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Dealers sour on Caesars
19 November 2007
The story of why dealers at Caesars Palace are organizing a union is part of a bigger story about the transformation of the casino industry from its family-run roots in the mob to the modern era of megaresort operators.
World Series of Poker Circuit coming to Harrah's New Orleans19 November 2007
European WSOP runner-up John Tabatabai to participate in New Orleans circuit event.
Tropicana motion denied19 November 2007
A federal judge has refused Tropicana’s motion to issue a temporary restraining order against UNITE HERE Local 54, the casino workers union which represents 15,000 workers in Atlantic City.
US missing out on billions of tax dollars19 November 2007
A tax revenue analysis estimates that regulating Internet gambling would generate between $3.1 billion to $15.2 billion in federal revenues over its first five years, and between $8.7 billion to $42.8 billion over its first ten years.
Morongo casino hosts boxing card19 November 2007
The Morongo Casino Resort & Spa will host Top Rank's big Thanksgiving holiday boxing card on Friday, Nov. 23.
More arrests expected in Atlantic City crackdown16 November 2007
News Brief: More people face arrests in the ongoing investigation of a $22 million illegal sports-gambling ring operated in a poker room at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, according to a local law-enforcement official..
Union granted status at hearings16 November 2007
Today, the New Jersey Casino Control Commission granted UNITE HERE Local 54 participant status in the Tropicana’s upcoming licensing hearing.
Nooksack Northwood Casino opens16 November 2007
News Brief: Gamblers crowded the gaming floor Thursday morning minutes after the Nooksack Indian Tribe's new Nooksack Northwood Casino opened for business at 10 a.m.
SugarHouse hearing goes sour16 November 2007
News Brief: It got downright nasty yesterday at the Commerce Department hearing over whether Philadelphia has authority to grant the SugarHouse casino permission to build on submerged lands on the Delaware River waterfront.
Agua Caliente reveal new renovations16 November 2007
News Brief: The first of the Agua Caliente Casino's new renovations will be unveiled Saturday when the $3 million Lounge opens.
Stars align for newest Planet16 November 2007
For Robert Earl, co-owner and restaurateur behind Planet Hollywood, has pulled in a lot of his Hollywood friends for the two-day event.
Mansionpoker.com sponsors BC event16 November 2007
Mansionpoker.com announces sponsorship of the 3rd Annual B.C. Poker Championships.
Mount Airy Casino opens luxury hotel16 November 2007
Mount Airy Casino Resort marked the grand opening of its brand new luxury hotel today.
Restrictions on online wagering criticized15 November 2007
Critics of a federal ban on Internet gambling urged lawmakers Wednesday to repair what they said was a flawed, selectively enforced law that infringes on personal liberties.
Experts call for internet gambling ban reversal15 November 2007
Top experts testified before the House Committee on the Judiciary today and called for the U.S. to reverse it policies related to Internet gambling.
Wynn Las Vegas names new exec15 November 2007
Wynn Resorts, Limited is pleased to announce Philippe Caretti as the new Senior Vice President and General Manager of Resort Operations at Wynn Las Vegas.
Ruling Expected on Simpson Trial14 November 2007
News Brief: A judge is expected to rule today whether O. J. Simpson will once again face a criminal trial.
Pocono Downs exceeds expectations14 November 2007
News Brief: About 6,000 gamblers a day have been streaming into the Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs and they’ve wagered nearly $2 billion since an interim casino opened on Nov. 14, 2006.
Foxwoods to add luxury shops14 November 2007