator Cannery Casino Resorts LLC on a cash and debt free basis for US$1.752 billion plus acquisition costs of US$49.6 million.Australia's Crown To Buy Cannery Casino Resorts LLC For US$1.75 Bln - Update (Nasdaq)

Gaming firm and recent offshoot of Publishing and Broadcasting, Crown (CWN) announced today that it has agreed to acquire casino operator Cannery Casino Resorts (CCR) for $2 billion plus acquisition costs of about $57 million. CCR currently operates four casinos in Nevada and Western Pennsylvania in the US. Despite having recently de-merged from PBL, James Packer has maintained his influence in .Crown Acquires US Casino Operator (Australasian Investment Review via Yahoo!7 Finance)

HARRISBURG - The state Supreme Court ruled yesterday that a grand jury in Dauphin County could continue to examine whether a Poconos casino owner lied to state gaming regulators in his bid to win a coveted slots license.Pa. high court allows probe of casino owner (The Philadelphia Inquirer)

A county grand jury can continue its investigation into whether a politically connected businessman told the truth to state regulators before they awarded him a slot-machine gambling license, the state Supreme Court ruled unanimously yesterday. .Court says probe of casino developer can go on (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

Auckland's SkyCity Casino has been forced to tighten controls on potential problem gamblers in a move which the Problem Gambling Foundation says should cut the casino's profits.Casino forced to reveal details on big spenders (The New Zealand Herald)

Table game dealers at Foxwoods Resort Casino say they're being left out of a raise because they voted to unionize last month.Casino Dealers Have Pay Gripe (Hartford Courant)

There were two kinds of curling going on last weekend, the 100 spectators in the lounge of Golden Ears Curling Club kind and the high-roller Casino Rama skins game kind that resulted in Kevin Martin of Edmonton winning $61,000 in the final -- which could have been playing in the background at the Maple Ridge club since it was nationally televised on TSN.Things are looking up for B.C. curlers (Vancouver Province)

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Osceola is without power tonight and many residents are staying the Terribles Lakeside Casino.Casino set up as emergency shelter (The Des Moines Register)

Delays and legal challenges from losing bidders, civic groups and sports teams in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia will shortchange taxpayers, according to a Tribune-Review analysis of casino operators' projections.Casino legal battles will cheat taxpayers (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)

Casino developer Don Barden broke ground on a planned $450 million casino on Tuesday, even though the project still must be approved by the city planning commission.Ground Broken on Pittsburgh Casino (AP via Yahoo! Finance)

After more than a year of planning, groundbreaking on the new North Shore casino happened this morning. Casino officials and local politicians were on hand to toss the first soil at the site of the Majestic Star Casino.Plans For Majestic Star Casino Move Forward (KDKA Pittsburgh)

Ground was broken Tuesday on what will be Pittsburgh's first casino.Ground broken for Pittsburgh Casino (BizJournals)

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) A man accused of shooting at a U.S. marshal's van in Nebraska is fighting extradition to Iowa, where he faces kidnapping, robbery and assault charges.Man accused of firing at marshal fights extradition to Iowa (The Globe Gazette)

A new class of slot machines, aimed at attracting younger players who grew up with video games, is demanding something new: Skill.After a century, one-armed bandit gets a makeover (International Herald Tribune)

ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- Trump Taj Mahal will bring a celebration of sorts to the casino floor this week as AC Coin and Slot, creator of the pioneering Mega Bonus Slots brand, announces the North American launch of Super Slotto Celebration, a multiplayer, community-style bonusing slot game that provides a new level of excitement to slot players throughout the casino .Friday December 07, 2007 - 13:30 EST (Rolling Good Times)

Atlantic City hotels are slashing room rates and promoting perks to lure visitors during the holiday season.A.C. offers December deals (Courier-Post)

Auckland's SkyCity Casino has been forced to tighten controls on potential problem gamblers in a move which the Problem Gambling Foundation says should cut the casino's profits.Casino forced to reveal details on big spenders (The New Zealand Herald)

. _ A new gambling-expansion plan proposed by Illinois leaders Monday would allow Fairmount Park to host up to 500 slot machines at the Collinsville horseracing track, while letting the casinos at East St. Louis and Alton significantly increase their gaming capacity.Big gambling expansion proposed for Ill. (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

