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A New Jersey bankruptcy court has approved the sale of the Tropicana Atlantic City to a group of investors lead by Carl Icahn.

Two men have been indicted for allegedly selling counterfeit video slot machines and programs in Las Vegas.

Phil Ivey continued his red hot play at the World Series of Poker as he added a seventh bracelet to his collection after winning the the $2,500 Omaha High-Low / Seven-Card Stud High-Low split event.

Constuction on the 24-acre site will be halted while the project is in bankruptcy court.

In the downturn locals have converted to the locals joint from bigger, suburban casinos.

Australian casino resort company writes off its $250 million, 19.6 percent ownership interest in the now-bankrupt Fontainebleau resort development.

While the Detroit gaming market decreases more than four percent overall, Greektown saw its revenues increase by 7.2% in May, making it the lone casino in the market to see a year-over-year improvement.

Lenders move to seize control of a key piece of real estate on the Las Vegas Strip after plans fell through for an Elvis Presley-themed casino resort.

For the 16th straight month, gambling win on the Las Vegas Strip tumbled.

Memorial service for pioneering female executive Claudine Williams to be held at Harrah’s Las Vegas.

Never were the words of "Viva Las Vegas" more appropriate than during the Burlesque Hall of Fame Reunion Showcase.

A man who is accused of making death threats against President Barack Obama was arrested Friday night in a Laughlin casino car park.

“Mindfreak” magician opened a new “Mindfreak” store at Circus Circus Saturday afternoon.

Dealers say some hands in tournament more memorable than others.

Company needs cash — and a leader — at a most difficult time.

The Summer Showdown Poker Tournament, which begins July 22, will have a $1 million guaranteed prize pool.

Phil Ivey outlasted a strong field of 147 to win the $2,500 Deuce-to-Seven No-Limit Lowball event at the World Series of Poker.

Phil Ivey won the $2,500 buy-in No-Limit Deuce-to-Seven Draw Lowball Championship after a nearly six hour final table.

Professional Steven Sung was crowned the champion of the World Series of Poker “Stimulus Special” $1,000 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em event.

Daniel Negreanu just missed out on his first World Series of Poker final table of the year as a 74-year-old first-timer stole the show. Meanwhile, Phil Ivey is primed to earn his sixth gold bracelet.