Article Archives for 2009-06-11

NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- Atlantic City's painful losing streak continues as its casinos reported revenue of $351.3 million in May, a 15.4% drop compared with the same period last year, said the New Jersey Casino Control Commission on Wednesday.

People and Places

SCHOLARSHIPS — Hannah Cooper, Heather Drexler, Douglas Emery and Darrin Myers were the recipients of the 2009 Entrepreneurial Wings Scholarship awarded by the Windsor Chamber of Commerce. The graduating seniors were the first students to receive the new scholarship.

Across Enemy Lines

Daniel Schwartz CASINO FULL: More than 100 people descended on the Chester Harrah's this weekend to ... not gamble. [ department of david vs. goliath ] Jethro Heiko tapped at a neon-splattered slot machine. He had inserted a $5 bill and was slowly reading the instructions flashing across the digitized screen when a worker for Chester's Harrah's Casino approached him. The guard told Heiko that if ...

Wednesday June 10, 2009 - 17:38 EST

Late last week, poker players flooded popular poker forums with word that some checks from PokerStars, Full Tilt and AbsolutePoker issued to American players were bouncing due to payment processor difficulties. This week, poker players found out why.

Dueling events try to woo NH reps over gambling

(AP:CONCORD, N.H.) Three months ago, video slots appeared to be dead in New Hampshire _ a state that has long resisted expanding gambling. But last week, the Senate revived a video slots proposal and included it in its version of the state budget.

Showing his cards

The film is All In , a poker documentary premiering at CineVegas, which asks the question many have been pondering: Why is poker so popular.

Youngstown Reacts To Supreme Court Residency Ruling

Leaders with the Youngstown Patrolmen's Association are pleased with the Supreme Court's ruling -- saying just because city employees can live where they please, doesn't necessarily mean they will all soon be moving. YPA President Ed Colon says, "I live in the city, I'm staying put," adding, "I don't think there's gonna be no mass exodus." By a five-to-two vote, justices upheld a law passed in ...

Wednesday June 10, 2009 - 17:23 EST

WASHINGTON, D.C. –- (PRESS RELEASE) -- The European Commission issued a report today that finds U.S. laws on Internet gambling are legally not justified and are discriminatory against foreign Internet gambling operators.

Beshear unveils gambling plan to help racing industry

Kentucky's horse racing industry would get a stimulus package of its own under Gov. Steve Beshear's proposal to allow video gambling in the state, with the bulk of the proceeds going to the tracks.

Cherokees-Alcohol – N.C. tribe votes to allow casino alcohol sales

CHEROKEE, N.C. (AP) – Alcohol sales at a North Carolina mountain casino have been approved by members of the Cherokee Indian Tribe as a way to boost profits used to run tribal government and pay its members.

Top Idols to perform at Golden Horse

IDOLS Jason, Thembi and Lendel will be performing at the Golden Horse Casino tomorrow at 7 pm. This is the first concert in Pietermaritzburg where three top Idols 2009 will be on stage.

Animal rights groups try to halt Mirage from importing dolphins

In the days before a dolphin named Sgt. Pepper died last week at The Mirage Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, two animal rights organizations had filed a complaint against the Mirage’s request to import two more dolphins for its habitat.

Waterford Police Shooting Probed

Waterford - A 27-year-old man died early Tuesday after a violent encounter Monday night in which police say he stabbed a town officer and was

99 Cents, Jazz, Level 3, Pall, Suntech: U.S. Equity Movers

June 10 (Bloomberg) -- Shares of the following companies had unusual moves in U.S. trading . Stock symbols are in parentheses, and prices are as of 4 p.m. in New York.

Bistecca offers menu variety, racetrack view

Steak and seafood top the list at the restaurant inside the Meadows Racetrack and Casino, Washington County.

Let's Go / Best Bets for the June 11 edition

It’s been 500 years since John Calvin, the humanist lawyer and Protestant reformer was born. His ideas influenced not only religion but also capitalism, individualism and representative democracy.

Dexter's Derry wins Student Emmy

Christy Derry of Dexter received a Student Emmy from the Michigan Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS). Derry, a recent graduate of Madonna University's Broadcast and Cinema Arts (BCA) program, received her award at the 31st annual Michigan Emmy Awards Gala, held at Motor City Casino's Sound Board Theatre, on June 6.

‘Truth will always come out’

Iranian filmmaker Amir Naderi came to Las Vegas as a double outsider. His CineVegas film Vegas: Based on a True Story is about a family torn apart searching for money allegedly buried on their property.

(AFX UK Focus) 2009-06-10 21:37 Glance-UPDATE 3-Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions

Turning Blue

How Democrats are taking back Ohio With Ohio’s 20 electoral votes — more than Nevada, Utah and Colorado combined — presidential candidates work hard to win over the state’s modest, workman-like and pragmatic voters. Last year both presidential campaigns spent so much time here their team could probably order at Skyline Chili without even glancing at the menu.

Local Reaction To Proposed Gaming Bill

The Governor says gaming could help the state's budget deficit. However, some familiar with casino gambling say video gaming in Bowling Green's backyard could be detrimental to the area.

Atlantic City casinos' revenue still down

With nascent signs of improvement in the national economy starting to appear, Atlantic City's 11 casinos hoped their two-and-a-half year slump would ease as well.

Oregon Casino Hits Jackpot with Web Site Overhaul

Spirit Mountain Casino recently bet big on a Web site redesign. The company spent nine months last year retooling www.spiritmountain.com with the e-marketing agency eROI. The goal: Attract more regional players to the casino's off-the-beaten-path facilities.

Hovercraft event draws some criticism

An event planned for Father’s Day weekend at the Riverside Casino and Golf Resort has an area resident and an environmentalist concerned about the event’s potential effect on area wildlife.

Wednesday June 10, 2009 - 16:23 EST

MILAN, Italy -- As reported by Reuters: "Wagers in Italy rose 9.5 percent in the first five months of the year to 22 billion euros ($31.04 billion), state gambling monopoly AAMS said on Wednesday.

Del Webb announces vacation offers

Sun City Shadow Hills, a 55-plus community in Indio, will be part of a “Stay n' Play” vacation program designed by Del Webb.

Mayor to speak at chamber luncheon

Indio Mayor Melanie Fesmire will speak about the state of the city during the Indio Chamber of Commerce's Mayor's Luncheon in June.

Anacortes Police Blotter, June 10, 2009

A 48-year-old Mount Vernon woman was cited for driving with a suspended driver’s license after she was stopped by police for investigation of stealing the car she was driving around 12:45 a.m.…

Rockabilly band part of this week’s nightlife choices

Junkyard Jane hauls its raucous, rootsy blend of Creole “swampabilly” into the Rockfish Grill for a show at 9 p.m. Saturday. True originals, band lore claims Junkyard Jane “arose…

Packer's casino gamble in $250m loss

James Packer's investment in a casino company in the United States has evaporated.

