Article Archives for 2009-06-25

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - The Kentucky General Assembly approved a plan Wednesday to erase a $1 billion budget shortfall brought on by the faltering economy.

Wednesday June 24, 2009 - 17:54 EST

MACAO -- As reported by Reuters: "With the world's top gambling hub of Macau at a crossroads from the financial crisis, expectations have mounted for its incoming leader to steer a more sustainable growth path while building a more transparent government.

North State Marketplace:Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Rancheria fund gives $77,000 The Redding Rancheria Community Fund has given $77,003 to nine local organizations.

Have We Opened Pandora’s Box for Arkansas Casinos?

Arkansas voters are not always consistent in their voting. When it comes to political parties, some have called us the reddest blue state or the bluest red state. But one thing voters have been consistent on is that they do not want casinos in Arkansas. Every time a casino issue has made it to the [...]

Beebe not keen on keno

LITTLE ROCK — Gov. Mike Beebe said Wednesday he believes Arkansas’ lottery games should be consistent with what voters thought they were approving when they passed a constitutional amendment in November to create a state-run lottery to fund college scholarships.

Series spotlight - Dale Creasy Jr

It is often said that laughter is the best form of medicine. That isn't necessarily the case for Dale Creasy Jr.

Wednesday June 24, 2009 - 17:38 EST

LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- MGM Mirage announced in a Securities and Exchange filing today that there is no longer "substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern" after recent efforts to negotiate with lenders and trim the company's massive debts.

Court record provides insight on evidence in Markoff case

By Maria Cramer, Globe Staff Boston police found 45 $100 bills, copies of bills from Foxwoods casino in Connecticut, and a blank check with Philip Markoff's name on it as they built their case against the 23-year-old Boston University medical...

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Officials say a series of residential burglaries in a Prescott neighborhood were reported to the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday, along with a home alarm call at another house.

Wednesday June 24, 2009 - 17:23 EST

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Clarion Events has announced a strategic restructuring of its Gaming Division which involves the closure of its U.S. office in St Charles with the relocation of activities to London and the appointment of former ATE Marketing & Commercial Director Julian Graves to the newly created post of Managing Director responsible for exhibitions.

Glendale adds roadblock in path of Indian casino

The city of Glendale is trying to set up another roadblock in the path of a Native American casino proposed near Westgate City Center and University of Phoenix Stadium.

SugarHouse Gets Approved Design Changes

The SugarHouse Casino is another big step closer to breaking ground on the North Delaware Riverfront.

A Million Stories

[ a million stories ] The Circus Is Coming Philadelphia's anti-casino movement has occupied a casino. It's staged an "election." It's interrupted City Council meetings. But can it plan a circus? "Do you know circus music?" asked Ellen Somekawa, executive director of Asian Americans United (AAU), on Monday. "I can play 'The Entertainer,'" answered Gabe Bedell, a member of Arch Street United ...

Sofware Program Underpaying, Overpaying Detroit City Employees

Over the past year…the city of Detroit has been phasing in a new software system to handle payroll. But a number of problems have resulted…and many employees say the city hasn’t kept its promises to pay them on time. WDET’s Sarah Cwiek has more. SOQ The software program is called Workbrain. The city began implementing it to handle payroll a year ago…and since then it’s been phased in across most ...

ChemSpec, Harmonic, Legg Mason, Monsanto: U.S. Equity Movers

June 24 (Bloomberg) -- Shares of the following companies had unusual moves in U.S. trading . Stock symbols are in parentheses, and prices are as of 4 p.m. in New York.

MGM Mirage, Monsanto, Boeing are big movers

The casino operator said an amendment to a credit agreement has erased doubts about its near-term ability to continue operating.

Foxwoods names new vice president of finance

A former executive at casinos in Mississippi has joined Foxwoods Resort Casino as executive vice president of finance.

CASINO: Group announces plan to build gambling casino in Delmar

DELMAR - A Wilmington businessman announced today an ambitious proposal to build a gambling casino on a 100-plus acre parcel off Route 13, pending approval by Delaware and Sussex County officials.

Wednesday June 24, 2009 - 16:53 EST

NEVADA -- Several Northern Nevada casino companies controlled by businessman Harold Holder Sr. have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization.

Parrikar seeks Pacheco's dismissal from ministry

MARGAO: The Leader of the Opposition, Mr Manohar Parrikar, on Wednesday demanded that the Tourism Minister, Mr Mickey Pacheco should be sacked as minister for being involved in the casino imbroglio as it is sending wrong signals to the people that gambling is good.

Bogus bills showing up in Kitsap County

Restaurants, espresso stands, a casino, dentist's office and a family garage sale have all seen them. Counterfeit money is popping up more and more throughout Kitsap County, according to Deputy Scott Wilson, Kitsap County Sheriff's Office spokesman.

Legalization of casino table games eyed in Pennsylvania

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - Table games are on the table in the Pennsylvania Legislature.

Wednesday June 24, 2009 - 16:38 EST

J. Todd talks about how the mass media's opinion of online gambling seems to be changing. He also updates the status of the Barney Frank Bill and turns down a chance to play the lead role in a new motion picture.

Rivers Casino Grand Opening To Be Delayed Due To Storms

Last weeks storms have forced back the opening of the North Shores Rivers Casino.

B.C. Lottery Corp launches "GameSense" responsible gambling program

Gamblers in B.C. are being asked to use their "game sense" and gamble responsibly.

The World's Fastest Pizza Makers

They live here. As in, Alexandria. And they work at Domino's.

ARUM HAS HIGH HOPES FOR MELLIGEN

Top Rank big boss Bob Arum has expressed high hopes that his ward Mark Jason Melligen is going to go far in his boxing career, describing the Bacolod-raised junior welterweight as a "terrific fighter."

Vegas Baby: 2009 ArenaCup heads to Las Vegas

CHICAGO – The Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, will be the backdrop for the 2009 ArenaCup, the arenafootball2 league’s 10th anniversary championship event.

Alleged 'Will Shoot' Bandit Has Colorful History

Authorities are learning more about an alleged bank robber who was nabbed by a retired police officer in Orange County on Saturday. Police, who have positively identified him as the 'Will Shoot' bandit, said he has a more colorful history than they had previously thought.

WAC tourney heads to Las Vegas for '10-'11 season

The Western Athletic Conference is moving its season-ending women's and men's basketball tournaments to Las Vegas.

Paul Oakenfold working with Madonna

Madonna has tapped Paul Oakenfold [ tickets ] to collaborate on new material for her forthcoming greatest-hits album, which is scheduled for a September release. In a statement, the renowned producer and DJ said the new songs are "cutting edge sounds combined with classic Madonna." Oakenfold also will share the live stage with Madonna, opening for all of her "Sticky & Sweet" UK and European tour ...

