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News Brief: Big parties, beautiful weather and high-rollers buoyed by a rising stock market helped to bring about a strong four-day New Year's holiday weekend for four Atlantic City casinos.

Not one high-rolling gambler played in the Strip's three private casinos between March 1 and Nov. 30, the Gaming Control Board reported Monday.

American Casino & Entertainment Properties has agreed to acquire Arizona Charlie's Decatur and Arizona Charlie's Boulder, two casinos in Las Vegas.

News Brief: Mountaineer Racetrack and Gaming Resort has halted live thoroughbred racing and wagering on simulcast races from other tracks while it tries to reach a new agreement with the Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association.

ews Brief: Four Hollywood Casino employees who unloaded slot machines were arrested in an orchestrated attempt to pocket cash from the machines and block the security cameras.

The woman who stages important parties, weddings and other special events for Bellagio, MGM Grand, The Mirage, Treasure Island and New York-New York is a big advantage for the company, they say.

The Golden Nugget will likely change hands in about three weeks, as Nevada gaming regulators are slated to consider the prospective buyers' license applications at meetings in Las Vegas on Wednesday and Jan. 22.

First-year performance at the Cannery was strong enough that the property now has plans for a multiscreen movie theater, additional casino space and a parking garage, owners Bill Wortman and Bill Paulos said Friday.

News Brief: Still struggling with money worries, state lawmakers head back to work to deal with some tricky problems including whether to allow more gambling.

News Brief: The owners of Vernon Downs have filed a lawsuit accusing a New York City businessman and several former track officials of trying to destroy the upstate New York harness track's reputation.

Opponents of Station Casinos' proposed resort in Summerlin base part of their argument against the proposed 300-foot tower on the way another of the gaming company's casinos in Henderson took shape.

Now that you have all that cash from redeemed Christmas presents that you could have done without, and before the tax man cometh in April, think about playing in a tournament where the prize money is high and the odds low. And as a bonus, you’ll have a lot of fun competing.

News Brief: In the course of a year, the Seneca Niagara Casino has created jobs and a few millionaires.

A blackjack dealer and two players have been charged with defrauding Park Place Entertainment Corp.'s Caesars Atlantic City casino out of more than $72,000, authorities said.

Park Place Entertainment Wednesday confirmed reaching a definitive agreement to sell the Las Vegas Hilton for $280 million to Colony Capital, a Los Angeles-based international private investment firm.

A judge threw out a conviction against an advantage gambler and professional personal trainer who was convicted earlier this year of disorderly conduct for allegedly resisting arrest while being detailed, handcuffed and roughed up at the El Cortez.

Park Place Entertainment Corp. is expected to announce today the sale of the Las Vegas Hilton to Colony Capital for $280 million, sources close to the deal said Tuesday.

News Brief: State police arrested a Griswold man Monday at Foxwoods Resort Casino and charged him with reporting a false incident.

News Brief: If you think decorating your home for the holidays is a chore, consider the effort it took to deck the halls of the world's largest casino.

News Brief: Members of Local 54 of the Hotel Employees, Restaurant Employees International Union overwhelmingly approved a groundbreaking contract with Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa on Tuesday.