Article Archives for 2009-06-12

The Indiana General Assembly began a special, budget-writing session Thursday amid discord over spending between House Democrats and Gov. Mitch Daniels and his fellow GOP lawmakers.

(AFX UK Focus) 2009-06-11 22:20 PRESS DIGEST-Australian General News - June 12

Compiled for Reuters by Media Monitors. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. THE AUSTRALIAN FINANCIAL REVIEW (www.afr.com) The Australian economy has seen more than 125,000 full-time jobs lost in the past 10 months. Employers have been forced to reduce working hours as weak profits and falling demand eats into household incomes. Unemployment rose by 0.2 ...

Gambling Supporters Push For Casino In Berlin

A plan to bring a casino to Berlin is drawing fire from critics who say it's the wrong way to give a boost to struggling Coos County.

Argonaut junior mustang cheerleaders win in ione

The Argonaut Junior Mustang cheerleaders kicked off their season with a bang, taking first place in Ione's Homecoming Parade on Mother's Day. Now is the time of year for the cheerleaders to raise money, which they have done to some extent with a car wash and grants from the Amador Community Foundation and Jackson Rancheria Casino Employee Community Fund. More is needed.

"Widow Scammer" con artist gets two year sentence

EVERETT – A convicted con artist who police have dubbed the “Widow Scammer” wasn’t able to her cry her way out of going back to prison. Shirley Sue Urich, 55, was sentenced this afternoon to more than two years behind bars.

Stars arrive in Macau for ‘Bollywood Oscars’

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

AirTran begins round-trip service out of Atlantic City International

EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP — AirTran Airways started round-trip service between Atlantic City International Airport and Atlanta on Thursday.

Minimax Consulting Helps Develop Game Version of Texas Holdem

Adam and Sande Slutsky work with Minimax Consulting to Develop a Table Game Version of Texas Holdem.

Sad-eyed lady of literature

As far as biopics go, "Sagan" is a fragmented and unsatisfactory rendition of a brilliant, fascinating life. Francoise Sagan, who died in 2006 at the age of 69, remains one of France's most influential novelists. She was also among the most talked about literary celebrities of her day. Sagan's debut work, "Bonjour Tristesse," was written when she was 18 and within a few months earned over 500 ...

The blue-chip bank was boosted to 'outperform' as CEO Lewis testified before Congress

Traders today shrugged off weaker-than-expected retail sales and another record high in continuing jobless claims, choosing instead to focus on a few positive developments...( Read More )

News: Riddick Bowe; Dmitriy Salita

Former World Heavyweight champion Riddick “Big Daddy” Bowe will be appearing this Saturday at the Meadowlands Marketplace in East Rutherford, NJ. Bowe will be on hand from 11-3 to sign autographs, pose for photos and chat with fight fans about his sensational professional career.

Jaquess: Highland not waiting for recession to end

Highland Community Development Director John Jaquess addresses the Highland Area Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Tuesday at San Manuel Casino’s The Pines Restaurant.

Skyline lifts profit

Tourism operator Skyline has reported a slight increase in profit before tax despite visitors to its Queenstown and Rotorua gondolas falling 9 per cent.

Gyorko is Pro-Line Athletic/NCBWA All-American

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -- West Virginia University baseball player Jedd Gyorko has been named to the 2009 Pro-Line Athletic/National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association All-America third team, announced by the NCBWA.The University High graduate earns a spot...

Westwood to miss part of special session

Kentucky state Sen. Jack Westwood is on a mission trip to Africa and will miss at least part of the special legislative session that opens Monday.

Pianist Brickman filming two Niagara Falls shows

It’ll be Christmas in June next week for pianist Jim Brickman. The Grammy-nominated composer is filming two PBS specials at the Niagara Fallsview Casino, including a holiday show to air in December. So while the weather outside is … not so bad, really … Brickman will be a-carolling at the casino.[...]

Con artist who spun phony sob stories sentenced to 29 months in prison

EVERETT — A woman who scammed dozens of people out of thousands of dollars by spinning convincing but phony sob stories was sentenced this afternoon to 29 months in prison.

Theater Calendar -- Published June 11, 2009

"Don Quixote, The Marriage of Kitri": Lodi Youth Ballet; 2 and 7 p.m. Sat. Hutchins Street Square, 125 S. Hutchins St. $5-$8. (209) 333-5550.

Even Belushi himself surprised at longevity of 'According to Jim'

Quick: which sitcom lasted longer: "I Love Lucy," "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," "Seinfeld" or "According to Jim"?

Philly council OKs zoning for possible Foxwoods casino in downtown

The Philadelphia City Council has given final approval for zoning changes allowing a casino downtown.

The cost to defend Jamal Woods goes up

The cost to defend a convicted murderer keeps going up, and it will be the taxpayers responsibility to pay the price.

Yo, Philly Down the Shore

NEWS The Jersey Shore in Manhattan? The Jersey Shore Store is open in NYC until July 6 to help travelers book vacations to Atlantic City. It's the perfect tie-in too because trains are now available from Penn Station to Atlantic City on Aces . Bleak article in the Inquirer : Casino revenues are down 15.4%. CAPE MAY New this year are tours of the beautiful Emlen Physick Estate . The tours explore ...

Forte's chef moves to Motor City Casino

Chef Don Yamauchi has left Forte restaurant in Birmingham for Detroit's Motor City Casino Hotel, where he will oversee all culinary operations, ranging from the award-winning fine-dining restaurant Iridescence to the casino's buffet and banquet halls.

X-raid Transiberico Rally preview

TREBUR (Germany): Joan `Nani' Roma and Michel Perin have joined the X-raid team for the 2009 Transiberico Rally and will drive a BMW X3 CC on the final round of the FIA World Cup for Cross-Country Rallies.

on metromix | Inside detroit's party scene: Seldom Blues gets jazzed up for 5th birthday Friday

Heralded as one of Detroit's finest dining and jazz clubs, Seldom Blues serves up more than just stunning views of the Detroit riverfront and indulgent cuisine. On Friday, the nightspot will celebrate its fifth anniversary with entertainment by Michael Brock, Alexander Zonjic, jazz saxophonist Randy Scott and famed R&B and jazz singer Will Downing.

SYLVIA RECTOR | WORD OF MOUTH: New Royal Oak café is all about crêpes

If you're a fan of crêpes -- the delicate, filled French pancakes having a mini-renaissance in metro Detroit lately -- check out the area's newest destination in Royal Oak.

Thursday June 11, 2009 - 16:08 EST

DUBLIN, Ireland -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- Devilfishpoker.com today announced the return of its popular Final Table from Hell series of online poker tournaments which will see the best poker players in the next five weekly Devilfish Bounty tournaments take their seats at an exclusive single table tournament with site ambassador Dave "Devilfish" Ulliott on July 14.

More performances

"A Picasso": The Jeffrey Hatcher thriller stars John Manfredi and Emily Sutton-Smith. 8 p.m. Thu.-Fri., 3 & 8 p.m. Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Through July 12. Performance Network Theatre, 120 E. Huron, Ann Arbor. 734-663-0681. www.performancenetwork.org. $10-$41.

'Toxic reaction' to pain killer led to Gans' death

AUTOPSY REPORT: Crowds who packed the theater night after night to see Danny Gans, a 1974 graduate of Torrance High School who became one of Las Vegas' top performers, couldn't tell the energetic performer was wracked by chronic pain that would contribute to his accidental death.

Dealer mistake often means your tough luck

QUESTION: Recently at a Reno blackjack table, I placed a bet in the betting circle, and the dealer missed me and didn't give me a card. The card, an ace, was given to the next player, and I said, "You missed me." The dealer said "You'll have to wait till the next hand. I'm not giving you HIS ace." She said this even though she hadn't given herself a card yet. Shouldn't she have given me MY ace? ...

Brian McCollum's Big Gigs

Johnny Winter, 65, is touring on the back of the "Johnny Winter Anthology," a two-disc set that ranges from his '60s blues beginnings to his latter-day live work. 8 p.m., the Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor. 734-761-1451. $35.

Joliet casino rebuilt after fire is previewed

As Empress General Manager Frank Quigley today pointed out renovations made since a March fire temporarily closed the Joliet casino, he stopped for a moment at the firewall that separated the old pavilion from the casino floor. The firewall - along with firefighters' efforts - kept the blaze from the casino floor. Still, the casino was forced to close after the March 20 fire, which officials ...

