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Amateurs, Pros Battle at Borgata

12 September 2006

Event five of the 2006 Borgata Poker Open concluded late Sunday night with New Yorker Jeremy Shor coming from behind to defeat an accomplished field and capture the championship.

Nevadan At Work: MGM Grand University Director Readies Casino Leaders of the Future

11 September 2006

Like a terrier herding small livestock, Barbara Hewitt is consumed with developing and implementing the training programs essential to a company the size of MGM Mirage and for the growth it has planned.

Inside Gaming Column: Staff had Plenty of Notice of Stardust Exit

11 September 2006

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

New Gaming Laws a Long Shot

11 September 2006

ews Brief: This was the year many expected Congress to rewrite the landmark 1988 law that opened the door to what has become a $23 billion Indian gambling industry. However, what once looked like a sure bet may have become no better than even money.

Harrah's Chester Opens Despite Construction

11 September 2006

News Brief: Although parts of the infield and much of the facility are still under construction, it was still a grand opening at Harrah's Chester for 4,000 to 5,000 harness fans in the grandstand and Eagles fans crowded into the facility's one open sports bar.

Powerball Jackpot Reaches $137 Million

11 September 2006

Since no one correctly matched all six numbers in Saturday's Powerball drawing the jackpot will grow to an estimated $137 million.

Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $135 Million

11 September 2006

Since no Mega Millions ticket matched all six numbers to win the estimated $114 million jackpot, the jackpot for the Tuesday, September 12, 2006 drawing grows to an estimated $135 million.

Bally Technologies Signs Deal With Magna Entertainment

11 September 2006

Bally Technologies, Inc. has signed a contract with Magna Entertainment Corp. to provide a complete slot accounting, casino management and bonusing solution and a wide variety of gaming devices for MEC's Gulfstream Park racino.

Pennsylvania Man Wins Over $112,000 at Borgata Poker Open

11 September 2006

Fritz Stoner of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, edged out one of last year's Borgata Poker Open’s bracelet winners, Billy Hill, to capture the $112,447 first-place prize and the champion's Rolex watch.

California Tribe Responds to Concerns

8 September 2006

News Brief: The Chukchansi Indian tribe is responding to concerns from Madera County over their casino and resort expansion plans.

PartyGaming Exec Accuses US of Protectionist Tactics

8 September 2006

International News Brief: PartyGaming chief executive Mitch Garber yesterday issued a thinly veiled attack on the manner in which the US justice department appears to be pursuing offshore gambling operators that seek customers in America.

Alberta Tribal Casino Construction Finished

8 September 2006

News Brief: Alberta's first aboriginal-run casino is weeks away from opening as construction on the $178-million River Cree Resort and Casino wraps up more than two months ahead of schedule.

Man Denied Jackpot

8 September 2006

News Brief: Freddy Howard was told he had just won a $260,000 jackpot at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino near Hollywood in the early hours of Aug. 29. Hours later, he was told it was a mistake.

Casino Windsor Bets on Detroit Bettors

8 September 2006

News Brief: Starting today, metro Detroiters will be able to cross the Canadian border to Windsor and place live bets on sports, something that is legal in the United States only in Nevada.

Pinnacle Entertainment Breaks Ground

8 September 2006

Pinnacle Entertainment announced that L'Auberge du Lac Hotel & Casino, a $370 million Texas Hill Country-themed resort in Lake Charles, La., broke ground yesterday on a $45 million hotel tower expansion.

Borgata Poker Open Wraps Day 2

8 September 2006

The action was fast and furious yesterday during the second day of the 2006 Borgata Poker Open.

Maine Casino Complex Budget Grows

7 September 2006

News Brief: The Bangor, Maine, project budget for Penn National Gaming Inc.'s permanent gaming complex has grown from $72 million to $90 million.

Casino Evacuated Due to Chemical Fumes

7 September 2006

News Brief: Toxic fumes emitted from a restaurant’s drain at the new Oklahoma casino kept Goldsby and Purcell Fire and Rescue busy for about 10 hours last week.

Powerball Rises to $119 Million

7 September 2006

Because no one correctly matched all six numbers the jackpot will grow to an estimated $119 million for Saturday night's drawing.

Mega Millions Jackpot Rises to $114 Million

6 September 2006

Since no ticket matched all six numbers, the jackpot climbs to an estimated $114 million for the Friday, September 8, 2006 drawing.

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