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Celebrating The Orleans' 20th year in a big way, the next phase of the enhancement initiative will begin with Alder & Birch Cocktails and Dining, The Orleans' classically modern take on the American steakhouse.

Findings from the investigation show that criminal attackers were able to install a program on payment processing devices at certain of the Companies properties and facilities.

Also, the Bellagio opens a new restaurant, Hard Rock announces plans for another property in the Dominican Republic, and Borgata reveals its plans for a new nightclub.

Construction is underway on the new hotel tower located on the south side of the Golden Nugget's pool area.

The accounting firm will present on compliance and finance on Feb. 3, 4 and 5.

The new customer service-enhancing products were installed at two Louisiana casinos owned and operated by Gaming and Leisure Properties.

Louisiana's riverboats were especially strong seeing an overall 9.5% increase.

Riverboat casino winnings in Louisiana sprang up 13% during October 2015.

The company will host a conference call to discuss results at 4:30 p.m. today.

CEO Mark Frissora says casino operators have "underpenetrated" a tech-savvy, young customer base accustomed to mobile and social gaming.

Eliminating secondhand smoke from casino floors will require careful coordination and implementation, but much of the industry is currently ignoring the subject.

This week's Casino Openings & Expansions column features the Las Vegas unveiling of the world's largest Hooters restaurant at Palms Casino Resort and a new "modern experience" nightclub at The Palazzo.

Harrah's New Orleans are responding to the smoking ban with a plan to build new courtyards.

Paragon Casino Resort has appointed Nancy Herrington Vice President of Marketing.

Boomtown Casino, a roughly 20-minute drive southeast of the French Quarter in Harvey, reopened in the aftermath to give storm-weary residents needed entertainment and to serve thousands of meals to law enforcement personnel, electrical crews and construction workers who were putting New Orleans back together.

New Orleans's smoking ban, which went into effect in April, is being blamed for a 16% decline in the casino's gaming revenue.

Including the properties managed under the Caesars Entertainment Operating Company, which is in bankruptcy, the conglomerate would still report a net revenue increase of 8%.

Penn National Gaming has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Illinois-based VGT operator in an all-cash transaction expected to close later this quarter.

The Lake Charles, Louisiana market is leading the way in making the investment community do a 180-degree turn on U.S. gaming operators.

Smoking ban causes 30 percent drop in Harrah's New Orleans revenue.