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2008 National Heads-Up Poker Championship ratings strong

The first two weeks of NBC's exclusive coverage of the 2008 National Heads-Up Poker Championship have drawn higher overnight ratings than in any of the previous three seasons.

Calder forced to cut purses

Calder Race Course reports that due to the Florida Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association’s refusal to approve the distribution of Calder races to out-of-state wagering outlets, the racetrack has been forced to cut purses by 30 percent.

House member call to stop internet gambling ban

The Chairman of the House Committee on Financial Services and other leading committee members are seeking broad support for new legislation that would stop the U.S. government from taking any steps to implement regulations that require U.S. financial institutions to police Internet gambling.

PTseats.com signs The Isle Casino & Racing

The Isle Casino & Racing at Pompano Park joins PTseats as the second casino allowing players to make online reservations for poker tournament seats.

Wynn not opposed to more musicals

After the quick closing of 'Avenue Q' two years ago and last week’s announcement that 'Spamalot' would end its run July 13, it may be a long time before the bright lights of Broadway shine again on a Steve Wynn property.

Peppermill hosts 'Verry McVerry'

The very funny and very Irish Maureen McVerry brings her show “Verry McVerry” to the Peppermill Resort Casino’s Tahoe Ballroom on Saturday, May 17 at 8 p.m.

Donna Summer at the Peppermill

Don’t wait until the “Last Dance” to see Donna Summer, watch her perform for one night only at the Peppermill Resort Casino on Friday, Aug. 15 at 8 p.m. in the Tuscany Events Center.

Inside gaming: Fertittas are latest Forbes cover boys

Station Casinos bosses Frank Fertitta III, 46, and brother Lorenzo Fertitta, 39, grace the cover of the May 5 issue of Forbes, which will soon be available on Las Vegas newsstands.

Downtown gambling: Rootin' tootin' revival

Unlike the Strip's pyramid-shaped Luxor, trendy Treasure Island or stylized New York-New York, however, Binion's can provide an authentic peek into a rowdier, more swashbuckling era locals and old-time gamblers refer to as 'the real Las Vegas.'

Autotote signs Louisiana contract

Autotote Enterprises, Inc. has signed a four-year deal to supply race book venue management services to the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana for the Paragon Casino Resort in Marksville, Louisiana.

Water Club accepting reservations

The Water Club, A Signature Hotel By Borgata, a joint venture between Boyd Gaming and MGM Mirage, began accepting hotel reservations today.

Calder Race Course opens season without purse contract

Calder Race Course opened its 38th season of Thoroughbred racing Monday afternoon without a signed contract between the racetrack and the Florida division of the Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association to distribute purse money.

Oklahoma casino plans another expansion

News Brief: Sean Harrison, spokesman for the Quapaw tribe’s Downstream Casino Resort, said that soon after the 12-story, 222-room hotel opens, construction would start on an additional 400-room hotel.

Four Mercedes given away at Hollywood Casino

It was a wild and fun-filled weekend at Hollywood Casino Bay St. Louis as four lucky players won brand new 2008 Mercedes-Benz sedans given away over three days.

Red Hawk Casino taking job applications

News Brief: A total of 1,750 jobs will open in Shingle Springs in coming months at the Red Hawk Casino, now under construction near U.S. Highway 50 east of town.

CDI reports new licensees

Casino Data Imaging that Silver Legacy Resort Casino and 7 Cedars Casino have licensed CDI’s CasinoCAD© v4 business intelligence program.

Raven-Symoné show postponed

AEG Live has announced that Raven-Symoné with special guests Mitchel Musso, B5 and Clique Girlz date scheduled for Saturday, May 10 2008 in the Mark G. Etess Arena has been postponed.

Charlie Trotter restaurant planned for Palazzo

Joshua Zinder Architecture + Design LLC has partnered with world-renowned chef Charlie Trotter to open Restaurant Charlie, located in The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

UltimateBet pros sent to WSOP Academy

UltimateBet.com's best and brightest poker professionals have been recruited to instruct the upcoming Advanced WSOP Academy, set to get underway in Las Vegas this weekend.

Danny Gans stars in new Encore Theatre

Danny Gans will return to the Wynn family in February, 2009, when he brings his unique one-man show to the new Encore resort at Wynn Las Vegas.

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