Former Minot standouts in Northwoods League

The Northwoods League will have a strong Minot contingent this summer. The Northwoods League is one of the nation's top collegiate wood bat summer leagues, which has served as a training ground for many future major leaguers.

Movers roundup: Satyam, Barnes Group

Shares of outsourcing firm Satyam Computer Services Ltd. rose by about a third on Wednesday after an analyst rated the company "overweight" and it reported unaudited results showing it was profitable even after a fraud scandal.

Wednesday June 10, 2009 - 16:08 EST

LONDON, England -- As reported by The Financial Times: "The gambling industry has staved off the government's threat of a statutory levy to fund research, education and treatment of problem gambling by agreeing to provide £15m ($24m) over the next three years to tackle addiction.

Findings in death of Las Vegas Strip entertainer Danny Gans leave questions

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Danny Gans ' act came at you full speed with song, dance and impressions ranging from Joe Cocker to Sammy Davis Jr. and Kermit the Frog .

Findings in Death of Danny Gans Leave Questions

Danny Gans' act came at you full speed with song, dance and impressions ranging from Joe Cocker to Sammy Davis Jr., Louis Armstrong and Kermit the Frog.

Dolly impersonator busts singing record | World News

A NEW Zealand Dolly Parton impersonator has broken a world record for the longest time spent continuously singing. Karen Davy worked much longer than from 9 to 5, completing 48 hours of non-stop singing at Auckland Airport's international terminal.

California casino cuts 10 percent of employees

COLUSA, Calif. (AP) - A Northern California casino is laying off nearly 10 percent of its staff because of the tight economy and tougher competition. Marketing director Don Kennedy says Colusa Casino Resort laid off 42 of its 480 employees in the last week. The cuts affected about equal numbers of employees in the gambling, hotel and food service operations. The casino 65 miles north of ...

Dolly impersonator busts singing record

A DOLLY Parton impersonator in NZ has broken a world record for the longest time spent continuously singing, warbling non-stop for 48 hours at Auckland Airport.

Colusa Casino Lays Off 42 Employees

A Colusa casino is laying off nearly 10 percent of its staff because of the tight economy and tougher competition.

Waymart-Based Grimm Racing Delivers Another Top 10 Performance

Eddie MacDonald prefers driving on circular courses, but he has fun on road courses as well. The 29-year-old Grimm Racing driver battled his way to a seventh place finish this past weekend on the Watkins Glen road course.

New Las Vegas Sands casino tops $1M a day

Las Vegas Sands’ newest casino, Sands Bethlehem, generated $10.7 million in slot revenue during its 10-day soft opening, according to numbers released by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.

Missouri's casino revenue dips slightly in May

KANSAS CITY — Revenue dipped 1.1 percent at Missouri's casinos in May and the number of people gambling there increased as the state kept managing to avoid the recent double-digit declines in places such as Atlantic City and Las Vegas. Statewide, the casinos had revenue of $151.9 million in May compared with $153.5 million a year ago. The numbers included a 17 percent rise in revenue at St. ...

Dog fee bite to pockets

FOR pensioner Sharon Dieben, her dog Tammy is the only living link to her late mother.

Reno Renaissance highlights positive changes in Reno

Reno Renaissance, a luncheon and exhibit hall highlighting the positive changes in Reno, is set for June 25 with Reno Mayor Bob Cashell as key speaker.

Genting pays US$100m for 3.2% stake in MGM

KUALA LUMPUR: Genting Bhd has paid US$100mil for a 3.2% stake in US casino operator MGM Mirage, an official from the US company said yesterday.

Penn Pick Three Recalculated After Glitch

Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course said it will make good on a pick three result that was calculated in error June 5 because of a breakdown in tote communications before post time of the second race in the sequence.

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Council working to plug hole | Local News

IT MIGHT still look like a gaping muddy hole in the middle of a suburban street, but the repair of Oliver Avenue in Goonellabah is on schedule.

Palmgren named to AMA Motorcycle HoF

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is pleased to announce that National-winning dirt-track racer and successful tuner Chuck Palmgren is the next member of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2009. Palmgren -- who won multiple Mile events as a racer and earned a reputation as one of racing's leading tuners later in his career -- will be among the motorcycling ...

Fears, Tears & Beers mountain bike race Saturday

Have you ever wanted to ride a bike through a casino? Well here's your chance.

Owner asks for more time to save Kansas dog tracks

(AP:TOPEKA, Kan.) The owner of two closed dog tracks has asked state regulators to delay revoking their licenses while he tries to persuade legislators to give the tracks more slot machine revenue to help make them profitable.

Colusa Casino lays off 42

The recession has touched the Colusa Casino Resort and forced it to lay off 42 employees in the past week, casino management has confirmed. The layoffs trim nearly 10 percent of the casino-hotel complex's full-time staff of 480, according to marketing

Genting buys 3.2pc of MGM

GAMING group Genting Bhd ( 3182 ) has paid US$100 million (RM351 million) for a 3.2 per cent stake in US casino operator MGM Mirage, an official from the US company said yesterday.

Rotary sponsors big golf tourney

Ninety-four players participated in the Rotary Club of Pahrump Valley fundraising golf tournament at Mountain Falls Golf Club Saturday.

Mayors, tribe administrator talk hotels, shared resources

Snoqualmie Mayor Matt Larson, North Bend Mayor Ken Hearing and Snoqualmie Tribe Administrator Matt Mattson had a chance to get detailed in their visions for the Valley's future, during a sit-down session with the Snoqualmie Valley Chamber's "Wake up and Smell the Coffee" marketing group, Wednesday morning, June 10, at Snoqualmie Casino.

Fontainebleau Says Bankruptcy Good For Casino

Fontainebleau Las Vegas filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy late Tuesday.

Wednesday June 10, 2009 - 18:38 EST

On Saturday evening, May 23, at Borgata Casino in Atlantic City Patricia DeMauro played craps for the second time in her life and rolled 154 numbers before sevening-out. This epic roll eclipsed the Captain's previous World Record of 147 numbers.

"Fire 2009" lights up Verona, thousands expected

VERONA, N.Y. (WKTV) -15,000 are expected to attend the New York State Association of Fire Chief's Fire 2009 convention at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino. The event began today and runs through Saturday. It's open to the public, but is not free.

Special Live Auction at Casino Night Dinner

A special prize has been donated for the SCV Hospice Casino Night fund raising event on June 20, 2009. A special prize has been donated for the SCV Hospice Casino Night fund raising event on June 20, 2009. A trip to Panquitch Lake in Utah will be auctioned off at the end of the evening.

"It's Like the Emperor Has No Clothes"

A Shepherd Q&A with Les Leopold, author of “The Looting of America” What was more horrifying about last year’s financial implosion: that it happened, or that the average person couldn’t make sense of it? Fortunately, author Les Leopold had already been investigating the complex financial instruments that nearly brought down the economy and...

Packer's crown loses $315m

ONE of James Packer's US casino developments has gone bust, forcing the gambling tycoon to write down $315 million.

