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June hearing to be held to gather evidence, including public comment, on the renewal of the slot machine operators' license for the SugarHouse Casino.

World Series of Poker officials say the federal government's crackdown on PokerStars, Full Tilt Poker and Absolute Poker won't hurt participation in this year's tournament.

Revenue at Detroit's three casinos down between March and April, but up compared to same period last year.

Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge says rising of river will not impact operations of the casino until the river reaches 47 feet.

One high rolling blackjack player relieved the Tropicana of $5.8 million in April.

City Council approves Detroit Mayor's plan to raise casino tax three percent to help balance budget.

The World Series of Poker is offering fans the chance to watch final table action of 55 gold bracelet events on a five-minute delay via the Internet.

Top gaming industry executives launched a lobbying push Tuesday to persuade Congress to legalize Internet poker.

Caesars Entertainment Chairman Gary Loveman used a conference call to rally support for the federal legalization of Internet poker.

A California retiree won $1,127,123 on the Super Spin Wheel of Fortune at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio.

The World Series of Poker has teamed with Prevent Cancer Foundation and the Nevada Cancer Institute, to offer the “First Annual Bad Beat Seminar Series.”

Guests at Thunder Valley Casino Resort walked away with more than $11 million in jackpots last month.

Gov. John Kasich’s support of a commercial activity tax, which could stall construction of four casinos approved by voters in the Buckeye State.

Casino City's Vin Narayanan attended the iGaming North America Conference in Las Vegas, where land-based and online gaming executives gathered to discuss the state of the online gaming industry in the United States. Here are his top-10 observations.

Horseshoe Casino Cincinnati's opening delayed until 2013.

Betting numbers may have been mixed at this year's Kentucky Derby, but in today's environment they were seen as positive.

Comedian Jay Mohr will return to Las Vegas in June to host the 2011 NHL Awards at the Palms Casino Resort.

HJR 111 passes out of committee and will allow Texans to vote on slot machines at racetracks.

William Hill has spent more than $53 million in less than a month to purchase three sports wagering companies in Nevada. The British-based bookmaker expects licensing by Nevada regulators to be completed in 2012 and doesn't expect any regulatory issues.