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News Brief: Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan signalled he would support an expansion of gambling in Illinois as long as there are reforms in the way state government regulates, investigates and disciplines casino operators.

News Brief: Investors outside the casinos are spending tens of millions of dollars to renovate or build three separate hotels in the resort without public subsidies.

News Brief: The Unified Government’s Urban Planning and Land Use department is going to recommend that the Planning Commission deny an application by Las Vegas Sands to build a half-billion dollar casino in Wyandotte County, Kansas.

News Brief: Pinnacle Entertainment has proposed two locations for a destination resort and casino in Wyandotte County.

News Brief: Laurel Park is not specifically mentioned in the proposed Maryland constitutional amendment and accompanying state bill to permit slot machines.

News Brief: A bill that would pave the way for a casino in Port Huron picked up a third sponsor last week when a Rhode Island congressman endorsed it.

News Brief: Lawyers will argue Tuesday in New York City on a case that could determine the uncertain status of Oneida Indian Nation land.

Widener University and its acclaimed School of Hospitality Management will return as Diamond Sponsor of the 4th annual Pennsylvania Gaming Congress & Mid-Atlantic Racing Forum, February 25-26, 2008, at the Whitaker Center and Harrisburg Hilton.

It’s time to get your groove on! Resorts Atlantic City announced that it will host a new series of special events called Boogie Nights.

Cash Systems, Inc. reports a multi-year renewal contract with San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino for expanded services.

Union workers from Mission Industries laundry plants Thursday took their fight for a new Culinary union contract straight to the company's customers.

Stock prices of the major casino companies and slot machine makers continued their upward trend in October, based on investors expectations of Macau casinos generating profits and potential expansion into new domestic markets.

The 36-year-old SIA SnowSports Trade Show will pack up its gear and head to the Rocky Mountain State after failing to close a deal with Mandalay Bay Convention Center.

The producers of NBC's Poker After Dark take pride in introducing players to the show that previously have not been seen or that fans may not be as familiar with as other top name pros.

Governor Ernie Fletcher's election-year decision to oppose a statewide referendum on the issue of casino gaming in the commonwealth has drawn the ire of the state's poker players, as Fletcher's position includes opposition to poker rooms.

According to the results of a public opinion poll released today, 55 percent of Prince George’s County, Maryland, residents support allowing VLTs at Rosecroft Raceway, to 34 percent against.

TVG announced today that it has launched an Internet wagering platform to residents of New York State at tvgnewyork.com on behalf of Yonkers Raceway.

Stand-up comedy legend Gallagher is making a trip to Mohegan Sun and will be performing in The Cabaret Theatre on Friday, December 14th and Saturday, December 15th at 7:30pm both nights.

From great prizes, like the new Lincoln MKX to Holiday Cash giveaways, the Taj is giving away a bounty of great prizes all November long.

Joseph Albano and The Albano Ballet Company will bring back their production of the Christmas classic The Nutcracker to Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, December 15th and Sunday, December 16th.