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Assembly Bill 294 would allow Nevada resorts to expand the reach of mobile gambling devices to go beyond public areas in casinos and into hotel rooms on the premises.

Cathy Sullivan was the big winner in Fantasy Springs Resort Casino's "Audi Madness" giveaway as she took home a new luxury car.

The Venetian and Palazzo has unveiled new websites for smart phones with click-to-call abilities to make hotel, dining or entertainment reservations.

Cherokee Casino in West Siloam Springs has recently opened a 2,400-square-foot poker room that has eight tables of action.

Financial fixed-odds wagering, which was developed seven years ago by Las Vegas-based company Cantor Gaming and Wagering, is illegal in Nevada.

A $50 million renovation on the hotel tower of the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa has commenced.

The World Poker Tour has unveiled its $100,000 Super High Roller Event, which will be held at the Bellagio in May.

Each Las Vegas package includes seven nights at The Palazzo plus $3,200 in spending money for flights and transportation.

A dealer and six patrons were arrested and face accusations of cheating at the Gold Eagle Casino.

Richard Mobley defeated a field of 188 in the WSOP satellite event Sunday at The Meadows Racetrack and Casino to win a $10,000 seat in the 2011 Main Event.

Golf Digest named Circling Raven Golf Club at Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel one of “America’s 100 Greatest Public Courses.”

Three stars from the hit reality show are coming to Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa on May 21 to purchase items for their shop in Las Vegas.

Lawmakers in Texas are considering 17 gaming proposals, everything from building eight Las Vegas-style hotel-casinos to adding slot machines at racetracks. But expect gaming expansion to fail in the Lone Star State again.

More layoffs at Agua Caliente's Spa Resort Casino and reduction of dining options, including closure of the Agua Bar & Grill.

B.R. Guest founder Stephen Hanson to open Dos Caminos, Atlantic Grill and Bill's Bar & Burger in Atlantic City early summer 2011.

Nevada Property 1 LLC reported a $139.5 million loss for the 17 days the hotel-casino was open last year.

Harrah's St. Louis Casino & Hotel will host World Series of Poker Circuit events from March 31 to April 12.

The National Labor Relations Board ruled New York-New York Casino violated federal labor law by prohibiting off-duty employees of restaurants from distributing handbills on casino property.

The Black Bear Golf Course at Black Bear Casino has hired Hank Haney instructor Dan Walker to be its new PGA Head Golf Pro.

Dealers at Caesars Palace overwhelmingly rejected a labor contract that would have included a tip-sharing provision with casino management.