Things to do, June 12-18

Bluegrass in the Park 6:30 p.m. today / Clovis Veteran's Memorial Park, 902 Fifth St. / Free

Utes: Series Hidden Valley preview

Round Four of the 2009 Yokohama V8 Ute Racing Series heads to Darwin's Hidden Valley Raceway next weekend 19 – 21 June. Former Darwin local Layton Crambrook is keen to reclaim his Darwin title from 2008 and jump into first place on the Series Leader-board.

Traffic plan devised to help cope with massive crowd Friday when Rascal Flatts returns

Pending approval from the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, a traffic plan has been devised to help cope with the massive crowd that is expected for the Rascal Flatts concert Friday night at the Buffalo Run Casino.

Casinos in Neighboring States Hurting Atlantic City Revenue

(Trenton, 6/11/2009) Revenue at Atlantic City Casinos is down again, falling 15 percent in May from a year ago. New Jersey's only casino resort city is in the third year of declining fortunes.

(AFX UK Focus) 2009-06-11 20:23 UPDATE 3-Trouble mounts for Comerci as legal fights resume

By Cyntia Barrera Diaz

Options traders bet the stock will stay afloat through July expiration

In last week's edition of Trading Tools, we examined KeyCorp (KEY), after the Zacks Unusually High Option Volume screener revealed an escalating bullish bias on the stock...( Read More )

NASA Reschedules Test of Max Launch Abort System

Because of weather concerns and launch site preparation needs, NASA has rescheduled the test launch of the Max Launch Abort System, or MLAS, to no earlier than June 20 at the agency's Wallops Flight Facility on Wallops Island, Va.

Red Hawk Casino Announces May Jackpot Winners

More Than $32 Million Won at Red Hawk Casino Since Opening

Philly council OKs zoning for downtown casino

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The Philadelphia City Council has given final approval for zoning changes allowing a casino downtown. Councilman Frank DiCicco called the bill up for a final vote Thursday and it passed unanimously.

Indian stars in Macau for 'Bollywood Oscars' (AFP)

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.

Police Raid KCK Bars

Police raid several bars in Kansas City, Kan., looking for any sign of illegal gambling.

Why Incheon is world’s best airport

SEOUL, June 12 — Incheon International Airport takes customer feedback seriously and never stops trying to improve itself, an operations official said. That is probably why travellers voted it the world’s best airport this year, said the official, Mr Yun Han Young. “It was a matter of making sure that all the different operations at the airport were on the same page,” he said. “Some divisions – ...

MGM Mirage, Genting in partnership talk: WSJ

MGM Mirage, the casino company controlled by Kirk Kerkorian, is discussing a range of industry partnerships with Malaysia's Genting Bhd, the Wall Street Journal said, citing MGM Chief Executive Officer Jim Murren.

Schools splash out with $49m funding | Politics

TEN-YEAR-OLD Tamika Smith reckons school is heaps of fun since an interactive whiteboard was installed in her classroom at the Goonellabah Public School.

Cripple Creek hiring 500 workers

As casinos in Cripple Creek prepare for major changes, unemployed workers are finding employment. July 1st at midnight state law allows casinos to operate 24/7 with higher cash limits and new games.

Opposing casino forces taking to Palmer's streets on Saturday

PALMER - The casino debate will hit the streets Saturday with supporters and opponents trying to sway public opinion.

Bollywood takes show on the road to Chinese venue

MACAU: Bollywood's top stars gathered in the Chinese gambling enclave of Macao 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.

La Center council rejects talks with tribe over casino

The La Center City Council has rejected, by a 3-2 vote, the Cowlitz Indian Tribe's offer to talk about plans for a tribal casino. The tribe, which proposes building a $510 million casino and resort at the La Center exit...

Two casino proposals advanced by Wyandotte County

Both Wyandotte County casino proposals received endorsements from the county’s Unified Board of Commissioners this evening. On a 7-2 vote, the board forwarded to the state the two proposals that emerged earlier this year after the Kansas Lottery Commission re-opened the selection process for a developer to manage a state-owned casino.

Clock ticks into overtime as lawmakers push for budget

INDIANAPOLIS — Heated arguments are under way at the Indiana Statehouse, as lawmakers return with the clock ticking in overtime.

Cheap Trick will cover Beatles' 'Sgt Pepper's' in special run at Vegas casino

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Cheap Trick wants you to want to hear the Beatles.

Lawmakers start special session on budget

INDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana General Assembly began a special, budget-writing session Thursday amid discord over spending between House Democrats and Gov. Mitch Daniels and his fellow GOP lawmakers.

Choctaws to sell Blue Ribbon Downs; buyer unclear

OKLAHOMA CITY - A contract has been reached for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma to sell the state's first pari-mutuel horse racing track, according to a document filed with the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission.

Economic promise, potential in Berlin, NH

(NECN: Lauren Collins, Berlin, NH) - The recession came as no surprise to Berlin, New Hampshire. Some would say it's been here for years. Even in its decline, the pulp mill in the city employed more than 700 people, but when that closed in 2007, much of the downtown boarded up. Dave Morin is the fourth generation owner of his Morin Shoe Store on Main Street. In his years, he says "I've seen the ...

CSI: Capitol Hill

It looks like that vice raid in Capitol Hill last night was for gambling after all. According to CHS : "This morning's vice squad bust shut down a secret card room and saloon that has been operating at 11th and E. Pike for 'several years,' a former employee of the illegal casino says." Secret card room! And saloon! And maybe drugs ! And a "high profile DJ"! How come we weren't invited? David ...

ABC7 Exclusive: Inside the Empress Casino

ABC7 gets an exclusive look at the Empress Casino in Joliet 2 months after a fire.

Casinos bet on expansion

BLACK HAWK - Soon you won't have to get on a plane to experience high-stakes gambling. Starting July 2, the betting limit at Colorado casinos goes from $5 to $100. With less than a month to go, many casinos are busy expanding.

Ind. House fast-tracks budget

The Ways and Means Committee will conduct a hearing tomorrow on the one-year plan offered by House Democrats.

Zamora Wins 13th Straight Fight

It was late in the 10th and final round. Joaquin Zamora had Josh Renteria backed into a corner and was pummeling him in the face. ...

ROADTRIP: Culture amid clanging slots

CRIPPLE CREEK • Las Vegas has Cirque du Soleil. Cripple Creek has racing donkeys.

Lakeside School Receives Education Grant From Barona Tribe

135 Grants Totaling $680,000 Have Been Awarded Since Program Launch

Thirty-year reunion set for August 8

The Fallbrook High Mighty Fine Class of 1979 will be celebrating their 30-year reunion on August 8 at Pala Casino. For more information and to purchase tickets for a fun-filled evening, go to www.fallbrookhs.org, then click on Alumni in the righthand menu to find the information link. Organizers request that friends and family of alumni forward this information to 1979 class members, as there ...

ENTERTAINMENT LISTINGS

Niagara entertainment scene hopping with music, nightlife and theatre Nightlife 4TRIPLE5 CAFE AND WINE BAR: June 12, The AntiQs, 10 p.m.; June 13, jazz with Rodger Niznik Trio; Karaoke with Moe V.[...]

Fort Wayne Mayor Talks Casino With State Lawmakers

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Indiana's NewsCenter) - Mayor Tom Henry is in the Circle City for a multi-day conference for Hoosier mayors, but Henry has something else on his agenda as well.

(AFX UK Focus) 2009-06-11 23:37 California tribe, Invenergy, Sempra sign wind MOU

LOS ANGELES, June 11 (Reuters) - A branch of the Native American Kumeyaay Nation in southeastern California announced on Thursday signing an agreement with a wind energy developer Invenergy and San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) to place 160 megawatts of wind turbines on its land. The project is expected to cost about $300 million to build. The project would come online in early 2012, pending ...

