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Atlantic City comps harder to come by
27 February 2009
News brief: Promotional expenses were down 5 percent to $1.55 billion compared to $1.63 billion in 2007, according to the New Jersey Casino Control Commission.
Cornel Cimpan wins L.A. Poker Classic27 February 2009
News brief: Chris "Jesus" Ferguson finished in sixth place in the WPT tournament while Cimpan took home a first prize of $1,686,760.
No slots for Michigan race tracks26 February 2009
News brief: A federal judge rejected a bid by Michigan horse tracks to overturn an initiative that prevents the tracks from installing slot machines.
U.S. could reap billions from online gambling26 February 2009
News brief: A study by PricewaterhouseCoopers said that the United States could raise $52 billion in revenue over the next decade by legalizing and taxing online gaming.
Companies sue over failed poker tournament25 February 2009
Plans by two companies to launch a new celebrity poker tournament have fallen apart, with each company suing the other over the collapse of their deal.
Construction worker dies in accident at McCarran25 February 2009
A construction worker at the new Terminal 3 roadways project at McCarran International Airport died Monday afternoon.
M Resort dares to be different25 February 2009
Casino creator hopes to carve out a niche in recession by getting right what struggling giants got wrong.
Pennsylvania casinos facing stiff competition25 February 2009
News brief: The opening Sands Casino in Bethlehem and the addition of slots at Aqueduct race track in Queens will make eastern Pennsylvania even more competitive.
Wynn posts net loss in fourth quarter25 February 2009
Wynn Resorts said its net loss in the fourth quarter was $159.6 million due to a nearly $100 million tax expense and falling revenues Vegas casinos.
Casino employee helps cops nab bank robber24 February 2009
News brief: An employee at Thunder Valley Casino was presented with a $500 after tipping off authorities about a bank robbery suspect.
Heads-up field gets better and better24 February 2009
The field for NBC's 2009 National Heads-Up Poker Championship has been released and will feature many of the top players in the world.
MGM, Deutsche Bank discussing CityCenter financing24 February 2009
MGM Mirage and Deutsche Bank are discussing a deal to secure financing for the $9.1 billion CityCenter project.
Man busted for stealing lobsters from A.C. casino24 February 2009
News brief: A man was arrested after he attempted to steal 91 frozen lobsters from a kitchen at Bally's Hotel/Casino.
Bars want to bring back endangered species - VLTs23 February 2009
News brief: Tavern owners, northwest of Calgary, are petitioning to bring VLTs back as the souring economy has cut into profits.
M Resort next in line for Marnell family23 February 2009
Two decades after the Rio opened, Anthony Marnell III is trying to generate the same buzz at the soon-to-open M Resort.
More people becoming addicted to blackjack23 February 2009
News brief: Blackjack has nearly pulled even with poker in Florida in terms of card-playing addictions.
Hard Rock project thriving despite economy23 February 2009
The Hard Rock Hotel's $760 million expansion is capitalizing on the economic slowdown and plans to open some components ahead of schedule.
CityCenter starts accepting hotel reservations23 February 2009
Two of MGM Mirage's $9.1 billion properties will begin accepting hotel reservations Monday morning.
Three A.C. casinos in danger of folding, analysts say23 February 2009
News brief: The recession could force three of Atlantic City's 11 casinos out of business in the next few years.
California casino resumes expansion project20 February 2009
News brief: Construction of a 23-story hotel and nine-story parking garage resumed at Thunder Valley Casino after being abruptly stopped before Thanksgiving.
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