Income Access Offers' gaming ad network features highly lucrative offerings from top industry providers 888, Pacific Poker and Bingo Liner. IAO offering competitive cost per acquisitions from a variety of gaming merchants all in one network. ( Dec 10, 2007)Online Gaming Ad-Network Income Access Offers Driving in Player Traffic ()

Log in to remember this page. Email this Cometa Wireless has signed a contract with Cashcade to provide the online gambling firm with a complete mobile gaming solution and leading casino games portfolio.Cometa signs Cashcade contract (ATE On-line)

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Unified Government officials in Wyandotte County may select more than one potential casino in a bid to beat out a rival in Edwardsville.Officials May Recommend More Casinos (KCTV 5 Kansas City)

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Kevin Martin defended his title at the Casino Rama Curling Skins Game by defeating Wayne Middaugh in Sunday's final and collecting a cool $61,000 for his efforts.Martin wins Casino Rama Curling Skins Game (TSN)

A retired Hollywood movie mogul now living in Johnson County is hoping to spin a hit TV show and more from his patent-pending casino game invention, BlackJack Extreme.Casino game inventor tips his hand (The Kansas City Star)

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The venerable slot machine is undergoing a generational shift. For more than a century, since their invention by a German immigrant named Charles Fey in the 1890s, slot machines have required little more than cash, faith, and an ability to pull a lever or push a button.Slot machines target the young and active (Boston Globe)

MTR Gaming Group expects to sell its Binion's Gambling Hall & Hotel in Las Vegas by February. The $32 million cash deal with TLC Casino Enterprises is subject to regulatory approval, but MTR said Thursday it expects both the Nevada Gaming Control Board and Nevada Gaming Commission to consider the sale next month.Vegas Casino Sale Pending (AP via Yahoo! Finance)

The fact that casino giants like MGM Mirage and Harrah's Entertainment want to build opulent resorts in rural Kansas doesn't surprise gaming insiders. Opportunities to develop new gambling markets are limited in the U. S., they said. Gambling is legal only in certain jurisdictions, and many of them are saturated. "When a new jurisdiction opens up, it becomes enticing even for companies that .Experts say area prime for casino (The Wichita Eagle)

The Indiana Gaming Commission has postponed its hearing into the Casino Aztar layoffs complaint.Gaming Commission delays hearing Casino Aztar report (Evansville Courier & Press)

Ryan McDougald's grandmother seems to be watching over him. That's the consensus after McDougald attended her funeral on Wednesday and then won $115,696.35 in progressive blackjack at the Northern Lights Casino at 11:30 p.m. the same day. Blackjack is a game his grandmother enjoyed playing.Former P.A. resident wins big at casino (Prince Albert Daily Herald)

LEDYARD, Conn. -- Nonito Doniare proved Saturday night that he isn't a one-hit wonder. Donaire dismantled Mexico's Luis Maldonado before referee Charlie Dwyer mercifully stopped their flyweight title fight in the eighth round at Foxwoods Resort Casino.Doniare easily defends his IBF crown (The Record)

RAMA, ONT.The deck wasn't just stacked against Glenn Howard yesterday at the Casino Rama skins game. The reigning Canadian and world curling champion had a winning hand snatched from his grasp, ripped to pieces and ground into the ice in losing to friend and rival Wayne Middaugh.Bad luck costly at casino's cash game (Toronto Star)

VERO BEACH, Florida (December 5, 2007) International Boxing Federation light welterweight champion Paulie The Magic Man Malignaggi took a break from his Vero Beach training camp, where hes preparing for his first title defense January 5 on Showtime Championship Boxing against No. 1 contender Herman The Black Panther Ngoudjo (16-1, 9 KOs) at Ballys Casino in Atlantic City, to play .Malignaggi plays name game (Boxing Insider)

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MotorCity Casino Hotel owner Marian Ilitch and casino COO Rhonda Cohen did more than provide a strategic vision for the new Detroit hotel: They were closely involved with design details of the 400-room luxury property that opens today.MotorCity Casino Hotel Executives Take the Lead on Design (Hospitality Design)

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - Penn National Gaming Inc. is the only applicant to manage a resort casino in southeast Kansas.(AFX UK Focus) 2007-12-07 17:29 GMT: Penn only casino application for Kansas (Interactive Investor)

A casino in Black Hawk wants to call itself a cigar bar in hopes by doing so, its customers will be allowed to smoke inside.Black Hawk Casino Wants 'Cigar Bar' Status (CBS4 Denver)

