Article Archives for 2009-06-19

Paris Las Vegas deals help you celebrate the Fourth

Goa minister accuses casino of deception

Goa Tourism Minister Francisco alias Mickky Pacheco has accused a casino operator, working out of a popular five-star resort in south Goa, of not paying him Rs1.25cr that he had won at the casino last month.

Things to do: June 19-25

Living on the Edge 6 p.m. Friday / Edge, 3950 N. Cedar Ave. / $50 and $100 / fresnoedge.com The f

Touring shows in the Valley

This is a list of central San Joaquin Valley stops of performers and shows with national tours. Submissions should be typewritten and include the time, date and location of performances. Ticket prices and a telephone number that readers can call for more

Churchill unemployment drops to 8.3 percent

FALLON - In May, Nevada’s unemployment rate reached its highest level since the state began keeping records in 1976.

Bland Playground a dirty mess

Trash litters the benches and ground. Casino gamblers nap on play equipment. At Bland Playground, there’s no place to play. Located outside Flushing’s Bland Houses at 40th Road and Prince Street, tenants say the playground is used more often by adults waiting for a bus than by children.

IEJATC Program Has Largest Graduating Class Ever

SAN BERNANDINO, Calif.----The Inland Empire Joint Apprenticeship Training Program has graduated 70 apprentices from its rigorous five-year program, making this the largest graduation class since the program began in 1961.

Jackson rocked by car break-ins, arrests made

The city of Jackson became a harder target than expected for a team of alleged burglars after their "smash and grab" larceny spree ended with two of them surrounded by law enforcement.

Hotel Technology Leaders to Address Major Changes in Hospitality Technology This July in Singapore

Source: Hotel Technology Next GenerationFor Immediate Release

question of the week

TORONTO - Montreal native Rachelle Lefevre has a devised plan to ensure she never loses touch with her Canuck roots as her star soars on the smash success of the "Twilight" vampire film and its upcoming sequel, "New Moon."

Chinese ADRs: A-Power, Ctrip, HLS, Melco, Perfect World, The9

The following companies were among the most active Chinese shares in New York trading. Stock symbols are in parentheses. A-Power Energy Generation Systems Ltd. (

Limo driver attacked by group outside Two Trees in Ledyard

Ledyard police are searching for the suspects in an attempted robbery last night where a limousine driver was attacked by a group of men in the parking lot of Two Trees Inn.

Carnival, Gentex, ImmunoGen, National Penn: U.S. Equity Movers

June 18 (Bloomberg) -- Shares of the following companies are having unusual moves in U.S. trading . Stock symbols are in parentheses, and prices are as of 11:10 a.m. in New York.

Kentucky VLT bill headed to House floor

The Kentucky House of Representatives will consider a bill that would add video lottery terminals at Kentucky racetracks.

3 Stocks in a Tailspin

Will they pull out of the dive, or nose into the dirt?

2008 Miss USA Crystle Stewart returns home

On the heels of a whirlwind year of non-stop appearances representing the country as the reigning Miss USA, Crystle Stewart, Miss USA 2008, has returned to Missouri City, the place she calls home.

Can Gay Friendliness Boost Israel’s Image?

The sun was just beginning to sink into the Mediterranean as the couples took their places under the fluttering wedding canopy: three sets of brides and two sets of grooms.

Northern Freegold Commences 12,000 m Diamond Drill Program at Nucleus Zone at Freegold Mountain Project, Yukon

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - June 18, 2009) - Northern Freegold Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:NFR) is pleased to announce drilling commenced May 31, 2009 at the Nucleus Zone on the district scale 166 sq km Freegold Mountain Project in the Yukon Territory. A second drill rig was added on June 14, 2009. A minimum of 12,000 metres of diamond drilling is planned for 2009. Since 2006 NFR ...

House Committee Approves Gambling Bill

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – The House Appropriations and Revenue Committee has approved legislation to allow casino-style gambling at Kentucky horse tracks.

Ovechkin seeks to repeat as NHL MVP

The NHL is boosting the spotlight on its annual awards ceremony by adding Las Vegas glitz, and Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin hopes he will also shine as a repeat most valuable player winner on Thursday night. Ovechkin scored a league-high 56 goals during the regular season and will learn during an awards show at the Palms Casino Resort whether that was enough to snag the Hart Memorial...

Indiana HBPA Clarifies Release From Coalition

The Indiana Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association said it was part of a discussion to assist racetracks by surrendering a portion of horsemen's revenue from slot machines but isn't a member of the coalition that issued a June 16 release to that effect.

