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A lawmaker in Hawaii, one of only two states without any form of legalized gambling, has introduced a bill that would legalize casinos in the state.

A movement to inspect existing casinos for building code compliance has received praise from both Clark County officials and the casinos themselves.

Barona Resort & Casino’s blackjack dealers are dealing chipless hands and offering side bets with its newly unveiled electronic i-Table game.

The Las Vegas-based company recorded a $63.3 million loss in the fourth quarter after customers had trouble reaching its Indiana casino because of a closed bridge.

A 70-year-old man crashed his car through the Edgewater Hotel & Casino's entryway yesterday, killing two women and injuring seven other people.

The Nevada Gaming Control Board has given preliminary approval for Harrah's Entertainment to acquire Planet Hollywood Resort through a debt purchase.

Hot water restored at The Borgata, after water main broke Monday.

The addition to "in-game" betting at Las Vegas sportsbook is gaining more and more traction and may help this Sunday's Super Bowl carry the highest handle in Nevada state history.

President Barack Obama told an audience in Nashua, N.H., "You don't blow a bunch of cash in Vegas when you're trying to save for college."

Melco Crown CEO Lawrence Ho said that rumors of Harrah's Entertainment's investment in his company are "total nonsense."

Isle of Capri Casinos is exiting a contract to operate the Greektown Casino in Detroit after a deal was reached for the property to emerge from bankruptcy.

Maryland's governor said that he will not ask lawmakers to debate legalizing table games during the upcoming legislative session.

Pennsylvania casinos produced over $50 million more in gross revenue from slot machines in January 2010 over the previous January.

Wall Street was happy that IGT has reduced its expenses, but the investment community believes the company is being too conservative in its projections for 2010.

New York Gov. David Paterson ended a bidding process and awarded the 30-year Aqueduct contract to Navegante Group over competing bids from four other groups.

A gaming analyst said that the gaming giant is "acutely interested" in buying a 32.5 percent stake in Melco Crown Entertainment, which owns City of Dreams and the Altira Macau.

PokerStars will be traveling around the world in February, with tournaments in England, Uruguay and the United States.

Reno Sparks casinos are increasing customer loyalty programs and perks.

Boy found alone on street outside, while his mother gambled at a Harrah's casino slot machine.

A judge ordered Harrah's Entertainment to turn over documents related to a high-roller accused of bouncing checks totaling $14.75 million at two casinos.