BOSTON - Hoping to create some momentum, a pro-casino legislator plans to hold a hearing on Beacon Hill that will emphasize the economic benefits of expanded gambling.Pro-Casino talks set at Statehouse (The Republican)

Penn National Gaming Inc. is the only applicant to manage a resort casino in southeast Kansas. The company, based in Wyomissing, Pa., filed its application Aug. 31. No other applicants had come forward by Thursday's deadline.Penn Only Casino Application for Kansas (AP via Yahoo! Finance)

One Man Band/Open Jam with Mike Hickey, 7-11 p.m., Our Bar, 3720 W. Bell Vista Ave., 751-5500. Little Rock, 9-1 a.m., Stagestop Lounge and Casino, 100 W. Stagecoach Rd. at Blagg, 727-7300.Entertaiment Schedule (Pahrump Valley Times)

A retired Hollywood movie mogul now living in Johnson County is hoping to spin a hit TV show and more from his patent-pending casino game invention, BlackJack Extreme.Casino game inventor tips his hand (The Kansas City Star)

The Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City is slapped with a setback.A.C. Casino Faces Setback (NBC 10 Philadelphia)

NIAGARA FALLS How sweet it is!Casino donations surprise youth clubs (The Buffalo News)

MONTREAL, Quebec -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- Income Access and Gold Mobile Casino have announced that their WAP affiliate program will be targeting the French market with a new site, wap.goldmobilecasino.com/fr , new banners and new French gaming software.Friday December 07, 2007 - 12:59 EST (Rolling Good Times)

BOSTON - Hoping to create some momentum, a pro-casino legislator plans to hold a hearing on Beacon Hill that will emphasize the economic benefits of expanded gambling.Pro-casino talks set at Statehouse (The Republican)

Pro-gambling lawmakers are plotting a Beacon Hill legislative hearing with a glitzy guest list that includes casino moguls Donald Trump, Sheldon Adelson and Harrah's.Beacon Hill looks to deal-in Donald Trump for gambling hearing (Boston Herald)

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A gaming oversight hearing at Mount Airy Casino Resort this morning featured testimony from Monroe County Commissioner Donna Asure and a recovering gambling addict.WEATHER FOR STROUDSBURG: (Pocono Record)

European online casino and poker group Gaming VC reckons full year profits will beat forecasts thanks to additional sportsbook revenue since the Maltese operation was launched in August.Gaming VC profit seen topping forecasts (ShareCast via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance)

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) Pennsylvanias highest court on Monday sided with the owners of the planned SugarHouse Casino in Philadelphia and said they may sidestep obstacles that the City Council has placed in the path of the $600 million facility.Courier News Online - High court says city must OK SugarHouse casino in Philadelphia (Bridgewater Courier News)

Golden Casino's Deuces Wild is a low-key way to have some fun playing video poker. The game is simple. It's five-card draw, deuces are wild, and players need to get a three of a kind or better in order to win.Thursday December 06, 2007 - 15:44 EST (Rolling Good Times)

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Spiderweb Software announced the immediate availability of Avernum 5 for the Mac on Wednesday. The latest game in the Avernum series sends players on an adventure in an underground fantasy cave world to find capture an assassin. It includes over 50 spells and battle disciplines, hundreds of quests, dungeons, fortresses, and more. Avernum 5 costs $28 and is available for download at the .TMO Gaming News - Spiderweb Software Launches Avernum 5 (The Mac Observer)

CHESTER Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack and Resort anticipates opening the remainder of its planned table games on Dec. 20.Mountaineer to open new tables on Dec. 20 (The Steubenville Herald-Star)

An Alabama man is the third suspect who has been arrested on grand larceny charges in the theft of $70,000 from a Beau Rivage casino cashier's cage Aug. 31.Mobile man is third suspect charged in Biloxi casino theft (NBC 15 Mobile)

BILOXI, Miss. An Alabama man is the third suspect who has been arrested on grand larceny charges in the theft of $70,000 from a Beau Rivage Casino Cashier's cage Aug. 31.Mobile man is third suspect charged in Biloxi casino theft (The Daily Comet)

A woman reported being robbed of her purse, with cash and a cellular phone in it, as she arrived at her house on Wormer Street south of West Chicago about 4 a.m. Friday.Woman says gunman took casino winnings (Redford Observer)