Hovercraft set to invade Riverside

RIVERSIDE — The community of Riverside is about to be invaded by floating vehicles. But they have nothing to do with the “Star Trek” series.

Chile Casino, Hotel Operator Enjoy Launches Road Show For IPO

SANTIAGO -(Dow Jones)- Chilean casino and hotel operator Enjoy S.A. launched a road show Wednesday to promote an initial public offering, for 30% of its equity, that will close July 7.

House Panel Approves Gambling Bill; Full Vote Possible Friday

The House Appropriations and Revenue Committee has approved legislation to allow casino-style gambling at Kentucky horse tracks. The measure was approved Thursday and now goes to the House floor for consideration. A vote could come as soon as Friday.

Thursday June 18, 2009 - 15:38 EST

The Reel Life hates tax season. The only benefit in doing taxes is getting a refund. The Reel Life was lucky enough to get one and you can bet most of it went to feed our online slots habit.

Thursday, June 18, 2009

A top Tourism executive is confirming several "proposals" to take over operation of the GB casino are now on the government's desk — the fate of around 200 employees contingent on those negotiations.

'Trust' decision on R.P. casino on hold

Site of a proposed casino in Rohnert Park, upper left. Published: Thursday, June 18, 2009 at 12:04 p.m. Last Modified: Thursday, June 18, 2009 at 12:04 p.m.

Police searching for men who attacked limo driver at Foxwoods

Ledyard — Police are looking for a group of men who attacked a limousine driver with a stick Wednesday night at Foxwoods Resort Casino. The group

Motorhead Set North American Tour For September

Heavy metal legends Motorhead will launch a North American tour in late August with The Reverend Horton Heat and Nashville Pussy as the support acts.

Carnival Sails Into Uncharted Waters

The cruise-ship operator delivers a mixed result.

Events listings week of June 19-25

A Colonial Father's Day - Construct a Tool Tote, 10 a.m. Saturday, Caleb Nickerson House, 1107 Orleans Road, North Chatham.

Gambling bill headed to full House

The Kentucky House is set to cast a long-awaited and contentious vote Friday on legalizing casino gambling in the state.

Ensign's Affair Blurs Conservative Image

Nevada Sen. John Ensign once called on President Bill Clinton to resign and was sharply critical of former Sen. Larry Craig after his arrest in an airport bathroom sex sting.

Man Stuff - The Best of Uncrate [Roundups]

An unbreakable shot glass, '80s-style kicks, and whole heap loads of sausage - take a break from iPhone mania with a stroll through the week's best from Uncrate. This week at Uncrate: We grill up a...

Boston's Thomas wins NHL's top goalie award

Associated Press - June 18, 2009 8:45 PM ET LAS VEGAS (AP) - Journeyman Tim Thomas has been picked overwhelmingly by NHL general managers as the league's top goalie.

Tiaro tyros tipped

GREYHOUNDS: The big tip from Bundaberg Greyhound Racing Club president Brian Terry is to take a chance on any of Kevin Bryant's Tiaro-trained dogs.

Thunderbird Rodeo rolling back into town

To borrow the lyrics of Garth Brooks: “The thunder rolls and the lightning strikes.”

St. Barnabas Festival offers something for all senses

According to Joyce Colovas, director of development at St. Barnabas Parish, the eighth annual edition of the popular parish festival will feature plenty of activities familiar to those who have been to the event in the past, along with a...

Primm Valley Casino Resorts offers Freecation for Nevada residents

The people down in Primm are bringing back an offer that almost sounds too good to be true. Primm Valley Casino Resorts is offering locals a freecation at its resorts in Primm.

Blue Jackets’ Mason nets Calder Trophy

Steve Mason had the kind of regular season that solid National Hockey League veterans would usually only dream about.

Bret Michaels postpones show to September

Rocker/reality TV star Bret Michaels has postponed his Friday night performance at Lemoore's Ta

Seven Feathers Casino opens five-story hotel

The expanded facilities at the Canyonville resort will employ more than 50 people, including 19 positions at the River Rock Spa.

Hit show Mantracker coming to the Gold Pan City

The popular Outdoor Living Network show Mantracker is riding into the Gold Pan City in search of prey.

IPOs need bold reforms

The China Securities Regulatory Commission is right to restart fund raising in the domestic stock market even if investors do not welcome it so much at the moment.

