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Since no ticket matched all six numbers, the jackpot grows to an estimated $18 million for the Tuesday, June 14, 2005, Mega Millions.

Caesars Entertainment Inc. has completed the sale of its Caesars Tahoe casino resort to an affiliate of Columbia Sussex Corporation, a hotel, resort and casino operator based in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, for approximately $45 million.

News Brief: Proclaimed the largest U.S. Coast Guard certified vessel in the country, the new Blue Chip Casino is now afloat.

News Brief: The votes are in from Hollywood Casino's creditors, and they appear to give the OK for Eldorado Resorts to buy the financially troubled property.

News Brief: Iowa gambling regulators reacted skeptically today to a proposal to reopen Waterloo Greyhound Park by the National Cattle Congress.

News Brief: The Tulalip Indian Tribes plan to break ground on a 13-story hotel and convention center near Marysville this summer.

Since no one correctly matched all six numbers in Wednesday's drawing the Powerball jackpot will grow to an estimated $28 million.

Mandalay Bay today announced that Bathhouse Spa has been selected as the winner of the first annual Creative Achievement Award for best spa design by Hospitality Design Magazine.

Tennis star Andre Agassi showed Josie Roed how to play a bonus round on a new Agassi-themed video slot machine by Aristocrat Technologies during a launch party at the MGM Grand on Tuesday.

The rapid growth in demand for rooms on the Strip came close to a shuddering stop in the first half of 2005, following the record increases of 2004 and in the wake of the Wynn Las Vegas opening, analysts said Tuesday.

News Brief: The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska announced plans for a major expansion of its Iron Horse Bar and Casino on Main Street in Emerson.

Since no ticket matched all six numbers, the jackpot for the Friday, June 10, 2005 Mega Millions drawing grows to an estimated $12 million.

The NPA, National Poker Association , is a new organization designed for the 50 million poker players nationwide of all skill levels.

News Brief: The N9NE Group, a company that ran restaurants, a nightclub and a bar inside the Morongo Casino Resort is claiming the Morongo Band of Mission Indians locked out its employees and forcibly closed the establishments in violation of its lease.

It's midnight on Tuesday and every last blackjack, roulette and craps table at the Borgata is bustling.

Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort will launch the bustling tourist season with an outdoor party featuring record-breaking wirewalker Jay Cochrane.

News Brief: The Internet's reach into virtually every corner of modern life has helped make account wagering the fastest-growing segment of thoroughbred racing. But the future of online pari-mutuel wagering is far from a sure bet.

News Brief: Sonoma County Sheriff Bill Cogbill wants $700,000 to increase patrols in northern Sonoma County, citing increased calls for service to River Rock Casino, the county's first Indian gaming hall.

News Brief: Now that lawmakers have adjourned their biennial session without expanding gambling options, the Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino is anticipating at least two more years as the only Texas casino with state and federal approval.

International News Brief: Partygaming may be forced to pull its £5.5 billion London float as fears grow about the legality of internet gambling in the U.S.