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News Brief: Broward's latest racino was hoping to open this week, but will have to wait a bit longer before it can allow gamblers to try their luck on its spanking-new, Las Vegas-style slot machines.

News Brief: A man attempting to take 120 bath towels from Horizon Casino Resort, dropped the loot when he was spotted by security, authorities reported.

News Brief: The new chief executive officer of the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort says he spent four days anonymously learning what the casino and hotel had to offer before deciding he'd take the job.

News Brief: The Michigan Gaming Control Board on Tuesday rejected Greektown Casino's request for another year to meet revenue projections, which are likely to fall short because of delays in the construction of its new $200 million facility.

Since no ticket matched all six numbers to take home the $22 million jackpot, that jackpot grows to an estimated $30 million for the Friday, December 15, 2006 drawing.

Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. reports that its board of directors has approved a major expansion and renovation of the company's Boomtown New Orleans property.

SCOTTY NGUYEN (win) is returning to defend his crown when the WORLD POKER OPEN kicks off at GOLD STRIKE on Jan. 3. He fully expects to play his way into the championship event Jan. 21-25. There was little doubt that Scotty would return.

ews Brief: Some slot machines and other games played in Native American casinos across the country could be removed if a federal oversight agency has its way.

Three men from Los Angeles sued Mandalay Bay in U.S. District Court in Las Vegas last week, claiming they were assaulted and falsely arrested two years ago by hotel security guards looking for gun-toting, mask-wearing men.

Successful business leaders don't shy away from changing their minds when circumstances change or perspectives evolve.

A selection of news and views from inside the industry this week.

News Brief: Indiana’s newest and smallest casino at French Lick was second to last in revenue among the state’s 11 gambling boats during November, its first month of operation, according to a state report.

News Brief: The Northern Winz casino’s grand opening, originally planned as a glitzy New Year's bash, is delayed a month.

ews Brief: After three months of picketing, there's no end in sight for the strike at the Palace Casino, says a union leader.

Because no one correctly matched all six numbers in Saturday's drawing The Powerball jackpot will grow to an estimated $33 million.

The jackpot for the Tuesday, December 12, 2006 Mega Millions drawing grows to an estimated $22 million.

News Brief: Presque Isle Downs will hold a job fair in Erie Saturday to help fill the 400 or more positions on its immediate payroll.

The winner of a $4,348,921 jackpot on a $1 Wheel of Fortune Machine is planning to use the money to help families affected by cancer.

News Brief: An increase in casino profits pushed year-end per capita payouts 12 percent higher for members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.

News Brief: The Teamsters Union is attempting to organize employees of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe's Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort, and the organizer says the move to unionize is getting a good reception.