Land of the Lost should be everyones dirty little entertainment secret

Its really hard to take Will Ferrell seriously, but when you have him pouring dinosaur urine on himself, getting eaten alive by a T-rex and participating in drug-induced male lovin, it may be time to really suspend your belief in reality. Such is the case with Land of the Lost, a sci-fi/comedy/action flick directed by Brad Silberling, written by Chris Henchy and Dennis McNicholas, based on the ...

Moreau nets King Clancy Trophy

Ethan Moreau’s leadership, which was questioned by discontented Edmonton Oiler fans last season, was honoured by the National Hockey League on Thursday.

Arianna Huffington: Mission Shrink: We've Gone From Saving Wall Street in Order to Save Main Street to Just Saving ...

Remember how, back when taxpayers were being asked to fork over hundreds of billions of dollars to bail out Wall Street, we were told it was essential to saving Main Street? Well, in just a few months, we've gone from saving the banks in order to save the economy to just saving the banks. It's the opposite of mission creep. The problem continues to be the administration's habit of conflating the ...

‘Casino didn’t pay my winnings’

The tourism minister, in his complaint, stated that he won Rs 1.25 crore on different occasions at the casino, but the casino was yet to pay him.

Man denies robbing Butte casino

Isaac Locke, 21, pleaded not guilty to one count of felony robbery in District Court Thursday morning.

Women line up to face soccer rivals

If Kari Daly was a gambler, the veteran midfielder wouldn't be betting on the Treasure Cove Casino being the last team standing when the shooting stops this weekend at the Leeta Sokatski Cup soccer tournament.Strangely enough, that's a shared sentiment among Daly's Treasure Cove teammates.In fact, there's no way Treasure Cove can claim the title as the top senior B women's club soccer team in ...

Begay Co-designs Course in Kansas for Local Tribe

Notah Begay III, the PGA Tour's only full-blooded Native American player, has joined forces with the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation to create Firekeeper, a golf course that will be part of the Prairie Band Casino and Resort north of Topeka, Kan.

Truckee Chili Cookoff announces entertainmet lineup

The Truckee Sunrise Rotary Club has added exciting new entertainment for the Truckee Chili Cookoff to be held Sunday, June 28, at Truckee Regional Park.

Bruins hit jackpot in Vegas

Three Boston Bruins joined Alex The Great as big winners at the NHL Awards Night last night. The Boston Bruins made a disappointing exit in the second round of the playoffs after posting the best record in the Eastern Conference, but they took home multiple awards last night.

Council may fold blackjack game

After passing a proposal for a blackjack game, the city council may have to call it back and fold. On Monday, the council approved 6-0 a resolution, which the city clerk said the city attorney reviewed, allowing Garlic City Casino at the corner of Seventh and Monterey streets to host No Bust 21st Century Blackjack. Mayor Al Pinherio recused himself because he insures the building. In doing so, ...

Green Latern Siap Saingi Iron Man di Layar Lebar

Super hero Green Latern memang tidak sepopuler Spider-Man atau Iron Man di Indonesia. Namun bagi penggemar komik, jagoan yang mengenakan cincin super itu merupakan salah satu yang paling fenomenal.

Ovechkin honored with Hart Trophy as NHL's MVP

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin has earned both the Hart Trophy and the Lester B. Pearson awards for the second year in a row.

It's Alex The Great _ Again

Alex The Great repeats as NHL MVP, snags Hart and Pearson trophies for 2nd straight year

It's Alex The Great — again

(AP) — LAS VEGAS - He is Alex The Great-again. Washington Capitals star forward Alex Ovechkin pulled off the kind of repeat the Detroit Red Wings dreamed about by snagging the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP for the second straight year Thursday night.

St. Catherine of Siena Summer Festival 5K: Last steps decide race

It’s rare to find a local road race that’s hotly contested, but this one could have almost used a camera at the finish line. Jeff Wadecki turned the corner to go up the dirt driveway leading into the Amos Lake Beach Club and was just 50 yards from the finish line of the St. Catherine of Siena 5K road race on Thursday when he heard footsteps. Lisbon runner Chris Croft suddenly appeared just steps ...

Today in Kansas City | June 19

EVENTS BLUES/JAZZ AND FINE ARTS RIVER JAM: Includes a juried art show. 5:30-11 p.m.; English Landing Park, Parkville. www .Parkvilleriverjam.com (816-880-9026)

Several events on tap for weekend

With events galore scheduled this weekend, Northern Nevadans face some tough decisions.

