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Rather than seek work in downturn, a number of laid-off workers have opted to start a business.

The MGM Mirage Chairman and CEO worked overtime to help save the $8.5 billion CityCenter project.

A scarcity of casino jobs in Las Vegas area has some seeking work in Colorado.

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety has released its list of 200 Internet gaming sites it wants banned, and the list has raised a number of questions.

The Western New York casino held ceremonies on Friday to celebrate its fifth anniversary.

The Las Vegas Strip performer died at his Las Vegas-area home, with Steve Wynn calling the death unexpected and devastating.

Contractors on the $3.1 billion Fontainebleau Las Vegas project have been laying off workers after a cutoff of financing.

News brief: The New Jersey's Casino Control Commission has approved the sale of the Tropicana Casino Resort in Atlantic City.

Major casino operators and gaming companies saw gains in their stock prices for the first time since August.

News brief: Revenue at the Connecticut casino dropped 16%, but the losses were partially offset by the casino reducing operating expenses.

Analysts say that although MGM Mirage has rescued its CityCenter project, it still could face potential bankruptcy.

News brief: A poll of Philadelphia residents says that 53 percent favor slot-machine gambling.

The Las Vegas-based regional casino operator reversed a first-quarter loss by increasing net income and reinstituted a quarterly dividend.

Poker pro Justin Bonomo took home the WSOP Circuit Gold Ring after reaching the final table for the third consecutive year.

ews brief: Lawmakers have been unable to reach an agreement on gambling expansion in Florida.

MGM Mirage and Dubai World have agreed to a comprehensive plan to fully fund and complete the $8.5 billion CityCenter development.

Lenders could argue economic downturn fulfills interpretation of termination clause in loan agreement.

Saturday’s Manny Pacquiao-Ricky Hatton fight at the MGM Grand is expected to be one of the last opportunities for fans to see either man in action regardless of who wins.

The Minnesota state director of the Poker Players Alliance said that the PPA will take all necessary actions to make sure the game is protected.

The state's Department of Public Safety has asked 11 Internet service providers to prohibit access to 200 online gambling Web sites.