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News Brief: An American Indian chief announced Wednesday that her tribe, Jena Band of Choctaws, has received federal approval to open Louisiana’s fourth Indian casino in southern Grant Parish.

News Brief: A federal appellate court has ruled that the Illinois Gaming Board had the right to revoke the license of the Emerald Casino.

News Brief: The gaming industry overcame the loss of the Sands Casino Hotel and an unprecedented three-day shutdown over the summer to post a record $1.4 billion in gross operating profits for 2006.

The Flamingo is continuing to try to redefine itself in the face of bigger, more modern developments on the Strip. But it's not going away anytime soon, an official says.

America’s favorite family game show “Family Feud” will be at Agua Caliente Casino April 26th in a special one-night-only desert engagement hosted by John O’Hurley.

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians responds to a gaming bill being considered by the Alabama legislature.

Four Wall Street analysts will discuss issues and trends, offer financial projections, and answer attendee questions at the 11th annual East Coast Gaming Congress.

According to James Edwards, investigator for the Nevada Gaming Control Board, technology and methods of the cheaters evolve, the casinos and gaming companies adapt and catch up.

Lucky guests at the Plaza and Main Street Station will wander up to their rooms this weekend and realize they've got some of the best seats in town for the inaugural Vegas Grand Prix.

Elevated Gaming offers a way for casino patrons to pass the time and amuse themselves by placing bets on the arrival, timing, and direction of elevators.

News Brief: The Ohio County Commission on Tuesday approved the ballot for the June 9 special election that will determine if Wheeling Island Racetrack and Gaming Center will be permitted to have table gambling.

News Brief: A proposed bill would change the state approval process for off-reservation casinos and put the proposed Beloit Casino plans in jeopardy.

ews Brief: Casino gambling could be a step closer to arriving in the Bay State, as a newly recognized Indian tribe asserts it can open a giant gambling resort without state approval.

News Brief: A federal judge has dismissed a land-claim lawsuit by the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma that could have resulted in the construction of a casino in Lawrence Township and other sites across Ohio.

News Brief: Part of the base for the new Horseshoe casino floated into Hammond marina this week, ahead of the start of construction on the $485-million renovated riverboat expected to open in summer 2008.

News Brief: On Friday, Mike Ramirez hit a $1,346,971 Wheel of Fortune MegaJackpot on a $1 slot machine at Casino Arizona.

River Rock Casino patrons have been on a winning streak.

News Brief: For the first time, a majority of Horry County Council said Tuesday casino boat gambling should be banned from Little River and elsewhere in the county.

Guests at Spa Resort Casino in Palm Springs and Agua Caliente Casino in Rancho Mirage are on a roll as jackpots worth a total of more than $1.65 million strike in just a matter of days.

The famous Flamingo Las Vegas recently began the second phase of its extensive room renovation.