Russians hit the jackpot at NHL awards in Vegas

LAS VEGAS — Alexander Ovechkin and Pavel Datsyuk led a Russian assault on the podium at the NHL Awards and will be leaving Las Vegas with armloads of hardware and winning smiles.

Benavidez meets Cruz Aug. 9

Tickets for WEC card Aug. 9 on sale now! Two of the sport’s most well-rounded athletes have officially agreed to meet on August 9 in a bout that could very well determine the next bantamweight title challenger.

NHL awards: It's Alex The Great - again

He is Alex The Great - again.

Big Money across the board in Dan Patch

There’s every reason to believe that Saturday afternoon’s Dan Patch Invitational will be one of the most competitive in the 16-year history of the event.

Businesses file suits claiming Fontainebleau bills went unpaid

Even as the stalled Fontainebleau casino resort tries to reorganize its finances in Miami bankruptcy court, lawsuits over unpaid bills for the project are accumulating in Las Vegas outside of the bankruptcy process.

Cheap Vegas vacation: $42 for hot hotel on the Strip

The Monte Carlo Resort & Casino is offering a special for people wanting to visit in August through October. Visitors can get $42 a night at the AAA 4-Diamond resort.

Bret Michaels cancels Yuma show

Due to injuries sustained at the 63rd annual Tony Awards, rocker Bret Michaels has canceled his concert at the The Q - Pipa Events Center Thursday night.

Toronto FC pull off miracle, win Canadian Championship

Toronto FC pulled off the miracle no one thought they could on Thursday, winning 6-1 over the Montreal Impact to win the 2009 Nutrilite Canadian Championship.

NHL Awards Winners

(AP) — Winners of the 2008-2009 NHL awards, presented Thursday night at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas.

Legends Comes to Life

Against the backdrop of the Legends at Sparks Marina’s tower and 24 new businesses eager for patrons, proud dignitaries and curious visitors celebrated the opening of the first phase of Sparks’ newest gem in a ceremonial ribbon-cutting on Thursday.

Churchill CEO says racetracks need slots

As storm clouds loomed over Churchill Downs Inc.'s home track, its chief executive said Thursday that Kentucky racetracks will face stiff challenges if they aren't allowed to offer video lottery terminals.

Ovechkin repeats as MVP

LAS VEGAS -- Despite being bounced by the eventual Stanley Cup winners in the second round of the playoffs, Washington star Alex Ovechkin beat Pittsburgh's Evgeni Malkin for the Hart Trophy and the Lester B. Pearson Award.

Man 'threw baby from moving car' | World News

PROSECUTORS will seek the death penalty for a man accused of throwing his ex-girlfriend's baby out of a car on a Florida highway, killing the infant. Richard McTear Jr has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder and other charges.

Ovechkin goes home with Hart, Pearson

Alexander Ovechkin and Pavel Datsyuk led a Russian assault on the podium at the NHL Awards and will be leaving Las Vegas with armloads of hardware and winning smiles. Ovechkin copped the Hart Trophy as the league’s most valuable player and the Lester B. Pearson as most outstanding player, in a vote by his peers

Man 'threw baby from moving car'

PROSECUTORS will seek the death penalty for a man accused of throwing his ex-girlfriend's baby out of a car on a Florida highway, killing the infant.

NHL: Ovechkin named league MVP for second consecutive year

LAS VEGAS — He is Alex The Great — again. Washington Capitals star forward Alex Ovechkin pulled off the kind of repeat the Detroit Red Wings dreamed about by snagging the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP for the second straight year tonight.

Neighbors fret over Cooper Stadium's future

Neighbors of Cooper Stadium are revving up efforts to stop the old ballpark from becoming a speedway. But the developer says the original perception of the project is misleading: More than a track, it will be a resident-friendly, sports-action complex.

Latina superstar Rubio on her way

Latina superstar Paulina Rubio will perform at the arena at Soboba Casino in San Jacinto tonight. Rubio, who is the daughter of Mexican film star Susana Dosamantes, released her first solo album in 1992 but her big breakthrough was the multiplatinum album "Paulina." Rubio will release her ninth album, "Gran City Pop," on Tuesday.

Macau reports first case of human swine flu

Hong Kong, June 18, 2009 (AFP) - Macau confirmed its first case of human swine flu on Thursday, after a Filipino man brought the virus into the southern Chinese city, a spokeswoman said.

Wings' Datsyuk takes home pair of trophies

Pavel Datsyuk got on a roll here Thursday and he wasn’t even gambling.