B.C. Lottery Corp to launch responsible gambling program

Michael Graydon, the president and chief executive officer of the B.C. Lottery Corp, plans to announce today a new responsible gambling program.

Quotes and Photos from Adamek workout | BoxingInsider.com

From Promoter, Kathy Duva of Main Events: “Ticket sales are tracking way ahead of any other Adamek box office and the fight is still three weeks away. We are very excited and encouraged by the trends.”

Tuesday’s Timothy Bradley-Nate Campbell Press Conference Quotes And Photos | BoxingInsider.com

Tuesday, June 23, 2009, The Show at Agua Caliente Casino • Resort • Spa in Rancho Mirage, Calif.

Music in the Park tonight in Bayliss

The jazz and pop sounds of Novak and Haar will be featured in this week’s Music in the Park Series in Bayliss Park.

Trial set in 2007 Las Vegas casino shooting

LAS VEGAS — Jury selection is set to begin July 7 for a man accused of spraying a Las Vegas Strip casino with gunfire in 2007.

Pittsburgh slots casino to delay opening by 4 days

PITTSBURGH (AP) - Pittsburgh's slots casino is delaying its opening by four days because water from last week's storm damaged some machines and some others were damaged in transit.

Wednesday June 24, 2009 - 15:38 EST

LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- An Arizona agency says Global Cash Access Inc. of Las Vegas can't be trusted as a casino vendor because it committed theft and fraud years ago -- and in recent years has lied to regulators about that scandal and other issues.

Analysis: Gov. Ted Strickland's slots plan ideal for Ohio horse racing

AP Photo/Erie Times-News, Greg WohlfordA view of the slots casino at Presque Isle Downs & Casino - 100 miles east of Cleveland on Interstate 90 -- in Erie. Pa. Gov. Strickland plan to put slot machines in Ohio racetracks would...

Adamek prepares for Gunn!

'Grandma Hazel' relishes role as advocate

Her nametag says "Grandma Hazel," and with her gray hair, wire-rimmed glasses and plump face, Hazel Bonner looks like she was sent straight from central casting for her role as a foster grandparent at North Middle School.

"Weiner war" heats up the Great Falls hot dog scene

Great Falls has gone to the dogs, as the Electric City now has a new beef: three of them, actually, with the recent opening of several new hot dog eateries.

C-word central to Telstra's charm offensive

If there was any doubt that 'customer' is the word du jour under Telstra's touchy-feely new regime, it has been dispelled by the company's CFO.

Rotary golf tourney again a success

Good morning sunshine! It's June 23rd and I can finally see blue skies. I'm behind again on golf updates but we've been busy aerifying, sanding, and seeding the greens. Let's go back to the first week of the month where Andy McVicars and the Honor Camp spent 4 days in preparation for the Rotary golf tournament. I can't express enough our gratitude to them as the course looked great. Thanks Andy!

Casinos, Greenbrier win state tourism grants

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- The Tourism Commission has issued $2.8 million in grants to businesses that help make West Virginia a preferred destination, and casinos are again big winners. Charles Town Races and Slots gets $380,000 to advertise in the Wash...

Yes, Asia begin tour in Coachella Valley

Yes: To express assent or agreement. Or the name of one of the longest-running progressive rock bands around.

Take vacation close to home with these deals

Summer vacation time is here, so don't let a lack of money or time be a reason to dump plans for a needed retreat. Our desert valley is luxury-resort wealthy. You can share in the riches with specials just for locals.

Celebrity golf: Odds are released, Barkley is again a longshot

Rick Rhoden is once again the favorite to win the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament.

Letters/June 25: Texas, columnists,

The federal giveaway

More parking meters coming in five neighbourhoods

Get out those loonies and twoonies, Burnaby is adding parking meters to five areas, an expansion that will cost $152,000 to install.

Daniel Craig In 'Dream House' Talks

Daniel Craig can shake, but can he stir? The latest James Bond has proved a critical and commercial success in his two turns in the iconic role, for "Casino Royale" and "Quantum of Solace." But he has been deliberate in choosing his next live-action role..

Del Pointe legislation limps forward

Like Lazarus, legislation paving the way for the proposed Del Pointe Resort & Casino complex in Millsboro has once again come back from the dead.

'Grandma Hazel' relishes dual role of matronly tutor and bulldog

Her name tag says “Grandma Hazel” and with her gray hair, wire-rimmed glasses and plump face, Hazel Bonner looks like she was sent straight from central casting for her role as a foster grandparent at North Middle School.

Are all IMAX movie theaters created equal?

"Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" opens Wednesday and seeing it in IMAX is the way to go. But buyer beware: Before you spend an extra $5.00 for the larger format, keep in mind that a lot of these so-called IMAX auditoriums don't have the gigantic, awe-inspiring screens that you're used to.

C word central to Telstra's charm offensive

If there was any doubt that 'customer' is the word du jour under Telstra's touchy-feely new regime, it has been dispelled by the company's chief financial officer John Stanhope.

Governor Ted Strickland should use authority to put slot machines at Ohio horse tracks, Republican legislators say

Columbus -- If Gov. Ted Strickland wants slot machines at Ohio's seven horse racetracks, he should use his authority to make it happen, just as he did when he brought Keno to the state, Republican lawmakers say. Ohio Senate President...

Casinos showing gamblers how to play craps

Black Hawk could soon be getting a boost in business. Starting July, 2nd the maximum bets will be raised from five dollars to 100 dollars and the casinos will start keeping their doors open 24 hours.

Telstra and the C-word

If there was any doubt that "customer" is the word du jour under Telstra's touchy-feely new regime, it has been dispelled by the company's chief financial officer John Stanhope.

Redemption in sight

If yesterday’s media conference is any indication, former IBF junior featherweight champion Steve Molitor will return to the ring tomorrow night with a chip on his shoulder the size of Panama.[...]

Weights from Panama!

Reynaldo Frutos 111 vs Milton Marin 108 Edgar Ayarza 102 vs Julio Canastuj 105 Euribiades Villar 116 vs Wilfredo Gonzalez 116 Luca Giacon 137 vs Miguel Martinez 140 Julio Escudero 115 vs Javier Carpintero 115 Adir Sanchez 132 vs Gilberto Armuelles 131 Venue: Fantastic Casino La DoÃ±a, Panama Promoter: HÃ©ctor Villarreal/Premium Boxing Promotions Free admission.

Foxwoods names Mississippi casino veteran as vice president of finance

A former executive at casinos in Mississippi has joined Foxwoods Resort Casino as executive vice president of finance.

The King of Discretionary Dollars

Councilmember Lewis Fidler, it's time to take your seat as the council's top earner. The Brooklyn council member and assistant majority leader sponsored more discretionary dollars in this year's budget than any other member, garnering more than $1.3 million for 83 different programs.