Best Western Cartier Hotel and Conference Centre Introduces Quebec Vacation Packages

Gatineau, Quebec, June 11, 2009 - Travellers feeling the need to relax while still trimming their travel budgets can enjoy affordable and exciting vacation package options thanks to the Best Western Cartier Hotel and Conference Centre. Of all Gatineau hotels, this is the only waterfront hotel in the heart of Canada's National Capital Region. The introduction of the hotel's summer packages will ...

Parks perfect to beautify downtown

I'm optimistic that in Palm Springs, we're at the beginning of the end of the great recession — our real estate recovery appears to be under way, and revenue from tourism was up in April. It won't be quick, and there will be bumps, but we are headed back up.

Fontainebleau wants expedited hearing on $656 million

The bankrupt Fontainebleau resort moved Wednesday for a quick resolution of its dispute with bank lenders. Fontainebleau Las Vegas LLC said it filed a motion for partial summary judgment in its lawsuit against its revolver loan lenders. The motion asked a Miami bankruptcy judge for an expedited hearing on Fontainebleau's claim those lenders breached their commitment to lend $656 million to the ...

Eagle Mountain Air show takes flight Saturday

Hot-air balloon launches and various airplane maneuvers will be featured during Saturday’s second Eagle Mountain Air Show at the Porterville Airport. Gates will open at 6 a.m. Five or 10 hot-air balloons will take off around 6:30 a.m., air show

Fontainebleau Las Vegas Asks Judge to Expedite Resolution of Lawsuit Against Lenders

MIAMI----Fontainebleau Las Vegas, LLC filed a motion today for partial summary judgment on its lawsuit against its defaulting revolver lenders that asked a Miami bankruptcy judge for an expedited hearing to determine that those lenders breached their commitment to lend $656 million to the project.

Slump far from over at A.C. casinos

With nascent signs of improvement in the national economy starting to appear, Atlantic City's 11 casinos hoped their two-and-a-half year slump would ease as well.

Australia, New Zealand Stocks: Crown, GRD, Woodside Petroleum

June 11 (Bloomberg) -- Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 Index advanced 0.5 percent to 4,044.70 as of 12:20 p.m. in Sydney. New Zealand’s NZX 50 Index declined 0.7 percent to 2,809.10 in Wellington.

New program to keep kids safe online | Technology and Gadgets

Parents have been handed a new tool to protect their children online. Volunteers from Microsoft and the Australian Federal Police have jointly designed a computer program, ThinkUKnow, which will become available across much of the nation from 2010.

Tickets on sale | Miley Cyrus to perform Oct. 3 at the Sprint Center

Nightlife calendar | June 11-17

Audio releases | The greats give up greatest-hits collections

On Tuesday, several labels are releasing greatest-hits collections, including anthologies from a former Beatle, an Eagle and the son of Bob Dylan. Here’s a quick look:

Nightlife address book | June 11-17

Bum-flashing law lecturer seeks bail | National News

A JAPANESE law lecturer who bared her bottom to a judge will apply for bail pending an appeal against her recent convictions for threatening to kill court officials.

Bum-flashing law lecturer seeks bail

A LAW lecturer who bared her bottom to a judge will apply for bail pending an appeal against her recent convictions for threatening to kill court officials.

New program to keep kids safe online

PARENTS have been handed a new tool to protect their children online.

CASINO REVENUE DOWN AGAIN; BUT SUMMER SEASON COULD BE A STABILIZER

ATLANTIC CITY--Atlantic City's gaming halls continue to be in a losing slump. Revenue for May at the city's casinos was down more than 15% over the same time last year.

McLeod on trespass charge

BARRY McLeod, the man acquitted over a "flying headbutt" on a police officer, will return to court next week over a trespass charge at Burswood casino.

Fontainebleau Miami Beach owner Jeffrey Soffer says Vegas bankruptcy is contained

As the Soffer real-estate empire wrestles with the bankruptcy of its largest project, a crucial question looms: How much of what goes wrong in Vegas will stay in Vegas?

Introducing Astronomy into Mozambican Society

The launch of the commemorations during the 2008 World Space Week was very successful and Mozambique is to be used to motivate similar African countries who lack funds but are still trying to take part in the International Year of Astronomy.

Telescope Time Without Tears: A Distributed Approach to Peer Review

NASA Awards Contract for Aerospace Testing Support

Gates Mills: It's time for the St. Francis of Assisi family festival

GATES MILLS -- If you're looking for a place to take the whole family for a great meal, festive music, rides and games, look no further than the St. Francis of Assisi Family Festival.

Ex-Corby lawyer struck off over slur | National News

Schapelle Corby. SCHAPELLE Corby's former lawyer has been struck off for making disparaging remarks on TV about the convicted drug smuggler's family.

Ex-Corby lawyer struck off over slur

SCHAPELLE Corby's former lawyer has been struck off for making disparaging remarks on TV about the convicted drug smuggler's family.

Pitt buys $a1.19m painting | Celebrities

BRAD Pitt was the star attraction at this year's edition of the world's leading contemporary art fair. He was also a customer. Art Basel spokeswoman Maike Cruse says Pitt bought a painting titled "Etappe" by the German artist Neo Rauch.

Accused lost $94K at casino, trial hears

WINDSOR, Ont. -- A woman on trial for fraud went on a Christmas-time gambling binge and lost $94,000 at Casino Windsor while living in a home owned by a man she allegedly scammed for $214,000, her trial heard Wednesday.

Pitt buys $a1.19m painting

BRAD Pitt was the star attraction at this year's edition of the world's leading contemporary art fair. He was also a customer.

Sycuan issued interim liquor license

State officials issued an interim liquor license to the Sycuan casino Wednesday despite protests from community advocates who say drinking there may increase traffic accidents on the curvy roads leading to it.

Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce announces new board members

The Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce has announced the members of its 2009-10 board of directors.

Casino Money to Pay for Arts Center Parking Garage

Gambling revenues will fund a new parking garage for the Performing Arts Center downtown.

Sites for water reservoirs to be disclosed in July

A study that identifies at least two sites, and possibly a third, where reservoirs could be constructed to alleviate future water shortages in Southwest Missouri will be unveiled during a news conference at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 7, at South Park Casino in Monett.

Dale Hartt: Pink gi, stealthy scouting and old friends lead to UFC 99 bout with Dennis Siver

As the sport of mixed martial arts continues to evolve, the athletes that compete in the cage have begun to...

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CALIFORNIAN: Comedian Benson takes the high road

For a stand-up comedian in Los Angeles, it's hard to know when your big break will come.

#Stocks to watch:* Measat, Transmile, Genting, O&G stocks

KUALA LUMPUR:The Asian markets, which rallied on June 10, could take a slight pause before resuming their run-up on June 11, after US markets closed lower following a Federal Reserve report that US economic conditions were weak or got worse through May.