Casinos counter union ad campaign

For months, some Atlantic City casinos sat silently while the United Auto Workers battered them with print, billboard and radio ads claiming the gambling houses are refusing to negotiate contracts with dealers and other workers.

Plans for a new Las Vegas City Hall hit wall

After a bitter war of words between Las Vegas City officals and the Culinary Union, it seems plans for a new city hall may have to be shelved.

Thunderbird Pro Rodeo approaching

To borrow the lyrics of Garth Brooks: “The thunder rolls and the lightning strikes.”

Journeyman Thomas takes Vezina Trophy

Journeyman Tim Thomas has been picked overwhelmingly by NHL general managers as the league's top goalie. Thomas earned 22 first-place votes to take the Vezina Trophy. Columbus' Steve Mason, awarded the Calder Trophy earlier Thursday night as rookie of the year, was the next closest finalist with three first-place votes.

Condo towers a big part of coast lodging industry

HARRISON COUNTY, MS (WLOX) - The huge condo towers that line the beach along Highway 90 are competing with traditional hotels and the casino industry. More and more visitors are looking at short term rental plans at the condo units when checking in for a weekend stay on the coast.

Even greater

Capitals' Alexander Ovechkin wins second straight Hart Trophy as most valuable player; big night also for Bruins, Wings' Pavel Datsyuk.

Goa minister's aide held for threatening casino management

Panaji, June 19 : An aide of Goa Tourism Minister Francisco Pacheco has been arrested for threatening the management of a casino that has been accused of not paying the minister his winnings of Rupees 1.25 crore.

It’s Alex The Great again

LAS VEGAS He is Alex The Great again. Washington Capitals star forward Alex Ovechkin pulled off the kind of repeat the Detroit Red Wings dreamed about by snagging the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP for the second straight year Thursday night.

UNBEATEN JR. WELTERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION TIMOTHY BRADLEY RETURNS HOME TO DEFEND AGAINST FORMER UNIFIED WORLD CHAMP ...

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Things for which I am thankful

My grown son went shopping for a pick-up truck. This would be his first such delightful experience. He called me for advice.

Wasco's Quezada set for July bout

MANUEL QUEZADA OF WASCO WILL FIGHT TRAVIS "THE FREIGHT TRAIN" WALKER IN A HEAVYWEIGHT FIGHT JULY 16 AT THE TACHI PALACE HOTEL AND CASINO IN LEMOORE. QUEZADA (27-4, 17 KOS) IS THE WBC NO. 11 WORLD RANKED CONTENDER. HE WON THE WBC CABOFE TITLE IN SEPTEMBER OF 2007 AND HAS SINCE DEFENDED IT TWICE. FRESH FROM A FIRST ROUND WIN OVER JEFFREY BROWNFIELD ON APRIL 23, QUEZADA RETURNS TO HIS ...

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Nevada unemployment rate reaches 11 percent

In May, Nevada’s unemployment rate reached its highest level since the state began keeping records in 1976.

Kenmore's only casino to close

It's the only card room and casino within the city of Kenmore, but its owner says it will be gone in two weeks. Other consequences

(AFX UK Focus) 2009-06-19 07:17 UK at a Glance-UK Stocks -- Factors to watch on June 19

LONDON, June 19 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 was seen up around 0.3 percent on Friday after upbeat U.S. factory and jobs data sparked renewed hope that the global economy is recovering from recession, lifting shares in Asia and on Wall Street.

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"Casino Royale", "Live And Let Die", "Moonraker", "Diamonds Are Forever", "From Russia With Love", "Dr. No", "Goldfinger", "Risico", "From A View To A Kill", "For Your Eyes Only" and "Thunderball".

Bruins hit the jackpot

The Bruins failed to top off their season with a Stanley Cup, but here on a hot afternoon in the desert, with the Garden ice long melted down a Causeway Street drain, goalie Tim Thomas, defenseman Zdeno Chara, and coach Claude Julien copped three of the game’s most prestigious awards in an end-of-the-year hardware hat trick.

Ovechkin grabs two prestigious awards

LAS VEGAS — He is Alex The Great — again.

Cops held for robbery

Two metro police officers were arrested after allegedly robbing a man of €10 000.

Ovechkin wins pair of NHL's big awards

LAS VEGAS -- He is Alex The Great -- again.

Oklahoma Events, June 19

LEEANN WOMACK: Today, Riverwind Casino, Norman, Okla.

NTXclubs, June 19

AMERICAN LEGION POST 202: Veterans' lounge with pool, darts and jukebox.