Elko residents arrested for good cause

Jeanne Fox, a clerk at Dotty’s Casino, was “arrested” and used her jail time to raise “bail” to benefit March of Dimes.Submitted

Rascal Flatts making their way to 4-States for concert

MIAMI, OKLA. - Joe Don Rooney of Picher, Oklahoma along with bandmates Gary and Jay - better known as Rascal Flatts - with be performing at the Buffalo Run Amphitheater Friday night. It is bound to be

Packer loses $307 million on resort

JAMES Packer's $US250 million ($307m) loss from the bankrupt Fountainbleau Las Vegas Resort had been expected by the market, according to several analysts.

U.S. House panel advances Tulsa race riot bill

WASHINGTON - A House subcommittee by voice vote approved a bill Thursday to give survivors and descendants of victims of the 1921 Tulsa race riot "their day in court.''

Bollywood 'Oscars'

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

Gig Guide 12 to 18 June

• Jason Hartman will be performing at the Golden Horse Casino, supported by Lendel and Thembi also from Idols, and up-and-coming local singer Ashleigh, in support of Hospice. The concert will be held in the grandstands in the open air and begins at 7 pm. Tickets are R100 per person.

Casino revenue down 15.4

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.

Man loses P1.8M, jewelry at hotel spa

Mariano Madera went to a spa on Wednesday night for a relaxing massage. He ended up with a big headache instead.

The Adjudicator verdict - NRL R14

Never has The Adjudicator copped such a hammering like this week - trying to give the fans a perfect eight - but being shot down for implying Matt Orford is anything but great.

'Thrill clown' looks to spark interest in street performing

One of the license plates on his motorcycle reads "Clown." The other says "Ritual." He calls himself "Cosmic Colt, the Ritual Clown," a world-traveling street performer whose act is one part Harry Houdini, one part Evel Knievel, with a twist of comedy. Colt Sandberg, the 38-year-old son of longtime City Councilman Gary Sandberg, is in Peoria this summer hoping to generate attention for ...

Casino developers make more generous offers after Wyandotte County delayed action

A week’s delay has paid dividends for Wyandotte County as it tries to land a casino in its booming western Kansas City, Kan., entertainment corridor. The county’s Unified Board of Commissioners endorsed two casino proposals Thursday for state consideration. The move came a week after the board delayed action, with some members expressing concern about each proposal.

Swan denies 'dying' schools spend up | Investing

TREASURER Wayne Swan says he doesn't believe funding from a massive national schools program is being wasted on schools facing the axe.

No tweets from many Twitter members | Technology and Gadgets

BARELY a peep is heard from most Twitter members despite the soaring popularity of the micro-blogging service, according to a pair of freshly-released reports.

Finalists of Wheeling Island Idol Chosen for Week #4

Twenty one finalists are chosen Thursday night for the final round of auditions.

Both work and play at firefighting expo

VERONA— Thousands of people and over 250 exhibitors turned out for the Fire Industry, Rescue and EMS Expo’s (FIRE) Thursday’s events. The day started with the FIRE golf 0uting at 8 a.m. on the Turning Stone’s Kaluhyat Golf Course.

WyCo Casino Proposals Advance to Next Level

A Kansas state review board will eventually select one of the casino projects.

Smoko should call it quits: Quit | health

THE long-held Australian tradition of taking a 'smoko' could soon be a thing of the past. Anti-smoking campaign group Quit says the colloquial name of a work break should be changed from 'smoko' to 'quito'.

Smoko should call it quits: Quit

THE long-held Australian tradition of taking a 'smoko' could soon be a thing of the past.

Speaker: Facebook users need set limits

Being an “alpha” Facebook operator has a lot to do with knowing your limits. Maria Miranda, founder of the Miranda Creative Inc. ad agency that bears her name, cautioned users of the popular Internet site against information overload Thursday during a seminar.

Today in KC | Friday, June 12

(AFX UK Focus) 2009-06-12 03:38 Malaysia's Genting, MGM in partnership talks-paper

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Reuters) - Malaysian gaming group Genting is in partnership talks with U.S. casino operator MGM Mirage, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday. "We're just starting to brainstorm about global marketing relationships, strategic ventures and partnerships," MGM Mirage chief executive Jim Murren was quoted by the paper as saying. Genting recently paid $100 million for a ...

Revenue at tribal casinos in California sinks along with the economy

Gamblers are still spending money at California's Native American casinos, although they appear to have spent less each time they visited last year, a recently released report indicates.

Cine magic unravels in Macau

Even popular Indian singer Peter Andre (of Mysterious Girl fame) couldnât believe that he was attending the Videocon International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) weekend. He grew up watching Hindi films .....

N.Ky. woos state legislators

It can be tough to think about Northern Kentucky when your mind is on Frankfort. That was the challenge for organizers of Northern Kentucky United, which brings state lawmakers to the region to learn about local wants and needs.

Group seeks recognition as tribe

By Andy Powell Times Staff Writer The group which calls itself Cherokees of Alabama, which last month purchased the River Trace Golf Course, is seeking federal recognition as an Indian tribe. A representative of the group met with Etowah County Sheriff Todd Entrekin seeking information about an electronic bingo permit for the property in East Gadsden.

Malaysia's Genting, MGM in partnership talks-paper

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Reuters) - Malaysian gaming group Genting is in partnership talks with U.S. casino operator MGM Mirage , the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday.

R.Kelly to Headline THISDAY Music Festival 2009 in S’Africa, Nigeria, UK

R&B superstar and one of the world’s most influential producers, R.Kelly, will be jetting into Africa for the first time ever to perform at the prestigious THISDAY Music Festival 2009 in South Africa’s Sun City Super Bowl and Grand West Casino in Cape Town on June 27 and 29, 2009.

BMW plans e-vehicle production | Business

BMW has no plans for forming a partnership with other manufacturers on battery-powered electric vehicles and has its own plans to mass-produce "megacity" e-vehicles by the year 2015, BMW CEO Norbert Reithofer announced.

Townsville death in custody probed | QLD News

THE Queensland coroner is investigating the death of a 40-year-old Aboriginal prisoner in the Townsville jail on Friday. A Corrective Services spokesman said medical and custodial staff were called about 6am (AEST) after the prisoner was reported to have collapsed in his unit.

BMW plans e-vehicle production

BMW has plans to mass-produce 'megacity' e-vehicles by the year 2015, BMW CEO Norbert Reithofer announced.

Townsville death in custody probed

THE Queensland coroner is investigating the death of a 40-year-old Aboriginal prisoner in the Townsville jail on Friday.

Epic 'Jodhaa Akbar' top contender at Indian awards

A historical epic about the romance between a Muslim Mughal king and a Hindu princess and a thriller about a policeman's attempt to thwart a terror plot in Mumbai will compete for honors at the International Indian Film Academy's annual awards.

Matteo's cooks 'strictly Italian"

Roaria and Francesca Savona have come a long way from when their parents emigrated from Italy and sold hot dogs at Yankee Stadium.The sisters now own two restaurants, both called Matteo's -- one

(AFX UK Focus) 2009-06-12 02:16 UPDATE 4-Comerci agrees in principle to restructure debt

By Cyntia Barrera Diaz

YMCA, youth bureau offer activities for youth on Thursdays

In an effort to curtail problems with misbehaving teenagers at the Oswego Farmers Market, the Oswego YMCA and Oswego City-County Youth Bureau have raised money to hold youth-related activities Thursday nights at the Oswego Armory.

Child rape accused in Ipswich court | Crime

A MAN accused of raping and trying to kill a two-year-old boy will appear in court again on July 29. The toddler sustained serious head injuries after allegedly being attacked at a Collingwood Park house about noon on April 26.

Poets' Society meeting

THE Bundaberg Poets' Society will hold their next meeting on Saturday, June 13, in the Rum City Silver Band Hall in Targo Street.

Jewelers for Children to donate $1.75 million

New York--Jewelers for Children (JFC) has announced its intentions to donate $1.75 million in the year ahead to its charity partners, which include a variety of children's charities.

Canadian TV reports on phone plea

A WOMAN claiming to be kidnapped journalist Amanda Lindhout has made a telephone call to a Canadian TV station, begging for the government to help her.

Sweet appointment

QUEENSLAND Sugar Limited announced it had appointed a new chief executive officer and managing director yesterday.

Booze-fuelled trouble drops by 75%

BUNDABERG Police have recorded a 75% drop in complaints to the Liquor Licensing Commission about alcohol-related assaults, brawls and other problems.

