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New Brief: Governor Rod Blagojevich says he's willing to agree to more casinos if it pays for universal health care coverage.

News Brief: Illinois would license bookies and let floating casinos move slot machines ashore, under a controversial gambling plan key Democratic leaders are pushing to come up with added billions for state spending.

Donald Trump was happy to be topping-off the final floor of the 64-story Trump International Hotel & Tower, some 22 months after breaking ground on the development behind the New Frontier.

News Brief: With their new official federal recognition as a tribe, the Mashpee Wampanoags can move ahead with plans to open a casino as early as 2010.

The Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa reports that Sean Sullivan has been named general manager to run the $250 million, 44-acre property.

Beginning June 4th, local residents can collect free cash play and other gifts from Agua Caliente Casino as part of a new promotion called “We Love Our Locals.”

The Gold Spike is the epitome of a grind joint, but the $15 million asking price hasn't kept potential buyers away from the downtown casino.

News Brief: Compulsive and pathological gamblers have been slow to sign up for a new state program that aims to keep them out of Pennsylvania's new casinos.

Max Baer Jr., who as Jethro in the 1960s sitcom 'The Beverly Hillbillies' lived off uncle Jed Clampett's oil riches, is hoping to strike it rich in the gambling market.

News Brief: Gaming interests made more political donations during the 2006 election cycle than ever before, according to an analysis released Friday by the West Virginia People’s Election Reform Coalition.

Since no one correctly matched all six numbers the Powerball jackpot will grow to an estimated $20 million for Wednesday night's drawing.

Capital Play Inc. reports that real estate development firm Related Companies, led by Chairman and CEO Stephen Ross, has joined the bid for New York's racetracks.

Harrah's Atlantic City becomes the official home to "Endless Summer" today with the debut of a new 172,000-square-foot glass, dome-enclosed swimming pool complex and Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa.

The 2007 Ahmad Rashad Celebrity Classic comes out swinging with new dates, new course and a new line-up of stars as New England's premier celebrity tournament returns to Mohegan Sun.

Enthusiasm for W faded after a more risk-averse management team at Starwood worried whether it could sell its 3,000 condominiums.

News Brief: The closest city to the proposed Cowlitz casino cranked up its opposition against the casino.

Mohegan Sun is ready to celebrate the 139th annual "Run for the Carnations" that day with a very special event in the Uncas Ballroom.

News Brief: A gambling-expansion package under consideration in Illinois may include a casino for Rockford.

News Brief: While an Illinois smoking ban awaits approval from Gov. Rod Blagojevich, some lawmakers are working to ensure casino patrons across the state can still light up a smoke before laying down their money.

News Brief: A last-minute lawsuit filed this week alleges the Richmond City Council violated state environmental law by signing a $310.4 million contract to provide services for a North Richmond, California, casino.