North Texas Events, Coming Up, June 19

BAZAAR GUN & KNIFE SHOW: Aug. 8-9, MPEC. 692-3766.

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Fair concert tickets available soon

Concert tickets for the Madera District Fair will go on sale 10 a.m. Saturday. The Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino concert series will feature country rock artist Gary Allan at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 10 and Grammy award-winning rock artist Peter Frampton at 8 p.m. Sept. 12.

Ovechkin as great as ever

LAS VEGAS - He is Alex The Great - again.

Freeman reviews year on PGA Tour

MIAMI, Okla. — On his first year on the PGA Tour, Cody Freeman said it wasn’t one or two particular things that kept him from having more success last year.“It’s more of a trust in my own game,” he said. “I didn’t trust myself enough. You start getting out there under the microscope and the big city lights, you feel pretty small at times. You need to stick with what you do and the way you do it. ...

Gibson's 66 leads Buffalo Run Classic

MIAMI, Okla. — Spicing his round with four consecutive birdies, Rhein Gibson carded a 6-under-par 66 Thursday afternoon to claim the first-round lead in the seventh Buffalo Run Casino Classic at the Peoria Ridge Golf Course.Rhein, from Edmond, Okla., owns a one-stroke advantage over five players, and 11 more are two strokes back.Sharing second place are Jason Dillard, Nathan Stamey, Travis ...

Lakers owner Jerry Buss shows how titles are won

The Lakers’ boss showed the parade hasn’t passed him by.

Metro cops nabbed for alleged robbery

Two Johannesburg metro police officers were arrested on Thursday after allegedly robbing a man of €10 000 (about R113 000) outside Montecasino in Fourways.

Hat trick for Bruins

LAS VEGAS - Tim Thomas was nervous. As he headed out to the pool area at the Palms Casino and Resort at mid-day yesterday with his wife, Melissa, the Bruins goalie was preoccupied...

Willbros buying BR’s Wink

Willbros Group Inc.’s acquisition of Baton Rouge engineering firm Wink Companies LLC won’t affect the local company’s 485 employees, but the move should make the Texas-based pipeline construction giant more efficient, officials said Thursday.

The story of El Dorado: Boat ends up at St. Andrews Marina

PANAMA CITY - It has been named the Royal Princess, the Stardancer and the El Dorado. Its former owner is serving a 140-month sentence in a federal prison in Atlanta. And the 147-foot, 300-passenger boat had been stranded off West Bay since Hurricane

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Zero36 Mobile Casino Blackjack. Zero36 Mobile Casino Blackjack is played with between one and six standard decks of cards. This version of Blackjack is played with two standard decks of 52 playing cards that are shuffled before each game.

Ex-MGM exec gets OK to run Trop

The transition to the Tropicana's new ownership and management July 1 will be a smooth one, the new top executive of the property assured the state Gaming Commission on Thursday.

Bruins grab three awards in Vegas

State Supreme Court Rules Against Florence Casino

A casino in Florence will face questions in court about its legality – after a ruling Thursday from the state Supreme Court.

CONCERTS: Ted Leo tops our list of this week’s concerts

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. ...

Two guilty in tourist's slaying

Awards show has names from world of film

Fred Williamson gets the first Icon Award at the first annual GEM Awards. GEM stands for Gary Entertainment Music. Set for 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at Gary's West Side High School auditorium, the inaugural awards show will salute actor/producer/director Williamson, a Gary native who was a box-office force in the '70s. He became a major name in the blaxploitation genre, starring in ...

City hall suffers setback

Las Vegas' plans for a new city hall have become more expensive and possibly unaffordable, Mayor Oscar Goodman said Thursday, marking the second time in two days that one of his signature projects for revitalizing downtown has hit a snag.

Eastside Cannery helping dads with 'Home Improvement Giveaway'

In honor of Father's Day, twice this Sunday at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., the Eastside Cannery "Home Improvement Giveaway" will draw 10 winners and give away more than $10,000 in Lowe's gift cards. Players receive one entry for every 500 base points ($167 coin-in on slots, $250 coin-in on video poker) earned from June 14 through Sunday. The casino also is giving the top 10 point earners for that period ...

Gang Member Found Guilty Of Murder

Jose Jonathan Ocampo, 26, found guilty of killing a rival gang member and trying to kill another.