There's still room for more at Rotary golf

Time is running out to sign up for the Oakhurst Sierra Rotary Golf tournament benefiting the Mountain Area Youth Soccer League. The tournament, in its 24th year, is Saturday at the Sierra Meadows Ranch Golf Course.

Palace disbands anti-subversion body

PRESIDENT Arroyo has abolished an inter-agency group formed to prosecute communist leaders and their front organizations in response to criticisms from the United Nations’ special envoy for human rights.

Sara Evans extends tour, preps for book and album

Country crooner Sara Evans [ tickets ] has further filled out her summer tour plans and added new dates scattered into the winter months. The award-winning singer--who will continue her current outing June 19 in Sun Valley, ID--has tacked an additional 23 stops onto the US trek, which is headed to fairs, festivals and theme parks into early September. Following a nearly three-month break, Evans ...

Lake County Sheriff's logs: Wednesday, June 3

Occurred on Benson Ln.. RESP: NOT RESPONDING, OUT OF TOWN Disposition: CHECKS OK. Occurred at Robinson Bingo & Casino on E State Hwy 20. . REQUEST A CAR BE DISPATCHED OUT FOR AN UNKNOWN EMERGENCY. RP WAS ADVISED TO GET MORE INFORMATION AND CALL BACK. Disposition: GENERAL SERVICES RENDERED.

State law used to charge tribal leader in fatal accident

If Pojoaque Pueblo's lieutenant governor had struck and killed a fellow American Indian on U.S. 84/285 in April, she likely would not be facing charges in connection with the death, U.S. Attorney Greg Fouratt said Thursday.

West datebook - 5/12

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 until 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.

Weights from Grand Ronde!

Oklahoma Events, June 12

BRICKTOWN BLUES FESTIVAL W/ CANDYE CANE, GUITAR SHORTY AND JOHN LEE HOOKER: Today and Saturday, Bricktown area, downtown Oklahoma City.

Nightlife, June 12

AMERICAN LEGION POST 202: Veterans’ lounge with pool, darts and jukebox. Service members, veterans welcome, along with their guests. Membership available by calling the post. 1101 E. Scott (next to the Browse Shop). 10 a.m.-midnight Monday through Friday, 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Saturday, noon-midnight Sunday. 322-8600.

North Texas Events coming up, June 12

JUNETEENTH CAR SHOW: June 20, Spudder Park. Raffle tickets are $1 each with proceeds to support the Booker T. Washington Leopards Memorial Plaza on the 700 block of Flood St. Car show and raffle sponsored by Booker T. Washington Ex-Students Community Resource Corp. 723-7512.

Job-training bills await signature

AUSTIN -- Veronica Ortiz was living at her mom's house with her husband and three children four years ago, struggling to provide for her family on $8 an hour working at Speaking Rock Casino.

Argosy to be renamed, grow bigger

LAWRENCEBURG » The Argosy Casino will change its name to Hollywood Casino and unveil a new riverboat June 29. The new barge will be more than twice as large as the current boat and have 4,400 gaming positions, according to a news release. The Argosy is owned by Penn National Gaming. (Star report)

Hundreds hungry for NAFTA business

SUNLAND PARK -- Fernando Cedillos was trying to find some new business Thursday to make up for sales lost from Mexico maquiladoras tied to the auto industry.

Andy Bockelman: ‘The Hangover’ is an intoxicating comedy, but drink with caution

To get an accurate summation of “The Hangover,” first think of “Three Men and a Baby” meets “The Three Stooges” meets “Dude, Where’s My Car?” Then, as an optional step, throw back a shot of Jagermeister and get ready to roll.

Pensacola joins Gulf Coast spots in marketing venture

Pensacola is among 11 destinations in four states along Interstate 10 and the Gulf of Mexico joining together in a new marketing effort.

Inquiry sought over e-mails

The State Attorney's Office has been asked to look into possible Sunshine law violations.

Special session may tackle gambling

State budget is top priority for legislators, but debate could slow resolution of CIB relief.

Garden City Casino Men's Tennis Dinner

The opening of the Garden City Casino's tennis courts for the season is traditionally celebrated with separate women's and men's tennis dinners. The men's tennis dinner was held in early May this year with a large contingency of tennis members in attendance.

Special session should fix budget

FRANKFORT — With a special legislative session only three days away, behind-the-scenes negoti

Blackjack, roulette, poker - Bollywood stars go for it in Macau

By Radhika Bhirani, Macau, June 12 : A bevy of Bollywood stars attending the ongoing International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) event here is loving Macau for the one thing it can't do in India officially - gambling.

Gambling, Indy-stadiums bailout fuel sniping at start of special session

INDIANAPOLIS | Partisan acrimony reigned supreme Thursday as the General Assembly's special session kicked off with the specter of gambling hanging over the budget-writing responsibility that dragged lawmakers back to Indianapolis.

Chilembe, Kitooke meet again!

In an anticipated war David Kitooke and Isaac Chilembe meet for the vacant WBO Africa light heavyweight title at the Graceland Casino in Secunda on Saturday night on a Golden Gloves Promotion. This is a return match and Kitooke 10-1-1; 9 from Uganda is intent on avenging the only loss on his record.

Casino's quick change

The renovation has been going smoothly enough; the staff of the Empress Casino hasn't tried to hedge bets they'll be ready to reopen in less than two weeks. "Our construction contractors and vendors have been great about coordinating with us, so it doesn't look like we'll have to go to an around-the-clock schedule to get everything done," General Manager Frank Quigley said Thursday. The casino ...

Illinois Casinos Experience a Less Severe Drop In Revenue

The Illinois Gaming Association says casino revenues are still declining but not as sharply as they were in 2008. Tom Swoik is the head of the gaming association. He says last year's drop in revenue was nearly 21-percent. SWOIK: We believe that the majority of the revenue drop in 2008 was because of a smoking ban and the economy had some affect on that. And what we're seeing the second year, the ...

Best entertainment bets for June 12-18

Through June 21: A Broadway hit ripped from the headlines. That's what Sigmund Romberg's "The Desert Song" was when it premiered in 1926. A rebellion against French rule in Morocco inspired Romberg to create an operetta that's something like "Zorro" gone to the Sahara. The son of a French general charged with squelching the rebellion is the leader of the rebels, but he hides his identity and his ...

In the news: Rose apologizes for gang photo

Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose said he used "extremely poor judgment" in posing for a photo flashing a gang sign.

Port Will Be Packed With Events July 4

Wheeling Area Chamber of Commerce President Terry Sterling wants to dispel the myth that there's nothing to do in the Friendly City.

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The festival is a three-day celebration.

Clark doesn't expect weather-related woes at Eagle Creek course

It has been an interesting year for Will Clark, greens superintendent at Downstream Casino Resort’s Eagle Creek Golf Club. Clark, who started the job on Aug. 4 of last year, has seen heavy rains, hurricane-like winds and cold. Not all at once, of course. But each can create specific headaches that can grow into migraines.But so far nothing that the weather in this corner of Southwest Missouri ...

Some viewers decry lottery switch

With Saturday's Post-Gazette report that WTAE is likely to get the contract for local TV broadcasts of lottery drawings, viewers reacted swiftly and not altogether positively.

Anti-Charter change solons nix SC ruling

Opposition lawmakers scoffed at moves by a staunch proponent of the constituent assembly to urge the Supreme Court to decide on the legality of amending the Constitution without the participation of the Senate.

News calendar: June 12-26

Salem News Calendar: Realtors to host open houses; Friends of the Salem Council on Aging meeting; blood drive planned; and more.

Autumn Rise-N on the upswing

The travails of the workaday musician have become the stuff of legend in some circles.

House bats first in special session

As the Indiana General Assembly reconvened Thursday, education spending was still the big difference Democrats and Republicans must overcome.

ZONE 4: POINT PLEASANT TO SEASIDE HEIGHTS

Captain Bobby Bogan of the Gambler out of Point Beach reported making drifts for fluke east of the Manasquan Inlet in 50 to 60 foot depths. Over that ground they had a mix catch of both fluke and sea bass. Jim Miller of Edison won the pool with a 3 1/2-pound fluke.

Building halted, resort secured

Construction on the Fontainebleau Las Vegas has been halted and the 24-acre site is being secured while the project is in bankruptcy court, a project spokesman confirmed Thursday.

