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News Brief: NextChoice, a self-service software provider to the restaurant and grocery industries, recently deployed its Smart Self-Service software at the new Mohegan Sun At Pocono Downs in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

The Ultimate Poker Challenge, the number one rated weekly televised poker show, is taping its third season in the legendary Binion's Gambling Hall and Casino in Las Vegas.

One lucky ticket in North Carolina matched all 6 Powerball numbers and walked away with the $74.5 million jackpot.

Governor Rendell has signed a bill that allows restaurants with approved a slot machine license to give liquor free of charge to persons engaged in playing slot machines.

Electronic multi-player table games (EMTs) are starting to gain traction in the casino industry, and poker may be the first game to gain wide acceptance in an EMT platform.

News Brief: The St. Croix Casino & Hotel and its guests will play Santa to countless children in the region again this year as the Turtle Lake casino"s 14th annual Gifts from the Heart toy drive begins next Monday, casino officials said this week.

News Brief: The Fort Smith Advertising and Promotion Commission voted 5-2 Tuesday to support a proposal for a casino and hotel along Fort Smith"s riverfront.

News Brief: NHL commissioner Gary Bettman warned Tuesday that the Penguins' future in Pittsburgh is uncertain if the Isle of Capri casino chain isn't awarded a license next month to build a slot machines parlor in the city.

News Brief: Despite rampant rumors, Clark County commissioners will make no decision Wednesday on whether to appeal a court decision regarding the proposed Cowlitz casino.

News Brief: The second of two applicants for a 500-slot machine resort casino license in Pennsylvania dropped its bid Tuesday.

News Brief: New Jersey Health Commissioner Dr. Fred Jacobs spoke to advocates and reporters about the need to make casino floors smoke-free.

No ticket matched all six numbers to win Tuesday's jackpot, so the jackpot for the Friday, December 1, 2006 Mega Millions drawing grows to an estimated $40 million.

Seven Game Tables, one of America's finest designers and manufacturers of heirloom-quality game tables, suggests you celebrate your winter holiday by giving a gift that he'll enjoy for years to come.

Casino proponents and foes have something to be thankful for this holiday season.

The women of the World Poker Tour continue to grow in numbers and play solid poker - but when will they finally capture their first championship?

News Brief: The Sarasota Kennel Club, hoping to improve its hand, so to speak, opened the area's only poker room on Friday, One-Eyed Jacks.

News Brief: The no-limit Texas Hold 'Em charity poker events at Great Lakes Downs can now live up to their no-limit name.

News Brief: As the Horseshoe Casino casino expands, so must its parking garage, all the way to the main dock of the Hammond Marina.

News Brief: Casino operators nationwide are set to re-invest millions into their surveillance departments in order to replace aging analog recording devices with new digital technology.

ews Brief: The Draft Tribal Environmental Impact Report, prepared for the Pala Indian band analyzes the tribal casino expansion project's potential effects on traffic, water, public safety and eight other issues of concern, finding all can be mitigated satisfactorily.