Former FireLake casino employee gets jail time for embezzlement

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Kerkorian’s Stakes May Be Down, but He Has Bounced Back Before

Kirk Kerkorian’s bets on MGM Mirage and Ford are not panning out at the moment, but companies in distress have always been his specialty.

Economy Hurting Metro Area Casinos

Many casinos throughout Missouri are feeling the negative effects of the economy. That includes several in the metro.

Fresno Teen's Face Slashed During Attack

Fresno, Calif. (KMPH News) - Fresno Police investigate an attack on a young woman. The investigation has also caught the attention of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, this after a teenager is found wandering half naked through the streets of Fresno by her mother.

East County Highlights

Wellton Library - The summer reading program begins Tuesday and continues to July 23. The theme this year is "Be Creative at your Library." Visit the library and register your children for the program. There are lots of prizes when they complete their reading log.

For many companies, giveaways pay

From minor league baseball teams letting kids eat free to banks making a $100 deposit into new checking accounts, merchants are realizing that giving recession-battered consumers something for nothing can be a good way to get them to buy something else.

Ex-chair heads EC gambling board again

THE former Eastern Cape Gambling and Betting Board chairperson, whose contract was not renewed because he had been an ANC office bearer, was yesterday reappointed by new Finance and Economic Development MEC Mcebisi Jonas.

Fire expo opens in Verona

VERONA— Fire and emergency personnel are coming together this weekend from all over the Northeast for FIRE 2009 fire industry, rescue and EMS expo. Turning Stone Casino and the Verona Fire Department are hosting the 103rd Annual Conference and Expo of the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs.

BUSINESS MEETINGS

. The Bonita Springs Area Chamber of Commerce holds its 15th annual Business to-Business Expo from 3-7 p.m. Thursday, June 11, at Three Oaks Banquet Center in Estero. Cost is $20 at the door. Contact Gabrielle O'Boyle at 992-2943 or Gabbi@ BonitaSpringsChamber.com.

NO STOPPING RED-HOT BURKE

Karl Burke's tremendous run of form continued as Jeanie Johnston (5-2) made all the running in the Cancer Research Raceday On 18th July Maiden Fillies' Stakes at Haydock.

Broomfield upcoming events - June 11

Events in and around Broomfield

Things to do (June 11-17)

• The Young Adult Department at Thomas Branigan Memorial Library will have a Chalk Wall Art Program on from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday in the Dresp Rooms. The library will provide the chalk and a large drawing surface. All finished art will be displayed in the Young Adult Department.

Raton horse racing site gains gaming license

RATON, N.M. - The construction of a $50 million casino and horse racing track here is at the post.

West datebook - 5/11

TODAYRIVERSIDE"Au Naturel -- An exhibit by members of Plein Air Artists of Riverside" is set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, showing today to July 18 at the Riverside Community Arts Association Gallery, 3870 Lemon St. A reception is set for 6 to 9 p.m. July 2 during Riverside Arts Walk on First Thursdays. 951-682-6737.

Justin Theroux Set to Direct Chief Ron

Universal Pictures and Imagine Entertainment have set Justin Theroux to direct Chief Ron , reports Variety .

Papelbon is a bold believer

Fiery Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon knows what he wants and is convinced that he'll get it in due time.

Caltrans widening of Hwy. 16 creates more danger

Despite the fact that traffic accidents have been decreasing over the past five years, Caltrans is still planning to widen, straighten, and flatten Highway 16, from I-505 to the casino, as a safety improvement project.

CryptoLogic Licenses Top Internet Casino Games to Sportingbet.com

At least ten online slot games to be featured on one of the world's most popular online gaming sites

Beach master planner search narrowed to 5

Santa Rosa Island Authority is moving closer to hiring a master planner to redesign the core business area of the beach.

Indian stars in Macau for 'Bollywood Oscars'

India's movie stars descended on the southern Chinese city of Macau for the "Bollywood Oscars" weekend, an annual showcase for one of the world's most ambitious and prolific film industries.

'Slumdog' star gets home

The makers of the hit movie "Slumdog Millionaire" have bought a new home for one of the two child stars discovered in Mumbai's slums.

Slots topic of dueling events

Three months ago, video slots appeared to be dead in New Hampshire - a state that has long resisted expanding gambling.

Aykroyd has the party spirit

You'd expect the Atlantic City branch of House of Blues to have first dibs on Dan Aykroyd, who co-founded the company at 18 years old.

In recession, free is the best price of all

LAKEWOOD, N.J. - Some businesses are finding that the best price they can charge is nothing at all.

Region casino licenses up for renewal, relocation

INDIANAPOLIS | The Indiana Gaming Commission is expected to renew Majestic Star Casino's licenses Thursday, but the long-term future of Gary's gambling riverboats is much more murky at the Statehouse.

Galaxy Bond Buyback Opportunity Diminishes on Rally, CFO Says

June 11 (Bloomberg) -- Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd.’s opportunity to buy back debt at a discount is diminishing after the price of its bonds surged on renewed investor confidence, Chief Financial Officer Robert Drake said.

Summer School of Hard Knocks

KEY WEST -- When it comes to summer destinations, Key West likely conjures thoughts of kicking back, relaxing and not taking life too seriously. For a group of top-flight professional boxers,... read more

Indian stars in Macau for "Bollywood Oscars"

MACAU (AFP) - India's movie stars descended on the southern Chinese city of Macau Thursday for the "Bollywood Oscars" weekend, an annual showcase for one of the world's most ambitious and prolific film industries.

Change in the cards for Argosy Casino

The World Poker Tour will come to Argosy Casino in August after it opens as the re-branded Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg.

Sweden's censors to hang up scissors

Hey, listen to this: Sweden will be closing down its board of film censors. Variety reports that the Statens Biografbyra will cease operations in 2011 and be replaced by a film ratings board.

Company buys 14.3 million shares of MGM Mirage

A Malaysia-based entertainment and gaming company is spending $100 million to purchase 3.2 percent, or roughly 14.3 million shares, of MGM Mirage.

All-out online effort is fading, report says

A Las Vegas company's ambitious effort to overtake the lead position in the local media market could be losing steam, the victim of a recession that's making it harder to earn money online.

Depp, Bale on way

RUTH L. RATNY'S reelchicago.com Web site is reporting that Johnny Depp and Christian Bale are expected to be in Chi Town June 18 to promote their latest movie, "Public Enemies." This press junket sponsored by Universal Studios is taking place at Union Station. How appropriate since a great deal of the movie was filmed in and around Chicago and directed by native Chicagoan Michael ("Miami Vice") ...

Smoke could be clearing for casinos

The downdraft Illinois' anti-smoking law may have had on casino revenues appeared to ease up during the first three months of this year, an industry trade group said Wednesday. Revenues for Illinois' nine casinos fell by 9.3 percent from January through March of this year compared with the first quarter of 2008, the American Gaming Association reported. That rate of decline was the third-worst ...

Win Your Wedding: Creme De La Creme Casino

THE County Gazette’s Win Your Wedding competition winners will be partying into the night thanks to Crème De La Crème Casino.

