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Borgata Winter Poker Open Heats Up

As in previous tournaments of the Borgata Winter Poker Open, the turnout for Event Five, the $1,000 buy-in, was better than expected, 362 players graced the felt and raised a prize pool of $362,000.

Ex-Casino Official Offer Plea Bargain

News Brief: A judge offered to sentence a Murrieta man to no more than four years in prison Wednesday if he pleaded guilty in connection with charges that he embezzled almost $500,000 from Pechanga Casino, where he worked as the financial controller.

MGM Grand Chooses IMAP

MGM Grand Hotel & Casino has received IMAP’s 3D Interactive Hotel and Conference Facility Floor Plan & Mapping solution.

Blue Chip Christening, Grand Opening on Tuesday

The grand opening for Blue Chip Casino Hotel's new casino vessel, Blue Chip, will be held on Tuesday with ABC's Desperate Housewives' actor Jesse Metcalfe getting the first roll of

No Limit for Borgata Winter Poker Open Winner

Many of Borgata's limit cash game players and several more well known pros took to the felt for two days, Monday and Tuesday, in the only non-No Limit Hold'em event of the Borgata Winter Poker Open.

Ontario Municipalities Receive More Gaming Money

News Brief: Another three months, another big payday for the host municipalities of the Thousand Islands Charity Casino.

Mega Millions Jackpot Grows to $50 Million

Since no ticket matched all six numbers, the Mega Millions jackpot grows to an estimated $50 million for the Friday, January 27, 2006 drawing.

Calder Race Course Forced to Suspend Simulcast Operations

Calder Race Course has been forced to suspend simulcast operations while the State of Florida appeals a court ruling on the constitutionality of an intrastate simulcast-wagering law.

Borgata Winter Poker Open Excitement Continues

In the end, North Carolina's Rich Marshall bested Maryland's Vinod Vangimalla for the biggest cash prize and the Borgata champion's bracelet.

New Boyd Gaming Casino Date Released

Boyd Gaming Corporation reports that Blue Chip Casino Hotel in Michigan City, Indiana is expected to open its spacious new casino vessel to the public on Tuesday, January 31, 2006, pending final regulatory approvals.

Man Drives Vehicle into the Lobby of Casino

News Brief: A Georgia man is charged with assault for driving his car through the glass doors of Tunica's Gold Strike Casino and doing doughnuts in the lobby.

Turfway Park Hires Lobbyist

News Brief: Turfway Park has enlisted a veteran Republican insider to help lobby for expanded gambling and changes to horse racing regulations among other issues in Frankfort and Washington.

Ameristar Vicksburg Honored at 23rd Annual Mississippi Business and Technology Expo

Ameristar was the only casino selected as a finalist for the Mississippi Business Journal Best Places To Work In Mississippi honor.

Thunder Valley Casino Legal Challenged Hearing Scheduled

News Brief: A legal challenge by seven former employees of Placer County's Thunder Valley Casino alleging sexual harassment and age and sex discrimination is scheduled for its next hearing Feb. 28.

Fair Grounds Race Course Concludes 134th Meet

Fair Grounds Race Course concluded a shortened and relocated 134th season of racing on Sunday.

Borgata Names President, COO

Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, a joint venture of Boyd Gaming Corporation and MGM Mirage, reports the appointment of Larry Mullin to President and Chief Operating Officer.

Excitement at Borgata Winter Poker Open Event Two

The weary got little rest as Borgata Winter Poker Open Event Two came to a close after two days of dramatic action.

Ferris Wheel Puts a Spin on New Frontier

Just across the Strip from Wynn's $2.7 billion Wynn Las Vegas -- and its mountain conveniently located to block views of the well-worn New Frontier -- property owner Phil Ruffin plans to erect a giant Ferris wheel.

Mandalay Bay Joins WPT Roster

The World Poker Tour reports that Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino has joined its roster of host casinos for a new event that will be staged as the second stop of the Season V calendar.

Caesars Palace Sports Book Takes Super Bowl Bets

Super Bowl XL is nearly two weeks away but guests at Caesars Palace Race and Sports Book in Las Vegas, Nevada, have an opportunity to place a wager on the game right now.

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