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News Brief: Idaho Attorney General, Lawrence Wasden, has decided to not appoint an attorney to handle their proposed challenge to the constitutionality of the 2002 Indian gambling initiative.

News Brief: Officials from Tucumcari, New Mexico are considering developing a racetrack and casino to promote tourism.

The debate over raunchy advertising and Southern Nevada's public image made its way to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority on Tuesday.

A governor who begins negotiations with an Indian tribe for a compact involving gambling would have to notify lawmakers and parish officials in the area where the casino would be located, under a bill unanimously approved Monday by the state House.

The Illinois Gaming Board's chairman confirmed Tuesday that he may try to hire outside counsel to help evaluate a plan by Mississippi-based Isle of Capri Casinos Inc. to operate a riverboat casino in suburban Rosemont.

As talks continue on a potential merger between MGM Mirage and Mandalay Resort Group, the potential fallout of such a blockbuster deal is being assessed by the companies' employees and suppliers.

ews Brief: Horseracing representatives were given the opportunity June 8 to tell a California Senate Governmental Organization sub-committee what's troubling the sport and they had plenty to say.

News Brief: The president of Charles Town Races & Slots is moving to a new position that will give the company a full-time liaison to state and local governments.

News Brief: The Maryland Jockey Club reported slight increases in total handle and on-track handle for the 48-day spring meet at Pimlico Race Course, which concluded on Sunday.

The excitement continues to grow as the jackpot for the Friday, June 11, 2004 Mega Millions drawing is an estimated $85 million.

News Brief: Detroit’s casinos took in more than $108.6 million in gross gambling revenue for May, the second-highest total ever.

News Brief: Work has begun on a $20 million project to expand the hotel at the Spirit Mountain Casino in Oregon.

The Fremont Street Experience's new boss has told local tourism officials his new 'Viva Vision' canopy will soon give visitors and locals new cause to venture into downtown Las Vegas.

News Brief: The odds of hitting a royal flush in video poker are about 40,000 to 1. But what are the odds of hitting that top jackpot hand during a 15-minute game malfunction?

News Brief: A new poll says that voters are in favor of two separate Indian gambling initiatives that would give the state a bigger share of the profits.

News Brief: The Mississippi Gaming Commission would have to approve the MGM Mirage buyout of Mandalay since MGM Mirage and Mandalay Resort Group are licensed in Mississippi.

The Shodakai Casino announced today that the casino will suspend operations for the next few days in compliance with the temporary closure order issued on Monday by the National Indian Gaming Commission.

ews Brief: Construction of the new Zia Park racetrack and casino in southeast New Mexico is under way.

News Brief: The Christian Coalition of Alabama has issued a written request asking that gaming facilities run by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians be closed down.