LAS VEGAS----Progressive Gaming International Corporation , a leading provider of diversified products and services used in the gaming industry worldwide, and Gaming Partners International Corporation , a leading provider of casino currency and table game equipment worldwide, announced today that Foxwoods Resort Casino has selected the Paulson chip embedded with high frequency RFID tracking .Foxwoods Resort Casino Selects 13.56 MHz RFID Technology for Its Casino Operations (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

VERO BEACH, Florida (December 5, 2007) International Boxing Federation light welterweight champion Paulie The Magic Man Malignaggi took a break from his Vero Beach training camp, where hes preparing for his first title defense January 5 on Showtime Championship Boxing against No. 1 contender Herman The Black Panther Ngoudjo (16-1, 9 KOs) at Ballys Casino in Atlantic City, to play .MALIGNAGGI PLAYS 'THE NAME GAME' (Bragging Rights Corner)

IBF junior welterweight champion Paulie The Magic Man Malignaggi took a break from his Vero Beach training camp, where hes preparing for his first title defense January 5 on Showtime Championship Boxing against No. 1 contender Herman The Black Panther Ngoudjo (16-1, 9 KOs) at Ballys Casino in Atlantic City, to play boxings version of The Name Game.The outspoken Brooklyn boxer, rated No. 2 by The Ring, commented on some of the top welterweights and light . (SecondsOut.com)

DULUTH The Lake Superior Advertising Federation will accept entries for the 2008 ADDY awards on Friday, January 11, from 4-7pm at Service Printers, 127 East Second Street, in Duluth.Business North - The Daily Briefing - Business Newspaper Online Lake Superior Advertising Federation announces Addy . (BusinessNorth)

MONTREAL, Quebec -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- Income Access and the Lasseters Corporation are excited to announce the launch of four new exclusive slot games at the Lasseters Online Casino and to celebrate an affiliate has the chance to win $1000. Dead Man's Chest, Cupid's Bow, Ancient Wonders and Odd Shaped Balls have been added to the extensive suite of over 35 exclusive slot games available at .Monday December 03, 2007 - 14:14 EST (Rolling Good Times)

CONNECTICUT --- (PRESS RELEASE) -- Richard Belzer, perhaps best known for his work as Detective John Munch on NBC's hit show Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, is returning to his roots of stand-up comedy and will be performing in Mohegan Sun's Cabaret Theatre on Friday, January 18th at 9:00pm.Tuesday December 04, 2007 - 14:59 EST (Rolling Good Times)

The Cabinet yesterday proposed revisions to a law that would allow outlying islands to operate duty-free stores to boost tourism.Outlying islands may be allowed to set up duty-free stores (Chinapost.com.tw)

Pennsylvania's highest court on Monday sided with the owners of the planned SugarHouse Casino in Philadelphia and said they may sidestep obstacles that the City Council has placed in the path of the $600 million facility.Court Backs SugarHouse in Casino Fight (AP via Yahoo! Finance)

CHEROKEE, Iowa (AP) - Voters in Cherokee County have rejected plans for a Casino. Voters this week defeated a ballot measure authorizing a casino. The vote was nearly 2 to 1 against.Cherokee County voters reject Casino (WOI-TV Des Moines)

BANGOR (AP) -- Workers have moved indoors on the new Hollywood Slots casino and hotel complex under construction in Bangor.Work Moves Indoors On New Bangor Casino (WCSH 6 Portland)

A retired Hollywood movie mogul now living in Johnson County is hoping to spin a hit TV show and more from his patent-pending casino game invention, BlackJack Extreme.Casino game inventor tips his hand (The Kansas City Star)

Israeli tourism minister Yitzhak Aharonovitch said he plans to push hard for a legal casino in the southern city of Eilat to fight illegal gambling and to stop Israelis from travelling to casino in places like Malta or Cyprus, according to a report in the Jerusalem Post. Aharonovitch made the announcement Monday at a meeting of the Knesset Economics Committee where he presented the ministry's .Israeli tourists gambling at Maltese casinos (Maltamedia.com Daily News)

Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. and Sumner Gaming and Resorts have submitted the Sumner County destination-resort casino proposal they hope will come out on top.Harrahs banks (Wellington Daily News)