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Silverton, Terrible's awarding cash prizes; Plaza, Vegas Club offer trips

The Silverton is giving away $20,000 every Friday and Saturday night (15 winners each night; $10,000 top prize), plus an additional $10,000 on Sunday nights ($5,000 top prize). Players receive one entry for every 50 points ($50 coin-in) earned on their cards.

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Southland welcomes One in a Million Boxing

Less than a year since his first fight as a professional boxer, Josh Crouch has dominated his first four fights, winning all four by knockout. Preparing for his fifth fight, the Midlothian resident will not have to travel far as he competes in tonight's Tinley Park Rumble at the Tinley Park Convention Center. "I had a decent following coming to the fights already," Crouch said. "But it's a bit ...

Gaming companies ask Culinary for ‘relief’ on raises; they’re talking

Las Vegas casino operators, struggling under the burden of heavy debt and declining revenue, are leaning on their workers for help, asking the Culinary Union for “temporary economic relief,” according to the union’s leader.

State renews casino licenses

The Indiana Gaming Commission renewed the licenses for Gary's Majestic Star I and II casinos and Hammond's Horseshoe Casino at its monthly meeting on Thursday. The commission's general counsel Philip Sicuso said the renewals are for one year. The Majestic Star casinos have been subject to increased monitoring by the gambling commission to make sure they're remaining competitive in Northwest ...

Sparks fly in special session

INDIANAPOLIS -- Democrats and Republicans in the Indiana House of Representatives wasted no time Thursday laying out the battle lines for the special session. Under the gavel for only about half an hour, the two parties took opposite sides on the possible inclusion of gambling expansion in a bill to bail out Indianapolis' indebted Capital Improvement Board, the dismissal of Republican Gov. ...

Trial opens in robbery-slaying in LV

California tourists Angel Nieva and Lydia Nieva came to Las Vegas in May 2007 on a trip that ended in tragedy.

Film takes shot at Las Vegas

Today is Day 3 of CineVegas, Las Vegas' annual film fest, and here's the scoop so far: better movies than last year, but fewer celebrities pitching their films.

Washoe Secret Witness celebrates 30 years of crime fighting

When paroled kidnapper Richard Allen Davis was lurking around Petaluma, Calif., neighborhoods in 1993, especially around 12-year-old Polly Klaas' home, he frightened community members.

YHS Class of 1999 Ten-Year Reunion set

The Yerington High School Class of 1999 will celebrate its 10-Year Class Reunion the weekend of July 18. A family BBQ will be held on Saturday, July 18, at the Rocket Park at the Mason Valley Swim Center from 10:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., and classmates are encouraged to bring all family, including the little ones.

Spirit Lake Casino plans new ballrooms

FORT TOTTEN (AP) - The Spirit Lake Casino is planning a $3 million renovation that will include two new ballrooms.

Fight vowed on liquor license

EAST COUNTY — East County residents opposed to alcohol being served at Sycuan Casino vowed yesterday to continue their fight after the tribe was granted an interim liquor license. “The roads that access the casino are dangerous, curvy and dark,” said William Bengen, president of Residents Against Gaming Expansion.

Vegas economy shows glimmer of hope

Could the worst be over for Southern Nevada’s economy? Although the evidence is meager, there is an indication that Las Vegas’ economy could improve in the coming months based on the latest data from UNLV’s Center for Business and Economic Research, according to Director Keith Schwer.

MansionPoker.com Players Face Jamie Gold and Poker's Elite to Win a US$13,000 WSOP Package

GIBRALTAR, June 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Online poker players who qualified for the WSOP Main Event through MansionPoker.com's satellite poker tournaments have automatically been entered into a special freeroll for a chance to win a place at the WSOP Celebrity Bounty Bash. Up for grabs is prize money of US$20,000, a US$13,000 package to the WSOP 2010 Main Event, and the opportunity to play against ...

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One thing led to another...

Fame was fleeting for English new wave band The Fixx, but singer Cy Curnin was never cut out to hang with rock stars anyhow.

Old Wausau Road to remain stripe-free

HULL -- Tradition has bested modernization on Old Wausau Road, at least for now.

Conway will issue opinion on video slots

Attorney General Jack Conway said he plans to issue an opinion on whether video lottery terminals at horse tracks are constitutional in Kentucky before Monday's start of the special legislative session.

Looking to get festive? Area special events have everyone covered

Although Sparks recently considered calling itself "Nevada's festival city," when summer rolls around, there are plenty of festivals to go around. From Reno, to Sparks, Tahoe and beyond, summertime is festival time. Looking for one that suits your tastes?

Etta does Louisville

Tickets go on sale at noon Friday, June 12, for the Etta James concert at Louisville Palace on Sunday, Aug. 16, at 7:30 p.m. Prices are $50.50 and $40.50.

Ind. House puts budget bill on fast track

Republican and Democratic legislators began their first day of a special session squabbling about gambling and other issues, but the House still voted yesterday to fast-track a budget bill so its Ways and Means Committee can start working on it immediately.

Fort Wayne seeks gambling referendum

Mayor Tom Henry and lobbyists for Fort Wayne will ask the General Assembly to approve holding a referendum on a casino for the state's second-largest city during the current special session, despite a key legislator's position that the issue won't go anywhere.

No list of casino board candidates, Emmett says

Answering an audience question, Emmett Township Supervisor Gene Adkins told the crowd at Thursday's regular township board meeting "there is no list" of potential candidates for a third representative on the board that will disperse local governments' share of FireKeepers Casino.

Sen. panel OKs easing beach bar regulations

TRENTON - The state Senate Environment Committee approved a bill Thursday that would allow casinos to avoid having to annually spend six figures running water and electric lines to their popular beach bars.

Senate panel OKs A.C. beach-bar bill

TRENTON - The Senate Environment Committee approved a bill Thursday that would allow casinos to avoid having to annually spend six figures running water and electric lines out to their popular beach bars.

ShortList

"Imagine That" - Evan Danielson (Eddie Murphy) ignores his 7-year-old daughter (Yara Shahidi, above) ... until, that is, advice from her three imaginary friends makes him a sensation at work. Rated PG.

In Your Town

JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Community Baptist Church, 234 N. New Jersey Ave., Atlantic City . Call 609-348-9143

MVC administrator heads to casino commission

ATLANTIC CITY - Trenton political insider Sharon Anne Harrington will move over from the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission to the state agency that oversees Atlantic City's $4.5 billion casino industry.

Court to approve Tropicana bankruptcy sale

ATLANTIC CITY - A group of lenders that includes billionaire financier Carl C. Icahn is expected to win bankruptcy court approval today as the new owners of Tropicana Casino and Resort for the heavily discounted price of $200 million.

Marvel Comics Video Slots

Gaming with purpose is what aficionados of the online video slots fraternity are doing these days. Thanks largely to CryptoLogic's fascinating software, Marvel Comics characters are now tearing up screens as players scramble to collect on the full array of superhero video slots currently available.

The recession is far from over

Ann Pettifor: Economists and bankers are now putting positive spin on a supposed end to the economic crisis. Let's look at the real figures

Around the area June 12

Clark CountyParks Foundation gives green for greeneryAt its June 9 annual meeting, the Parks Foundation awarded $17,615 in grants that will grow local...

More tests needed on poll machines

One of the country’s oldest computer organizations urged more thorough tests of the poll machines chosen for the May 2010 elections.

Both Wyandotte Co. Casinos Endorsed

Wyandotte County officials have endorsed both proposals for a casino in the county.

'Golden boy' Chilembe has to shine

Isaac Chilembe has been dubbed the "Golden Boy" of South African boxing and will be set to underline his worth when he takes on Uganda's David Kitooke.

ArcSight, BlackRock, Ezcorp, Rambus, Saks: U.S. Equity Preview

June 12 (Bloomberg) -- Shares of the following companies may have unusual moves in U.S. trading . Stock symbols are in parentheses and prices are as of 7:45 a.m. in New York.

Indiana House sides still far apart on education funding

Democrats and Republicans remained far apart Thursday on how to fund Indiana public schools as state lawmakers began a special legislative session to craft a state budget.

