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News brief: Officials were looking to allow casinos to serve alcohol 24 hours a day but the push ended after a drunk driving death involving a Mohegan Sun customer.

A player known only as "Albert" outlasted more than 200 other players to win a No-Limit Hold'em bracelet.

Uncertainties are clouding the future of the CityCenter project, with one of the partners suing the other, saying it cannot continue to fund the development in its current status.

The WSOP Circuit was the first major tournament series to place seniors’ competitions on the schedule.

News brief: State senators are holding public hearings to discuss two bills on expanding gambling.

The plan will result in the company losing ownership of its 15 casinos but retaining control of its Nevada slot machine route.

Progressive Gaming sold most of its assets to International Game Technology in January and formally filed for bankruptcy liquidation this week.

A Wisconsin man who was in town for a convention won over $1.5 million playing the Wheel of Fortune dollar MegaJackpot at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino.

News brief: A panel of House lawmakers will hear about the economic effects over the Seminole gambling compact on Friday.

News brief: Revenue in the state's three casino towns dipped slightly by 1.1 percent last month.

The number of passengers flying in and out of the Las Vegas airport fell 15.2 percent in February to about 3 million.

News brief: The state's racing commission sent lawmakers a proposal today to allow 14,000 video slot machines at the seven racetracks across the state.

Phil Ruffin will take over the Las Vegas property today after paying $600 million up front in cash.

More than 100 teams and 300 players are expected to play in the $500 + $50 per-player Dream Team Poker tournament at Caesars Palace from March 27-29.

A gaming analyst said that 60 days is not enough time for MGM Mirage to restructure and the gaming giant will need the help of a bankruptcy court.

News brief: An Elgin man could face up to six years in prison after running gambling pools totaling $60,000.

Station Casinos plans to file for bankruptcy by April 15 according to a federal court filing.

News brief: Despite being snuffed out in the state Legislature last year, a campaign to ban smoking in restaurants, bars and other public places was revived this week.

Members of Club Binion's will receive #1 in cash back and $2 in comps for every 40 points earned.

News brief: Empire Resorts reported steep losses in 2008 at its struggling Monticello racino, and company officials now say that bankruptcy could be looming.