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Since no ticket matched all six numbers to win the estimated $32 million jackpot, the jackpot for the Tuesday, October 4, 2005 drawing grows to an estimated $42 million.

Steve Wynn exudes a quiet confidence about his company's chances of landing a highly sought-after license to develop a casino in Singapore.

Global Casinos, Inc. implements Aristocrat Technologies' Oasis Casino Management System in its Bull Durham Casino in Black Hawk, Colorado.

Magna Entertainment Corp. reports the completion of the sale to Colonial Downs, L.P. of all of the outstanding shares of Maryland-Virginia Racing Circuit.

Pinnacle Entertainment on Friday became the first gaming operator to reopen a hurricane damaged casino in New Orleans, but a dispute with its primary insurance carrier could affect redevelopment plans.

Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. is reopening its Boomtown New Orleans casino in Harvey, La., which had closed and been evacuated as Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast on August 29.

A new independent tourism survey says Bellagio is the favorite casino resort in Las Vegas.

Boyd Gaming Corporation has reported that, upon a preliminary assessment, its Delta Downs Racetrack Casino and Hotel in Vinton, Louisiana experienced wind and water damage as the result of Hurricane Rita.

News Brief: In an area where a 20-year-old shopping mall nearly rates as an historical landmark, Turf Paradise has everything beat. The Phoenix track opens its 50th season of racing today.

Lincoln Park race track and two former executives who were convicted last month of conspiring to bribe a Rhode Island lawmaker with up to $4 million are not entitled to a new trial, a federal judge ruled.

Virginia congressman and longtime casino foe Frank Wolf sent a letter to President Bush criticizing the administration's plan to offer tax incentives to casino operators on the Gulf Coast.

Black Oak Casino is proud to announce the newest Team Member and Director of Hospitality, Edward LaMeire.

News Brief: Canadian lottery corporations are preparing to assess those the impact of online gambling on their industry and the extent of government control in this area.

Because no one correctly matched all six numbers in Wednesday's drawing the jackpot will jump to an estimated $167 million.

With the opening of the 40,000 square foot, $20 million design-driven dining and entertainment complex TAO, The Venetian-Resort-Hotel Casino has officially upped the ante in the battle for Las Vegas' burgeoning nightlife-seeking crowd.

News Brief: Hundreds showed up at a job fair looking for work at the new Seneca Niagara Casino Hotel, which plans to hire 1,000 employees for its grand opening New Year's Eve.

Boomtown Casino and Hotel Reno has paid out a huge $50,506 Keno jackpot to lucky winner Andrew Riddell.

News Brief: In the second case of its kind at Caesars, the casino agreed to pay a $185,000 fine to settle charges that four of its employees spied on women using surveillance cameras that watch over the gaming floor.

News Brief: MGM Mirage, the parent company of Beau Rivage, has teamed with the American Red Cross in relief efforts.

News Brief: American Indian gaming leaders are prepping for a no-holds-barred battle with Congress over plans to open and amend the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.