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An out-of-town couple in their 80s driving in a rental car plowed through a steel-reinforced concrete barrier at the Golden Nugget's parking garage on Monday, sending them plunging 18 feet to the pavement below.

Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. reports that the company has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Bedford Downs Management Corporation to acquire a 30 percent interest in that company's proposed Bedford Downs harness racing facility.

MTR Gaming Group reports that the Minnesota Racing Commission denied North Metro Harness Initiative's application to construct and operate a harness racetrack in Columbus Township, Anoka County, Minnesota.

For 35 years, the World Series of Poker has been an all-Las Vegas affair. But in 2005, the road to poker's ultimate championship begins in Atlantic City.

Rudi Schiffer gives us the latest news from the Tunica, Mississippi casinos.

News Brief: Brook Seacrest's interest in gambling began with a trip to Las Vegas with friends two years ago. But what started as a fun pastime quickly turned into an addiction.

News Brief: Unite Here also has persuaded about 20 tribes to pledge not to oppose unionization attempts.

An appeals board within the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs has rejected the Golden Hill Paugussetts' request to reconsider denial of federal recognition for the tribe.

News Brief: Poarch Creek tribal chairman Eddie Tullis publicly laid out the tribe's casino and commercial retail plans, which could add 800-900 jobs.

Analysts say the sale of the Bally's riverboat casino in New Orleans by Caesars Entertainment Inc. may not be the last move by Caesars in the coming months as the company prepares for its merger with Harrah's Entertainment Inc.

Boyd Gaming Corp. -- fresh from announcing a major casino expansion at its Borgata resort in Atlantic City -- is expected to discuss details of a new hotel tower during the company's third-quarter earnings report on Tuesday.

Aristocrat Technologies Inc. is adding about 40 new positions in Las Vegas to handle the company's growing slot manufacturing business in North America.

News Brief: Charity poker tournaments champion everything from high school track teams to religious groups to foundations for diabetes and multiple sclerosis.

News Brief: Paris Hilton is designing her own personal suite at the Aladdin hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip

A division of America Online and VEGAS.com have launched a new Web site to deliver Spanish-language content about Las Vegas to Hispanic customers.

News Brief: Following Sparks’ lead, Reno and Washoe County officials on Friday decided to implement six-month moratoriums on hearing applications for unrestricted gaming licenses.

News Brief: Kansas gambling opponents fear that the new compact would encourage gambling promoters to return to the Legislature year after year, seeking slots.

ws Brief: The $350 million that Governor Pawlenty demanded from Minnesota’s casino tribes may amount to 50 percent to 90 percent of the total casino profits.

News Brief: At least one member of Wheeling City Council said he will not tolerate the possible expansion of video gambling machines and bars into the city's neighborhoods.

News Brief: Local California casino customers offer their opinion on Proposition 70.