American Casinos and Gambling in United States

Milwaukee Brewers name casino as a presenting sponsor

News brief: The Potawatomi Bingo Casino will have various advertisements posted around Miller Park as a result of the deal.

Texas gambling supporters welcome next speaker

News brief: Republican Joe Straus is likely to become the next House speaker and comes from a horse racing background.

Connecticut AG wants smoking ban at casinos

News brief: Attorney General Richard Blumenthal met with the Mohegan Tribal Council yesterday and eventually wants a "total ban on smoking."

West Virginia men settle gambling charges

News brief: Eight men were robbed at gunpoint in a high-stakes poker game last year and all eight have settled charges of illegal gambling.

Fewer hands at Vegas' CES

The tone is upbeat but the attendance is down at the biggest technology-fetish event of its kind.

New MGM Mirage CEO will "dramatically" cut debt

News brief: James Murren also said he would consider further casino sales as he looks to overhaul the company's balance sheet.

Philadelphia man pleads gulity in sports-gambling probe

News brief: Anthony Nicodemo has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to promote gambling and launder money for his role in a sports-gambling ring inside Borgata Hotel Casino.

Baltimore wants $36 million in slots casino rent

News brief: The city expects developers interested operating its only slots casino to pay at least $36 million in yearly rent.

Aussie billionaire moves closer to Cannery purchase

The Vegas Gaming Control Board recommended approving James Packer and Crown Ltd's bid to buy Cannery Casino Resorts for $1.8 billion.

Kentucky legislator pushes for expanded gambling

News brief: The state's new Speaker of the House wants to allow video slot machines year-round at race tracks.

Jerry Yang to headline Coachella Valley Poker Championship

The Coachella Valley Poker Championship takes place January 23-25 at the Spotlight 29 Casino in California.

MGM Mirage cancels CityCenter condo project

The Harmon Hotel & Spa – originally planned as a 49-story building with some 200 condominiums atop 400 hotel rooms, will no longer offer condominiums.

Vegas looking to Phoenix area to fill positions

News brief: The $9 billion CityCenter project in Las Vegas is targeting the metro Phoenix area to fill more than 12,000 jobs.

New Alabama casino packed on opening night

News brief: Wind Creek Casino in Atmore opened for business yesterday to a capacity crowd of 3,000.

Permits sought to build Vegas' largest hotel

A holding company that includes the AFI Group wants to build 6,745-room hotel, casino and retail complex on Harmon Avenue.