Skinny, handsome and sprucely attired, Chris Botti appears totally cool with a trumpet to his lips. That such compelling music also comes out is the difference between looking like a GQ model and being a young jazz-pop sensation that could easily pass for one.TODAY'S TOP 10 EVENTS: (The Kansas City Star)

A retired Hollywood movie mogul now living in Johnson County is hoping to spin a hit TV show and more from his patent-pending casino game invention, BlackJack Extreme.Casino game inventor tips his hand (The Kansas City Star)

Asian Logic will be the first Asia-based gaming company to seek a London flotation on Tuesday when it launches a $110m fund-raising to buy up online operators, build stakes in sports betting groups and software developers, and set up a gaming investment fund in Asia.Asian Logic gambles on UK flotation (FT.com via Yahoo! News)

The French Lick Resort Casino announced sponsorship of the Indiana Children's Wish Foundation Bass Tournament, May 3 at Patoka Lake. The 18th annual tournament to benefit the Indiana Children's Wish Foundation, which helps ill and terminally ill children, is being organized by Got 2 Love it Bass Tournaments Inc. of Bloomington.Casino will sponsor kids' bass tournament (Louisville Courier-Journal)

The next word game competition series will offer readers the chance to win a seven-night Jewels Of the Western Mediterranean cruise on Pullmantur's four-star Ocean Dream, courtesy of Mondial.Med. cruise awaits word game winner (Times of Malta)

Slot machine technology is an expanding frontier. And WMS Gaming, with headquarters in Waukegan and a design lab in Chicago, has taken on a mission: To explore new technology. To create strange new game themes. To boldly go where no slotmaker has gone before.Tuesday December 04, 2007 - 00:14 EST (Rolling Good Times)

Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel is hosting a No-Limit Texas Hold'em Tournament Toy Drive Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. in The Live Poker Room. Participants are encouraged to bring a new, un-wrapped toy ($10 value or greater), or a $30 cash donation as their entry fee.Jackpot Junction to host annual toy drive poker tournament (Redwood Falls Gazette)

Growing up, Monica Simeon and Marina TurningRobe were introduced to the challenges of running a family business by their father, one of the first Native Americans to open a casino after a 1987 court ruling paved the way for unfettered gambling on tribal lands. A member of the Spokane tribe, Ronald "Buzz" Gutierrez built his casino on the reservation 50 miles northwest of Spokane, Wash. His .Conditioning for growth (CNN Money)

With Emerald still fighting, state selling The Illinois Gaming Board is taking preliminary steps to reissue the state's long-dormant 10th casino license after a recent set of court rulings greatly limited efforts by Emerald Casino officials to open in Rosemont.Gaming Board moves to sell 10th casino license (Chicago Tribune)

As the Illinois Gaming Board announced Monday it will move "as quickly as possible" to issue the long-dormant Emerald Casino license, two conspicuous questions lingered.Gaming board to renew quest for final casino license (Daily Herald)

The facility is losing about $400,000 a day. A Philadelphia Park executive said the casino could reopen later today.Second burst main keeps casino closed (phillyburbs.com)

MACAU casino tycoon Stanley Ho pipped a host of other celebrity bidders with a world-record $US330,000 ($374,980)for one of the largest truffles ever discovered.Tycoon pays record for 'Truffle of Century' (The Courier Mail)

Four alternate parking locations are recommended for fans going to the Steelers-Bengals game tomorrow night because of the permanent closure of the Gateway West, Green 30 Parking Lot, site of the future slots casino.Alternate Steelers game parking tomorrow (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

Dinh Le's victory at the recent PokerStars.com Asia Pacific Poker Tour (AAPT) tournament in Macau vindicated Vietnamese talent in another class of mind game.Macau casino features Vietnamese poker talent (The Jakarta Post)

Since the April 2007 passage of the Kansas Expanded Lottery Act opened up the door for more casino developments in the state, developers have been scrambling to put in their bids for new projects.Kansas Casino Action Still on a Roll (Commercial Property News)

Mansion.com are still the best in player value amongst online Poker sites, giving away over $25,000 in regular Freeroll prize money every month, exclusive to Mansion Members. ( Nov 30, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www..com/pingpr.php/UGlnZy1IYWxmLUNyYXMtSG9yci1UaGlyLVplcm8=Discover New Ways to Play for Free at Mansion.com Exclusive Freerolls for Members ()