Isle of Capri on hot streak

Isle of Capri Casinos is beating the odds in the gaming business if its portfolio in the past few months is any indication. The stock of the company, based in Creve Coeur, dropped to $2.37 in November as investors anticipated a dip in leisure spending during the recession.

Hilo native competing for poker stardom

Eating a Spam musubi at a World Series of Poker table in Las Vegas? That's the sign of a Hawai'i native.

Phila. OKs casino in downtown site

The Philadelphia City Council has given final approval for zoning changes that would allow a casino at Eighth and Market streets downtown.

Pinnacle hopes to start work on Sugarcane Bay by September

LAKE CHARLES (AP) — Dan Lee, chairman of Pinnacle Entertainment, says he's confident his company can start work on the hotel and riverboat for the $407 million Sugarcane Bay casino-resort as early as August or September.

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Eds: APNewsNow. KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) -- Wyandotte County officials have endorsed both proposals for a casino in the county. The action by the county's Unified Board of Commissioners Thursday evening moves the decision on which casino will be built to the Kansas Lottery Commission.

MEDIA GALLERY

A day before the 10th International Indian Film Awards presentation at a casino-hotel complex in Macau.

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VINCE STREANO | Weather or Not | Husband’s loving care for ailing wife an inspiration

You wouldn’t pick him out of a crowd as being a hero. His stooped posture and slow, shuffling steps are a reflection of his 89 years of age. You won’t read about his heroism in…

COLLEGE WORLD SERIES : Heartbreak revisited

So much for not showing nervousness. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition)

Sugarcane Casino may come early

LAKE CHARLES, La. -- Dan Lee, chairman of Pinnacle Entertainment, said he's confident his company can start work on the hotel and riverboat for the $407 million Sugarcane Bay...

Research and Markets: Gambling Market Report: Focus on Casino Gaming - Order Now

DUBLIN----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Gambling Market Report: Focus on Casino Gaming" report to their offering.

Bollywood stars hit casino @ IIFA

COMMENT ON THIS ! Your Views! A bevy of Bollywood stars attending the ongoing International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) event here is loving Macau for the one thing it can't do in India officially - gambling.

Bankruptcy court approves Fontainebleau motions

(AP:MIAMI) Casino-resort developer Fontainebleau Las Vegas LLC said Friday it received bankruptcy court approval to pay employee wages, salaries and benefits and fund its obligations.

Empire Resorts and Delaware North Companies Conclude Management Agreement for Monticello Casino & Raceway

MONTICELLO, N.Y.----Empire Resorts, Inc. announced today that the Company has finalized an agreement with a subsidiary of Delaware North Companies with respect to the management of the Monticello Casino & Raceway.

Jane’s Addiction leads our list of shows for the week

Send free club and concert listings at least two weeks ahead of time to Weekend, New Haven Register, 40 Sargent Drive, New Haven 06511, or fax them to (203) 865-7894. Please include venue address and phone number. All bar/club shows are ages 21 and over unless noted. Call venues for time. Continuous listings must be renewed every month. All listings must include a phone number for confirmation. ...

Corzine nominates MVC Chief Sharon Harrington to N.J. Casino Control Commission

TRENTON -- Gov. Jon Corzine Thursday nominated Sharon Harrington to the New Jersey Casino Control Commission, according to a report in The Press of Atlantic City. The report said Harrington would move from the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, where...

Africa: R. Kelly to Headline Thisday Music Festival 2009 in South Africa, Nigeria, UK

Lagos — R&B superstar and one of the world's most influential producers, R.Kelly, will be jetting into Africa for the first time ever to perform at the prestigious THISDAY Music Festival 2009 in South Africa's Sun City Super Bowl and Grand West Casino in Cape Town on June 27 and 29, 2009.

Cheesy charm

NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. -- If there were a Grammy category called “Artist That Speaks the Language of Regular Folks,” Bruce Springsteen's mantle would be sagging under the collective weight of those awards. But if there were any justice in this hypothetical world, Huey Lewis would have a few of those puppies as well. Because while The Boss was at his popular peak in the mid-1980s, Huey Lewis & The ...

Wintergarden could see new life elsewhere

NIAGARA FALLS -- Window by window, the asymmetrical Wintergarden on Rainbow Boulevard is coming down.

Community briefly: Benefit auction planned for children's hospital

State Rep. James H. Morris and Alice Fakier, from HGTV's "Design Star," are among celebrities on the auction block at Christus Schumpert Sutton's Medical Center Rhythm In Blues — "Up, Up & Away! A Picnic in Napa Valley."

On the Scene

JOHN BERGER / JBERGER@STARBULLETIN.COM DE LIMA OHANA REVELS: Kalena De Lima, center, celebrated her graduation from Word of Life Academy with a five-hour luau Sunday at Aloha Tower. Kalena's proud parents, Kelly "Kelly Boy" De Lima, left, and Leolani De Lima hosted the party.

Solons eye jail for incorrect national anthem

Imprisonment awaits those who will sing the country's national anthem against the musical arrangement of its composer Maestro Julian Felipe, according to a bill in the House of Representatives that is close to becoming law.

Nitelife Calendar: 06/12/2009

Short's Brewing Company, live music Fri.-Sat. with Andrew Sturtz and special guest Emily Williams 8 p.m. June 12; Mark Duval CD Release Party 8 p.m. June 13; Willy Jam 3 p.m. June 14; Nathan Bates 8 p.m. June 18; Jo Serrapere and the Willie Dunns 8 p.m. June 19; Ryan Smith and special guest Emily Williams 8 p.m. June 20; Willy Jam 3 p.m. June 21; Pinky Lee 8 p.m. June 25; Seize the Karp and ...

One thing led to The Fixx

Fame was fleeting for English new wave band The Fixx, but singer Cy Curnin was never cut out to hang with rock stars anyhow.

Ohio cities deal with residency-ruling fallout

CLEVELAND -- City leaders have begun looking at their options as they cope with an Ohio Supreme Court decision throwing out municipal employee residency requirements.

Mayor addresses $6.5M deficit

City employees of every department from the mayor's office on down will be involved in helping to address a $6.5 million budget deficit, Mayor Robert Sabonjian said."Everybody will hopefully be working together," Sabonjian said. "We're trying to find some way of closing the gap, and we hope to get to that point without laying people off."As to rumors that layoffs are imminent for the Police ...

Finnish-Americans set to celebrate settlement

CHESTER — Members of the Delaware Valley Finnish Americans will pay tribute to their ancestors’ first settlement in the New World 371 years ago with a ceremony 2 p.m. Sunday at the Finnish Settlers Monument off Concord Road.

Empress Joliet set to re-open with new look

A little more than three months after being forced to shut down when a fire destroyed the pavilion, Empress Casino Joliet will re-open its doors at 10:30 a.m. June 25 with a brand new look.

Mashantucket Pequots to dedicate Route 2 bypass project

Representatives of the state Department of Transportation and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation will gather June 23 to mark the official opening of the tribe's

Five things to do

If you are looking for something to do this week, here are five suggestions.

Sam Agnello to run for selectman in Stonington

Stonington - Veteran Democratic school board member Sam Agnello of Pawcatuck said Thursday that he intends to seek his party's nomination to run for the

Dwight Yoakam Performs At Belterra Casino

Country star Dwight Yoakam performs in concert Saturday night at Belterra Casino and Resort. Expect all the hits including "Honky Tonk Man", "I Sang Dixie", "Always Late With Your Kisses, "You're the One," and dozens of other hits.

Bankruptcy judge approves $200M. Tropicana sale to Icahn group

TROPICANA SALE-----Exterior of the Tropicana Atlantic City Casino and Resort boardwalk entrance.

Rep. Horner hones political skills, looks back on first session

Being at the bottom of the totem pole is never fun, but state Rep. Mike Horner, R-Kissimmee, has learned firsthand that there are some benefits to being a freshman in the Florida Legislature.

Icahn group gets Atlantic City's Tropicana on the cheap

CAMDEN — Billionaire investor Carl Icahn is back in the Atlantic City casino business. A bankruptcy court judge in Camden approved the sale of the Tropicana Casino and Resort today to a group of creditors led by Icahn.

Chamber of Commerce honors city's police and fire heroes

Many of Fontana’s heroes were honored on May 21 when the Fontana Area Chamber of Commerce presented its 5th Annual Police and Fire Recognition Ceremony.

