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Joel Robuchon Opens Restaurants at MGM Grand

19 September 2005

Culinary history has been made in Las Vegas as legendary chef Joel Robuchon opens his first restaurants in the United States, L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon and Joel Robuchon at The Mansion and at MGM Grand.

Borgata Adds Women's Poker Event

19 September 2005

The Event Center at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa was a sea of pink as the Ladies Only No Limit Hold 'em event kicked off Sunday and players sported their new pink Borgata Poker Open hats.

Peppermill to Unveil Major Expansion Plan

19 September 2005

The Peppermill hotel-casino intends this week to announce a $230 million expansion, including a new hotel, convention space and larger gambling floor, a newspaper reported Sunday.

New Jersey Man Beats the Field at Borgata Poker Open

19 September 2005

Event six of Borgata's 2005 Poker Open came to a conclusion late Saturday night as Woodside Park, New Jersey's Michael J. Nargi defeated Tamarac, Florida's James M. English for the title.

California Regulators Haven't Addressed Unlimited Wager Issue

19 September 2005

The California Attorney General’s office still haven’t resolved a seven year old conflict involving no-limit wagers at a Colma card club.

Greektown Plans Not Good News for Some

19 September 2005

News Brief: Greektown Casino's proposal to stay in its temporary location doesn't sit well with Darlene Williamson or hundreds of other low-income residents of Parkwycke Towers Apartments, which will be bulldozed early next year to make way for a 3,500-space parking garage.

Tropicana to Host Poker Tournament

19 September 2005

ProJo Poker and the Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City will play host to 26 weekly tournaments beginning Wednesday, Sept. 21 and running through January 18, 2006.

Powerball Jackpot Reaches $108 Million

19 September 2005

Because no one correctly matched all six numbers in Saturday's Powerball drawing the jackpot will grow to an estimated $108 million.

Boardwalk Closing to Clear Way for CityCenter

16 September 2005

MGM Mirage expects to close its aging Boardwalk hotel and casino within a year to make way for Project CityCenter.

Former Venetian Exec Takes Post at New Mexico Resort

16 September 2005

A former Venetian casino executive who figured prominently in a contest-rigging scheme at the Las Vegas resort in 2002 has been named the top executive of the Inn of the Mountain Gods casino in Mescalero, New Mexico.

Legislation to Outlaw Online Gambling Suffers Setback

16 September 2005

A senator who has long led a charge to outlaw Internet gambling has suffered another defeat -- for now.

Jackpot Strikes a Twice for Man

16 September 2005

A 92-year-old man has accomplished the near impossible -- winning a Megabucks jackpot twice in a row when he won a $21.1 million jackpot Thursday.

Mandarin Oriental to Manage CityCenter's Anchor Hotel

16 September 2005

The prestigious Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group will manage the hotel anchor at the $5 billion CityCenter project on the Strip, MGM Mirage officials announced Thursday.

California Town Fights Limit Change

16 September 2005

News Brief: Colma town officials told the state of California this week that Lucky Chances casino and its unlimited table betting is legal, and the casino being reduced to a $200 wagering limit would severely impact town coffers.

Casino CEO Holds Clothing Drive

16 September 2005

Silver Slipper CEO and project developer, Paul Alanis, has organized a clothing drive to help those affected by Hurricane Katrina.

Senate Turns Aside Online Gambling Ban

15 September 2005

News Brief: The U.S. Senate on Thursday turned aside an attempt to restrict Internet gambling in a procedural move, but Sen. Jon Kyl vowed he would try again and said he expected the legislation would become law eventually.

Imperial Palace to be Better than Ever

15 September 2005

President of Imperial Palace reports that the company is determined to rebuild the casino.

Hilton Appeals $25.2 Million Judgment to Nevada High Court

14 September 2005

The state Supreme Court was asked Tuesday to cancel a $25.2 million jury award to Reno Hilton guests who became violently ill during an intestinal virus outbreak in 1996.

Barden Not Happy with 1% Stake

14 September 2005

News Brief: Don H. Barden finally owns a piece of Detroit's $1.18-billion casino market, eight years after being rebuffed in his bid for one of three original casino licenses. But he is not happy with having a 1% stake in the Greektown Casino and wants to buy out the majority owner.

Mega Millions Reaches $250 Million

14 September 2005

The Mega Millions jackpot for the Friday, September 16, 2005 drawing rolls to an estimated $250 million.

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