As World Series of Poker Gets Serious, so Does The Poker Show

Alex The Great: Ovechkin snags another MVP trophy

Alex Ovechkin is again Alex The Great, but he'd rather be known as Alex the Champ. The fun of repeating as league MVP and snagging the NHL Players' Association award for most outstanding player isn't enough to satisfy the itch.

Action!

There'll be a San Diego flavor to Paramount/DreamWorks' “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen,” which opens in theaters Wednesday. With the help of the San Diego Film Commission, director Michael Bay's crew shot several sequences locally.

Mark your calendar for 1st Annual 'Ride In The Country Poker Run'

The Josh Farler Helping Hands Foundation will hold its first "Ride In The Country Poker Run" on Saturday, July 25.

Empress set to reopen 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. Thursday with a brand new look.

Ovechkin cops second straight NHL MVP award

He is Alex The Great — again.

Barrier between pro sports and gaming develops cracks

The professional sports world has always kept a safe distance from any connection with gambling, but there are signs that the barrier is beginning to weaken under the pressure of the sagging economy.

Bruins collect three awards

LAS VEGAS - He is Alex The Great - again.

‘Gifted’ student jailed for supplying ecstasy

A trust fund student has been jailed for four years after being convicted of attempting to deal hundreds of ecstasy pills at last year’s Reading Festival.

Rae picked to help guide casino commission

MARSHALL -- It was a night dealing with the local Potawatomi and its casino.

Foghat concert fuels debate in Festus

FESTUS — Organizers of a Foghat concert planned for Festus are taking a fast ride to Herculaneum.

Ovechkin repeats as NHL MVP

LAS VEGAS -- He is Alex The Great -- again.

Ovechkin Snags Another MVP Trophy

Voters overwhelmingly picked Alex Ovechkin over Pittsburgh's Evgeni Malkin and Detroit's Pavel Datsyuk, making him the first player to recieve back-to-back MVPs in 11 years.

N.J. casinos fighting back against union ad campaign

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — For months, some Atlantic City casinos sat silently while the United Auto Workers battered them with print, billboard and radio ads claiming the gambling houses are refusing to negotiate contracts with dealers and other workers.

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Police explode luggage left on Boardwalk

ATLANTIC CITY - Here's a tip for visitors to Atlantic City. If you want to eat, gamble or shop after you check out of your hotel, lock your luggage in the car or leave it at the bell desk.

New: Paul Spadafora; Daniel Jacobs; Mike Oliver

Promoter Michael Acri announced today that undefeated former IBF lightweight champion PAUL "The Pittsburgh Kid" SPADAFORA and his new trainer, four-division world champion and Hall of Fame inductee PERNELL "Sweet Pea" WHITAKER, will hold public workouts and autograph sessions in the Pittsburgh area as they prepare for Spadafora's homecoming fight, scheduled for Wednesday, June 24 at Pittsburgh's ...

Several new offerings at Trinidad's Fish Festival

Those making the annual trek to Trinidad for scrumptious barbecued salmon and white fish will find an expansion of pre- and post-dining entertainment this year -- such as a kids fishing derby, an oyster bar and a kayak demonstrations.

888 Tops Google Search Results

888 is the most visible online casino for American Internet users, according to a new study on Google searches.

Neighbors fret over ballpark's makeover

Neighbors of Cooper Stadium are revving up efforts to stop the old ballpark from becoming a speedway.

Concerns raised over automated poll in Philippines

MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines has embarked on an ambitious $150 million plan to automate presidential elections next year, giving it a result within two days of voting instead of the weeks it takes currently.

Timothy Bradley vs Nate Campbell Aug. 1 In Rancho Mirage On SHOWTIME

Unbeaten Timothy “Desert Storm’’ Bradley has traveled thousands and thousands of miles for fights in the last 15 months.

Redevelopment authority approves budget

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LETTERS: The Californian, June 18, 2009

President Obama's accomplishments President Barack Obama has been in office for less than five months. What has he done so far?

Lake County Sheriff's logs: Friday, June 12

Occurred at Kelseyville High School on Main. . RESP IS NOT GOING Disposition: CHECKS OK. Officer initiated activity at Tower Mart, E State Hwy 20, Clearlake Oaks. Disposition: CHECKS OK.

Guys' golf joke

On the first hole, the piercing voice came over the clubhouse loudspeaker: "Would the gentleman on the women's tee please back up to the men's tee?" The golfer felt every eye on the course looking at him.

Ovechkin named MVP

This article has been read 0 times. LAS VEGAS - He is Alex The Great - again. Washington Capitals star forward Alex Ovechkin pulled off the kind of repeat the Detroit Red Wings dreamed about by snagging the Hart Trophy as MVP of the NHL for the second straight year Thursday.

