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The Bank of America Racing Challenge and the American Quarter Horse Association have selected Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino in Opelousas, Louisiana as the host site of the 2008 Bank of America Racing Challenge Championships and AQHA Racing Conference.

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court today affirmed the licensing decision of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board to award a Category 2 slot machine license to HSP Gaming and Philadelphia Entertainment and Development Partners.

Magnus Karlsson, the general manager of GPWA sponsor PokerHost, was one of the 6,358 players who bought a seat in the WSOP Main Event this month to vie for the second largest prize in poker history. Yang wins 2007 WSOP Main Event

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Amateur Jerry Yang, a 39-year old former Laos refugee who came to America, graduated college and sired six children, prayed every time his chips went into pot. And his words were answered.

News Brief: Hundreds of job seekers turned out for the Cherokee Casino Career Fair.

News Brief: Visitors to Foxwoods Resort Casino played $169 million less in its slot machines during the last 12 months than they did the previous year.

Developers of the shuttered Lady Luck and Las Vegas officials have outlined an ambitious schedule to revive the troubled Lady Luck hotel and casino.

They have sold more than 40 million albums and scored hit after chart-topping hit, and now New Edition is coming to Spotlight 29 Casino on August 4.

The Palms Casino Resort today announced that actress and author Jenny McCarthy will become the first-ever celebrity Bunny Dealer at the new Playboy Club atop the resort's famed Fantasy Tower.

The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and California Council on Problem Gambling today jointly announced the designation of the San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino as a "Certified Responsible Gambling Establishment."

Foxwoods guests to enjoy discounts on great food and fun every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday all summer long.

Paul Spitzberg and Billy Baxter were a stark contrast in both style and experience Friday at the World Series of Poker.

News Brief: Vernon Downs' owner Jeff Gural may need to wait until September before he knows whether or not the track will receive a larger cut of its video lottery terminal money, which he says he needs to remain in business.

News Brief: While some community groups are opposing having casinos like the SugarHouse casino build so close to them, one group is now openly supporting the development.

Scotty Nguyen, the biggest star left in the World Series of Poker’s Main Event, exited the building in 11th place early this morning when he failed to hit a flush draw.

News Brief: To keep its edge, Mandalay Bay casino resort just added one more amenity to its 11-acre swim area - a poolside casino.

News Brief: When New York state lawmakers signed a deal to distribute the local share of slot-machine revenue from the Seneca Niagara Casino’s 2004 and 2005 operations, they set aside $3.6 million for the Niagara Falls Urban Renewal Agency.

The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania's unanimous ruling upholding the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board's award of a gaming license to Mount Airy Casino Resort clears the way for the spectacular new, $412 million resort facility to complete initial construction and open its doors this Fall.

Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. announced it is continuing efforts to assist employees and the community of South Lake Tahoe in the wake of the recent Angora Lakes Fire through the creation of an employee community relief fund.

Pure Nightclub at Caesars Palace is set to host the Official Launch Party of the World Series of Poker Europe presented by Betfair.com on Monday, July 16th at 9 p.m.