'His beats keep me alive'

These are the words Jean Panza wrote in a letter more than a year ago to an anonymous organ donor's family expressing her gratitude after receiving a heart transplant that saved her life. When Paula Flint of Amesbury, the mother of the donor, first read the letter, she burst into tears, recalling the life of her oldest son, Drew Doucet, who died at age 21 after complications from cerebral palsy.

Other News

MACAU, June 25 (Bernama) -- Macau, one of the two Special Administrative Regions of China, not only has grandiose casinos to attract highrollers but also an awesome history, heritage and culture to allure tourists.

Nightlife calendar | June 25-July 1

Nightlife address book | June 25-July 1

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Tickets for sale | The Pogues to play Oct. 25 at the Midland

On sale Friday Pogues, Oct. 25, the Midland. $45.25

Wagons circle on Wallabies camp

THE Australian Rugby Union is refusing to release details of its investigation into alleged breaches of team protocol and their code of conduct.

Local briefs, 6/25

Local news for June 25.

Genting S'pore: Casino opening on track

GENTING Singapore Plc, partly owned by Asia's biggest casino operator, said its S$6.6 billion (US$4.5 billion) resort in Singapore is on track to open in early 2010. About 60 per cent of the project will be ready for the so-called "soft opening" early next year, the company said in a statement given to reporters in Singapore today. -- Bloomberg

'Wobbly boots': magistrate questions cop's credibility

A magistrate has questioned the credibility of a high ranking Northern Territory police officer who pleaded not guilty to drink-driving despite video evidence showing he had "the wobbly boots" on.

Preparation heating up for 2009 Muskegon Summer Celebration

From a distance you can see Brett Gilbert's speeding golf cart rapidly approaching as it snakes along the twisting cement pathways located at downtown Muskegon's Heritage Landing.

Council chooses stop signs for Red Hill over street closure

RANCHO CUCAMONGA - The City Council rejected a proposal to close a portion of Red Hill Country Club Drive as a solution to curb cut-through traffic in a neighborhood near the Upland border Tuesday. Instead, the city will install more stop signs and consider constructing speed humps.

Slidell council bans video bingo

The Slidell City Council banned video bingo in a unanimous vote after a public hearing on Tuesday night. The council's vote follows that of the St. Tammany Parish Council, which voted earlier this month to ban video bingo in the parish's unincorporated areas.

DOT eyes Subway for rest-stop concessions

STAMFORD -- The state is negotiating an agreement with a regional Subway restaurant franchiser to run the lucrative highway plazas, ending long-running contracts with Mobil Oil and McDonald's.

Pirates Insider: Pirates bring in defensive end

The Peoria Pirates signed former Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Marcus Lewis to an af2 contract Wednesday and plan to use him in their rematch Friday at Albany. The 6-foot-3, 296-pounder was at Clemson and North Carolina A&T before moving to Urbana (Ohio) University.

NASA to Broadcast Latest Space Station Tour and Experiment in HDTV

NASA Television will broadcast a high-definition tour of the International Space Station recorded by the Expedition 20 crew starting at 10 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, June 24.

'It's about time' Mont Tremblant casino opens

Asked about the opening of Canada's first ski-in ski-out casino at the Intrawest resort here, local businessman Louis Kilburg didn't hesitate for a second. "It's about time," the recently-retired owner of the town's hardware store said Tuesday afternoon.

4 Big Predictions For The U.S. Economy

The Global Landscape Has Changed For Good. Here Are Our Biggest Predictions For After The Shakeout

Firekeepers job fair

MARSHALL, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) - Get your resume ready. With two months to go before opening, the Firekeepers Casino is trying to fill its ranks. A spokesperson tells Newschannel 3 that they've filled almost 1,200 positions, and are looking to fill just over 300 more.

Arguments in Oneida Indian land trust case focus on comma in 1983 federal law

The placement of a comma could mean the difference between the Oneida Indian Nation getting 13,000 acres of trust land or getting none at all.

Bear Creek awaits wind turbine details

Bear Creek Township planning commissioners noted Wednesday that they’re still awaiting some needed details to use in considering a proposal for a commercial wind turbine generator.

Tribe may sue Glendale over casino land annexation flap

The Tohono O’odham Indian Nation says the city of Glendale is off base in its contention that some of the land the tribe wants to develop into a casino is part of the city rather than unincorporated Maricopa County land.

Beshear expected to sign budget-balancing proposal

FRANKFORT, Ky. - Gov. Steve Beshear will sign legislation to offset Kentucky's $1 billion budget shortfall that involves using federal stimulus money and cuts to government agencies, he said Wednesday, hours after the measure cleared the General Assembly.

Holder files bankruptcy

ELKO — Holder Group filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization on six properties Tuesday, including the Commercial Casino and Stockmen’s Hotel & Casino in Elko and Scoreboard in Spring Creek.

WAC moves hoops tourneys to VegasOrleans Arena will host 2011, 2012 events

Staff and wire reports For fans and coaches of Western Athletic Con-ference basketball, the announcement by commissioner Karl Benson is a welcome one.

Arkansas lottery director turns down $11,000 housing allowance

The incoming head of Arkansas' lottery, set to be one of the highest-paid lottery directors in the country, didn't take all the cash offered him.

WAC betting that basketball fans will flock to Vegas

WAC basketball coaches got the neutral site they coveted for their conference tournaments, but the real winner in playing the 2011 and 2012 events in Las Vegas could be the fans.

Buffalo Thunder misses bond payment

Photo: Pojoaque Pueblo Gov. George Rivera stands by the statue he created, Buffalo Thunder, in front of the entrance to Buffalo Thunder Resort and Casino last summer.

Broomfield upcoming events - June 25

Events in and around Broomfield

Bill Cotterell: For better or worse, we love our petition initiatives

Maybe a thousand years from now, archaeologists poking through relics of Tallahassee culture and civilization will have some amused discussions about a puzzling contradiction.

Ann-Margret up for adventure at Caesars

Compared to her body of work as an actress and stage entertainer, the studio recordings of Ann-Margret barely rate a footnote in a durable career that's earned her Oscar and Emmy nominations and four Golden Globe awards.

Bank acquires idle bowling alley

Photo: Luis Sanchez-Saturno /The New Mexican Charter Bank attorney Robert H. Jacobvitz, left, reads a lien of $116,686.49 for the Silva Lanes property Wednesday at the district courthouse in Santa Fe before the bank’s vice president, Darrel E. Nance, right, and court-appointed special master Alfred M. Sanchez.

Patricia and David in harmony once more

South Africa's blonde bombshell, Patricia Lewis, and former Baywatch actor David Hasselhoff reveal how they first met in a special episode of Top Billing tonight.

Counterfeit bills popping up all over Kitsap

Investigators say they have noticed a spike in fake bills on real Federal Reserve paper.Showed up all over Kitsap County

Crown fails in bank robber's home detention appeal

A bid to have a home detention sentence overturned for a Christchurch university student who robbed a bank has failed, partly because of Crown delays in appealing.

