United States Gambling

Miami-Dade moves forward with airport slots

City commissioners agreed to apply for a permit to allow slots at Miami International Airport.

Sands Bethlehem to open two new restaurants

Both Burgers And More by Emeril and a new branch of the famous New York City Carnegie Deli will launch at the Pennsylvania casino on November 22.

Earnings stay flat for Ameristar Casinos

The Las Vegas-based company said Wednesday it earned $14.5 million in its last quarter compared to $14.3 million in 2008.

IGT optimistic after cost cutting

The slot-machine company had a fourth-quarter net loss of $21.3 million and has cut about $200 million in annual costs.

MGM Mirage reports $750.4 million quarterly loss

The casino giant also reported a revenue decline of 9 percent on the heels of the much-anticipated CityCenter opening.

Vote paves way for Vegas-style casinos in Ohio

Ohio voters approved a measure to allow resort casinos in the state, but construction on casinos may not take place until next year, with openings in 2012.

Wynn withdraws from Aqueduct bidding

Wynn Resorts has dropped out of the bidding process to operate a casino at the historic Aqueduct Racetrack in New York City.

Levees threatened by storms causes horse evacuation

Storms threatening the levees in Bossier City caused Louisiana Downs to evacuate horses and close the casino.

Deutsche Bank affiliate files for casino license

An affiliate of the major bank filed for a casino license as the 100 percent owner of the Cosmopolitan.

CityCenter licensing gets own hearings

The Gaming Control Board and the Nevada Gaming Commission will both discuss the $8.5 billion project is separate hearings.

Ohio voters approve casino issue

The ballot issue passed with 53 percent of the vote and will allow casinos in Cincinnati, Toledo, Cleveland and Columbus.

Russell Simmons joins Penn for Aqueduct bid

The hip-hop mogul has joined Penn National's bid to operate a casino at the Aqueduct Race Track in New York City.

Top-10 WSOP tidbits from Lon and Norm

Lon McEachern and Norman Chad have been providing commentary for the World Series of Poker since 2003, and they will be at it again next week during the Main Event Final Table. They both took part in a 45-minute media conference call on Friday, and shared some interesting facts about all the November Nine participants. So for this week’s Top-10, we’re bringing you the top-10 tidbits from the World Series of Poker conference call.

Two poker players eliminated in "Amazing Race"

Professional poker players Maria Ho and Tiffany Michelle were eliminated in sixth place on the CBS reality show.

Boyd going after Station's assets

Boyd Gaming filed a motion in Station Casinos' bankruptcy proceedings as it tries to acquire its rival's assets.