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IGT plays on hype of 'Hangover' with game
23 May 2011
The sequel to the popular "Hangover" movie is set to open next week, and International Game Technology is about to take advantage of the hype by unveiling its slot machine themed after the original hit film.
Patron files lawsuit against Luxor Casino18 May 2011
Man sees Luxor Casino alleging they threw him out when he was a guest there.
Top-10 takeaways from the AGA's "State of the States"16 May 2011
The American Gaming Association's "State of the States" reportoutlines the jobs, revenues and taxes commercial casinos produce in every state that licenses and regulates commercial casinos, and also includes the results of a survey that provides a perspective on the casino-going population. Casino City's Aaron Todd provides a top-10 list of takeaways from this year's report.
Sahara Hotel's golden era was filled with stars16 May 2011
When the Sahara's doors close, it will mark the end of a long and storied history in Strip entertainment.
Sahara offers last goodbyes after nearly 60 years16 May 2011
The Sahara's final guest checks out at around noon on Monday. The nearly 60-year-old Strip resort will cease operations two hours later, a victim of both the recession and of progress.
Closure doesn't sadden Sahara's former owner16 May 2011
Former owner of the Sahara Paul Lowden reminisces about his time running the iconic Vegas strip casino, and plans one last dinner at its famous House of Lords steakhouse before the casino closes its doors for good.
Sahara employees to receive severance pay16 May 2011
Monday’s closing of the Sahara will put almost 400 employees out of work. SBE Entertainment is providing Sahara workers with severance pay based on years of service.
Despite strong bookings, Cosmopolitan sees quarterly loss16 May 2011
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas' first quarter of operations is in the books, and despite its high occupancy rate, the newest resort on the Strip reported a $56.8 million loss, the company said Friday.
Parent of Stratosphere, Arizona Charlie's reports $6.2 million loss16 May 2011
American Casino & Entertainment Properties LLC, owner of the Stratosphere, on Thursday posted a bigger first-quarter loss than a year earlier and a moderate decline in revenues.
WSOP optimistic for this year's event12 May 2011
World Series of Poker officials say the federal government's crackdown on PokerStars, Full Tilt Poker and Absolute Poker won't hurt participation in this year's tournament.
WSOP to stream 55 gold bracelet events11 May 2011
The World Series of Poker is offering fans the chance to watch final table action of 55 gold bracelet events on a five-minute delay via the Internet.
Gaming industry renews push for legal online poker11 May 2011
Top gaming industry executives launched a lobbying push Tuesday to persuade Congress to legalize Internet poker.
Caesars chairman calls for legal online poker11 May 2011
Caesars Entertainment Chairman Gary Loveman used a conference call to rally support for the federal legalization of Internet poker.
WSOP to host free seminars with top pros10 May 2011
The World Series of Poker has teamed with Prevent Cancer Foundation and the Nevada Cancer Institute, to offer the “First Annual Bad Beat Seminar Series.”
Top-10 observations from the iGaming North America Conference9 May 2011
Casino City's Vin Narayanan attended the iGaming North America Conference in Las Vegas, where land-based and online gaming executives gathered to discuss the state of the online gaming industry in the United States. Here are his top-10 observations.
Jay Mohr to host NHL Awards in Las Vegas9 May 2011
Comedian Jay Mohr will return to Las Vegas in June to host the 2011 NHL Awards at the Palms Casino Resort.
William Hill predicts fast sports betting growth in Nevada9 May 2011
William Hill has spent more than $53 million in less than a month to purchase three sports wagering companies in Nevada. The British-based bookmaker expects licensing by Nevada regulators to be completed in 2012 and doesn't expect any regulatory issues.
American poker players struggling after April 159 May 2011
Legions of American poker players are trying to figure what to do next after April 15's indictments against PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker.
Sands appoints new president for Venetian, Palazzo6 May 2011
John Caparella, a chief operating officer of Gaylord Hotels, has been named the new president of The Venetian and Palazzo resorts by Las Vegas Sands.
AGA optimistic with increasing casino revenues6 May 2011
American Gaming Association President and CEO Frank J. Fahrenkopf Jr. says there's "reason to be optimistic about the future of gaming."
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