American Casinos and Gambling in United States

Mid-South Poker Classic begins at Cherokee Casino Resort

Starting Thursday, May 15, Cherokee Casino Resort kicks off its first Mid-South Poker Classic, the second of three major tournaments this year

Shakespeare comes to Las Vegas

Bauman Rare Books, a familiar landmark on Madison Avenue in New York for lovers of antiquarian books and autographs, announces its opening at The Shoppes at The Palazzo in Las Vegas.

Tropicana Entertainment boss may lose influence

With his gaming subsidiary Tropicana Entertainment bankrupt, Kentucky-based hotelier Bill Yung III may be lucky to hold onto the Strip property, some industry watchers say.

The Strip: The day the muses died?

Guggenheim's closure makes some wonder whether high culture has a future on the Strip.

Las Vegas visitation numbers tumble

The number of people who visited Las Vegas in March fell 1 percent to about 3.4 million, prompting resort operators to lower hotel rates to keep rooms full.

Profits plunge for Golden Nugget parent

Profits for Landry's Restaurants, parent company of the Golden Nugget casinos in Las Vegas and Laughlin, fell 93 percent in the first quarter .

Statewide gambling win slips 1.52 percent in March

Statewide gaming revenues fell for the third straight month in 2008 with casinos winning 1.52 percent less from gamblers during March than they did a year ago.

Nevada governor considers higher room taxes

News Brief: Gov. Jim Gibbons could support a deal that would result in higher room taxes rather than increased casino taxes, but only if Nevadans backed the idea in an advisory ballot question, a spokesman said Friday.

Hundreds show up for job fair

News Brief: Hundreds showed up Saturday for Downstream Casino Resort’s job fair at Missouri Southern State University in Joplin.

Atlantic City results down

News Brief: Casino table games, formerly one of the few bright spots for an industry hurt by the faltering economy and gambling competition from Pennsylvania, have begun following the slot machines in a downward trend.

Casinos looking for the 'wow' factor

News Brief: According to casino designers, today's casinos need to be comfortable but not boring and have the 'wow' factor.

Massachusett casinos gain public support

News Brief: Massachusetts polls keep showing that public support for casinos is strong and growing.

Boogie Nights return to Atlantic City

Atlantic City announced that Boogie Nights, one of the hottest dance clubs in Atlantic City, will be open every Friday and Saturday night starting May 9, 2008.

Bubbapalooza at Taj Mahal

Bubbapalooza, the live comedy event presented by top-rated national satellite and terrestrial radio personality Bubba the Love Sponge, will be in the Mark G. Etess Arena at Trump Taj Mahal on Saturday, July 12, 2008.

WPA educational events at conference

The World Poker Association reports the launch of its first educational event for members at the WPA Inaugural Conference, which will take place at the Rio All Suites Hotel and Casino May 28-May 29, 2008.