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The three largest Native American casino operators in the East will speak about "The New Power of Indian Gaming" in a special presentation of the 11th annual East Coast Gaming Congress.

Magna Entertainment Corp. reports that an additional 705 slot machines have been installed and are operational at Gulfstream Park.

News Brief: The Flandreau Sioux Tribe has filed a federal lawsuit alleging that Governor Mike Rounds and other state officials have unfairly prevented the tribe from adding more slot machines at its casino in Flandreau.

A weekend vote by dealers at an Atlantic City casino supporting union representation encouraged officials hoping to organize dealers at Wynn Las Vegas.

For many local players, the fabled pot of gold could be found at River Rock Casino where slot payouts totaled almost $215,000.

News Brief: Caesars Atlantic City dealers deny the casino's allegation that the United Auto Workers intimidated them into voting for union representation was false.

News Brief: Connecticut labor officials say an investigation has uncovered more violations by a Massachusetts contractor who was underpaying dozens of employees at restaurants at Mohegan Sun Casino

Youbet.com, Inc. has signed a co-promotion agreement with Boyd Gaming's Delta Downs Racetrack in Louisiana to help build the venue's online pari-mutuel wagering handle over the next three years.

Hollywood Casino Bay St. Louis announced the promotion of Holly Lemoine-Raymond from player development manager to the newly created position of assistant marketing director.

With the MGM Mirage's $7 billion Project CityCenter beginning to rise from the ground and new buyers in place at key properties along Harmon Avenue, the growth of the 'second Strip' is progressing quickly and surely.

News Brief: Foxwoods officials say that they’re not concerned about the Sands Macau’s claims of being be the world's largest casino, a title Foxwoods also claims and uses as part of its advertising.

News Briefs: A sweeping majority of table games dealers at Caesars Atlantic City approved unionization with United Auto Workers, making them the city's first casino dealers to join a union.

Arriva Card the first credit card designed specifically for use in casinos, now offers Instant Underwriting of Credit at 75 casino properties across the U.S.

Since no ticket matched all six numbers, the Mega Millions jackpot for the Tuesday, March 20, 2007 drawing grows to an estimated $37 million.

News Brief: The 1,200-seat venue at the Morongo Casino, Resort and Spa is about to experience its third iteration in as many years.

News Brief: U.S. Rep. Barney Frank said on Thursday he will give details in the coming weeks on possible legislation to repeal a ban imposed last year on online gambling.

Cash Systems, Inc. reports a new multi-year contract with The Meadows Racetrack and Casino where Cash Systems will provide it’s full line of cash access services.

Beau Rivage joins forces with legendary bull riding champion Tuff Hedeman to welcome his own official bull riding event -- Tuff Hedeman's Mississippi Shootout.

According to a WagerWeb.com writer, the team with the easiest road to the NCAA Tournament Final Four is in the Midwest Region, and that's defending champion and top-seeded Florida.

The Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians will break ground for the Spotlight 29 Casino in Coachella, California.