American Casinos and Gambling in United States

Indiana Live! casino celebrates millionth guest

News brief: The Shelbyville casino opened in June and the lucky guest took home a $5,000 cash prize.

Indian tribe pushes forward for Mass. casino plan

News brief: The Wampanoag tribe is looking to develop a casino on 540 acres in Middleborough and is hoping to secure federal trust status.

Wynn defying economic downturn with Encore opening

The $2.3 billion megaresort is set to open Dec. 22 as many Strip casinos continue to struggle.

Poker After Dark returning to NBC

The fifth season of the popular late night show just finished filming at the Golden Nugget in Las Vegas and will air next year.

School board member pleads guilty to possessing gambling machines

News brief: The North Carolina man pleaded guilty and fined $6,000 for possessing six machines in convenience stores he operates.

Economy poses test for The Strip's big night

A major test of Las Vegas tourism demand is approaching.

O.J. Simpson: Stewart pleas for minimum Sentence

News brief: Clarence Stewart, co-defendant in the O.J. Simpson armed robbery case, asks Clark County District Judge for leniency during sentencing.

AC Casinos cut 1,000 jobs in November

News brief: The Atlantic City gaming market continues to struggle as the sagging economy and Pennsylvania slots sap business.

Black Gaming temporarily closes Oasis' casino

There is no timetable on when the Oasis facilities would be reopened as the closing cuts company's workforce by 500.

Grand Sierra offering perfect holiday gift

The Reno casino's Grand Sierra Resort gift card is valid at many attractions including restaurants and bars.

Locals shine in first day of New Orleans tournament

A 31-year-old Louisiana waiter took home over $11,000 in a No-Limit Hold'Em tournament at the Winter Bayou Poker Challenge.

Maine recount confirms slots defeat

News brief: A lawyer for Scarborough Downs says the race track might relocate.

McCarran traffic numbers drop 12.8 percent

The number of passengers at the Las Vegas airport fell significantly in October as compared to last year.

Station Casinos suspends 401(K) matches

The casino company is the first in Las Vegas gaming sector to cut contributions.

Pennsylvania casino accidentally offers $29 million in credits

News brief: Hollywood Casino sent a flyer offering $500 of free slot machine credits but accidentally sent it to over 55,000 customers.