WAC says 'Viva Las Vegas'

The Western Athletic Conference found a neutral site — and also a "destination" site — for its men's and women's basketball tournaments in 2011 and 2012. Las Vegas will be the site of the postseason event, which will be played at the 8,500-seat Orleans Arena, which is attached to The Orleans hotel and casino.

EVIDENCE DETAILED IN CRAIGSLIST KILLING@

Forty-five $100 bills. Copies of bills from Foxwoods Casino. A blank check with the name of Philip Markoff on it.

What's going on this week in Metro Detroit

From big shows to live music to stage to family, galleries/exhibits, film and etc., here's your guide to local fun this weekend.

Lawsuit reveals plan for Tunica County hybrid auto plant

Plans for a mammoth hybrid electric car plant in Tunica County are at the center of a convoluted federal court dispute. Chinese investors would back a $6.5 billion project to create 25,000 jobs at full production in 2015, according to the suit.

WAC Tournament moves to Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS - The Western Athletic Conference announced Wednesday that the 2011 and 2012 WAC Basketball Tournaments will be held at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

Lake Contrary cancels fireworks display

In St. Joseph, there will be one less reason to look to the sky this Fourth of July.

Storm-damaged slots cause Rivers Casino to delay grand opening

In addition to its thousands of slot machines, Rivers Casino will provide the culinary wealth that's found along the Las Vegas Strip and Atlantic City's Boardwalk.

New Ken Community Days features musical nostalgia

The 18th annual New Kensington Community Days festival, presented by the New Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, will take place 5-11 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday; and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday at Memorial Park, Route 366, Stevenson Boulevard, New Kensington.

Back to the Beatles...one more time

The Elliotts have staged another Beatles concert celebration, and this time their repertoire also includes the Rolling Stones, the Who, the Byrds, the Kinks, Tom Petty, Creedence Clearwater Revival and more, as they return to the Casino Theatre in Vandergrift for an 8 p.m. concert Saturday.

State may bet on table games

HARRISBURG — Table games are on the table in the General Assembly. With Pennsylvania lawmak

Barona Tops SoCal Gaming Satisfaction Survey

WESTLAKE VILLAGE -- Barona Resort & Casino topped J.D. Power and Associates' 2009 customer satisfaction list for Southern California casinos for the second year in a row, the organization reported today.

Singapore's Resorts World cuts visitors forecast

Singapore's Resorts World, which plans to open Southeast Asia's first Universal Studios theme park early next year, has slashed its 2010 visitor forecasts in the face of a global economic downturn.

Famed environmentalist stages energetic home invasions

So far, not many people have seen Canadian environmentalist Tom Adams' clever YouTube video Home Invasion David Suzuki Style. I'm hoping that together, we're going to change that.

Aims hikes tuition, freezes salaries

Students will absorb a 9 percent tuition increase and staff will see salaries frozen in the budget passed Wednesday by the Aims Community College board of trustees.

Producer tries to add shows at Tropicana

Is the Tropicana turning into the Riviera?

Tribute bands headline 64th Wausau Area Jaycees Fourth of July festival

The Wausau Area Jaycees will help folks travel back in time this Independence Day weekend.

Moving on up

HAMMOND -- The view from the restaurant deck is full of wonderful visual contradictions. Look right and you can see the oil refineries from BP Amoco towering over Whiting. Look left and Chicago's skyline is visible. Look down and you can see the 10th fairway as it runs down George Lake. The view from the Clubhouse Restaurant deck at Lost Marsh Golf Course is also proof that the new ...

Dig up a bit of casino archeology

You know how it goes. Archeologists come across artifacts and try to deduce their use. As times, technology and needs change, objects go out of use and eventually out of public awareness. Will an archeologist of the future recognize an adapter for a 45 rpm record? How many people under 30 would recognize one now? Casinos change with the times, too. Especially on slot machines and video poker ...

Tradewinds hands out annual awards

HAMMOND -- If Tradewinds Rehabilitation Center's mission is to help people with disabilities stand on their own two feet, Greg Lehman has learned that lesson well. Lehman, one of seven winners feted at the organization's annual award luncheon at Horseshoe Casino on Wednesday, took over the microphone from emcee George Van Til when it was his turn to receive his plaque. Having worked in the ...

News: Molitor vs Ruiz; Rita Figueroa; Punchout At The Plaza

Former IBF Junior Featherweight World Champion, “The Canadian Kid” Steve Molitor (28-1, 11 KO’s) and Mexico’s Heriberto Ruiz (41-7-2, 23 KO’s) met with the media Wednesday for the final time prior to their IBF eliminator for the number two position Friday night, in the Main Event of Rumble at Rama VIII, set for Casino Rama, in Rama, Ontario.

Mike Woods column: Neenah golfer Glenita Sall picks up her fifth hole-in-one with ace at North Shore Golf Club

Ladies and gentlemen, today wed like to introduce you to Glenita Sall, who has graciously offered to unlock the mystery that is the hole-in-one.

NCAA’s obstinacy a sure bet

Now that it has been officially announced that the Western Athletic Conference will join the West Coast Conference in holding its men’s and women’s postseason basketball tournaments at the Orleans Arena — at the time of Wednesday’s news conference, the cat had not only been let out of the bag, but was halfway to Barstow — I figure it’s only a matter of time until the Big Sky Conference announces ...

Kan. Lottery to decide on casino applicants

Associated Press - June 25, 2009 5:04 AM ET TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - The Kansas Lottery Commission is preparing to endorse proposed contracts for operating state-owned casinos in Sumner and...

Cheap socks? Grilled squid tentacles? Where else but Richmond's Summer Night Market?

The Summer Night Market is the star of Richmond, B.C.'s booming Asian-influenced commercial scene, with food, merchandise and music.

Thousands flock to Hard Rock seeking jobs

With Nevada’s jobless rate hitting a record 11.3 percent in May, more than 3,800 people showed up to the Hard Rock’s two-day job fair on Monday and Tuesday. The hotel-casino is searching for workers to fill 800 new positions created by the property’s $750 million expansion project. Job-seekers lined up hours before the start of the event. Hard Rock recently hired 400-plus employees for the ...

Casino shooting like a movie, says victim

A WOMAN allegedly shot by her former boyfriend at Sydney's Star City Casino says it was like "something you saw in a movie".

Molitor says he's learned his lesson after losing belt

Steve Molitor knows his opponents sometimes label him a pretty boy, and when he arrived at a news conference yesterday to hype tomorrow's fight with Heriberto Ruiz the former IBF champ looked ready for both the ring and the runway.

'Bonanza' to appear on Nevada Mag cover

Nevada Magazine has honored the popular television show, "Bonanza," by putting its four stars -- Dan Blocker, Michael Landon, Lorne Greene and Pernell Roberts -- on the cover of the new July/August edition. It's the fourth time the magazine has put "Bonanza" on the cover.

