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Strip casinos see 6.3 percent drop in winnings

13 July 2009

Casinos along the Las Vegas Strip won $480.8 million in May, making it the 17th straight month of a fall in revenues.

PokerStars dominating at WSOP Main Event

13 July 2009

By the end of Day 4, only 407 players remained in the Main Event and PokerStars has an estimated 77 online qualifiers and sponsored players remaining.

Planet Hollywood fined for Prive nightclub's actions

13 July 2009

The Las Vegas resort admits to lax policing of club and has agreed to pay a fine of $750,000.

Banks say Fontainebleau faces huge liabilities

13 July 2009

A group of banks being sued by Fontainebleau Las Vegas say the Strip resort's debt levels would far exceed its market value if it opens next year.

North Carolina casino breaks ground on expansion

13 July 2009

Harrah's Cherokee Casino & Hotel broke ground on a new 532-room luxury tower as part of a $633 million expansion.

Mandarin adds swank to Strip

13 July 2009

The non-gaming hotel at mega resort CityCenter is touting its top amenities and service.

Sportsbooks, Lesnar win big at UFC 100

13 July 2009

Wagering on UFC 100 was the biggest of all-time, and favorites won nine out of 11 fights.

Phil Ivey still alive as WSOP Main Event waves good bye to Lou Diamond Phillips

13 July 2009

With the pressure of making the money off their shoulders, players at the Main Event Sunday focused on having fun -- and chipping up. Almost 80 players now have more than a million in chips, including Phil Ivey.

Money bubble bursts at WSOP Main Event

12 July 2009

An electric Amazon Room broke out into applause when Kia Hamadani busted out of the World Series of Poker Main Event in 649th place, leaving 648 players in the money.

Elky, Hellmuth chip up as WSOP Main Event bubble nears

11 July 2009

As the World Series of Poker Main Event field dwindled from over 2,000 to around 800 Friday night, the Amazon Room turned into a series of one-act plays, with a couple well-known pros serving as headliners.

Revenue down for Detroit casinos

10 July 2009

News brief: Revenue for Detroit's three casinos dropped by less than 0.5 percent as compared to June of last year.

No increase in crime after slot machine installation

9 July 2009

International news brief: A report by the city of Vancouver shows no increase in crime after the addition of 450 slot machines to Hastings Park.

Indiana casinos battling Midwest recession

9 July 2009

News brief: Casino revenues in Northwest Indiana were down $1.25 million for the month of June.

Fontainebleau files motion to leave offices

9 July 2009

Employees at Fontainebleau Las Vegas have moved into new offices in the city.

Ivey provides WSOP Main Event drama while Wayans delivers fun

9 July 2009

Phil Ivey charged to up the leaderboard to place himself in contention for the WSOP Main Event title while Marlon Wayans earned the respect of fans and dealers before busting out late Wednesday.

Moods shifts at World Series of Poker Main Event

8 July 2009

Things grew more serious on Day 2A of the Main Event as players shifted gears from enjoying the WSOP experience to survival.

Fontainebleau fires back, outlines bank dispute

8 July 2009

Attorneys for the Fontainebleau Las Vegas resort leveled new allegations Wednesday against banks that terminated funding for the $2.9 billion hotel-casino.

Testimony heard in Wynn case

8 July 2009

Nevada's state labor commissioner will hear from Wynn dealers who want the company's tip-sharing policy stopped.

Foxwoods, Mohegan Sun to team up

7 July 2009

News brief: The two Connecticut casinos are launching a joint advertising campaign to market southeastern Connecticut as a gambling destination.

Capacity Day 1D field forces WSOP to turn away players

7 July 2009

The World Series of Poker was forced to turn away hundreds of players after Day 1D of the Main Event "sold out." But the players that did register in time to make it to the felt provided plenty of entertainment.

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