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News brief: There is a growing national trend of women becoming addicted to gambling.

News brief: A state lawmaker wants to give towns the opportunity to vote on whether they want casinos in their jurisdiction.

News brief: A Northern California tribe is the newest partner in an effort to build a casino in southern Washington.

Fantasy Springs Resort is hosting the 27th Indio Powwow, which will feature tribal dancing, bird singing, arts and crafts and Native American foods.

The Las Vegas airport can now accommodate 12,820 vehicles in time for the holiday season.

The number of vendors appearing at the 2008 expo was down 20 percent from 2007's 120 exhibitors.

More casinos are looking at educational credentials in addition to real-world experience.

Dubai World has an agreement with MGM Mirage to acquire up to 20 percent of the company.

News brief: Three New York men are accused of trying to fleece the new Snoqualmie Casino.

Money is hard to come by and the sinking global economy is not going to help businesses looking to raise capital.

Casinos that built massive projects didn't factor in cost of financing, say analysts.

Harrah's CEO says fiscal crunch is forcing companies to rethink and refocus business plans.

Colorado and Illinois see revenue dip after smoking bans are initiated at the beginning of this year.

News brief: Mohegan Sun aims to curb addiction in Asian community by showing videos of gambling's dangers on bus rides.

The Global Gaming Expo kicked off its eighth annual convention Tuesday morning at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Jessica Abunag wins over $2 million at the Wheel of Fortune dollar MegaJackpot on her first visit to Las Vegas.

News brief: Haywood County Sheriff Tom Alexander is accused of accepting bribes in exchange of ignoring illegal gambling operations.

Jim Murren was approved by the casino company's board of directors five days after Terry Lanni resigned.

Tourism predicted to fall for first time since 2001 and just the third time since 1970.

News brief: Federal investigation into the gambling ring in Washington County has led to nine arrests.