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News Brief: Dr. Joseph Mattioli has withdrawn an application to build a $300 million slot machine parlor and entertainment complex at his Pocono Raceway track, a popular NASCAR ven

News Brief: A judge grilled attorneys defending California's entrance into Mega Millions lotto last June, saying some arguments for the Schwarzenegger administration move were un

IPIX Corporation, a premier supplier of 360-degree, immersive imaging technologies, announced today it has completed installation of its surveillance equipment in the CircusCircus Las Vegas Hotel Resort and Casino.

John Ascuaga's Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks, Nevada, signed a contract with Global Cash Access Inc. to continue use of GCA’s products and services.

A selection of news and views from inside the industry this week.

News Brief: A draft study of the Cowlitz Tribe's proposed casino falls short of providing a thorough, objective evaluation, according to the city of Vancouver, Washington.

Las Vegas-based Harrah's Entertainment laid off most of its 9,400-person Gulf Coast casino work force this week.

News Brief: The Gettysburg Adams County Chamber of Commerce continued its arms-length stance following a meeting last week with Gettysburg Gaming Resort and Spa investors.

Since no one correctly matched all six numbers in Saturday's drawing the Powerball jackpot will grow to an estimated $87 million.

Since no ticket matched all six numbers in Friday's Mega Million drawing, the jackpot grows to an estimated $16 million for the Tuesday, December 6, 2005 drawing.

"Action" Dan Harrington took home the grand prize of $50,000, and the Poker Royale: Battle Of The Ages crown.

The Small Town Poker Tour is traveling the highways and byways of world setting up Texas Hold'em games in some of the worlds most unique locations searching for the best non pro

This weekend's New Las Vegas Marathon will be the only marathon in the nation in which you can place a bet.

News Brief: An innovative betting option known as Casino Surrender, which was recently introduced in the greater Chicago area at the Blue Chip Casino & Hotel in Michigan City.

News Brief: Casino investors estimate a slots casino in Straban Township, Pennsylvania, will attract 3.2 million visits a year and generate 3,052 new, full-time jobs in Adams County.

Atronic's American Magic Wide Area Progressive awarded two "Magic Jackpots" for $238,383.35 in one week, both at Potawatomi Bingo & Northern Lights Casino in Wisconsin.

GTECH Holdings Corporation was recently named Corporation of the Year by the Florida Department of Management Services, Office of Supplier Diversity.

Small Town Poker Tour will be featured on the radio this weekend. Mark Fracalossi creator and executive producer will be interviewed about the tour on the Michigan Gaming and Casino Show.

Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. and Jungle Media Group, publisher of Jungle Magazine, today announced plans to host the World Series of Poker MBA Championship at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas January 13-15, 2006.

News Brief: When Florida lawmakers meet next week to hammer out new slot machine regulations, Hollywood will have a lobbyist fighting to get the city in on the action.