Plans unveiled for N.H. casino

BERLIN, N.H. (AP) - If gambling is approved in New Hampshire, a casino could eventually open in Berlin. Plans were unveiled Tuesday for a complex in the city that would house slot machines, gaming tables, a restaurant and conference center.

Wind-farm project set for Campo reservation

An Indian tribe, an energy company and San Diego Gas & Electric Co. are announcing today that they are partnering to build California's second-largest wind-power project in the mountains east of San Diego.

Rating agencies: Gaming supplier will feel economy's pinch

International Game Technology continues to be pressured by the U.S. recession as casinos buy fewer slot machines and consumers gamble less, two credit rating agencies indicated Wednesday.

Indian stars kick off Bollywood weekend in Macau

Bollywood's top stars gathered in the coastal gambling enclave of Macau on Thursday for the Indian film industry's annual roadshow, pitching their elaborate song-and-dance productions to the booming Chinese market and other Asian countries.

RP relents, accepts ILO mission to probe labor killings

Caving in to pressure, the Arroyo government is finally allowing a high-level mission of the International Labor Organization (ILO) to investigate the...

Tribes, police join to fight reservation crime

LAC DU FLAMBEAU, Wis. The two law officers meeting over breakfast at the Lake of the Torches Casino had not gone there looking for trouble, but they found it when they walked out into the sunshine and saw two teenagers flashing bills in the parking lot. They quickly patted down the teens, then searched their casino hotel room. They netted a pocketful of marijuana, four bottles of vodka and a ...

York raceourse to host bid by television presenter Nick Luck tomorrow to gain a win bonus with Hawk Mountain

Nick Luck, Racing Broadcaster of the Year in 2008 and the chief presenter on Racing UK, will have an extra special interest in tomorrow’s feature race at York.

Home Retail Group plc

Home Retail Group showed the upside to the financial crisis today as it indicated it is benefiting from the collapse of various High Street rivals ...

Pool: Locals to compete in national pool championship

Team "Big Dogs" of Carson City qualified for the APA 8-Ball National Team Championships, conducted by the American Poolplayers Association, through their performance in the local team championship at Diamond Billiards in Reno on June 6-7.

Revenues grow at out-of-state casinos

The casino business isn't as bad as it looks from Joliet, where the city has cut spending, due in part to double-digit declines in casino tax revenues even before a March 20 fire temporarily shut down the Empress. Statewide casino revenue dropped by nearly 21 percent from 2007 to 2008. But it turns out that seven of the 12 states with commercial casinos actually showed gains in gaming revenue in ...

Fernley truck stop to create 45 jobs

When the Big Wheel Truck Stop & Casino opens next spring in Fernley, it will be a truck stop first, not a new competitor for rural neighborhood casinos, its owner said.

Bob Cashell speaker at event highlighting Reno's changes

Reno Renaissance, a luncheon and exhibit highlighting the positive changes in Reno, is set for June 25 with Reno Mayor Bob Cashell as keynote speaker.

Sparks farmers market starts Thursday

While city officials in Sparks are unsure whether the economy will have an impact on the Sparks Hometowne Farmer's Market this year, merchants on Victorian Avenue are looking forward to the crowds the event brings to their businesses.

Hovercrafts draw criticism

A hovercraft event planned for Father’s Day weekend at the Riverside Casino & Golf Resort is upsetting at least one resident and an environmentalist concerned about the effect on area wildlife.

Casino warns over licence

The owner of the Boardwalk casino in Port Elizabeth casino says if it loses its licence it will have to close the Fish River Sun.

Leno brings his act to The Show Friday

Jay Leno will embark on a completely new adventure when “The Jay Leno Show” makes its debut at 10 p.m. on Sept. 14 on NBC.

Dave Mason is feelin' alright

You might wonder what Dave Mason's been up to, for say, the past decade or so.

Gregory Isaac concert at casino is now sold out

The June 19 Summer Splash concert with Gregory Isaac and Big Mountain has sold out at Spotlight 29 Casino.

Keeping score around New England

LONG DRIVE Celebrity sluggers Former athletes, Olympians, and movie stars are partnering with professional long drivers for a competition at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Ledyard, Conn. Lawrence Taylor , Marcus Allen , Eric Dickerson , Jim McMahon , Joe Thiesmann , Jim Rice , Goose Gossage , Bruce Jenner , and Mark Wahlberg are among the celebrities scheduled to participate. ...

Galaxy Bond Buyback Opportunity Diminishes, CFO Says (Update1)

A.C. casino revenues fall yet again in May

ATLANTIC CITY -- With nascent signs of improvement in the national economy starting to appear, Atlantic City's 11 casinos hoped their two-and-a-half year slump would ease as well.

La Center council again rejects casino talks

LA CENTER — Despite pressure from Mayor Jim Irish's staff and city residents, three city council members remained firm Wednesday on not wanting to talk about a casino deal with the Cowlitz...

Man sues casino, state police over 2007 interrogation, arrest

A Dunmore man is suing Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs and the Pennsylvania State Police, claiming security and gaming enforcement officers at the casino illegally detained and charged him after he found an envelope containing four small gaming vouchers. Ric

Local Finns to celebrate heritage

Members of the Delaware Valley Finnish Americans on Sunday will honor their ancestors' first New World settlement 371 years ago.

Events for singles

American Singles Golf Association: Mt. Pleasant Golf and Casino Weekend. June 19-21. Doherty Hotel, 604 N. McEwan , Clare. $215. Includes double occupancy, two-night stay, two rounds of golf with cart, two full breakfasts, contest and prizes. Make checks payable to ASGA and mail to: Ron Harris, 116 Beech, Highland, MI 48357. www.southeastmichigan.singlesgolf.com.

[theater] Funny Money : Bankers Casino in Salinas launches live comedy with half of Kid ‘n’ Play. - Monterey County ...

Entertainment and gambling have a symbiotic relationship in Las Vegas and Atlantic City. So why not in Salinas? Recently, with the grand opening of a VIP Lounge and restaurant, Bankers Casino on Monterey Street in Salinas added food and live entertainment to their roster of card play (Texas hold ’em, draw poker and blackjack). To help break in the VIP Lounge, Bankers hosts an all-star comedy ...

$15-million annual tax rollback at risk in Detroit-Greektown dispute

The City of Detroit can notify Greektown Casino that it has not lived up to an agreement that would lead to a $15-million annual tax rollback, a bankruptcy judge ruled Tuesday.

SCHOOL NEWS: NCT: June 10, 2009

Holocaust survivor speaks POWAY ----- Gussie Zaks, 83, shared her experiences as a Holocaust survivor with Michael's School eighth-graders recently. Zaks said she was taken by the Nazis from her village in Poland and lived for five years in work camps and survived a 12-week death march before being liberated from the Bergen-Belsen death camp at the close of the war. She said her family was sent ...