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Guest speaker: Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice. Since taking office, Ms. Rice has initiated a number of reforms.

TROPICANA SALE APPROVED FOR $200 MILLION

CAMDEN--Billionaire investor Carl Icahn is back in the Atlantic City casino business. A bankruptcy court judge in Camden approved the sale of the Tropicana Casino and Resort on Friday to a group of creditors led by Icahn.

New Lake Charles casino to break ground in August

LAKE CHARLES, La. - Dan Lee, chairman of Pinnacle Entertainment, said he's confident his company can start work on the hotel and riverboat for the $407 million Sugarcane Bay casino-resort as early as August or September.

Officials: Tribal women need hand

With California's economy clamped in a tight vise, Native American advocacy on women's issues is more important than ever before, officials said Saturday.

Icahn investor group gets AC Tropicana for cheap

Billionaire investor Carl Icahn is back in the Atlantic City casino business.

Mongiardo says horse industry 'critical'

Kentucky's General Assembly has failed the state of Kentucky by not addressing the issue of gambling and the pressures on Kentucky's horse industry before now, Lt. Gov. Dan Mongiardo said Wednesday.

Club notes: Harrah's searching for 'Next iBar Star'

—Harrah's Entertainment St. Louis is part of a nationwide search for the "Next iBar Star," with $10,000 at stake and a chance to perform at Harrah's iBar inside the casino. Any type of entertainer can enter. They'll be judged by a panel and online voters.

Former Miss CA: Comment cost me crown

Prejean says she lost her crown over of a comment she made about gay marriage.

House panel to criminalize incorrect rendition of ‘Lupang Hinirang’

Improvised singing of “Lupang Hinirang” may soon be considered a criminal act.The House committee on basic education and culture, chaired by Rep. Del de Guzman of Marikina, announced the passage on third and final reading of the measure proposing to criminalize the incorrect rendition of the National Anthem.

Grand opening this weekend at Lac Vieux Desert Resort

WATERSMEET - A lush portion of the Ottawa National Forest is home to the Upper Peninsula's newest golf destination.

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.

Sold! Icahn Group Gets AC Tropicana On The Cheap

Who says you can't time the market? When the Tropicana Casino and Resort was put up for sale in Jan. 2008, it was expected to fetch about $1 billion. But after the economy tanked, a group of investors including billionaire Carl Icahn offered to swap $200 million of debt they had already bought at a steep discount in return for ownership of the casino.

WyCo endorses casino proposals

Wyandotte County is one step closer to building a casino.

Fire & rescue blotter | June 12

A VRFA firefighter goes to work in trying to contain a detached garage fire at the 300 block of “E” Street Southeast in Auburn on June 4. Nick Wilson, who was nearby, caught this moment with his Kodak.

Doing Good: Casino night

Canton Ex-Newsboys and Pizza Oven Charities will present a Monte Carlo Night June 25 at Skyland Pines at 3550 Columbus Rd. NE. Doors will open at 6 p.m.

Caltrans project will overwhelm Capay Valley

Caltrans has reissued a draft environmental impact report for their Safety Improvement Project on Highway 16 from I-505 to the Cache Creek Casino in Brooks.

Unemployed seek new careers on the road

Amid swirling dust clouds and the rumble of 18-wheelers, three would-be truck drivers sat at a picnic table in the middle of a dirt yard, sipping iced tea.

Things to Do: June 12, 2009

Music DWIGHT YOAKAM: 8 p.m. Tickets $30 to $40. Two-time Grammy winner Dwight Yoakam brings his stripped-down country to the state. Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack presents the concert at Wheeling Island Stadium. Call 304-342-5...

Lawmakers Mull State Budget Situation

Although they oppose higher taxes and additional borrowing, state Reps. Clark Chapin (R-New Milford) and David Scribner (R-Brookfield) believe those components, along with the spending reductions that they have been calling for, will be part of the eventual agreement on the state budget, which was supposed to be approved earlier this month and may not be agreed upon until well into the summer.

Scorsese And Ebert In Speak In Ohio

Martin Scorsese told stories, joked, gave advice and held 300 Midwestern film students rapt for 90 minutes.

The News Hound

Suttle and new council sworn in Jim Suttle was officially sworn in as Omaha’s 50th mayor June 8th. Following the ceremony, the mayor spoke to a packed council chambers on the challenges heading into office.

Jodhaa Akbar top contender at IIFA

COMMENT ON THIS ! Your Views! A historical epic about the romance between a Muslim Mughal king and a Hindu princess and a thriller about a policeman's attempt to thwart a terror plot in Mumbai will compete for honors at the International Indian Film Academy's annual awards.

Dennis Hopper, John Voight, Willem Dafoe in Las Vegas this weekend

While there will be no shortage of celebrity sightings in Las Vegas this weekend, the sightings will be as varied as they come, with famous faces drawn from the worlds of acting, athletics and everywhere in between all coming together.

Ameriprise, Andersons, Bank of America, MGM: U.S. Equity Movers

June 12 (Bloomberg) -- Shares of the following companies are having unusual moves in U.S. trading . Stock symbols are in parentheses and prices are as of 10:20 a.m. in New York.

3 investors deposit $100 M each for entertainment project

Three investors – SM Group, Genting Group of Malaysia and Aruze Corp. of Japan – have deposited $300 million or $100 million each in earnest money to Pagcor for the development of over 120-hectare along Manila Bay in Pasay City into the country's premier entertainment complex.

Julian mining its history with Gold Rush Days

Today Julian is known for apples, but gold put it on the map. The picturesque mountain town celebrates its origins with a weekend of panning, mine tours and a 'nugget' scavenger hunt.

State looks to entice more gamblers

New York legislators are pushing through legislation that will expand availabilty of virtual casino table games at the state video lottery facilities like the one in Batavia.

Is Wynn Resorts Really a Terrible Stock?

Is Wynn's bottom-rung rating from the CAPS community deserved, or is this a misunderstood stock?

Chamber to hold second annual business expo

In an effort to bring businesses and the workforce together, the Bossier Chamber of Commerce will host a Business Expo August 21st from 1-5 p.m. at the Bossier Civic Center.

SC asked to step in sans justiciable controversy over con-ass

A member of the Lakas-Kampi-CMD party yesterday asked the Supreme Court (SC) to intervene and rule on the issue of a Senate-less constituent assembly (con-ass) without the much sought after justiciable controversy being stirred by Malacañang allies.

Radisson Hotels & Resorts Honors Radisson Fort Mcdowell Resort & Casino With the Company's Prestigious Hotel of the ...

The Radisson Fort McDowell Resort & Casino was selected as the recipient of the Radisson Hotels & Resorts 2008 Hotel of the Year Award and will be honored at a special reception beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16 during the Company's regional meeting held at the resort.

Miss Delaware pageant continues in Dover

The 69th Annual Miss Delaware Scholarship Pageant, “All That Glitters,” will be held beginning at 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday, June 12 and 13, in the Rollins Center at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, Dover. A preliminary competition was held Thursday, June 11.

What happens in Vegas ….

By Marc Smith The bachelors rent an expensive villa at Caesar’s Palace and start their party on the roof of the casino with shots of Jagermeister provided by the socially inept Alan. When the groomsmen wake up the next morning in the completely destroyed villa, they try to piece together the events of the previous evening.

Chicago packs in top-notch concerts this weekend

The good news: Chicago is never without a top-notch concert in town. The bad news: There are so many this week, we don't know how you're going to get to them all or choose only one or two. All tickets are through Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com unless otherwise noted.

Indian stars kick off Macau weekend

Bollywood's top stars gathered in the Chinese gambling enclave of Macau on Thursday for the Indian film industry's annual roadshow.

Extreme Vegas

Gambling. All-night parties. Strip Clubs. These cultural vices are synonymous with Las Vegas. However, we dug a little deeper and uncovered new ways Sin City turns mundane events, like having a glass of wine or sharing a dessert, into extreme mind-blowing..

In Spokane, tribal casinos expanding aggressively

Associated Press - June 12, 2009 2:45 PM ET WORLEY, Idaho (AP) - The Coeur d' Alene Tribe says it will expand its casino hotel near Worley, Idaho, by 50% and add other amenities in a $75...