Business leaders to celebrate Reno's commercial and business progress

More than 300 business leaders and civic leaders are expected to attend today's Reno Renaissance luncheon, which will celebrate commercial and business progress in the city of Reno.

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Delmar, Del., casino in works

DELMAR, Del. -- A Wilmington developer's announcement that he intends to build a gambling casino in the Salisbury bedroom community of Delmar already is drawing criticism from at least one would-be competitor, the nearby Dover Downs Hotel and Casino.

ACC Golf: Rhoden the favorite at ACC, Barkley's odds improve slightly

Rick Rhoden is once again the favorite to win the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament.

WAC basketball tournament headed to Las Vegas

The Western Athletic Conference men's and women's basketball tournaments are moving to a neutral court -- Las Vegas' Orleans Arena -- for the 2010-11 and 2011-12 seasons, a move being lauded by the conference's coaches as equitable and fair, and a move WAC commissioner Karl Benson said comes with some risk.

Ban on gambling business take effect

The law on the ban on the gambling business has taken effect. The text of the law was published in the official publication of the Verkhovna Rada, the Holos Ukrainy (Voice of Ukraine) newspaper, on June 25.

Sussex racino bill clears hurdle

DOVER -- Backers of a proposed Sussex County racino project won a victory Wednesday in the state House, keeping alive the chance the casino could get its license before year's end.

Nabbed for hitting 200km/h

Two motorists were arrested for travelling at speeds exceeding 200km per hour on the N4 highway.

Major push under way in Senate to pass state slots law

HARRISBURG — A bipartisan push is under way in the Senate to pass a major overhaul of the state slots law.

TREKFEST beams up its festivities

TREKFEST organizers wanted to do something big for the festival’s 25th anniversary this weekend.

Veterans of rock

Heart is keeping busy this summer.

Singapore's planned Resorts World at Sentosa expects fewer visitors

Singapore - The developer of the multi-billion dollar Resorts World at Singapore's Sentosa island on Thursday said it will have a soft opening early in 2010, but it has scaled down the expected number of visitors due to the global recession. We will...

Gaming officials: Agency will be ready if table games approved

PLAINS TWP. - If table games are legalized at Pennsylvania casinos, gamblers could be elbowing up to card and dice tables six to nine months afterward, gambling regulators said Wednesday after a visit to Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs. Operators of slot ma

Senate pushing gambling reform

HARRISBURG - A bipartisan push is under way in the Senate to pass a major overhaul of the state slots law. The Senate plans to vote next week on a measure to reinstate a ban on political contributions from gambling industry officials, bar outside emp

Community events list, 6/25/09

CLIPBOARD Archbald Committee meeting: Democratic committee meeting, today, 7:30 p.m., borough building. Carbondale Youth program: Summer youth program, ages 7-12, sponsored by Mayor Justin Taylor and the Department of Parks & Recreation, July 6-Aug. 14,

New award will honor slain casino employee

ATLANTIC CITY - A new award has been created to honor the memory of a gaming supervisor who was gunned down last month while working at the Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort.

Table games bill could be fast-tracked

A bill to legalize casino table games could be fast-tracked to the floor of the state Legislature next week, after lawmakers heard testimony Wednesday that thousands of jobs would be created in Pennsylvania as a result.

Gaming cash pays dividends

Two state Supreme Court judges took a total of $78,500 in campaign contributions from gambling interests before striking down a law banning donations to candidates for public office.

Legislators consider legalization of casino table games

-- Table games are on the table in the Pennsylvania Legislature.

Battle Creek casino recruits in Lansing

EAST LANSING - Eddie Glasscoe has been looking for work since he lost his job at Peckham Inc. in Lansing nearly three months ago.

Resorts World on track

OVER 80 per cent of the construction work at the Sentosa casino-resort has been completed, with only the last 20 per cent to go before its opening in first quarter of next year. Resorts World at Sentosa gave a construction update on Thursday morning with its executive vice-president of projects Michael Chin giving the media a tour of the site.

Gaming the system

The gambling industry has invested heavily in the campaigns of state politicians and judges.

Tacoma-area high school reunions

Gatherings for this this summer.

Russian casino owners try to cash in on shutdown of their business

There is a new trend in the Rostov Region – casino owners do not hurry to pay their taxes. The police explain this by the fact that the new law on gambling zones will come into effect only on July 1.

Casino bills part of Philip Markoff case

The accused Craigslist killers application for a bowling award and bills presented to him nine days apart in March from Foxwoods Resort and Casino and MGM Grand are among the evidence in the case prosecutors are building against Philip Markoff.

All on the line as Molitor plots return

The first glance at the parking stub elicited a frown, but then the parking lot attendant at the Delta Chelsea hotel in downtown Toronto took a closer look at the card he had just been handed and started cackling in obvious glee.

Empress Casino to Reopen After 97-Day Closure

Empress Casino Hotel Joliet will be reopening for business following a fire on March 20.

Eva Green on quirky fashion sense

Eva Green has said she doesn't care what people think of her clothes.

Bridge closure costs soaring

HOGANSBURG, N. Y. -Estimates of the border closure's economic impact have jumped into the seven digit range in New York State. James Ransom, Chief of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe on the U. S.[...]

WAC tournaments bound for Las Vegas

The Western Athletic Conference is moving its season-ending women's and men's basketball tournaments to Las Vegas.

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Bail has been set at 1 million dollars for a man accused of robbing a Dickinson movie store and shooting at an officer after escaping from an Alabama prison. Ashton Mink's bail hearing yesterday came a day after he was transferred from a hospital to

Bankers Casino hosts comedians tonight

Comedians Jeff Garcia and Sebastian Celina are set to perform today at Bankers Casino in Salinas.

Volcker Gets Less Than He Wants in Curbing Wall Street Excesses

June 25 (Bloomberg) -- The salad was made with the first green shoots from the White House garden. The main course was roast beef. The topic of conversation in the second-story Family Dining Room on a warm evening in April: President Barack Obama ’s economic policies.

Pulse of Jackson

Jackson Township is the second largest municipality in Stark County. With more than 43,000 residents and a more than 2,200 businesses, there’s an organization that lives by its motto, “The pulse of Jackson Township.”

Group visits Statehouse, lobbies against gambling

The General Assembly #8217;s special session wasn #8217;t meeting Wednesday, but a busload of gambling opponents from Fort Wayne found several local legislators to talk to during a visit to the Statehouse.

Single Source Group Strengthens Broadcast and PEG Access Team

NASHUA, N.H.----Single Source Group , New England's leading provider of state-of-the-art, fully customized voice, video and data solutions, today announced it has hired Chris Murphy and Andrew Pappas formerly of Great Northern Video .

