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Las Vegas in May hosted nearly 3.4 million visitors, a 3.4 percent increase from the same month in 2004, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority said Tuesday.

News Brief: The West Warwick Town Council will vote Tuesday night whether or not to withdraw the Rhode Island Supreme Court Brief that was filed by the Lynch and Friel law firm on the town’s behalf.

News Brief: A proposal to establish a racetrack casino in Washington County is still alive. It is likely to go to the voters of Maine in referendum form in November 2006 and it is likely to be approved.

International News Brief: Skycity Casino yesterday admitted it had detected four cases of suspected illegal drug use during the past two years, as authorities warned its licence was under threat over its failure to act on one of them.

Nevada casinos in May won more than $1 billion for only the second time ever, thanks largely to the late April opening of Wynn Las Vegas, the Gaming Control Board reported Tuesday.

Since no ticket matched all six numbers to win the jackpot, the excitement continues to grow for the Friday, July 15, 2005 drawing, which will have an estimated jackpot of $122 million.

Over $227,000 has been raised by charities hosting Nautica Charity Poker Festivals over the last four weeks, including the Cleveland Police Athletic League, Art on Wheels and Easter Seals.

A La Belle, Missouri man has become the second millionaire to walk out of Terrible's Mark Twain Casino within one week.

Alan Krigman discusses the Pennsylvania bill passed to legalize slot parlors.

Fueled by the opening of Wynn Las Vegas and overall strong play in Las Vegas, Nevada casinos won $1.02 billion from gamblers in May, the best May ever.

The Quarter at Tropicana Casino and Resort is thrilled by recent awards and accolades it has received from regional and national publications, as well as industry trade publications, recognizing its excellence in dining and hospitality.

News Brief: The Pennsylvania House Tourism and Recreational Development Committee met to discuss a bill that would lift a cap on the amount a host municipality will get from slots.

News Brief: Police are trying to locate a Hampton man wanted in connection with recent thefts of Virginia Lottery tickets.

Greg Raymer must outlast the other 184 remaining players, including some of the leading names in tournament poker, to claim this year's $7.5 million first prize.

News Brief: Key lawmakers said yesterday that the General Assembly, not the Hoosier Lottery, should determine whether the state installs video lottery terminals or electronic gambling machines to generate revenue for the budget.

After a jury here deadlocked in February on a crucial conspiracy charge against the Lincoln Park dog track and two of its former executives, federal prosecutors moved swiftly for a retrial.

Tribal leaders submitted an application with state election officials Monday, aiming to put the question out to voters in November 2006.

News Brief: Two Rhode Island gambling proposals may be affected by changes in the state lottery commission.

The cost of regular, unleaded gasoline hit $2.44 a gallon in Las Vegas on Monday, AAA Nevada spokesman Michael Geeser said.

When studying the voting history of the most prominent assembly of tourism leaders in Southern Nevada, it doesn't take 20-20 vision to see that the ayes have it.