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Gaming industry proponents poked holes in a "60 Minutes" segment that claimed high-tech slots create problem gamblers and states prey on those individuals to provide gambling revenues.

The New Jersey Assembly voted 63-11 to allow Atlantic City casino operators to offer online gambling to New Jersey residents. The bill which already passed the New Jersey Senate, still needs the governor's signature to become law.

After a successful 2010, Casino City's Vin Narayanan is ready to get 2011 off in the right direction. So here is his gambling to-do list for the New Year.

TV program conceived to bring a boost to casino's poker room.

A jump in fuel prices could push airfare rates even higher, which is bad news for Nevada resorts.

The 2010 World Series of Poker Main Event final table players will reunite to play against each other at Foxwoods Resort Casino on Tuesday, Feb. 8.

One lucky winner will receive two nights accommodation at the Palace Casino Resort in Biloxi and two rounds at The Preserve Golf Club.

Mount Airy Casino Resort in Monroe County fined $70,000 for underage gambling violations.

There isn't much support from casinos for a proposal that would raise $28.7 million annually through additional fees.

Harrah's Chester Casino sees slot revenue fall 14 percent in December 2010.

The Choctaw Casino Resort will host the World Series of Poker Circuit’s first stop of 2011 beginning on Jan. 6.

State employee claimed forged payroll hours for time spent gambling in casinos.

A Morgan Joseph gaming analyst said he was encouraged by what he heard from his casino industry contacts.

Rooms rates in Las Vegas have skyrocketed due to the huge huge International Consumer Electronics Show and the Adult Entertainment Expo both opening.

The Nevada Gaming Control Board has approved American Wagering's application that lets Nevada residents place sports bets from their BlackBerry smart phones.

Dozens of players at Barona Casino won a share of a $100,000 after someone's four twos were bested by four nines.

A San Diego County woman won nearly $80,000 at Viejas Casino on the 25-cent Pot o’ Gold slot machine.

The one change in the World Series of Poker tournament this year will be the addition of hard stop times for all bracelet events.

Hard Rock hotel and casino fined by Nevada Gaming Control Board for violations in areas of drugs, public sex acts and prostitution.

The Choctaw Casino in Idabel has completed a 17,000 square-foot renovation and remodeling project.