Barry Fox

It was unhappy coincidence that colleague Clive Akass and I were in the same week asked by friends for help with Norton virus protection.

Falls lax on development

NIAGARA FALLS -- Lax oversight and poorly written development agreements have left the city with few options in dealing with the empty Rainbow Centre mall and dozens of acres of vacant properties near the Seneca Niagara Casino.

Goa offshore casinos: Government told to suspend operations

A state legislative panel Thursday directed the Goa government to suspend operations of five out of the six offshore casinos here because they lack the necessary permissions.

Northville native comes home to rock downtown

It's no wonder that Gia Warner was named after a famous singer. The daughter of musician Bobby Lewis of Motown Records, she's been performing since she was 6. When her mother was pregnant with her, she and Lewis were in Las Vegas, where they saw the singer Gia Maione and her husband, saxophonist Louis Prima, perform. “My mom saw the name in lights and loved it,” Warner said. She will perform ...

Greektown Casino reopens this morning

Detroit -- Greektown Casino was in the process of reopening about 7:10 a.m. today, after being closed for about four hours, according to broadcast media reports.

Suzuki unwelcome in our homes

So far, not many people have seen Canadian environmentalist Tom Adams' clever YouTube videoHome Invasion David Suzuki Style.I'm hoping that together, we're going to change that.[...]

Canadian Kid looking for redemption

If yesterday's media conference is any indication, former IBF junior featherweight champion Steve Molitor will return to the ring tomorrow night with a chip on his shoulder the size of the Panama.[...]

Boats and motorcycles descend on Alton for two days of fun

They'll be rollin' on the river around Alton this weekend in more ways than one when boats of all sizes and one tricked-out motorcycle descend on the Mississippi for two big days of fun.

Casino shooting: girlfriend 'stalked, threatened'

A man accused of shooting a gym instructor several times at Star City Casino last year has been committed to stand trial.

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Quester Garden Walk, noon--8 p.m., five Aberdeen residences. For information, call Barb Frank at 605--225--3678....

Sisseton Wahpeton College constructing 16,500--square--foot building

A new building under construction at Sisseton Wahpeton College will offer a place for graduation ceremonies as well as an emergency shelter for the community....

Race rally adds music lineup

Next month's Race Fan Rally will have a country music soundtrack. Event organizers signed up a pair of acts to play at the July 8 festival. The annual event is held before the weekend NASCAR racing comes to Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet.

Old time 4th of July in Victorian Ferndale

The Ferndale Volunteer Firemen start a fun-filled day at 10 a.m. with free fire truck rides for kids of all ages. With sirens whooping and bells clanging you'll tour Ferndale, Firemen-style!

Well-Being Calendar: 06/25/2009

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

Greektown Casino Reopens

The Greektown Casino in Detroit reopened around 7 a.m. Thursday after people were escorted from the building overnight.

ARC club news

After a cool rainy June, we are all hoping for summer to finally peek through the clouds in July. Although weather could have been better, many of our members have been taking advantage of the park district by walking the grounds, playing card games and Nintendo Wii and going on trips.

Local briefs, 6-25-09

Gambler charged in heists A 36-year-old Chesterfield Township man is being held on a $2 million bond after he was charged Wednesday with three counts of bank robbery, all of which are felonies punishable by up to life in prison.

Schumer asked new BIA head to take ‘fresh look’ at casinos

WASHINGTON – US Senator Charles Schumer Wednesday picked up the phone and called the new director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs and asked Larry EchoHawk to take a fresh look at the application to pursue Native American casinos in Sullivan County.

Reno Rodeo Comes to a Close on Saturday

The Reno Rodeo comes to a close on Saturday, so gets your tickets now if you still want a chance to see all the bull riding and bronco bucking action.

14-karat Gustafer

Gustafer Yellowgold is hot and something from out of this world, but this fictional little creature from the sun is more mellow these days.

Foxwoods appoints new VP for finance

Mashantucket - Foxwoods Resort Casino announced Wednesday that it has named Edward Farrell executive vice president of finance. Farrell, whose casino career dates back two decades, will assist Mashantucket Pequot Gaming Enterprises President Michael Speller in directing financial strategy and analyzing opportunities for expansion, Foxwoods said in a statement. Farrell will oversee all company ...

Rell pushed keno plan too quickly, group says

A nonprofit agency that advocates for problem gamblers criticized Gov. M. Jodi Rell Wednesday for failing to wait for the results of a state-mandated report on the effects of legalized gambling before proposing to expand gambling in Connecticut. The state's failure to release the report during the legislative session that ended this month “demonstrates how low a priority the study is for the ...

New track in Raton, New Mexico set to open in 2010

Construction soon will begin for a $50-million racetrack and casino in Raton, New Mexico, following a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday. The full project for La Mesa Racetrack and Casino will take 12 to 18 months, although a temporary casino could open by the end of the year.

Mocktail party set for this weekend

The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council for the Concho Valley will host its second annual “Mocktail Party — Las Vegas Style!” from 8 p.m. to midnight Friday at The Venue, 4611 S. Jackson St.

Contracts put on hold

Applicants in both the South Central and Northeast Gaming zones ask for extensions to work on their contracts.

Kansas Lottery to decide on casino applicants

(AP:TOPEKA, Kan.) The Kansas Lottery Commission is preparing to endorse proposed contracts for operating state-owned casinos in Sumner and Wyandotte counties.

Opinion: Vector -- By Sonny Coloma: "Hope in tomorrow"

Every night after the early-evening news telecast, thousands of viewers stay glued on their sets while having dinner to watch the popular telenovela, May Bukas Pa (loosely translatable into "Hope in Tomorrow"), starring a young toddler by the name of Santino (played by Jaizan Jaranilla) who is a healer of illnesses and relationships and a bosom buddy of "Bro" (our Lord Jesus Christ). The setting ...

Analyst: Sands Should Start Macau IPO

Casino operator Las Vegas Sands Corp. should proceed with a Macau initial public offering to help meet its liquidity needs, a UBS analyst said Thursday.

Find friends, fitness and fun at your local senior center

If you're retired and haven't visited your local senior center, it's time you did. Senior centers are often lively places that bring together older adults who want to be engaged in their communities and with their peers.

Blackjack: Hard Rock casino offers $10 tables round-the-clock

Hard Rock offers 24-hour, $10 blackjack tables. Ten-dollar blackjack players have their wish: The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino promises to have low-limit tables all the time.

Resorts World at Sentosa cuts expected visitor arrivals

SINGAPORE: Resorts World at Sentosa has cut its visitor arrivals forecast to 13 million visitors during its first year of operations, down from an earlier estimate of 15 million, due to the global financial meltdown.

The complete Summerfest lineup for Thursday

Here is the complete Summerfest lineup for opening day. Happy Festing, everyone!

