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Atlantic City's 11 hotel-casinos escaped major physical damage from Hurricane Irene, but one executive said the lost weekend cost the industry $40 million to $45 million in gaming revenues.

Getty Images has been named the official photography partner for the inaugural season of the Epic Poker League.

The Four Winds Hartford, which features features 500 slot machines and nine table games, will open to the public at noon on Tuesday.

Industry analysts expect modest growth in sports wagering over the next few years as the Internet and smartphone applications play a larger role in generating handle for Las Vegas-based sports books.

Anthony Carleo was sentenced to 6-16 years in prison for robbing the Suncoast, which will be run consecutively to his 3-11 year sentence in the Bellagio case.

Foxwoods celebrate some of their long time employees with a banquet.

North Carolina to face a decision whether to ratify a compact that could see live table games at Harrah's Cherokee Casino.

Horrific attack on Mexican casino kills more than 50 people.

The world-famous pop singer will perform at Mohegan Sun on Oct. 22 as a part of the casino's 15th anniversary celebration.

FairPlayUSA was launched with the goal of persuading Congress to set up a regulatory structure that will allow Americans to legally bet on online poker games. The advocacy group is also seeking to clarify the nation's online gambling laws to define what is legal and what is not.

The Delaware Park Iron Man Poker Challenge established a new world record for the Longest “Documented” Continuous Poker Tournament.

Six guests file lawsuit against MGM Resorts over contracting Legionnaire's disease while staying at the Aria Resort.

Anthony Carleo, who was responsible for last year's brazen heist of $1.5 million in gambling chips from the Bellagio, was sentenced on Tuesday.

Single mum wins job as new brand ambassador for Seminole Casino Hollywood.

CEO of Mohegan Sun disputes A-Rod gambling rumour, says the baseball star only ate dinner at the casino.

Penn National Gaming announces management changes at two of its properties.

Viejas Casino celebrates its 20th Anniversary by offering the public a free meal at the award-winning Harvest Buffet.

MGM Grand Detroit has been named one of the best hotels to host a meeting in the 2011 Pinnacle Awards.

While my wife and I generally share the same interests while traveling, in Las Vegas, those interests are diametrically opposed. That said, I was rather surprised at how easy it was to come up with 10 things to do in Las Vegas that both she and I would enjoy.

Announcement expected this week about precise date slot machines will be operational.