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American astrophysicist, author, and science communicator Neil degrasse Tyson is coming to the Grand Theater at Foxwoods in January 2015.

Foxwoods Resort Casino has launched a creative new mobile app to make it easier and more convenient for guests.

Barona Resort & Casino's TGI Thursdays Lottery will reach its highest point ever on December 18.

The move comes two days before Nazarian, 39, considered the visionary behind the SLS Las Vegas, meets with the Nevada Gaming Commission over his request for a gaming license for the Strip resort.

A top casino security officer testified Tuesday how his internal investigation led to an FBI raid on an alleged World Cup betting scheme operating out of luxury Caesars Palace villas.

Sometimes late at night Bobby Florence will stop by the main gaming floor at the Gold Coast where people are wagering money on a new baccarat game called Rabbit’s Play.

The interest payment, due on second-tier debt covering its Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., business unit, has a 30-day grace period.

Foxwoods Resort Casino today reported slot revenue of $38.1 million for the month of November 2014.

When he appears Thursday at the Nevada Gaming Commission meeting, Sam Nazarian — the visionary behind SLS Las Vegas — should accept the Dec. 3 recommendation by the Gaming Control Board for a one-year limited gaming license with about a half-dozen conditions.

Shares of Caesars, traded in Nasdaq, fell $2.03 or 13.66 percent to close at $12.83.

Rob Goldstein, 59, has been with Las Vegas Sands since 1995 and has served in numerous executive positions for the company.

One of the biggest annual holiday toys drives in San Diego County just set a new record.

Michaels was named Wednesday to an industry trade publication’s first-ever list of Top Women in PR.

Five people of seven accused in an illegal World Cup gambling venture to plead guilty.

One lucky Pleasant Hill guest walked away $218,201 richer when he hit a Progressive Jackpot on a Wine and Roses slot machine at Thunder Valley Casino Resort.

$700 million Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino Lake Charles is officially open.

New gambling bill approved in Mexico will see a body established to oversee full licensing of all casinos.

WPT Alpha8 returns to Hollywood, Florida for another televised $100,000 buy-in event at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on January 17 and 18, 2015.

The arena’s opening act in 2016 is still unknown.

Sam Nazarian, 39, was recommended for a one-year, limited license by the Gaming Control Board following a more-than-3½-hour public hearing in Carson City.