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WSOP day eight roundup: Reslock bests Ivey in Stud; grad student wins NL event

9 June 2007

Chris Reslock defeated Phil Ivey to win the $5,000 World Championship Seven Card Stud tournament, and Will Durkee won his first World Series of Poker final table to take home over a half a million dollars in a $2,000 No Limit Hold’em event.

Fontainebleau builder lands big financing

8 June 2007

Fontainebleau Resorts announced Thursday it has secured approximately $4 billion in financing to complete projects in Las Vegas and Miami and to retire old debts.

Navy vet wins $3.2 million slot jackpot

8 June 2007

News Brief: A 76-year-old Navy veteran won $3.2 million playing a penny slot machine at Casino Pauma on Monday.

Iowa gambling expansion on schedule

8 June 2007

News Brief: The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission was informed of opening ceremonies for plush new casinos in Burlington and Waterloo and also reviewed plans for major construction projects at two casinos in Council Bluffs.

French Lick takeover moves forward

8 June 2007

News Brief: With approval yesterday by Indiana gambling regulators, the family of billionaire Bill Cook will take full control of the French Lick Casino Resort, ending a troubled relationship with its Indianapolis partner.

ONLINE WAGERING: Web bet ban repeal supported

8 June 2007

Two more bills to repeal an Internet gambling ban were introduced Thursday as a House panel prepared for a hearing today on the $13 billion online wagering industry.

Mohegan Sun launches virtual blackjack game

8 June 2007

News Brief: When visitors see the new 82-game expansion near the food court at Mohegan Sun, the most noticeable additions are eight computerized blackjack tables.

California tribes sues over slots

8 June 2007

News Brief: The Cachil Dehe Band of Wintun Indians is suing the California Gambling Control Commission to have multiscreen gaming terminals declared single, not as multiple, machines,

Online gambling initiative supports act

8 June 2007

The Safe and Secure Internet Gambling Initiative announced its support for the Internet Gambling Regulation and Tax Enforcement Act.

Florida tracks request slot vote

8 June 2007

Calder Race Course and Flagler Dog Track and Sports Entertainment Center have initiated a formal request before the Governmental Operations and Environment Committee of the Miami-Dade County Commission for a referendum to be held allowing Miami-Dade voters to consider the inclusion of slot machines at the three existing pari-mutuel facilities in Miami-Dade County.

WSOP day seven roundup: Russian, relative newcomer win bracelets

8 June 2007

A Russian player and a relatively unknown player won World Series of Poker bracelets in day seven of the annual series, and Phil Ivey will be looking for his sixth career WSOP bracelet in one of two final tables are set for today.

Fort Erie Race Track plans revealed

7 June 2007

News Brief: The Fort Erie Race Track owner has unveiled plans for a $282 million hotel, entertainment and housing complex on land next to the thoroughbred track and slot casino.

Camrose Resort Casino spawns competitors

7 June 2007

News Brief: The $20-million Camrose Resort Casino opened Tuesday and already has spawned three competitors for an attached hotel still being built.

MotorCity casino opens

7 June 2007

News Brief: The expanded MotorCity Casino opens today with 100,000 square feet of colorful fun and a distinct Detroit flavor.

Hollywood Slots at Bangor on track for opening

7 June 2007

News Brief: A month after a financial impasse triggered a week long work stoppage at the site of a $131 million Hollywood Slots at Bangor, Maine, state and corporate stakeholders have their eyes on the finish line.

Fontainebleau Resorts closes financing

7 June 2007

Fontainebleau Resorts has closed on more than $4 billion of financing that will fully fund its development of Fontainebleau Las Vegas, expansive renovation of Fontainebleau Miami Beach and repayment of existing debt.

Powerball jackpot reaches $43 million

7 June 2007

The Powerball jackpot for the Saturday, June 9th drawing will be $43 million with the cash option at $20.1 million.

Saratoga Raceway releases concert line-up

7 June 2007

Swing dance, rhythm and blues, 70's disco royalty and more, it's all coming to Saratoga Gaming and Raceway's night club, Vapor.

Low-paid casino staff likely gambling addicts: union

6 June 2007

News Brief: Casino workers who put up with meagre wages in Alberta are 'probably' gambling addicts who do the job as much for enjoyment as for financial support, says the head of one of Alberta's largest unions.

Virginia Derby to be televised on CBS Network

6 June 2007

News Brief: Rumored for months, Colonial Downs has an agreement in place with CBS to nationally televise the 10th running of the $1-million Virginia Derby.

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