Autopsy findings in death of Danny Gans leave questions

Danny Gans' act came at you full speed with song, dance and impressions ranging from Joe Cocker to Sammy Davis Jr. and Kermit the Frog.

Tribal criminal-justice officials work at alternatives to prison

IGNACIO - A former chief judge for an Indian tribe in Wisconsin told a story Wednesday about a boy whose friends threw him in the water because he couldn't swim.

Crown boss note on Peacock trip

A CROWN casino chief made notes about Ann Peacock sunbaking topless by the pool at a Gold Coast casino, the Supreme Court heard.

SDG&E, Campo Tribe To Build Wind Farm

SAN DIEGO -- San Diego Gas & Electric Co. is partnering with an Indian tribe and an energy company to build California's second-largest wind- power project in the mountains just east of San Diego, it was reported Thursday.

Evangeline Downs to Increase Purses 10%

Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino has announced a 10% purse increase for all overnight races effective June 13.

Preview today's newspaper

FIREWORKS: Fundraising is fizzling for Fourth of July displays in Bedford and Mitchell. HOUSING REHAB: The state has earmarked $250,000 to help low-income homeowners improve their residences, and Lawrence County is seeking some of those funds.

EU tells the US to allow online gambling

Nick Farrell the inquirer Move past puritan roots

Former casino officer sentenced

Federal prosecutors say the former accounting officer at the Firelake Grand Casino in Shawnee has been sentenced to nearly three years in prison for embezzling money from the Citizen Potawatomi...

Mo. gambling chief says casinos OK

Associated Press - June 11, 2009 7:54 AM ET KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The head of Missouri's Gaming Commission says 2 of the state's smaller casinos should be OK as their parent company goes...

Union Gaming Group Named as Advisor to State of Kansas

LAS VEGAS----Union Gaming Group, a Las Vegas-based independent research and advisory group focused on the global gaming marketplace, has been selected as part of a team of advisors for the Kansas Lottery Gaming Facility Review Board.

Madhur Bhandarkar to make Sobhraj film?

Photos: Argosy casino goes Hollywood

LAWRENCEBURG - The World Poker Tour will come to Argosy Casino in August after it opens as the re-branded Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg.

Dumbo's Dock Street Project Approved

In a rare move, the City Council overrode the objections of a local council member, approving a 325-unit mixed-use development project in Dumbo. Councilmember David Yassky opposes the project, known as Dock Street Dumbo , because, he says, it will permanently taint the view of the Brooklyn Bridge.

Well-Being Calendar: 06/11/2009

The Health calendar is published weekly. Information to be included can be mailed to the Record-Eagle, P.O. Box 632, Traverse City, MI 49685; faxed to 946-8632; e-mailed to sbeach@record-eagle.com or delivered to: 120 W. Front St. Traverse City.

Old wound, same pain

The conquest of the Wild West left North America’s first inhabitants scattered, diseased and broken. Can they find a panacea at the gambling table?

Harrah's makes donation

TUNICA — Harrah's Entertainment Mid-South Region, which includes Harrah's Casino Tunica, Horseshoe Casino and Hotel Tunica and Sheraton Casino and Hotel Tunica, recently announced a $22,500 sponsorship to the American Heart Association for 2009.

Atlantic City casinos can't seem to shake slump

ASSOCIATED PRESS/PRESS OF ATLANTIC CITYPeople walk on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City last month. The city's 11 casinos all saw revenues decline in May. With nascent signs of improvement in the national economy starting to appear, Atlantic City's 11 casinos...

Investors: Fernley truck stop will fill need

At a time when most development projects are stalled, Paul Morabito said the numbers are irresistible for the casino and truck stop that his Big Wheel Properties LLC is developing in Fernley.

Sides amp up rhetoric in gambling debate

CONCORD – If there's strength in numbers, House opponents of slot machines will trump supporters, as evidenced by dueling news conferences Wednesday. But for now, the target is not the entire Legislature but only a dozen lawmakers trying to hammer out a two-year, $11.5 billion state budget. ... - By KEVIN LANDRIGAN Staff Writer

Sink It to Win $25,000!

Pongers everywhere--this is not your average frat party! The World Beer Pong Tournament kicks off today in Atlantic City.

Entrepreneur a step closer to Guildford casino aim

MICHEL Harper is nearer being able to turn his Guildford clubs into a casino – but his hopes still rest on a council U-turn on gambling.

Fontainebleau owner Jeffrey Soffer: Vegas bankruptcy no problem

As the Soffer real-estate empire wrestles with the bankruptcy of its largest project, a crucial question looms: How much of what goes wrong in Vegas will stay in Vegas?

Many area businesses are here to stay

When billionaire B. Thomas Golisano announced last month he was leaving the state for Florida to avoid higher taxes, and longtime Buffalo business Science First soon followed, a fervent debate erupted in the local business community.

Merchants discover the benefits of freebies

CURT HUDSON/ASSOCIATED PRESSA pair of senior citizens take in a Lakewood BlueClaws game last month. In an effort to boost attendance, the team is offering incentives to lure seniors, children and families. Some businesses are finding that the best price...

Sycuan casino receives interim liquor license

State officials yesterday issued an interim liquor license to the Sycuan casino despite protests from community advocates who say drinking there may increase traffic accidents on the curvy roads leading to it.

Il Sannio Quotidiano

Appuntamento con la voce dolce e potente di Anna Tatangelo, domani sera in Piazza Roma l’artista si esibirà nell’ambito della manifestazione di ringraziamento di Clemente Mastella...

Video slots divide N.H. lawmakers

CONCORD and#8212; Three months ago, video slots appeared to be dead in New Hampshire and#8212; a state that has long resisted expanding gambling.

A.C. casinos continue to see revenue fall

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — With nascent signs of improvement in the national economy starting to appear, Atlantic City's 11 casinos hoped their two-and-a-half year slump would ease as well.

Kerkorian May Be Down, but Don’t Count Him Out

Can a billionaire make a comeback in his 90s? If anyone can, it’s Kirk Kerkorian, The New York Times’s Geraldine Fabrikant writes. Down though he may be, don’t count him out, even at 92, say those who know him best.

HOLLY BERRI COME HOME: Man, dog reunited

When Holly Berri takes a trip with Charlie Moskowitz to Rochester, N.Y. later this month, she'll be flying first class.

Fort Wayne wants gambling referendum

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) - The city of Fort Wayne is planning another attempt to have a referendum on gambling approved during the special session of the Legislature.

Volunteers sought for Hooters event

Volunteers are still needed for next week’s Buffalo Run Casino Classic. “We are looking for anyone who might be interested in spending a few hours outside, meeting some outstanding young men and watching them ‘work’ at their game of golf,” tournament coordinator Annette Black said.

Mo. gambling head says 2 casinos should be OK

The head of Missouri's Gaming Commission says two of the state's smaller casinos should be OK as their parent company goes through bankruptcy.