Dec. 2 (UNION-TRIBUNE): Orchids & Onions, San Diego's annual take on good and bad design, rendered an extra flourish of yin and yang Friday, when the San Diego Architectural Foundation handed out 16 bouquets of the fragrant and seven bunches of the pungent.New roots (San Diego Union-Tribune)

Its not easy to shop for someone who has free designer clothing and jewelry thrown his or her way on a regular basis which is why FOXNews.com put together this handy guide for friends and family of the famous.Celebrity Gift Guide: Shopping for the Stars (Fox News)

Since the April 2007 passage of the Kansas Expanded Lottery Act opened up the door for more casino developments in the state, developers have been scrambling to put in their bids for new projects.Kansas Casino Action Still on a Roll (Commercial Property News)

BOSTON - The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce is commissioning an independent study of Governor Patrick's plan to allow Casino gambling in Massachusetts.Group To Conduct Study On Mass. Casino (NBC 10 Providence)

A water main break silenced slot machines and halted horse racing at Philadelphia Park Casino in Bensalem, Bucks County from Thursday until Saturday afternoon when the casinos resumed normal operations.Phila. Park Casino Reopens Following Flood (CBS 3 Philadelphia)

MACAU casino tycoon Stanley Ho pipped a host of other celebrity bidders with a world-record $US330,000 ($374,980)for one of the largest truffles ever discovered.Tycoon pays record for 'Truffle of Century' (News Interactive)

LAS VEGAS -- O.J. Simpson firmly pleaded not guilty Wednesday at his arraignment on charges of kidnapping and armed robbery of two sports memorabilia dealers.Simpson Pleads Not Guilty To Casino Robbery Charges (Bayinsider)

Mount Airy Casino Resort, a full-service destination resort located in the heart of the Pocono Mountains, announced today it was offering special opening room rates in December. As part of the casino resort's December in Paradise promotion, room rates on weekdays will start at just $109 for standard king and standard double queen rooms from Monday through Thursday.Mount Airy Casino Resort Announces Special December Room Rates Starting at Just $109 (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)

All Jackpots Online Casino, a proud member of the Jackpot Factory Group and one of the world's biggest online jackpot casinos, announced that it has released Gladiator -- its first-ever epic-sized 50 payline video slot game -- on its Microgaming-powered Viper software platform and is offering an exclusive weekend promotion for players who give the glorious Ancient Rome-themed game a spin.All Jackpots Online Casino Armours Itself With First-Ever 50 Payline Slot (Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance)

All Jackpots Online Casino, a proud member of the Jackpot Factory Group and one of the world's biggest online jackpot casinos, has launched Hitman video slot game on its instant play casino in anticipation of the blockbuster movie, which premiered this past weekend.Hitman Lands at All Jackpots' Big Flash Online Casino (Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance)

A statewide vote on the expansion of gambling at four Southern California Indian casinos has potentially been short-circuited by a federal government decision.Local Area Gambling Expansion Potentially Stopped By Feds (KGTV San Diego)

The Illinois Supreme Court today refused to review a lower court ruling that revoked the gambling license of a controversial firm that had hoped to open a casino in Rosemont.Casino ruling narrows Emerald's options (Chicago Tribune)

GoldenPalace.com to cough up $2m Cyber World Group, the owner of GoldenPalace.com, in Canada this week pleaded guilty to charges of illegal gambling and agreed to a $2m fine.Quebec fights Mohawk Nation over online gambling jurisdiction (The Register)

Universal Gaming Concepts Inc, a leading Online Gaming Company for more than eight years, today announced that they will cease operation of their Global Player brands, Global Player Casino and GPCPokerRoom.com on November 30th 2007.Global Player Casino & Poker Room Closes its Doors ( via Yahoo! News)

All Jackpots Online Casino, a proud member of the Jackpot Factory Group and one of the world's biggest online jackpot casinos, has launched Hitman video slot game on its instant play casino in anticipation of the blockbuster movie, which premiered this past weekend.Hitman Lands at All Jackpots' Big Flash Online Casino (Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance)

A Montreal company has been fined $2 million after pleading guilty in Quebec Court in September to illegally operating a gaming house, the Sret du Qubec said yesterday. The charges laid against St. Laurent-based Cyber World Group, which manages Golden Palace, the world's largest Online Casino through a server on the Kahnawake Mohawk reserve, are a first in Quebec. The SQ raided Cyber World's .Casino operator fined $2 million (Montreal Gazette)

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