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News Brief: Backers of Western Pennsylvania's first temporary casino said Wednesday they will start construction today, even as gambling opponents vowed to continue their fight against legalized slots.

On the day the World Market Center has named a furniture industry veteran with a strong connection to the Las Vegas community as its chief executive officer.

New flight service from Asia to Las Vegas is giving tourism officials fresh opportunities to show off the city's recreational assets.

When Station Casinos made plans to include a water feature at its newly opened Red Rock Casino, Resort and Spa, Clark County conservation rules required that they offset the feature's water use elsewhere.

One lucky ticket in Kansas matched all 6 numbers Wednesday and walked away with the $15 million Powerball jackpot.

Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell applauded the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board today after it approved conditional slot-machine gaming operator licenses for five Pennsylvania horseracing tracks.

Kansas Lottery Executive Director Ed Van Petten has been elected Chairman of the Powerball Group of the Multi-State Lottery Association.

International News Brief: Online gaming outfit Sportingbet has gone on the offensive against the American authorities ahead of a crucial hearing for Peter Dicks, its former chairman.

News Brief: He's the guy who glamorized Atlantic City's casino industry in the 1980s and then left town in a huff over New Jersey's onerous gaming regulations.

News Brief: With the new parking mostly finished, Rail City casino guests will see preparations are being made for building the new structure.

News Brief: The state Gaming Control Board is expected to issue temporary casino licenses today to Penn National and several other horse racetracks.

News Brief: A long-time casino industry attorney is among four people nominated yesterday by Gov. Jon Corzine for state judgeships.

News Brief: The American Gaming Association is shopping for a venue to hold a seminar next spring, but tourism officials are wary of any event that would compete with the Southern Gaming Summit.

The ESPN broadcast of the 2006 World Series of Poker Main Event wrapped up last night, and the network once again outclassed all the other televised poker programs.

A dispute among Republican leaders may delay the fate of a proposed Internet gambling ban until after the Nov. 7 elections, congressional and lobbying sources said Tuesday.

News Brief: Political spending linked to Wisconsin Indian tribes and tribal gambling interests totals at least $5.4 million in the past decade, a review of state and federal dona

News Brief: Efforts to win U.S. congressional passage of a bill to ban most forms of Internet gambling by tacking it onto a must-pass bill hit a roadblock on Tuesday, but aides said Republican backers were exploring other ways to make it law.

News Brief: Louisiana is determined to stop Internet gambling companies from taking bets in the southern U.S. state and has issued four arrest warrants for staff at Sportingbet Plc, a police officer told the Financial Times.

News Brief: A housekeeper on Harrah's Metropolis Riverboat Casino filed a Jones Act suit in U.S. District Court claiming severe and permanent injuries from bending over, and raising back up again.

News Brief: With the Nov. 7 election six weeks away, the clock is ticking for the West Warwick Town Council and Harrah's Entertainment Inc. to craft a host agreement for the proposed casino in West Warwick.