Community briefs - June 11

Around the community

Spirit Lake Casino plans expansion

Updated 10:14 A.M. Ground breaking is set for noon Monday for a $3 million project that will take about seven months to complete, according to General Manager Paul Matheny. Denied Social Security Disability? Click here! LAL SOCIAL SECURITY ADVOCATE - Ends Jul 14, 2009

SDG&E partners with tribe to build wind farm in East County

SAN DIEGO - San Diego Gas & Electric Co. is partnering with an Indian tribe and an energy company to build California's second-largest wind- power project in the mountains just east of San Diego, it was reported Thursday.

Hospice says thanks to Midnight Memories woman

BOLTON Hospice is saying a big thank- you to all the women who have signed up for this weekend’s Midnight Memories Walk.

Evansville 5K race and music will benefit the homeless

Event to help the homeless features a race and entertainment

Windmills to Generate Power in San Diego's Mountains

Plan would construct up to 100 windmills.

AskGamblers.com Starts Most Sophisticated Casino Complaints Feature

Editor's Note: A photo is included with this press release.

Analyst: International Game Tech poised for growth

(AP:NEW YORK) International Game Technology's central server efforts and software focus has put the company in a position to achieve more earnings growth, a Goldman Sachs analyst said Thursday.

Sin City Bikini Contest: What Happens in Vegas, No Longer St

Vegas used to be a place Hollywood heavies like Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin went to sing, gamble, and hit on broads

Aykroyd pours out details on his vodka brand

Throughout his lengthy show business career, Dan Aykroyd has held many illustrious titles: Ghostbuster, Blues Brother, Emmy-winner, Academy Award nominee and original "Saturday Night Live" cast member are but a few. But Aykroyd had better make room for another line on his resume for his latest title: alcohol magnate.

News: Froch poised for Pavlik fight in 2010; Freddy Hernandez Signs with GSP

Carl Froch will defend his WBC super-middleweight title against Kelly Pavlik early in 2010, according to the founder and Chairman of Top Rank promotions Bob Arum, the most powerful man in boxing. Speaking today on the Steve Bunce Boxing Hour on Setanta Sports News, Arum revealed the news.

Feeling the 'Bleaus

From a rain-soaked ceiling drop to a bankruptcy in Vegas, the Fontainebleau can't catch a break.

Olifeja to Launch on Parlay5

Lithuanian National Lottery signs license deal with Parlay

Body handling national security cases abolished

PRESIDENT Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has abolished the Inter-Agency Legal Action Group (IALAG) she formed in 2006 to “coordinate national security cases” which militant groups felt was aimed at prose read more

Crown man knew of gambler's interstate activities

A SENIOR Crown casino officer who says he never suspected the former patron Harry Kakavas had a gambling problem has admitted he knew the man was continuing to gamble interstate while being treated by psychologists in Melbourne.

Here's 10-for the history books | Cricket

TWO Lismore brothers have become the first siblings for 113 years to claim 10 wickets in an innings during Hornsey's one-day victory over Wembley in Middlesex County League third division cricket.

Fast food keeps the young people in a job | Local News

Eagle Boys’ Rodney Darke (at rear) and Nathan Lacey, 15, who will be starting his first job on Tuesday.

Cruising for the commitment phobe

When a friend first e-mailed me about something she called "cruises for commitment phobes" -- and suggested I take one -- I couldn't help but wonder if I was stepping into the middle of an elaborate joke at my expense. I think I actually looked behind both shoulders while sitting at my computer, as if there might be a candid camera hovering somewhere out of sight.

F&B wins debut in TDHC caging

The Food and Beverage Department of Tinian Dynasty Hotel and Casino drew first blood in the 8th TDHC Inter-Departmental Basketball Tournament that kicked off last Sunday at the TDHC staff house court.

Rainmaker Revenue Management Installed by William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration at University of Nevada, ...

The Rainmaker Group, a world leader in automated profit optimization software and services for the gaming hospitality industry announced today that the William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration at University of Nevada, Las Vegas installed Rainmaker's revolutionsm Product Suite to enable students to gain hands-on experience with the gaming industry's most widely used casino hotel revenue ...

Crack the Code on the Viejas Vault and Win One Million Dollars

SAN DIEGO----Summer is already heating up at Viejas Casino, where players have a chance to crack the code on the Viejas Vault and win a cool $1 million.

Market Movers for June 11, 2009

NEW YORK — Stocks fell moderately Wednesday after the government sold $19 billion in 10-year Treasury notes in a relatively weak auction. There were plenty of bidders, but the government had to lure them with a higher yield than the market anticipated.

Film festival takes Vegas to the big screen

Celebrating its eleventh year, CineVegas is now underway at the Palms Resort and Casino.

Blackhawks fly in

Cavalry unit makes a stop in commander’s hometown Crescent City was invaded Tuesday night, sort of. Five Blackhawk troop transport helicopters thundered over the town and landed to an appreciative audience of about 70 people watching at the Del Norte County Airport. The 4-6 Air Cavalry out of Fort Lewis, Wash., made an unusual pit stop in Crescent City on its way home from training at Fort ...

Gaming official comments on status of Herbst Gaming bankruptcy

The chairman of the Missouri Gaming Commission thinks the casino in LaGrange will be ok, as Herbst Gaming Inc. makes its way through bankruptcy.

Holy taco! Odd Jesus and Mary sightings

True believers have seen their images on everything from a grilled cheese sandwich to a pierogi. Here's a look at some unusual sightings of two of history's most famous figures.

Pop Tarts: Are Miss Calif. Officials Fabricating Claims?

Carrie Prejean's attorney calls claims by the Miss California pageant 'false.'

No need to rush young boxer Luis

Now what? Cornwall's Tony Luis, 6-0 in his pro boxing career and the Quebec lightweight belt holder, could soon fight for the Canadian championship. Or not. His manager, trainer and father, Jorge Luis, says this: what's the rush? "If I wanted to rush (Tony), I could,'' Jorge said.[...]

Ukrainian parliament overrides president's veto on gambling ban

KIEV, June 11 (RIA Novosti) - Ukraine's parliament has overridden President Viktor Yushchenko's veto of a bill temporarily banning gambling in the country.

Woman denies fraud, suggests a conspiracy against her

A woman on trial for defrauding her former landlord out of $214,000 has denied ever illegally taking any money from the man and hinted at a conspiracy concocted by her accusers, court heard Thursday.

Cannery casinos owner sues Web site operator

The owner of the Cannery casinos in Las Vegas is suing the owner of a Web site that Cannery says infringes on its name -- and then links to competing hotel-casino Web sites.

Complete airline usage survey

LAUGHLIN - It's been more than eight years since Tri-state residents have been able to catch a scheduled regional airline flight from Laughlin-Bullhead International Airport.

Laughs keep coming in Todd Phillips' 'Hangover'

Boys will be boys. Even when they are grown men.

NOAA SATOPS Morning Report: Thursday, June 11, 2009

Henry resumes referendum efforts

The city of Fort Wayne is planning another attempt to have a referendum on gambling approved during the special session of the Legislature.

