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A selection of news and views from inside the industry this week.

News Brief: Federal bankruptcy Judge Stephen V. Callaway reported that Eldorado will buy the Hollywood Casino at 5:30 a.m. Sunday, after pulling an all-nighter that he refused to end until all parties in the casino's bankruptcy agreed on a plan.

Two advantage gamblers whose rights were violated in an incident five years ago at Caesars Palace on Friday won punitive damages from a detective agency that supplies information to casinos.

According to a recent Maritz Poll, 42 percent of respondents agree that building a casino is an excellent way to boost the local economy.

Newt’s Playing Cards now offers an online designer that allows anyone to create their own card back on a deck of poker-sized playing cards.

Because no one correctly matched all six numbers in Saturday's drawing the jackpot will grow to an estimated $52 million.

No ticket matched all six numbers to win the Mega Millions jackpot. That means the jackpot for the Tuesday, June 21, 2005 Mega Millions drawing grows to an estimated $31 million.

GSN's Poker Royale: Celebrities Vs. Pros finale came down to a competitive game between Kathy Liebert, one of the top 20 poker players in the world and actor Patrick Warburton.

News Brief: Ameristar Casinos Inc. has promoted Jim Franke to general manager of its St. Charles casino.

News Brief: After eleven years, the Sandia Casino’s white resin skin bubble roof is going to be demolished as part of a $2 million expansion.

The owners of the Lady Luck hotel in downtown Las Vegas were awarded a 180-day exclusive negotiating agreement on to develop a plan for 5.5 acres of city-owned land.

News Brief: The once troubled and now thriving Harrah's New Orleans Casino might get renamed The Rio.

News Brief: Without a doubt, some of the Mississippi Coast's best places to people watch and make new friends are its casinos' bars.

News Brief: The big draw on June 25, when the Chinook Winds Casino throws a 10th anniversary celebration, will be country-singing star George Jones.

News Brief: Due to the Pauma Indian band's new state gambling compact, the county’s about-face concerning potential impacts and general lack of communication, the new annex of Casino Pauma is an alcohol-free zone.

The Stratosphere Casino Hotel and Tower will present its annual citywide fireworks display and "Independence Pool Party" on Sunday, July 3.

Pechanga Resort & Casino’s new High Limited Gaming Area was designed and constructed with ancient Chinese Feng Shui principles in mind to promote balance and harmony for its guests.

Casino Marketing: The 2005 Conference returns for its second big year July 17-19 at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

The fair was held to recruit workers for housekeeping positions at the new hotel tower at Caesars Palace set to open in July.

News Brief: Surrounded by roses, balloons and a cake adorned with her face, Violet Johnston rung in her 100th year playing bingo at the Swinomish Northern Lights Casino.