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Mass track has hopes for slots

News brief: The Plainridge Racecourse is betting on Massachusetts approving slot machines that will keep the harness track in business.

Florida Bill Calls for Gaming Expansion

News brief: The chairman of an important Florida Senate committee March 24 introduced a bill that would allow Gulfstream Park and Calder Race Course to have blackjack and baccarat.

Reid, Ensign made calls to banks for MGM

Senators’ intervention raises ethical questions.

Mohegan Sun hosting six-day poker tournament

The Connecticut casino is hosting a six-day poker tournament in April with a guaranteed prize pool of $700,000.

Site of proposed casino near Chinatown going to auction

Developers are planning to sell 22 acres near Chinatown – the site of a proposed Asian-themed casino – at a bankruptcy auction May 16.

MGM Mirage plans to finish CityCenter

MGM Mirage said that a lawsuit filed by partner Dubai World was "completely without merit" and that it still plans to complete the $9.1 billion project.

Detroit says Greektown in default

News brief: A city attorney says that Detroit wants to negotiate a new deal with any new owner of Greektown Casino.

Another champion crowned at WSOP Circuit event

Bob Yamaguchi, a software developer, won over $20,000 after outlasting 286 players over two days at Harrah's Rincon.

Connecticut casino smoking ban advances

News brief: The state House Public Health Committee wants to ban smoking in the state's two American Indian casinos by 2011.

Wynn Vegas, dealers union remain stalled

Representatives from Wynn Las Vegas and the dealers union are facing the issue of "just cause" when they return to the bargaining table.

CityCenter partner wants out

A lawsuit filed by Dubai World says the MGM Mirage is to blame for the $9.1 billion project's shaky status.

Casino workers await word on future

News brief: Empress Casino officials still don't know when they will be able to reopen in the wake of Friday's fire.

Canadian high roller's debts are multiplying

Arrest warrant issued in Las Vegas Justice Court last month for Toronto gambler for failing to pay $5 million in gambling debts.

With betting on the fly, M Resort is the new Stardust

Unveiled over the weekend at M Resort is the first 'in-running' sports betting, which allows bettors to wager on the action as it happens.

Gospel show 'Praise' will array talents of showbiz veterans

Grammy Award winner Larry Hart sees no conflict between the Lord and Sin City.

Push for all-night bars in casinos ends

News brief: Officials were looking to allow casinos to serve alcohol 24 hours a day but the push ended after a drunk driving death involving a Mohegan Sun customer.

Mystery man wins WSOP Circuit event

A player known only as "Albert" outlasted more than 200 other players to win a No-Limit Hold'em bracelet.

Lawsuit clouds future of CityCenter

Uncertainties are clouding the future of the CityCenter project, with one of the partners suing the other, saying it cannot continue to fund the development in its current status.

Nearly 200 seniors compete in WSOP event

The WSOP Circuit was the first major tournament series to place seniors’ competitions on the schedule.

Fire damages Illinois casino

News brief: A massive fire Friday destroyed much of the Egyptian-themed entrance building at the Empress Casino in Joliet.

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