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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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

There was no jackpot winner in Tuesday's Mega Millions drawing, so Americans woke up to a jackpot that's bulging at an estimated $205 million for the Friday, April 22, 2005 drawing.

John G. Brokopp: Boyd Gaming deserves a big round of applause from residents of Indiana for making a $150 million investment in a brand new gaming vessel at its Blue Chip Casino & Hotel.

Down-on-their-luck backers of state-sponsored casino gambling are trying to shortcut the committee process, House Democrats charged Monday.

Professional gambler Annie Duke played in the World Poker Tour championship, which runs through Sunday.

With the opening of The Quarter, the $280 million non-gaming expansion, Tropicana Casino and Resort has taken the lead in the city's revitalization.

News Brief: Profits at Casino Windsor continue to shrink because of increased border security, competition from Detroit casinos, the lingering repercussions from a six-week strike last year and the declining value of the Canadian dollar.

Wynn Las Vegas opens to the public in less than nine days, and the inside of the $2.7 billion megaresort already looks spectacular.

News Brief: The mayor of the smoke-free city of Yorkton wants to talk to the Sakimay band about a First Nations casino's decision to allow smoking again.

Richard Langlois summed up the $130 million renovation that will turn the aging Hotel San Remo into the Hooters Casino Hotel by February with a comparison that could make a teenage boy chuckle.

Boomtown Casino and Hotel Reno’s $75,000 Diamond Giveaway has just awarded dazzling Hearts on Fire and other diamond jewelry in the grand prize drawing.

Mayor of Rising Sun Bill Marksberry has announced a new relationship with Grand Victoria Casino to launch an initiative to stimulate business for the 100 local business owners.

Consolidated Sports Media Group has entered into a marketing agreement with the International Association of Professional Poker Players LLC.

News Brief: The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians have purchased the Lakeside Golf Course and Health Club in Lincoln City, moving the tribe a step closer to its plan to create a destination casino resort.