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Fallsview Casino Resort announced today that one of the most recognizable celebrities in the world - international music, fashion, TV and movie star Jessica Simpson - has been added to the resort's August concert line-up.

A huge turnout on the final Day 1 of the World Series of Poker helped create a prize pool of over $64 million and set the scene for interesting days from a new champion, and old champion and a Ryder Cup captain.

The Casino City editorial team crashed the player lounges at the World Series of Poker over the weekend. And after filling up on all the complimentary food and beverages, it filed a complete report as to what you can find in each of these exclusive areas.

Chris Moneymaker finally gets a chance see how much fans like him while Shane Warne gives a different game a try.

There was a much more casual atmosphere during Day 1B of the WSOP's Main Event. But storylines were still aplenty, with former champs and a World Series MVP being bounced, while a blind man and a sports-betting expert built up healthy stacks.

There were 150 tables, 700 dealers and almost 1,200 players in action on Friday during Day 1B of the Main Event. And Casino City got an up-close-and-personal view of exactly how WSOP Tournament Director Jack Effel manages to steer the ship smoothly.

News Brief: Ellis Park owner Ron Geary said last night that he is closing the 86-year-old Henderson, Kentucky, racetrack, which was scheduled to open its summer meeting tomorrow.

News Brief: The news that a Tropicana executive was indicted, along with two other former casino employees, on charges of stealing information on gamblers has the industry split.

News Brief: Table games dealers at Foxwoods Resort Casino can go the bargaining table with their employer, according to a decision released by the National Labor Relations Board.

New Brief: Downstream Casino Resort at the Three-States Marker — where those states meet just west of Joplin — opens to the public Saturday.

Fantasy Springs Resort Casino invites boxing fan to see the Heavyweight Title defense of IBF/WBO Champion, Wladimir Klitschko as he takes on one of the top contenders in the weight class, Tony Thompson on Saturday afternoon, July 12th, 2008.

Other rail tales include mystical robes and TV exposure.

Day 1A of the Main Event at the World Series of Poker saw over 1,000 players flood the floor, Wayne Newton, Costanza and plenty of head rubs.

It takes more than just skill to become the all-time leader in World Series of Poker bracelets. That point became abundantly clear to Casino City's Gary Trask as he got an up-close-and-personal view of Phil Hellmuth using some serious mind games to beat down an unsuspecting opponent this week in the $1,500 H.O.R.S.E. tournament.

Hollywood Casino Bay Louis is rolling out the first piece of it’s original Fleur de Lis collector series on July 5th.

Fantasy Springs Resort Casino's no-cover, outdoor concert venue, The Rock Yard, presents a 4th of July Weekend of live music that captures the spirit of both British and American music.

Casino execs, government officials, employees and friends of Westgate Resorts all joined to celebrate the topping-off of PH Towers by Westgate -- the tallest timeshare building in history and first vacation ownership resort fully integrated with a major resort & casino complex, Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

MTR Gaming Group, Inc. reports that a 50-table card room opened on Monday, June 30, 2008 at Running Aces Harness Park in Minnesota.

Players tend to provide the entertainment both on and off the tables at the World Series of Poker.

Wynn Las Vegas, which sued June 12 seeking payment for an outstanding bill for a fundraiser that took place during last year's All-Star Weekend, has been paid in full by an unnamed party, property spokeswoman Jennifer Dunne said Monday.