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Whether you are a veteran poker player, a newcomer wanting to test your wings or a woman who'd like to experience poker in the company of other women players, Commerce Casino is the place to be January 19-24.

Churchill Downs reports that Brian Elmore, who has served for the past 10 years in important capacities at Churchill Downs Incorporated's Hoosier Park in Anderson, Ind., has been appointed vice president and general manager of Ellis Park.

A month after its debut, Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa's PowerPrize Jackpot and Players Card Bonus has paid out over $1.3 million to customers.

News Brief: Britney Spears and Kevin Federline helped the pop star's dad launch his new computer program venture that helps wannabe poker promoters run their own card tournament at

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News Brief: As a first step in its plan to restore unlimited wagering at the city"s lone casino, the Colma City Council will vote Wednesday on whether to hold a citywide election o

News Brief: Bettors dropped more than $2 billion at Saratoga Gaming and Raceway's video gaming machines last year, twice as much as bet in 2004.

News Brief: A bus crash north of Toronto has injured dozens of people, including one seriously.

HRLogix, a leading provider of Web- based, paperless hiring systems, reports that they will provide recruiting solutions to Foxwoods Resort Casino.

News Brief: Casino resort goers have another great reason to stay in Louisiana.

Since no one correctly matched all six numbers in Saturday's drawing the Powerball jackpot will grow to an estimated $65 million.

Long-time sports handicapper and Director of Odds for the free online sports picks game PicksPal, Tony Karpinski, earned an eighth place finish in the renowned Las Vegas Hilton 2005 NFL Super Book Contest.

World renowned blackjack tournament pros were out in full force during the second tournament of the World Series of Blackjack held at the Ute Mountain Casino- Hotel & Resort January 6th and 7th in Towoac, Colorado.

While on a visit to his favorite gaming destination, the Horseshoe Casino, a Texas man hit a $6 million jackpot while playing a popular $1 Wheel of Fortune slot machine.

News Brief: In response to the firestorm surrounding casino lobbyist Jack Abramoff, Senator Jim DeMint, R-S.C., is sending money contributed to his campaign to a gambling addiction hotline.

News Brief: Before a packed Council House, the Tribal Gaming Enterprise Board withdrew a request today to have a referendum on selling alcohol at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino.

The U.S. Gaming Exchange is auctioning off its entire portfolio of 1,633 domain names on eBay starting on Friday, January 6th.

Calder Race Course concluded its 34th Tropical Meet on Monday, Jan 2., and reports that overall attendance and handle were sharply affected by severe weather and its related consequences, most notably Hurricane Wilma.

News Brief: With the expansion of the Peppermill Hotel-Casino and plans by Las Vegas-based Station Casinos to move into the Reno market, Atlantis Casino Resort officials are laying the groundwork for a possible expansion of their Virginia Street property.

News Brief: Harrah's New Orleans beginning today is holding a job fair to recruit employees to reopen the casino on Feb. 17.