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ews Brief: The federal Department of Interior plans to rule by June 14 whether Turning Stone is legal - an announcement that has delighted those who have said for years the casino is operating illegally.

News Brief: Ameristar management has previously declined to comment on any expansion plans in Council Bluffs, Iowa, other than to casually mention that something could happen, and the nine acres purchased in 2005 will provide truck and RV parking.

News Brief: Seven gamblers are suing the Ameristar Casino of St. Charles, Mo., claiming they were cheated out of money and points when the casino changed its video poker rewards program.

e no ticket matched all six numbers to take home the jackpot, that Mega Millions jackpot grows to an estimated $48 million for the Friday, March 23, 2007 drawing.

The three largest Native American casino operators in the East will speak about "The New Power of Indian Gaming" in a special presentation of the 11th annual East Coast Gaming Congress.

Magna Entertainment Corp. reports that an additional 705 slot machines have been installed and are operational at Gulfstream Park.

Six months after Sportingbet's former non-executive chairman Peter Dicks was arrested in New York, the company has agreed to pay $400,000 to have all charges dropped and outstanding arrest warrants cancelled.

News Brief: The Flandreau Sioux Tribe has filed a federal lawsuit alleging that Governor Mike Rounds and other state officials have unfairly prevented the tribe from adding more slot machines at its casino in Flandreau.

A weekend vote by dealers at an Atlantic City casino supporting union representation encouraged officials hoping to organize dealers at Wynn Las Vegas.

For many local players, the fabled pot of gold could be found at River Rock Casino where slot payouts totaled almost $215,000.

News Brief: Caesars Atlantic City dealers deny the casino's allegation that the United Auto Workers intimidated them into voting for union representation was false.

News Brief: A lobbying group wants Indiana senators to consider allowing slot machines at bars, taverns and fraternal clubs.

News Brief: Connecticut labor officials say an investigation has uncovered more violations by a Massachusetts contractor who was underpaying dozens of employees at restaurants at Mohegan Sun Casino

News Brief: Iowa's gambling industry is experiencing double-digit growth, with casino revenues up almost 17 percent during the past eight months, state records show.

February may be the shortest month of the year, but it brought in more revenue than any other month for Coast casinos since they reopened after Hurricane Katrina.

Bon Appetit Magazine is bringing its Culinary and Wine Focus to the glittering Las Vegas Strip for four days of extraordinary dining and exclusive, food and wine events.

Butler National Service Corporation has been selected to assist Boot Hill Gaming, Inc. with the development and management of a potential Kansas Destination Casino at historic Boot Hill in Dodge City.

Youbet.com, Inc. has signed a co-promotion agreement with Boyd Gaming's Delta Downs Racetrack in Louisiana to help build the venue's online pari-mutuel wagering handle over the next three years.

The Pueblo of Nambe has completed its Environmental Assessment and has been accepted by the National Indian Gaming Commission for the approval of a management contract for a casino on Pueblo lands.

While regulators hope Las Vegas-based casino operators will help flush out corrupt influences in the Chinese gambling enclave of Macau, they're not holding their breath.