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The Sparks City Council has extended a ban on unrestricted gambling projects outside the downtown area after a public outcry against a proposed casino in Spanish Springs.

Since no ticket matched all six numbers to win the estimated $52 million jackpot, that jackpot now grows to an estimated $63 million for the Friday, July 1, 2005 drawing.

Gaming industry policies for paying Reservists serving in the war in the Middle East run the gamut from full compensation on top of active-duty pay to simply preserving their positions during extended absences, a survey of local companies shows.

Black Oak Casino is becoming a major benefit to the economic and tourism development of Tuolumne County, California.

Saratoga Gaming and Raceway has the biggest 4th of July Weekend celebration planned in the capital region.

The Chehalis Tribes will open their new Eagles Landing Hotel next to the Lucky Eagle Casino here this weekend, tribal officials announced this week.

Nautica Charity Poker Festivals hosted by the Cleveland Police Athletic League proved to be a success.

Empire Resorts, Inc. reports that the company's Mighty M Gaming at Monticello Raceway has drawn more than 1.1 million customers.

John G. Brokopp: Resorts is a dynamic gambling company that is on the threshold of becoming a major player in America’s casino industry.

News Brief: Biloxi City Council unanimously approved the purchase he of a $10 million insurance policy to protect the city against tax revenue loss in the event a storm closes casinos for an extended period.

Gambling interests were major players in the state's 2004 election cycle, a report released Monday confirms.

Visitors, more than ever, see the cost of visiting Las Vegas going up, but they would rather cut down on amenities than abandon vacationing here, a new survey says

News Brief: Christianity and poker aren't mutually exclusive.

The opening panel and discussion of the conference presented an inside look at the five-year design and building process of Wynn Las Vegas.

Regulators have scheduled a public hearing this Wednesday to consider an application by Barrick's landlord and silent partner to 'participate in operations.'

The local water and sewer district would provide services to a proposed off-reservation casino under an agreement made earlier this month with Jemez Pueblo.

Blackford County Sheriff Kevin Mahan has resigned to lead a new division of the Indiana Gaming Commission that will enforce gambling regulations and conduct investigations at the state's 10 riverboat casinos.

News Brief: Oregon's newest casino exceeded tribal expectations during its first year, and if all goes as planned, expansions are likely.

Wynn Las Vegas rooms were an instant hit when they went up on Expedia.com two weeks ago.

News Brief: Five years after video poker was outlawed, illegal gaming machines are everywhere, and the Southern Baptist Convention has offered to help law enforcement agencies track them down.