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News Brief: The fight over development of two casinos on the Philadelphia waterfront turned nasty yesterday, as SugarHouse Casino claimed fraud in the petition drive to ban slots parlors from Delaware Avenue.

Boyd Gaming reported that its previously announced acquisition of Dania Jai Alai and approximately 47 acres of related land located in Dania Beach, Florida has closed.

Mohegan Sun announced today that beginning May 1st all slot machines in its Casino of the Earth and Casino of the Sky will be 'coin free.'

Two card dealers have filed lawsuits accusing Steve Wynn of losing his temper and launching into a tirade during a meeting with employees to discuss a new tip-sharing policy at Wynn Las Vegas.

Detailed logo restrictions for players and an explicit ban on third-party registrations from gaming sites conducting business with U.S. residents are among the new 2007 World Series of Poker rules announced by Harrah’s Wednesday morning.

The Tribal Council of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma voted to approve the terms of an extension and expansion of the gaming management relationship between the Tribes and Southwest Casino Corp.

MTR Gaming Group, Inc. will be opening Presque Isle Downs & Casino's Clubhouse, including 2,000 slot machines, tomorrow, February 28 at 9:00 a.m.

News Brief: Dover Downs Hotel & Casino has launched FunPlay, an Internet gaming site on its Web site.

Casino patrons who use an Arriva Card for cash advances are eligible for exclusive bonuses and promotions at over 70 well-known casino properties across the US.

XShares Advisors has entered into an agreement with Luciani & Associates LLC to develop Exchange Traded Funds based on the equity and debt of the global gaming industry.

The brightest names and the biggest legends will be descending on Niagara Falls, New York this year to perform at Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel.

Workers employed by Casino Nova Scotia in Halifax have now begun the process of forming a union in order to win increased wages, benefits, job security and overall fair treatment.

In 2006, Otis won installation, modernization and service contracts for casino resorts in major gaming locations worldwide.

Powerball will go to an estimated $90 million for Wednesday's drawing as the grand prize was not hit Saturday evening.

The L.A. Poker Classic Championship event at Commerce Casino smashed records for largest field and largest prize money ever for a $10,000-buy-in World Poker Tour event.

No ticket matched all six numbers to win the $177 million jackpot, so the Mega Millions jackpot for the Tuesday, February 27 Mega Millions drawing grows to an estimated $216 million.

News Brief: The new casino at French Lick would receive a tax break under a provision added late last night to a bill that authorizes slot machines for Indiana’s racetracks.

Everyone was all smiles Thursday morning as developer American Nevada Co. and gaming company Station Casinos broke ground on Aliante Station.

The Cavendish Invitational, the world's largest money bridge tournament, will feature two open-play events at this year's tournament, which will be held in Las Vegas at the Green Valley Ranch Resort.

Powerball has reached an estimated $78 million jackpot for Saturday night's draw as the grand prize was not hit Wednesday evening.