Quick decision: New Ark. Lottery chief recommends Powerball

The newly hired director of the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery says he is recommending that the State Lottery Commission accept an invitation by Powerball to join the multi-state lottery known for its often soaring jackpots.

Ethics launches probe of CBC Caribbean trip

The House ethics panel has launched an investigation into trips Rep. Charles Rangel and members of the Congressional Black Caucus took to...

Lawmakers pass budget, bridge legislation

FRANKFORT -- Gov. Steve Beshear will sign legislation to offset Kentucky's $1 billion budget shortfall that involves using federal stimulus money and cuts to government agencies, he said Wednesday, hours after the measure cleared the General Assembly.

Thursday, June 25, 2009

The latest proposal for expanded gambling in Ohio would be a loser for Presque Isle Downs & Casino, but a winner for its parent company.

Beebe Not High On Keno Idea

Thursday, June 25, 2009 9:33 AM CDT LITTLE ROCK — Gov. Mike Beebe said Wednesday he believes Arkansas’ lottery games should be consistent with what voters thought they were approving when they passed a constitutional amendment in November to create a state-run lottery to fund college scholarships.

Casino Proposed in Delmar

DELMAR , Del. (AP) - A developer has proposed plans to build a casino on 131 acres off Route 13.

Yeovil businesses invited to SS Great Britain for WaterAid fundraiser

THE Business4Life group is offering business people in the Yeovil area a chance to enjoy an evening of ship-shape entertainment aboard Brunel's SS Great Britain later this year.

On the go with Piscopo

Joe Piscopo apologizes as he weaves through New Jersey traffic. He has to pick up his kids, then go to a meeting with Major League Baseball, then get to other interviews. For a guy who gets a lot of snide ‘whatever happened to?’ jokes, he’s still amazingly busy.[...]

Chumash firefighters take a big step

For the personnel of the Chumash Wildland Fire Department, being on the ground floor of a fairly new operation is a unique opportunity. “It’s fun starting a new fire department,” said Vince Montes, a two-year member. “Nothing is set in stone. It’s more than just firefighting.”

InternetSafety.com Selected to Power BetStopper, Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation's Program to Combat Youth Gambling

Blocks Underage Access to Online Gambling Sites ATLANTA, June 25 /PRNewswire/ -- InternetSafety.com today announced that it developed and is powering the Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation's (NSGC) new BetStopper software, a free tool being offered to Nova Scotia families to help combat online youth gambling.

Thursday June 25, 2009 - 10:23 EST

LINCOLN, Rhode Island -- As reported by The Providence Journal: "If Twin River slot parlor's bankruptcy protection filing does provoke criticism from the host community, it may come over an included proposal to go to 24-hour, 7-day-a-week gambling.

Greektown Casino reopens after generator tests

Greektown Casino is open for business today after closing for three hours overnight for routine tests of the complex's backup generators, officials said.

Soak Up the Energy of Monaco at the New Willow Stream Spa at Fairmont Monte Carlo

MONTE CARLO, MONACO--(Marketwire - June 25, 2009) - Now Fairmont guests can watch the F1 races while seated in the comfortable pedicure chairs that overlook the famous hairpin turn of the Grand Prix. Like no other spa in Monaco, and inspired by the magical light and colours of this luxurious Principality, with touches of sparkling sea glass throughout, this newest Willow Stream Spa captures the ...

Middleboro selectman wants guarantee that tribe won’t seek money from town if casino deal fails

The tribe has reassured the town that the casino deal is still on, but one selectman wants a written guarantee that Middleboro won’t be on the hook for $750,000.

Drunk officer shames the force

A SENIOR police officer was so drunk at a work conference he was kicked out of two casino bars. The Northern Territory officer was fined $500.

Model looked death in face

"THE look on his face made me think he was saying, 'I'm going to have to kill you'." Holly Graham has given a chilling account of the Star City shooting.

Bethlehem plays starring role in 'Transformers' movie

The beginning of the summer blockbuster movie ' 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen'' shows so much of the former Bethlehem Steel property in south Bethlehem, it could be a travel promotion for the site.

Summerfest Day 1: Bon Jovi

Bon Jovi is something of an enigma, when you think about it. The band dominated the '80s and yet its relevancy remains as its former contemporaries faltered and found themselves at county fairs and on VHI reality shows. Who else among the headbangers of the hairspray era have managed to not only survive this far, but also evolve into something enjoyable by today's standards?

Pop Tarts: Linda Hogan Barks Back At Hulk's Hairdresser

Ms. Bollea bites back after her former hairdresser testifies that she was violent towards Hulk and used money on drugs.

New Hollywood Casino Open For Business

The new Hollywood Casino in Lawrenceburg, Indiana is open for business today, days ahead of schedule. It replaces the Argosy Riverboat Casino.

Problem gambling carries significant costs to state

ROGER Q. Melson Jr. is only the latest example of what can happen when a person becomes addicted to gambling. Melson was an auditor at the Commissioners of the Land Office, a state agency that manages public lands. The very substantial revenue derived from the management of those lands benefits common schools.A multicounty grand jury indictment accuses Melson of embezzling about $1.16 million ...

SD Smoking Ban Will Go To Statewide Public Vote

The South Dakota smoking ban will not take effect as scheduled next week because sufficient signatures have been filed to ...

Phila. Groups Open Their Anti-Casino ''Circus'' Office

Two anti-casino groups put on a circus on Thursday to draw attention to the storefront they've leased on Market Street, across the street from the old Strawbridge & Clothier building, which Foxwoods has chosen as its latest site for a center city casino.

MGM Back From the Brink -- for Now

MGM Mirage's accountant says the company is healthy enough to be considered a going concern.

Leap of faith: Local man wants to cross over a river in a rocket

Michael Hughes hopes to cross over the Colorado River in his specially-made rocket sometime this fall. Most people dream of one day establishing a career, getting married, having kids, buying a house, and enjoying retirement.

Casino backers submit signatures

Backers of a billion-dollar proposal to build four casinos in Ohio made another step toward the November ballot Thursday, delivering more than 850,000 Ohioans’ signatures to the secretary of state’s office. (PENN)

Thousands line up for Empress reopening

The Empress Casino in Joliet was mobbed by visitors as it reopened for the first time since the March fire that caused more than $300 million in damage. More coverage to come:

Listen: Wale + Peter Bjorn and John

Taken from his new Back to the Feature primer, the DC hip-hop hopeful takes on "Nothing to Worry About" from PBJ's Living Thing LP. Note to indie-baiting rappers: When it comes to pimping Swedish sorta-funk, how about moving on to Jens Lekman? Dude's got beats for days.

