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News Brief: Plans are now set for a permanent slots casino at the Meadows Race Track in Washington County.

Cynthia Fields discovered what many in the casino business have learned after they've been fired from their jobs: It can be tough to get back into the game.

The Hard Rock Hotel is out-performing expectations of its new owners and industry analysts.

When Wynn Resorts gets set to redevelop the Wynn Golf Club, the first project to take shape is slated for the corner of Desert Inn Road and Paradise Road.

News Brief: Director of Racing at Fair Meadows, Ron Shotts, said Monday that the track drew 26,387 people during its 2007 live meet, down 18 percent from last year.

News Brief: The Cocopah Tribe plans to open its resort and conference center on Nov. 1, located next to the tribe's casino.

Age-verification technologies are effective according to many experts, who believe that regulation can establish a framework to block minors from gambling online in the United States.

The American Gaming Association, National Center for Responsible Gaming and more than 100 casino and gaming companies across the country are mobilizing to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the annual Responsible Gaming Education Week, which begins today.

The stars will shine bright in the Coachella Valley this October when Spotlight 29 Casino presents the inaugural All-Star Poker Challenge,

Hollywood cast members entertained more than 150 adult Civitan Campers with a casino night in Wiggins, MS, last week.

The River Rock Entertainment Authority has retained Libra Securities as advisor to assist the Authority in developing a financing strategy for the construction of a $300 million, 600,000 square-foot destination resort in Alexander Valley.

News Brief: The Pittsburgh Pirates will not try to block construction of Majestic Star Casino, even though the team is seeking a more comprehensive study of game day traffic, officials said Thursday.

News Brief: Jerry Turk, developer and chief executive officer of the Pala Casino Spa and Resort, has decided not to renew his contract, the Pala Band of Mission Indians said Aug. 1.

MGM Grand Detroit today announced that it will open its more than $800 million hotel and entertainment destination on October 2 raising Detroit's luxury hospitality offerings to unparalleled heights.

1-900 Jackpot, Inc would like to announce that it has entered into a “Letter of Intent” with Emerge Enterprises.

Las Vegas Sands Corp. announced Wednesday it would open the $1.6 billion Palazzo on Dec. 20.

Los Angeles-based SBE Entertainment on Wednesday officially took over ownership of the 1,720-room Sahara, completing an estimated $300 million to $400 million purchase of the 55-year-old Strip resort.

Denver-based resort developer Exclusive Resorts announced Wednesday it purchased 30 condominium units in one of the four high-rise towers being built as part of MGM Mirage's $7.4 billion CityCenter development.

News Brief: On Saturday at midnight, the Saskatoon's Emerald Casino will close its doors forever, and about 165 workers will lose their jobs there.

Ad Valora today announced that it has begun the planning and development for two major projects near San Felipe, Mexico, including a 5-star casino and hotel.