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Laid-off Construction Workers Wins Poker Tournament

25 April 2005

News Brief: A former construction worker pocketed $630,488 when he won the main event of the two-week New England Poker Classic at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut.

Charity Event Precedes Public Opening

25 April 2005

Guests paying either $7,500 or $1,500 will get the first look at the $2.7 billion Wynn Las Vegas as part of a charity fund-raiser Wednesday evening.

Look Back Reveals Parallels With Project, Developer

25 April 2005

It's the fourth week of April, and all eyes are fixed on the Strip for the long-awaited debut of Las Vegas' latest playground for the fabulous, rich and famous

Wynn Las Vegas: The Unveiling

25 April 2005

Wynn has again changed the look of the Las Vegas skyline with the resort's 50-story, curved tower covered in bronze glass.

Bellagio Unveils Table Game Version of Texas Hold 'em

25 April 2005

The company responsible for bringing the World Poker Tour to an estimated cable television audience of 5 million weekly viewers now wants to offer a variation of the popular Texas hold 'em game to casino patrons.

Celebrities Take on the Pros on GSN's Poker Royale

25 April 2005

GSN premieres Poker Royale: Celebrities vs. Poker Pros, a seven-episode series debuting as part of GSN's weekly Casino Night.

Racino Owner Donates $2 Million to University

25 April 2005

News Brief: Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino owner Stan Fulton gave $2 million to New Mexico State University in January, a donation only recently announced by NMSU.

Powerball Rises to $54 Million

25 April 2005

Since no one correctly matched all six numbers in Saturday's drawing the jackpot will grow to an estimated $54 million.

Mega Millions $205 Million Jackpot Won

25 April 2005

One ticket has won it all. Somewhere there is a ticket worth an estimated $205 million.

Stratosphere Ride Cleared to Reopen

22 April 2005

The Insanity thrill ride atop the Stratosphere got the green light to reopen this morning.

Certegy Provides Cash for Gamblers

22 April 2005

Certegy Inc. has signed a multi-year agreement to provide a wide range of cash access services to Pala Casino Resort & Spa in San Diego.

Powerball Celebrates 13th Anniversary

22 April 2005

In 13 years, Powerball has had a significant impact on lotteries world-wide and the states that benefit from the added revenue.

Illinois Gaming Board Grand Victoria Interest Transfer

22 April 2005

The Illinois Gaming Board has approved by a 4-0 vote the transfer of Mandalay's 50% ownership interest in the Grand Victoria riverboat casino into an escrow account.

Hooters Casino Hotel Breaks Ground

21 April 2005

Neil Kiefer, chief executive of Hooters Casino Hotel and Michael Hessling, chief operating officer, were at a groundbreaking ceremony for the $130 million renovation of the Hotel San Remo.

Powerball Reaches $47 Million

21 April 2005

Because no one correctly matched all six numbers in Wednesday's drawing the jackpot will grow to an estimated $47 million.

Saratoga Track Opens Restaurant

21 April 2005

Saratoga Gaming and Raceway is happy to announce the opening of their $1 million Fortunes restaurant.

Ethics Probe Sought for AG

20 April 2005

A Sonoma County community group asked a state ethics commission Tuesday to probe campaign contributions Attorney General Bill Lockyer accepted from backers of an Indian casino he regulates and once opposed.

Casino Merger Still Possible

20 April 2005

Talks over the possible merger of a proposed state-tribal casino and a casino at Canterbury Park racetrack will continue -- even without the participation of one of the state's tribal partners, Gov. Tim Pawlenty said Tuesday.

Oregon Tribe Buys Golf Club

20 April 2005

News Brief: After a year-and a-half of rumors and speculation, it's official – The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians and Chinook Winds Casino Resort have purchased the Lakeside Golf Course and Health Club.

Stratosphere's Newest Ride Malfunctions

20 April 2005

News Brief: Two thrill-seekers got a little more fright last night than they bargained for when the Stratosphere hotel-casino's newest ride malfunctioned leaving two girls stranded.

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