Casino fined in brew-haha over mislabeled beer

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Ever wonder what the difference is between "tastes great" and "less filling?" In one Atlantic City casino, it's $5,000.

Ovechkin scores second Hart

Alex Ovechkin and Pavel Datsyuk led a Russian assault on the podium at the NHL Awards and will be leaving Las Vegas with armloads of hardware and winning smiles.

NBA: Lakers owner Jerry Buss shows that it's not all about money

They held a parade in downtown Los Angeles for the new NBA champions the other day.

News archive for 2009-06-19

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Capitals' Ovechkin hoping for MVP repeat

Paris Las Vegas deals help you celebrate the Fourth

Goa minister accuses casino of deception

Things to do: June 19-25

Touring shows in the Valley

Churchill unemployment drops to 8.3 percent

Bland Playground a dirty mess

IEJATC Program Has Largest Graduating Class Ever

Jackson rocked by car break-ins, arrests made

Hotel Technology Leaders to Address Major Changes in Hospitality Technology This July in Singapore

question of the week

Chinese ADRs: A-Power, Ctrip, HLS, Melco, Perfect World, The9

Limo driver attacked by group outside Two Trees in Ledyard

Carnival, Gentex, ImmunoGen, National Penn: U.S. Equity Movers

Kentucky VLT bill headed to House floor

3 Stocks in a Tailspin

2008 Miss USA Crystle Stewart returns home

Can Gay Friendliness Boost Israel’s Image?

Northern Freegold Commences 12,000 m Diamond Drill Program at Nucleus Zone at Freegold Mountain Project, Yukon

House Committee Approves Gambling Bill

Ovechkin seeks to repeat as NHL MVP

Indiana HBPA Clarifies Release From Coalition

Hovercraft set to invade Riverside

Chile Casino, Hotel Operator Enjoy Launches Road Show For IPO

House Panel Approves Gambling Bill; Full Vote Possible Friday

Thursday June 18, 2009 - 15:38 EST

Thursday, June 18, 2009

'Trust' decision on R.P. casino on hold

Police searching for men who attacked limo driver at Foxwoods

Motorhead Set North American Tour For September

Carnival Sails Into Uncharted Waters

Events listings week of June 19-25

Gambling bill headed to full House

Ensign's Affair Blurs Conservative Image

Man Stuff - The Best of Uncrate [Roundups]

Boston's Thomas wins NHL's top goalie award

Tiaro tyros tipped

Thunderbird Rodeo rolling back into town

St. Barnabas Festival offers something for all senses

Primm Valley Casino Resorts offers Freecation for Nevada residents

Blue Jackets’ Mason nets Calder Trophy

Bret Michaels postpones show to September

Seven Feathers Casino opens five-story hotel

Hit show Mantracker coming to the Gold Pan City

IPOs need bold reforms

Land of the Lost should be everyones dirty little entertainment secret

Moreau nets King Clancy Trophy

Arianna Huffington: Mission Shrink: We've Gone From Saving Wall Street in Order to Save Main Street to Just Saving ...

‘Casino didn’t pay my winnings’

Man denies robbing Butte casino

Women line up to face soccer rivals

Begay Co-designs Course in Kansas for Local Tribe

Truckee Chili Cookoff announces entertainmet lineup

Bruins hit jackpot in Vegas

Council may fold blackjack game

Green Latern Siap Saingi Iron Man di Layar Lebar

Ovechkin honored with Hart Trophy as NHL's MVP

It's Alex The Great _ Again

It's Alex The Great — again

St. Catherine of Siena Summer Festival 5K: Last steps decide race

Today in Kansas City | June 19

Several events on tap for weekend

Russians hit the jackpot at NHL awards in Vegas

Benavidez meets Cruz Aug. 9

NHL awards: It's Alex The Great - again

Big Money across the board in Dan Patch

Businesses file suits claiming Fontainebleau bills went unpaid

Cheap Vegas vacation: $42 for hot hotel on the Strip

Bret Michaels cancels Yuma show

Toronto FC pull off miracle, win Canadian Championship

NHL Awards Winners

Legends Comes to Life

Churchill CEO says racetracks need slots

Ovechkin repeats as MVP

Man 'threw baby from moving car' | World News

Ovechkin goes home with Hart, Pearson

Man 'threw baby from moving car'

NHL: Ovechkin named league MVP for second consecutive year