Diana Krall Starts Up US Tour

Jazz pianist Diana Krall continues her headlining tour

MGM Mirage says $1.05 billion tender offer expires

Casino operator MGM Mirage said Thursday that its tender offer for approximately $1.05 billion senior notes has expired.

Les Leopold: Fear and Looting in America: Wall Street Reboots as Main Street gets the Boot

How can hedge funds have a banner month with 60 percent returns, while unemployment hits 9.4 percent and tens of millions are out of work or forced into part-time employment?

CORRECT:Atlantic City's May Casino Revenue Down 15.4% On Year

(This correction published Wednesday inadvertently omitted the explanation. The complete corrected version follows.) (The item "Atlantic City Casino Revenue Down 15.4% In May" published at 5:35 p.m. EDT misstated the casino revenue for the Borgata and Atlantic City Hilton in the last paragraph.)

City Council Approves Zoning for Casino in Strawbridge's

Philadelphia City Council on Thursday gave final approval to zoning changes that could eventually allow Foxwoods to put a slots parlor in the old Strawbridge's building. But the timing of the vote was something of a surprise.

Kaguya's Impact Point On The Moon Has Been Identified

The "KAGUYA" hass concluded its scientific mission to the Moon through a uncontrolled impact on the lunar surface.

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Health Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis went on record to support the legalization of the 'numbers business' in The Bahamas while contributing to the 2009/2010 budget debate yesterday.

Bad Luck Continues for Vegas Developers as Fontainebleau Files for Bankruptcy

Fontainebleau Las Vegas L.L.C. and two of its affiliates are the latest to find themselves flat out of cash in Sin City after the owners of the 3,900-room resort, which is 70 percent complete and was set to open in October, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Hotels Finding Easy Profit with "Pillow Talk"; Hotel Guests Eager to Sleep on It

BEAUFORT, S.C.----We've all used the phrase "Let me sleep on it" when a decision needs thoughtful consideration. And more hotels than ever are restlessly tossing and turning in efforts to create added revenue in this economy.

Zane's World

Santa Fe is always ranking up at the top of some list or other, usually related to “quality of life” or “best art towns” or “most likely to enforce a leash law for cats,” but we never get credit for what we really excel at: generally baseless rumors.

Thursday June 11, 2009 - 13:23 EST

Admittedly, the Reel Life has hit some bad streaks while playing the slots. But we've never run into the kind of cold streak that has made us turn to a life of crime. And if we did, we're pretty sure we'd be better at it than these two recent clumsy criminals.

Atlantic City weathers another down month

Atlantic City's numbers for May showed no sign of an economic turnaround Wednesday. The boardwalk's 11 casinos reported winnings of $351.3 million last month, 15.4 percent

Definitely Feelin' Alright

Dunedin City Hotel expansion ready in time for world cup

Two new floors with 16 new rooms will be added to the top of the Dunedin City Hotel as the Scenic Hotel Group prepares for an influx of tourists during the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

Fewer visitors but profit up for tourist operator

Queenstown tourist operator Skyline has weathered a slowdown in visitor numbers to record an improved annual profit before tax of $24.2 million, compared with a $23.4 million profit a year earlier.

STYX & REO Speedwagon Among July 4th Events

Thousands expected to flock to Wheeling for the concert and events.

MGM To Repurchase $884.9 Million In Notes Through Tender Offer

MGM Mirage (MGM) will be buying back $884.9 million in senior notes maturing later this year as the results of its $1.05 billion tender offer matched the levels at the early-tender deadline two weeks ago.

Iowa West names vice president of grants and initiatives

The Iowa West Foundation, one of the largest private foundations in the Midwest and headquartered in Council Bluffs, has named David Harris as vice president of grants and initiatives. Harris, of Jupiter, Florida, brings 24 years of non profit and philanthropic experience to the newly created position.

Earth, Wind & Fire joins forces with Chicago

courtesy of the artistThe band Chicago will be joined by Earth, Wind and Fire for joint performances this weekend in Atlantic City and New York. Members of Chicago and Earth, Wind and Fire have known one another since the '70s,...

Delectable dish

A former resident, who used to wash dishes at a 16th and Ritner Italian eatery, now leads the chefs at an Atlantic City restaurant. A 12-hour workday starts at about 11:30 a.m. for Michael D’Armi, formerly of 13th and Moore streets.

MOTORCITY CASINO HOTEL Announces Renowned Chef Don Yamauchi as Executive Chef

Don Yamauchi, one of the country's rising culinary stars, brings his unique artistry to MotorCity Casino Hotel. In his new role, Chef Yamauchi will oversee all of the property's food outlets including AAA Four Diamond Award winner, Iridescence, The Assembly Line Buffet, MotorCity Pit Stop, Flames and The Signature Lounge along with catering and special events.

Sweden Bans Film Censorship

Government out of the business of regulating films.

East End Digest: June 11 through June 18

“Landscape Pleasures,” the Parrish Art Museum’s annual two-day horticulture event and fund-raiser, will explore the use of color in the garden, fashion and the world around you. Scheduled for Saturday, June 13, and Sunday, June 14, the program will kick off with a morning symposium, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., featuring a conversation between [...]

Conversation with Shinnecock Trustees

Last Wednesday, officials from the Shinnecock Indian Nation and Southampton Town Supervisor Linda Kabot sat down with members of the Office of Federal Acknowledgement for preliminary proceedings regarding the Nation’s application for federal recognition. For nearly three decades, the Shinnecock Nation has lobbied the federal government for official recognition, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs ...

BIA decides Rancheria has seven voting members

The Bureau of Indian Affairs has decided there are seven, and not five, members of the Alturas Rancheria. There has been an ongoing dispute regarding membership, as opposing factions among the members stood to have majority voting rights based on the number of members in the rancheria.

EU Urges US to Give Up 'Illegal' Online Gambling Ban

The European Union urged the United States on Wednesday to open talks on scrapping a ban on foreign online gambling companies, saying it breaks global trade rules. The EU says it could seek compensation from the World Trade Organization because the 2006 ban unfairly prevents foreign Internet gambling sites from operating in the United States.

Of Dice and Men

Atlantic City Casinos See Uptick in Revenue

Figures from the New Jersey Casino Control Commission indicate good news for the 11 casinos in Atlantic City -- during the month of May, the gambling halls took in $415.3 million, a jump of 1.6 percent from a year earlier.

Casino Trac (Table Trac, Inc.) Receives Another System Contract

Table Trac, Inc. , announced today that the company has entered into a contract with the Thlopthlocco Golden Pony Casino, Okemah, Oklahoma to install Table Trac, Inc.'s patented Casino Management system.

Rude awakening

The rows of slot machines sit dormant this morning, but the chatter among county clerks and their top staffers filing into the Double Eagle Hotel and Casino suggests there was some activity last night.

News archive for 2009-06-11

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Atlantic City's May Casino Revenue Down 15.4% On Year