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Nevada-based slot makers and three major Las Vegas casino operators could be big winners from a legal contest settled Monday by the U.S. Supreme Court.

News Brief: The Connecticut Alliance Against Casino Expansion say that their fight is far from over and plan to continue their battle again gambling expansion on a statewide and federal level.

Fred Benninger, who with longtime friend and business partner Kirk Kerkorian developed notable Nevada resorts including the International and a pair of MGM Grand properties, died Sunday at his Las Vegas home.

News Brief: Now that a wide-ranging gambling bill has passed the House, lawmakers are looking to formalize the deal they have with racetracks.

News Brief: Milton McGregor, the dog track owner who wants to expand gambling in Alabama, hasn't been roaming the hallways at the State House during the opening weeks of this year's legislative session.

News Brief: Irate Greektown jackpot winners had to wait for up to three hours to be paid die to malfunctioning slots.

News Brief: Buffalo's largest business advocacy group is 'staunchly opposed' to the construction of a casino by the Seneca Nation of Indians in downtown Buffalo.

News Brief: Several South Mississippi casinos have introduced a variety of blackjack that gives the house a greatly increased edge and causes gamblers to win less money. Despite the odds, the games are popular with gamblers.

News Brief: Interfaith Alliance of Hawaii has not wasted any time to voice their positions on gambling and other issues.

News Brief: Meskwaki leaders have announced a $100 million plan to more than double the size of the Meskwaki Bingo-Casino-Hotel and add 400 jobs.

News Brief: Kentucky lawmakers expressed general support Saturday for bills filed Friday that would allow Kentuckians to vote on whether casinos should be allowed in the state.

News Brief: Some say this site in southern Prince George's County would be a fine site for a casino-style gambling venue while others find that idea appalling.

A selection of news and views from inside the industry this week.

News Brief: The proposed FireKeepers casino still is in legal limbo while a ruling from a federal district court judge is awaited.

Sometimes people's fondest dreams come true -- and sometimes their worst nightmares never materialize. So far this weekend, both such scenarios have applied to the operators of McCarran International Airport.

News Brief: The Washington Legislature may consider legalizing Internet gambling to help preserve the state’s horse racing industry.

ews Brief: As the debate over legalizing big-time gambling drags on, a state lawmaker says it’s time to rewrite the laws governing the small-scale gambling already legal in Pennsylvania.

News Brief: Indiana Pacers announcer and former player Clark Kellogg is warning radio listeners against sports betting during the Big Ten college basketball tournaments and the NCAA tournament.

Wynn Resorts topped off twice this week: It poured the top slab on its signature Las Vegas resort and its stock continued its remarkable climb with share price increases leading all other major gaming companies.

News Brief: Illinois Senate President Emil Jones on Friday called for a top-to-bottom makeover of the Illinois Gaming Board after its decision to exclude south suburban locations from the list of finalists for a new casino.