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$1 billion Caesars expansion plan

Harrah's Entertainment, Inc., today announced an approximately $1 billion expansion of Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.

Ameristar names new KC general manager

Tim Wright has been promoted to general manager of Ameristar Casino & Hotel Kansas City.

Main Event final table running diary

The Casino City editorial team gathered in Boston to watch the WSOP Main Event final table broadcast and were in good spirits despite the 15-hour epic battle that ensued. Here is a running diary of their thoughts during the all-night affair.

Can Yang save poker's face?

At first, I didn't appreciate newly crowned poker champion Jerry Yang's prayerful antics at the 2007 Main Event final table. But after a couple days to think about it, I now believe he might save poker.

Borgata to open $400 million hotel

On schedule for an early 2008 opening, The Water Club, a signature hotel by Borgata, will introduce a unique brand of hospitality to Atlantic City, offering a personality of its own while combining elements of Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa.

MGM Grand Detroit space open for booking

MGM Grand Detroit is now accepting bookings for its 30,000 square feet of luxury meeting and convention space, set to open with the hotel this fall.

Casino smokes out 'green' builders

News Brief: Smoking is the 'sticking point' that will keep Majestic Star Casino's Pittsburgh slots parlor from being environmentally certified, owner Don Barden has said.

Apple retail store to open at Foxwoods

Foxwoods Resort Casino and the soon-to-be-opened MGM Grand at Foxwoods have inked a deal to become official authorized re-sellers for Apple products.

Turning Stone may turn wet

News Brief: Turning Stone Casino has posted signs throughout the resort asking people not to bring in alcohol while the nation negotiates a liquor license with the state.

ESPN's pay-per-view coverage of WSOP was like a blast from the past

Casino City's Aaron Todd wasn't able to get that excited for ESPN's Main Event final table coverage ever since he saw Chris Moneymaker win in 2003. That all changed last night, when he watched Jerry Yang win the title in real-time on ESPN's pay-per-view broadcast.

Former Tropicana worker sues

News Brief: A former floorman at the Tropicana Casino and Resort has filed suit against the casino for wrongful termination, saying he was 'unceremoniously fired' because he publicly advocated a smoke-free workplace.

Mount Airy casino picks Bally Technologies

Bally Technologies, Inc. has signed a contract with Mount Airy Casino Resort to provide a complete slot and casino management system.

Evangeline Downs chosen for championship

The Bank of America Racing Challenge and the American Quarter Horse Association have selected Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino in Opelousas, Louisiana as the host site of the 2008 Bank of America Racing Challenge Championships and AQHA Racing Conference.

Pennsylvania slot decision upheld

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court today affirmed the licensing decision of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board to award a Category 2 slot machine license to HSP Gaming and Philadelphia Entertainment and Development Partners.

Magnus and the Main Event

Magnus Karlsson, the general manager of GPWA sponsor PokerHost, was one of the 6,358 players who bought a seat in the WSOP Main Event this month to vie for the second largest prize in poker history. Yang wins 2007 WSOP Main Event

Amateur Jerry Yang, a 39-year old former Laos refugee who came to America, graduated college and sired six children, prayed every time his chips went into pot. And his words were answered.

Job seekers flock to job fair

News Brief: Hundreds of job seekers turned out for the Cherokee Casino Career Fair.

Foxwoods slots numbers dip

News Brief: Visitors to Foxwoods Resort Casino played $169 million less in its slot machines during the last 12 months than they did the previous year.

Michigan casino bets on Indiana players

News Brief: When Four Winds Casino and Resort opens its doors in New Buffalo, Michigan, gamblers and employees from Indiana are expected to make up a large part of the crowd.

Lady Luck gets closer to getting some relief

Developers of the shuttered Lady Luck and Las Vegas officials have outlined an ambitious schedule to revive the troubled Lady Luck hotel and casino.

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