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A Las Vegas poker dealer had conflicting reactions while trying out the new electronic poker tables at the Excalibur.

Blimp equipped with light emitting diode display to advertise job openings for M Resort.

Harrah's Entertainment said it was closing its Harrah's New Orleans casino at 2 p.m. Saturday because of Hurricane Gustav.

An improper type of resin on two decorative features helped spread flames faster in a fire that caused $100 million in damage at the Monte Carlo hotel-casino in January.

There's a lot to like about Mohegan Sun's new Casino of the Wind. The decor is striking, there's a magnificent water and air kaleidoscope and 650 new slot machines. But the highlight of Friday's grand opening was the unveiling of a new 42-table poker room.

While all sports books share the same basic attributes, each has a different look, a different feel and a unique charm. With football season finally upon us, we decided to go out and visit virtually every sports book in Las Vegas and come up with a list of our Top 10.

News Brief: Prairie Meadows gains an estimated $7 million per year in slot revenue from people on hand for its horse races, an economist told the racetrack-casino's board of directors Wednesday.

News Brief: Security employees at the Montreal Casino were locked out by management last night during a four-hour protest in front of the casino's administrative offices.

Andy Bloch joined the PocketFives.com Poker Podcast this week to discuss his experience at a recent poker event.

The scores have been tallied and Morongo Casino Resort & Spa has received the highest score for “overall job satisfaction” in the Native American Casino Industry.

Grab a shoulder and settle in for an unforgettable night with the timeless idol Paul Anka at the Peppermill’s Tuscany Events Center.

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board today assessed Harrah's Chester Downs and Marina two fines totaling $30,000 for permitting an underage individual to play a slot machine and for having areas of the gaming floor unmonitored by casino security staff.

Parkas, boots and mittens are about to become mainstays in Las Vegas nightlife fashion, as a lounge made entirely of ice opens at Mandalay Place, located adjacent to Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas in September.

Bringing home the stylish decor of The Water Club, A Signature Hotel by Borgata, is now just a click away with the official launch of ShopTheWaterClub.com.

The Palazzo hotel-casino announced it was converting the 40/40 club into a large-scale race and sports book that will include a specialty restaurant.

Poker players can win up to $500 on Hollywood Casino’s football boards while playing Texas Hold’em or 7-card stud and watching Monday Night Football.

When Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville opens its doors on September 29th, it will no longer be necessary to travel any further than Mohegan Sun to be transported to the tropics.

News Brief: Calder Race Course has asked the Florida Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering for permission to hold live racing four days a week, rather than five.

News Brief: Two Reno casino dealers were arrested during the weekend on suspicion of cheating, authorities said.

News Brief: For the second week in a row, Mount Airy led all Pennsylvania casinos in weekly gains, continuing a strong summer performance by the state's only stand-alone slots parlor.