Peter Bjorn and John

03-17 New York, NY - W Hotel 03-18 Austin, TX - SXSW 03-19 Austin, TX - SXSW 03-20 Austin, TX - SXSW (Blackberry party) 03-23 Bologna, Italy - Estragon 03-24 Paris, France - Nouveau Casino 03-26 Brussels, Belgium - Botanique 03-26 Amsterdam, Netherlands - Melkweg 03-27 Cologne, Germany - Luxor 03-28 Berlin, Germany - Kesselhaus 04-19 Indio , CA - Coachella Festival 04-21 Minneapolis, MN - Fine ...

Texas Station Hosting Friday Job Fair

Despite an unemployment rate that hovers above 11 percent, there are still jobs available in Las Vegas. Texas StatioN will host a job fair Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Cleveland Democrat says won't step down amid probe

The leader of Cleveland's powerful Democratic Party is making a spirited defense of his public conduct, saying he's innocent of any wrongdoing amid an FBI corruption investigation and won't step aside. Jimmy Dimora, a Cuyahoga (keye-uh-HOH'-guh) County... Sponsored Topics: Cuyahoga River - Federal Bureau of Investigation - United States - Cleveland Ohio - Democratic

2,000 Turn Out as Empress Casino Reopens

(WGN-AM)- More than 2,000 people turned out for the reopening of Joliet's Empress Casino Thursday, three months after a fire caused it to close.

Strikeforce's Lyle Beerbohm happy with win, but TV slot and title shot on short list of goals

Unless you bought a ticket for this past weekend's "Strikeforce Challengers: Villasenor vs.

Zero tolerance for July 4 fireworks

With the Fourth of July approaching, Sheriff Ron Pierini and the Douglas County Sheriff's Office wish to take a moment to remind and educate our residents and guests that the possession and or discharge of fireworks in Douglas County is unlawful and...

Singapore Resorts World cuts 2010 visitor forecast

SINGAPORE: Singapore's Resorts World, which plans to open Southeast Asia's first Universal Studios theme park early next year, has slashed its 2010 visitor forecasts in the face of a global economic downturn.

Week 14: Quick Hitters

VEGAS BABY - 2009 ARENACUP HEADED TO LAS VEGAS: The Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, will be the backdrop for the 2009 ArenaCup, the arenafootball2 league's 10th anniversary championship event.

Empress Casino Reopens

After 3 months of repairs from March fire A fire ax was used to cut the red ribbon marking the reopening of the Empress Casino in Joliet this morning.

Tow trucks ready for Canada Line opening

Businesses along the Canada Line are preparing for an onslaught of commuters parking vehicles in private lots by having towing companies on speed dial.

Appetite for bonds surprises bankers

Bankers freely admit that nobody quite saw these bond markets coming. From being virtually shut last year, global investment-grade bond issuance in some markets has beaten previous full-year records and even the riskier high-yield market has begun to open.

Casino Foes Lease Office, Hold Circus

Anti-casino groups are pulling out all the stops to keep casinos out of Philadelphia.

To Do List: June 25, 2009

1. Dave Alvin & The Guilty Women 8 p.m. tonight at Cascade Theatre, 1733 Market St. in Redding. Grammy award-winning Dave Alvin has performed his own style of American roots music for nearly three decades and has earned acclaim in such bands as The Blasters, X, The Knitters and the Pleasure Barons. Alvin is joined by The Guilty Women, an ensemble of accomplished female musicians and songwriters. ...

Welcome to the neighbourhood

Pastor John and Shirley Kerr relocated to Orillia in August 2008. Having pastored in Beaverton for 8 1 /2 years, they felt that it was time for them to move on to a new calling and challenge. They have rented Regent Park United Church, 175 Oxford St.[...]

'Who Wants to be A Millionaire' to have KC auditions

“Who Wants To Be A Millionaire” contestant auditions will be in Kansas City from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday, June 29 at Ameristar Casino.

UW-Whitewater grad at it again at World Series of Poker

Eric Baldwin, a 26-year-old poker pro who graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and played on the school's 2005 Division III national championship baseball team, is at it again at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas.

Smoking ban goes to voters

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) _ The South Dakota smoking ban will not take effect as scheduled next week because sufficient signatures have been filed to put the measure to a statewide public vote in next year's November

Thursday June 25, 2009 - 13:53 EST

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania -- As reported by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: "Pennsylvania could get an additional $165 million in annual gaming revenue if table games were in operation at all 12 of the state's larger casinos, an analyst hired by three casinos said today.

Rouis applauds Schumer request for BIA reconsideration of Catskills casinos

MONTICELLO -- Sullivan County Legislature Chairman Jonathan Rouis Thursday announced his support for United States Senator Charles Schumer’s request for reconsideration of casino gaming in Sullivan County.

June 25, 2009

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Eds: APNewsNow. Will be led. TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) -- The Kansas Lottery Commission has delayed voting on endorsing contracts for operating state-owned casinos in Wyandotte and Sumner counties.

Aqueduct bidder launches website

Peebles website features conceptual designs proposed for an Aqueduct racino, including this one for an MGM Grand casino with 4,500 Video Lottery Terminals.

Boxer ready to prove he's a 'world-class' fighter

Mississauga's Steve Molitor knows his opponents sometimes label him a pretty boy. And when he arrived at a news conference yesterday to hype tomorrow's fight with Heriberto Ruiz, the former International Boxing Federation champ looked ready for both the ring and the runway.

Top Cleveland Democratic says he won't step down

CLEVELAND (AP) - The leader of Cleveland's powerful Democratic Party made a spirited defense of his public conduct and says he's innocent of any wrongdoing amid an FBI corruption investigation.

Software Program Underpaying, Overpaying Detroit City Employees

Kan. Lottery delays decision on casino applicants

Associated Press - June 25, 2009 1:04 PM ET TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - The Kansas Lottery Commission has delayed voting on endorsing contracts for operating state-owned casinos in Wyandotte and Sumner...

Company Operating The Meadows Racetrack Files For Bankruptcy Protection

MEC Pennsylvania Racing files Chapter 11.

Kansas Lottery asks Parkinson to extend deadline for Wyandotte County casino

The Kansas Lottery Commission and Kansas Lottery Executive Director Ed Van Petten asked Gov. Mark Parkinson on Thursday to extend the June 30 deadline by 60 days for the lottery to negotiate contracts with casino developers in the state’s Northeast and South Central gaming zones.

Counterfeit money making the rounds in Kitsap

KCSO offers tips on how to spot phony bills.

Search resumes for Mission Viejo woman in St. Maarten

Leta Lynn Cordes has been missing since January 2008.

Rogers, Wagner join Spartan Iowa Promotional Group

Spartan Iowa Promotional Group Inc. has named Lynne Rogers and Paul Wagner to their sales force. Rogers has been hired as the Promotional Products Sales Executive for western Iowa and Nebraska, while Wagner has been added to the sales team for eastern Iowa, western Wisconsin and Illinois.

News archive for 2009-06-25

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State Capitol Briefs, Wednesday, June 24

General Assembly approves plan to balance budget