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News Brief: With recent failure of a bill that would have allowed an Indian casino in Romulus, Michigan, another tribe could open a gambling facility without having to seek congressional approval.

News Brief: Foxwoods Casino would consider building its slots parlor on sites away from the Delaware River waterfront, Gov. Rendell announced yesterday after meeting with Foxwoods principals.

The saying, “The third time’s the charm,” couldn’t ring more true when it comes to Mohegan Sun’s third major expansion, Project Horizon.

Tropicana Entertainment has filed a motion in US Bankruptcy Court seeking to conduct a sale process and an auction to obtain the best and highest possible sale price for Casino Aztar, its Evansville, Indiana-based casino and resort.

Slipped into the 92-page Republican Party platform are two sentences that drive poker players nuts.

A few small casinos across the Las Vegas Valley say they have not experienced the downturn that has affected larger properties such as those of Station Casinos and Boyd Gaming Corp., which owns the Coast chain.

Traffic at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas fell 8.6 percent in July to about 3.9 million arrivals and departures.

The lobbying arm of the nation's $740 billion travel industry will use Las Vegas and Orlando, Fla., to gain a stronger foothold in the presidential race.

Binion's newest owner is bringing back a renowned tradition at the downtown Las Vegas casino, and it isn't swift and thorough beatings for people dumb enough to get caught cheating at cards.

News Brief: The Maine Gambling Control Board has opted not to extend its request for an intermission before any more casino-style gambling venues are authorized.

News Brief: The Carter Lake City Council approved a resolution Wednesday saying that although a proposed casino might be beneficial to the city, more information is needed on the project.

News Brief: A federal appeals court has allowed the tribe that owns the Colusa Casino Resort to continue its battle with California for more slot machines.

News Brief: An Alaska tribe withdrew its official appeal Wednesday on an Indian gambling matter that some had warned eventually could have a devastating economic impact in Oklahoma.

The will of thousands of voters who would like the chance to provide more money to education and other public needs should be honored by placing a pair of initiative petitions on the November ballot, the Nevada Supreme Court was told Wednesday.

Hollywood Casino Bay St. Louis cast members raised $3,817.00 in a silent auction held over the weekend for their Hollywood Cast Member Relief Fund.

Rob Long, President and General Manager of Riverwalk Casino and Hotel, today announces the appointment of Odell Garland as Housekeeping/EVS Manager.

Though the Palms is about 283 miles from the Playboy Mansion, Las Vegas’ N9NE Group brought Hugh Hefner’s infamous Midsummer Night’s Dream party to the Palms on Saturday night.

Two more union workers have been fired from CityCenter after being identified in photographs as drinking alcohol and entering the construction site.

The Board of Directors of the Augustine Band of Cahuilla Indians announced today the appointment of Robert “Bobby” Jones to the position of general manager of the Augustine Casino.

Treasure Island Resort & Casino marks the completion of the $50 million entertainment addition with a ribbon cutting celebration on Friday, August 22.