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Steve Wynn took full advantage of having the ear of gaming regulators Wednesday by sounding off against the state's new live entertainment tax, which he thinks is hurting Las Vegas' lounge scene.

The Nevada Gaming Control Board has recommended approval of a conditional license for a controversial Green Valley Ranch casino host who is a character in Discovery Channel's ‘American Casino’ television show.

The pending casino megamergers shaking up the Strip will enhance opportunities for small companies, former Las Vegas Mayor and Harrah's Entertainment spokeswoman Jan Jones told Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce members.

The approval Tuesday of slot machines at three racetracks and a jai-alai fronton in Broward County, Florida, gave gaming equipment manufacturers an emotional boost but not much of a jump in stock values.

Roger Szepelak, MTR vice president and chief operating officer, says that MTR hopes to revive Binion's glory days as epitomized by its longtime owner, the late Benny Binion.

After five years away from the action, Steve Wynn moved a step closer to operating a Strip casino as the Gaming Control Board voted unanimously Wednesday to recommend licensing of the $2.7 billion Wynn Las Vegas.

News Brief: The Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas teamed with Seneca Niagara Casino to present Gaming for Dummies night, a networking party where dealers taught players the basics of popular casino games.

News Brief: Two key players in Stanton's proposed $300 million Las Vegas-style West Texas Oasis casino-hotel-RV park visited Midland Wednesday to tout its economic benefits and say it has burgeoning statewide support.

News Brief: Any effort to ban smoking in casino hotels would be misguided, the top executive of the Borgata resort's newest gaming hall said.

News Brief: The Grand Ronde tribes and the company that operates horse racing at Portland Meadows are considering building what would be Oregon's largest casino at the racetrack, a tribal official said Wednesday.

News Brief: Harrah's St. Louis Casino and Hotel and the Casino Queen in East St. Louis were the only two area casinos that saw an increase in revenue in February, the Missouri Gaming Commission and Illinois Gaming Board reported Thursday.

News Brief: According to Minnesota officials, an urban casino will bring in millions of dollars and thousands jobs.

News Brief: Arizona regulators have charged a Tucson man with securities fraud, stemming from suspected efforts to sell tribal water rights he did not hold and participation in the management of a non-existent Indian casino.

News Brief: A Macedonia couple is taking a gamble by opening a school to train dealers in such games as poker, blackjack, craps and roulette in a state that doesn't allow casino gambling.

Because no one correctly matched all six numbers in Wednesday's Powerball drawing the jackpot will grow to an estimated $12 million.

News Brief: President of Casino City Press testifies at Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on legislation that would authorize North Dakota to license, regulate and tax Internet poker sites.

News Brief: An advisory question about gambling will not appear on the April 5 ballot in Wyandotte County, Kansas.

News Brief: Acting Governor Richard J. Codey says that he is surprised that casinos and South Jersey legislators opposed the plan in a show of solidarity that could doom his effort to help the horse-racing industry while generating state revenue.

News Brief: Hundreds lined up for a chance at over 200 Horseshoe Casino jobs, from managers to cashiers.

News Brief: A year after the Seminoles' casino was reborn with a new complex and new name, the Tampa operation is a financial success for the tribe.