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The economic contribution is up 26.3 percent from the previous year, and it's the fourth consecutive year-over-year increase.

The $50,000 challenge makes Sycuan one of the most exhilarating poker rooms in San Diego.

In a statement, Las Vegas-based Ameristar said it hoped to complete the 700-room Ameristar Lake Charles by the fall of 2014.

Texas Hold 'Em Bonus Poker approved for the Hollywood Casino.

From Monday, July 23, until Sunday, August 26, participants can play Squealing for Cash kiosk machines free in the casino once every 24 hours.

July 4 Holiday Weekend was plentiful for New York's racinos.

21 suspended Tropicana workers are back at work.

Total intake, or what the industry calls “handle,” was down 6.7 percent to $679.3 million from $727.9 million.

Minnesota charities could begin introducing electronic pulltab and bingo games in September of October, although concerns remain that could slow their acceptance.

The five-day tournament takes place Aug. 10-14, and is expected to draw more than 1,000 players of various skill levels, all competing for a share of the $1 million jackpot.

A proposal for establishment of a state Gaming Commission to address issues including the tax rate on slot machines is key.

Aqueduct Casino helping New York racing industry already with employment and increased purse prizes.

Caesars Entertainment’s Las Vegas and Atlantic City resorts are the exclusive home to the $1 Million jackpot in Three Card Poker 6 Card Bonus

Revenue down 11 percent in June when compared year on year.

With recent industry consolidation and a tougher economic environment, earning comps on sports bets is becoming tougher, or, in other words, more expensive.

Visitors wagered $575.7 million during June, a decline in handle of 6.6 percent from the same month in 2011.

Legalizing sports betting in California is favored among registered voters of either sex and in all age groups.

In all, 3.45 million tourists came to Las Vegas in May, up from May 2011's 3.37 million total.

Casino City's Managing Editor Vin Narayanan joins host Aaron Todd live from Las Vegas to discuss how the World Series of Poker Main Event has moved from a fringe event to the establishment, turnout for this year's Main Event, and whether people should be so obsessed with Phil Ivey.

Under the agreement the Commonwealth would receive 21.5 percent of gambling revenues from the tribal casino, a figure lower than the 25 percent tax that would be assessed on a commercial casino.