United States Gambling

Greektown Casino giving away $330,000 in December

The Detroit casino's December promotions include $50,000 weekly cash giveaways, a slot tournament race for $75,000 and instant cash winners.

Union wants insiders to pull Station from bankruptcy

A Las Vegas union is asking Station Casinos' creditors to demand insiders help the company emerge from bankruptcy.

Aria casino gets license approval

The Nevada Gaming Commission unanimously approved the casino license for Aria, CityCenter's centerpiece resort.

Slot machines center of attention at G2E

Slot machines built around familiar themes and popular culture took up a large chunk of G2E's 258,000 square feet of exhibit space.

Gaming industry not relying on Nevada

A round-table panel at the Global Gaming Expo said that Las Vegas gaming companies will have to look at new markets beyond Nevada.

Michael Gaughan draws hall of fame recognition

Longtime casino owner Michael Gaughan was inducted into the American Gaming Association Hall Of Fame for his four decades of leadership in the gaming industry.

Catching up with Joe Cada

Casino City spoke with the new Main Event champ via cell phone as he was driving from New York City to the ESPN studios in Connecticut on Wednesday night. Cada, who was celebrating his 22nd birthday, talked with us about his newfound celebrity status, his role as an "ambassador of poker" and how Darvin Moon ended up partying in his hotel suite in the wee hours of the morning after the final table heads-up match.

Woman accused of gambling violations

Woman charged with four counts of illegal gambling for running Texas Hold ‘em poker games out of the Volunteer Fire Department.

Donald Trump drops bid to control casinos

Donald Trump and his daughter Ivanka have ended their attempt to take back control of Trump Entertainment Resorts.

Gaming insiders not betting on end of recession

American Gaming Association President Frank Fahrenkopf Jr. said he discounts comments from economists who say the recession is over.

State investigates Yonkers Raceway tellers

An investigation is underway by racing officials into betting by tellers at Yonkers Raceway.

Kentucky: Slots bill would pass

Governor says horse industry should be protected because it employs 100,000 people in Kentucky.

Debt-ridden casino operators told to expect pressure

Casino analysts and insiders told attendees at the Global Gaming Expo that casino companies carrying large debt can expect tough decisions from lenders.

Penn seeks approval to buy Fontainebleau

Penn National Gaming has asked a federal bankruptcy court in Miami to approve the company as the stalking horse bidder for the shuttered Fontainebleau project.

PartyGaming executive sees future in online betting

PartyGaming CEO Jim Ryan told a private meeting of gaming industry investors that Internet gaming companies can provide casinos with better player data and customer tracking technology.