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When news broke late last week that Wynn Resorts and PokerStars reached a deal, Casino City's Vin Narayanan's response was "hmmmm."

The performances were filmed by MTV as part of an upcoming Britney Spears special that will air next week in celebration of her album release.

Supporters of a bill that would legalize online poker in Nevada claim such an action would have a $1.8 billion impact. However, the state's largest casino operators want Nevada to wait for the federal government to legalize Internet poker. Included in that group is Wynn Resorts, who just announced a partnership with PokerStars.

Trump Marina issues memo to employees that jobs could be lost when rebranding occurs in May.

A player at the Lake of the Torches Resort Casino won $23,744 when his Aces full of Jacks was bested by four eights.

The Trump Taj Mahal and Trump Plaza in Atlantic City have announced the arrival of over 700 new slot machines.

The Connecticut casino is running its second annual "Mass Appeal" promotion that includes celebrity appearances gifts, food and shopping discounts.

Michael Washam won $1,185,286 while playing the Indiana Jones 3-D MegaJackpot penny slot machine at Choctaw Casino Resort.

Four players at the Pala Casino Resort and Spa won a combined $100,000 on March 19 on various slot machines.

South Point owner Michael Gaughan said the Nevada Legislature should pass a bill that would adopt regulations for online poker.

Revel Casino has commenced hiring its management team.

Casino City's Vin Narayanan rates his top-10 land-based poker rooms in the world.

Jay Marlapudi won over $330,000 at the Trump Taj Mahal when his four kings were bested by a royal flush.

Gun Lake Casino has already had to hire more workers than it planned to.

777 Gaming has purchased the 91-room Carson Station Hotel and Casino for an undisclosed price.

Low level of Mississippi River causes delay in construction of Pinnacle's Baton Rouge Casino Hotel.

Horseshoe Casino reopened yesterday after flooding closed the casino for a week.

The "Hoops and Hold’em Spring Poker Madness Tournament" kicked off Wednesday and have a variety of buy-ins and games.

The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino's “You Know How to Rock” campaign was earned an Adrian Award.

Las Vegas sportsbooks were packed at 9 a.m. on Thursday morning as the Round of 64 of the NCAA men's basketball tournament kicked off.