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The Quarter at Tropicana Wins 'Best Of' Awards in 2005

The Quarter at Tropicana Casino and Resort is thrilled by recent awards and accolades it has received from regional and national publications, as well as industry trade publications, recognizing its excellence in dining and hospitality.

Champion Holds Slim WSOP Lead

Greg Raymer must outlast the other 184 remaining players, including some of the leading names in tournament poker, to claim this year's $7.5 million first prize.

Lincoln Park Retrial to Begin in New Courtroom, State

After a jury here deadlocked in February on a crucial conspiracy charge against the Lincoln Park dog track and two of its former executives, federal prosecutors moved swiftly for a retrial.

Winnipeggers Doing Well in WSOP

News Brief: Card sharks are in the money stage at the 2005 World Series of Poker and a Winnipegger was in prime position heading into yesterday's crucial third round.

World Series of Poker Hits Big at Rio

As competitive poker's premier tournament winds toward its conclusion Friday when the 2005 world champion is crowned, the numbers coming out of this year's 45-event competition have surprised Harrah's officials.

Casino Marketing Conference Presents Awards

Casino Marketing: The 2005 Conference gets under way Sunday at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Among the highlights are two very special awards presentations.

Lincoln Park Sale in Trouble

News Brief: Lincoln Park sale-and-expansion legislation was on the skids yesterday amid allegations by the top-ranked Republican in the House that House Speaker William J. Murphy was trying to ‘sabotage the sale.

Isle of Capri Casinos Mississippi Property Reopens

Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.'s Biloxi, Mississippi, property sustained no damage due to Hurricane Dennis and reopened today at 11:30 am Central Time.

Grand Casinos Biloxi, Gulfport Re-open

Grand Casino Biloxi and Grand Casino Gulfport re-opened at noon Central Daylight Time today, Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. said.

Hurricane Forces Halt To Casino Construction

News Brief: Employees at Biloxi's newest casino are putting the finishing touches on wind and water proofing the 235 million dollar project against the threat of Hurricane Dennis.

Casinos Win Legal Battle over Cigarette Rewards

News Brief: Federal health officials have been in a legal tussle with two of Canada's largest casinos over a rewards program they use called Players Advantage Club.

Powerball Jackpot Rises to $23 Million

Because no one correctly matched all six numbers in Saturday's drawing the jackpot will grow to an estimated $23 million.

Mega Millions Jackpot Rises to $100 Million

Since no ticket matched all six numbers to win the estimated $88 million jackpot, the jackpot grows to an estimated $100 million for the Tuesday, July 12, 2005 drawing.

Inside Gaming Column: Gaming Execs Worried about Boom

Gaming industry executives are getting nervous that Las Vegas may be enjoying too much of a good thing.

Churchill Downs Spring Numbers Up

The Spring Meet at Churchill Downs ended its 52-day run on Sunday with double-digit gains in on-track attendance and wagering, but a slight decline in off-track betting.

Biggest World Series of Poker Begins

With a first place prize jackpot of roughly $7.5 million awaiting the winner, the World Series of Poker kicked off its nine-day championship run Thursday at the Rio with the first of three preliminary rounds.

Casino Employee Files Labor Complaint

News Brief: A Chukchansi Gold casino employee has filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board, claiming the Coarsegold resort is trying to squelch efforts to decertify the workers' union.

Connecticut Casinos Vigilant About Safety

News Brief: Security is always an issue at the Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Resort Casino, but both have taken special precautions since the terrorist attacks in America nearly four years ago.

Ferrari-Maserati Dealership at Wynn Las Vegas has Good Start

Depending upon your source, the Ferrari-Maserati dealership at Wynn Las Vegas is either the busiest in the United States or an average contributor to United Auto Group's annual sales figures.

Powerball Jackpot Rises to $18 Million

Since no one correctly matched all six numbers in Wednesday's drawing the jackpot will grow to an estimated $18 million.

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