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News Brief: A newly released study shows the Seneca Nation of Indians, through its gaming and other operations, generated $1.2 billion in annual revenues for the local and state economy.

News Brief: The new casino at French Lick would receive a tax break under a provision added late last night to a bill that authorizes slot machines for Indiana’s racetracks.

Everyone was all smiles Thursday morning as developer American Nevada Co. and gaming company Station Casinos broke ground on Aliante Station.

The Cavendish Invitational, the world's largest money bridge tournament, will feature two open-play events at this year's tournament, which will be held in Las Vegas at the Green Valley Ranch Resort.

News Brief: Chippewa Cree Tribal members got their first peek at the 20,000-square-foot Northern Winz casino Wednesday.

News Brief: Republican state Senator John Gallus has introduced Senate Bill 225 authorizing the building of an casino resort in Portsmouth and his hometown of Berlin, New Hampshire.

International News Brief: Pansy Ho’s testimony to Nevada Gaming regulators could have implications for any plans by James Packer's PBL to expand into Las Vegas, given his Macau joint venture with Pansy's brother Lawrence.

News Brief: The chairman of the Senate Health Committee has breathed new life into the effort to ban smoking in all corners of Atlantic City casinos.

Clark County commissioners on Wednesday approved use permits for a proposed Maxim magazine-themed condo-resort project despite concerns by representatives and residents from the neighboring high-rise Sky Las Vegas.

The Pennsylvania Gaming Congress, which takes place March 12-13 at the Whitaker Center and Harrisburg Hilton, this year includes a forum dedicated to key issues facing the horse-racing industry.

Powerball has reached an estimated $78 million jackpot for Saturday night's draw as the grand prize was not hit Wednesday evening.

CapitalPlay Consortium responds to NY Gov. Spitzer’s decision to not be bound by a Pataki committee's recommendation to award the New York Racing Franchise to Excelsior Racing.

Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc. has engaged Sheldon Good & Company to develop a real estate auction strategy for the approximately 260 acres of land it owns in Gilpin County near Black Hawk, Colorado.

You've just won a slot jackpot worth millions. Do you go for your 15 minutes of fame or anonymously slink off with your winnings? Is that even possible?

Le Reve will go dark during a eight million dollar renovation that includes a warmer palate, the most luxurious seats on the Las Vegas Strip and a VIP Indulgence Package.

Front Row, a sports memorabilia store on the Strip, had to close several times on Saturday after crowds filled it to capacity.

Last weekend's triple whammy on the Strip brought large crowds but may not have translated into the overflowing casino cash boxes that operators had expected.

Long after the buzz from the NBA's Las Vegas party wore off, the hangover still lingered for many.

News Brief: According to experts, the large Hispanic market has remained relatively untapped by the casino industry.

News Brief: Jackson County, Mississippi, supervisors formally asked the Legislature on Tuesday for the authority to hold a non-binding vote to determine how people in the county feel about tribal gaming on Indian land along Mississippi 57 and gambling in general.