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Anti-smoking activists and casino workers will gather for three days of strategy sessions and workshops.

Federated Sports and Gaming has announced today the criteria for membership in its new professional poker league as well as the roster of 218 players who are eligible.

Full House who acquired Grand Victoria Casino & Resort plan to rename and upgrade property.

A crane raised Diamond Jacks casino yesterday allowing it to remain open safely when the Mississippi river rises.

Mojito Pointe resort approved, will take two years to build.

Casino companies remain focused on Florida, but expert believe chances for lawmakers to approve gambling legislation this year are fading.

Despite a setback with the collapse of a "strategic relationship" with PokerStars, Wynn Resorts Chairman Steve Wynn remains focused on breaking ground on his long-awaited $2.5 billion project on the Cotai Strip in Macau.

Analysts for Moody's Investors Service there is still a chance online poker will be legalized federally in the U.S., but it will take several years.

The Cosmopolitan Casino Resort says it regrets that a transgendered patron was treated poorly and evicted from its premises.

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas issued an apology after it was reported it banned a transgender guest for life for using a women's restroom.

Pinnacle Entertainment said high Mississippi River water levels had slowed construction of its $357 million Baton Rouge development.

PKR's welcome party will take place at the Caramel Bar at the Bellagio on July 1, with the official PKR party kicking off on July 5 at The Mirage's Revolution Lounge. The newly opened Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas will be the base for PKR's World Series of Poker Experience.

Casinos must forgoe $12,00 in winnings earned from under age and self-excluded gamblers.

Florida House approves poker rooms at dog tracks without live races measure, bill now moves to the Senate.

Cherokee Casino & Hotel West Siloam Springs has been named “Business of the Quarter” by the Siloam Springs Chamber of Commerce.

Slot machine giant International Game Technology has sold its British-based Barcrest Group for between $54 million and $66 million.

Antigua may take "discriminatory trade practices" case against the US after recent raids on poker sites.

Ameristar Casinos Chairman Ray Neilsen announced his resignation Tuesday, saying he'll step away on May 5.

Harrah's Chester is hosting the World Series of Poker's Circuit events from April 27 through May 10.

One of the beautiful things about Las Vegas is there are plenty of things to do for people who don't gamble. So Casino City's Vin Narayanan came up with his top-10 favorite non-gambling activities to do in Sin City.