EVO Championship and NAMCO BANDAI Announce the First Console Tekken 6 Tournament

Tekken 6 (X360) World's Finest Players Compete for the 'King of the Iron Fist Tournament' Title.

Committee weighs Del. table game fees, rules

(AP:DOVER, Del.) Delaware officials began work Friday on how to license and collect fees from table game gambling, but said they are still collecting information on how other states handle those issues.

Counties in tug-of-war for Shinnecock’s moneymaker

Commercial property owners and elected officials are jockeying to land the Shinnecock tribe’s proposed Long Island casino, but only a short list of parcels will fit the bill, industry experts say. Nevertheless, with its application for federal recognition now in high gear, the race is on to provide the real estate where folks can pull a [...]

CineVegas film schedule

All screenings take place at Brendan Palms unless otherwise noted. Visit www.cinevegas.com for tickets, passes and other details.

Tony Winner LuPone to Bring Her Gypsy to Atlantic City

Olivier and two-time Tony Award winner Patti LuPone will bring her new concert act, The Gypsy in My Soul, to Atlantic City in August.

Icahn’s Bid for Tropicana Casino Approved by Court (Update1)

June 12 (Bloomberg) -- Billionaire Carl Icahn and other investors’ winning bid for the bankrupt Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey, was approved by a court and awaits regulatory approval.

Icahn Group Wins Deal For Tropicana

The billionaire investor Carl C. Icahn is rolling the dice again in Atlantic City. A bankruptcy court judge in New Jersey approved the sale of the Tropicana Casino and Resort on Friday to a group of creditors led by Mr. Icahn.

Holiday Inn Express marks grand opening

WATERLOO --- The Holiday Inn Express opened Thursday. Again.

'Widow Scammer' sentenced in Everett

A con artist known as the "Widow Scammer" has been sentenced in Everett to more than two years in prison. Shirley Sue Urich, 55, cried in court Thursday, but Snohomish County Judge Ronald Castleberry said he doubted she was truly sorry for her crimes.

Six of a kind leads at Tunica

Tunica, Miss — A group of six players share the lead at The Gold Strike Casino Golf Classic after opening rounds of 5-under par 67. The group includes Joshua Wooding, Australian Bronson La Cassie, Andrew Dresser, Todd Bailey, Matthew Rosenfeld and Brett Jones.

Corr sits at 5-under, but Knoxville play suspended

Jeff Corr, the defending champ of the Buffalo Run Casino Classic, was among 39 players who were unable to complete their first round of the Knoxville Open.

Man, 77, jailed after handicapped son left in car

A 77-year-old Louisiana man was arrested at Rainbow Casino, 1380 Warrenton Road, Thursday at 5:30 p.m. after leaving his adult son, who has mental and physical disabilities, in his vehicle for an extended period of time, Vicksburg Police Lt. Bobby Stewart said today.

Icahn group buys Atlantic City Tropicana casino

CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — Billionaire investor Carl Icahn is back in the Atlantic City casino business. A bankruptcy court judge in Camden approved the sale of the Tropicana Casino and Resort today to a group of creditors led by Icahn.

Sproule: Rae up for casino board appointment

Calhoun County Board of Commissioners Chairman Mike Rae, D-Battle Creek, has been recommended to represent the county on the FireKeepers Casino local revenue sharing board, County Administrator Kelli Sproule said today.

Carl Icahn claims Jersey casino once held by Northern Kentucky investor

A group of lenders that includes billionaire Carl Icahn has purchased the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City at a sharply discounted price of $200 million, according to the Associated Press.

DELAWARE: Casino table games could begin in January

DOVER — Poker cards could start flying around Delaware casinos as early as January, with a full suite of table games running by March if lawmakers approval final terms for a state gambling expansion this fall, an industry official said today.

Butte County Fair featuring Olive Oil and Wine Tasting

Agriculture is key for this area and a big source of income for many. Nobody knows agriculture better than the people at the Butte County Fair. Each year, the fair will feature a different commodity that is prominent in the county and the first commodity to be chosen, is olives.

Heidi Montag Headed for Playboy

Hugh Hefner tells FOXNews.com that reality star will indeed be posing in the famed mens mag

News briefs: Reynolds talks Deadpool; Bond 23 writer hired

Ryan Reynolds told MTV.com that Marvel wants to get its proposed Deadpool right: "I get to be the authentication police, in a weird way. To their credit—the studio's credit—they want to make an authentic Deadpool movie; they want to make it as close to the source material as possible. ... He's going to be the Merc with the Mouth, [we're going to give] all those answers that everyone wants. He's ...

Pinnacle expects to start work on Lake Charles hotel this summer

Chairman says credit markets are looking better

Casino to break ground on $3M expansion

Groundbreaking ceremonies will be held Monday at noon for a new 22,700 square foot addition and renovation at the Spirit Lake Casino and Resort just south of Devils Lake.

Friday, June 12, 2009

Isle of Capri sustained a more-than-30 percent slide in net revenue for its Freeport casino during the 12 months ending May — that compared to the year ago period.

The Dice Man comedyth

Go ahead. Tell him to chuck the black leather and the attitude. Request a nice, silk tie and sport coat. And a clean act. Yeah, pay him handsomely for dumping the obscenities. And have him go by Andy Silverstein.

Man Attacks Woman In SF Apartment Building

Sioux Falls police are looking for a suspect who attacked a woman just feet from her home.

Morgan, Purvis & Wade to Work on Bond, James Bond

Producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli of EON Productions Ltd and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures have today announced that Peter Morgan , Neal Purvis and Robert Wade will be the screenwriters of the 23rd James Bond adventure.

Sold! Icahn group gets Atlantic City Tropicana at bankruptcy auction for 80 percent off

CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — Billionaire investor Carl Icahn is back in the Atlantic City casino business for what amounts to at least 80 percent off.

Tensions rise in Danbury strike

DANBURY-- Tensions in the Danbury strike have begun to rise. Union representatives walking the picket line claim that Swiss Township personnel have begun to harass union members, and management personnel at the site Friday admitted that they had brought in non-union workers to cross the picket line.

Raton off to the racino races

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) _ The state Gaming Control Board has authorized a casino license for a proposed $50 million horse racing track in the northeastern New Mexico community of Raton.

Tribe receives approval from regional BIA office

The decision about whether the Tohono O'odham Nation will be building a resort casino at 91st and Northern avenues is at least another month away. It is not a done deal, according to one BIA official.

NIGC reports 2.3 percent increase in Indian gaming

WASHINGTON – Although the economic recession is having an impact in Indian country, Indian gaming took in $26.7 billion in 2008, an increase of 2.3 percent over the prior year.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court Approves Offer from Secured Parties to Purchase Tropicana Atlantic City under 363 Sale Process

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.----Retired Justice Gary S. Stein, the state-appointed trustee and conservator of the Tropicana Atlantic City Casino and Resort , today announced that the United States Bankruptcy Court in Camden, N.J. has approved the sale of the casino and resort to the Tropicana's pre-petition lenders in exchange for the cancellation of $200 million of their secured claims.

Atlantic City Tropicana Casino sale approved by N.J. bankruptcy judge

CAMDEN -- A bankruptcy court judge in Camden approved the sale of Atlantic City's Tropicana Casino and Resort today to a group of creditors led by billionaire investor Carl Icahn. The group is getting it in exchange for $200 million...

James Van Praagh's Latest Book Enters Top 10 in Advance of June 27 Appearance at Spotlight 29 Casino

The Original Ghost Whisperer" James Van Praagh's newest book, Unfinished Business has just been released, and has already made it to the top 10 on the New York Times best seller list.

Truck series schedule expected to change for 2010

BROOKLYN, Mich. - There will likely be several changes to NASCAR's 2010 Truck series schedule, the Observer and ThatsRacin.com have learned.

Jackpot

Some tribes in Oklahoma basked in the news that Indian gaming revenues had risen by some $500 million over last year. National Indian Gaming Commission figures for 2008 were released showing that Oklahoma figured prominently in casino operation growth.

Con artist sentenced in Everett for scams

Associated Press - June 12, 2009 12:45 PM ET EVERETT, Wash. (AP) - A con artist known as the "Widow Scammer" has been sentenced in Everett to more than two years in prison.

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Indiana lawmakers start special session on budget