Article Archives for 2009-07-03

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Tax revenue drop fuels states' financial crisis

An across-the-board drop in tax collections, coupled with a prolonged recession, has states facing their worst fiscal crisis in decades.

NJ governor joins sports betting lawsuit

Gov. Jon Corzine has formally joined a lawsuit that seeks to overturn a federal ban on sports betting in New Jersey and 45 other states.

Shed for secret men's business | Local Faces

MEN’S BUSINESS: Aged-care residents Willis Weis (left) and Alan Hartley in the new Men’s Shed, officially opened yesterday at Kyogle Hospital. The shed is already a second home to Mr Weis.

Sizzling summer deals at Las Vegas hotels

If you want to stay where high-rollers do, now's the time.

Elgin cabbie fends off attacker with deodorant

A quick-thinking taxi driver in Elgin fended off an attacker and probably avoided serious injury when he used deodorant spray as makeshift mace.

(AFX UK Focus) 2009-07-02 21:54 Glance-UPDATE 3-Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions

(Adds Banco Popolare, updates Validus Holdings)

Onex, Yemenidjian Take Over Tropicana Vegas Casino (Update2)

July 2 (Bloomberg) -- Onex Corp. and former MGM Mirage President Alex Yemenidjian have acquired a majority stake in the Tropicana Las Vegas Hotel and Casino as debt holders took ownership following its exit from bankruptcy yesterday.

Comelec to replace TIM

As time ticked for the squabbling partners to meet Friday’s deadline to patch up their differences and salvage a P7.2-billion contract for next year’s automated elections, advisers of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) moved to see to it that the project pulls through.

Historic day for Colorado's gamblers, gaming towns & hundreds of new casino employees

It's an historic day in Colorado as new gaming laws take effect. It comes on a day when our nation's unemployment figures jumped to 9.5 percent. The brightest spot in our local economy is now arguably in Cripple Creek.

Ryan Adams Is Quitting Music, Says Ryan Adams

Ryan Adams just posted a rather lengthy blog entry on his website. The gist: He's through with music, for now. According to the post, the final date of his current tour with the Cardinals -- March 20 at Atlanta's Fox Theater-- will be his "last venture" with the group.

Robbie Knievel comes to Mid-Michigan

The legendary stunt devil will be in Mid-Michigan this 4th of July weekend.

Poker stars are not ready to fold ’em

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Things have gotten tough at the tables.

City, tribe trade barbs over annexation

There has been a new twist in the city's opposition to a reservation being created by the Tohono O'odham Nation for the purposes of building a resort and casino on 134 acres of land on the southwest corner of 91st and Northern avenues.

All-Night Gambling Starts At Colorado Casinos

Gamblers in Black Hawk, Central City and Cripple Creek are celebrating new laws that allow them to gamble 24 hours a day. The mountain casinos were packed Wednesday night into the wee hours of Thursday morning.

Court filings shed light on Fontainebleau financing

Big banks have offered new evidence backing their refusal to further finance the Fontainebleau Resort in Las Vegas. The bottom line, they assert, is that the project doesn't make economic or business sense. The banks' filings Wednesday came as Fontainebleau and the lenders are heading into court-ordered mediation of their dispute. Fontainebleau sued the banks in April, charging they had wrongly ...

Thursday July 02, 2009 - 16:38 EST

LAS VEGAS, Nevada –- Two months after picking themselves up off the floor, stocks in gambling-related companies are losing steam again.

Casino expansion underway

Soon Casino Moose Jaw will serve burgers, nachos and likewise grub in its expanded lounge area, which is currently under construction.

Hopes high for KISS concert in the Sault

Sault Ste. Marie voted. Now it's up to KISS to do the math. The Sault apparently racked up the third highest number of votes in the makeup-clad high-heel-wearing fire-breathing foursome's online contest to let fans route its fall U.[...]

Corzine appoints Sheekey acting head of MVC

TRENTON - Gov. Jon S. Corzine has named Shawn Sheekey acting administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicles Commission.

NJ governor appoints Sheekey acting head of MVC

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Gov. Jon S. Corzine has named Shawn Sheekey acting administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicles Commission. Corzine announced the appointment Thursday. Sheekey has been deputy chief administrator of the agency since 2002.

Gov. Corzine joins legal fight to overturn federal ban on sports betting

TRENTON -- Gov. Jon Corzine has formally joined the legal effort to overturn a federal ban on sports betting in New Jersey and 45 other states. Corzine in June said he was throwing his support behind the lawsuit filed in...

Light the fuse here on July 4th fun

Those loud noises you hear at about 9 p.m. Saturday should remind you of the date, in case you'd forgotten. The U.S.A. turns 233 this weekend and the skies will light up in celebration.

Radisson Aruba already has deals for an autumnal retreat

For Los Lonely Boys, it's all about the shoes

Some of the musicians who perform at Summerfest kill time during the day by hitting area golf courses, checking out the Milwaukee Art Museum, jogging along the Lakefront or sleeping. Los Lonely Boys went shoe shopping.

Duxbury water superintendent takes job in Middleboro

Former water superintendent Paul Anderson is on the job in a new town, having just started in the same position in Middleboro.

Ind. gambling issues could pop up in 2010 session

(AP:INDIANAPOLIS) Indiana lawmakers worried about distractions during the special budget session kept gambling issues from creeping into negotiations. But the push to give racetracks a break and help struggling casinos could surface again this summer and in 2010.

Budget talks - Your Take

It was one of the most commented on stories ever on NEMS360.com. Read some of the many comments below about the state budget and give your thoughts. Thank you SEN NUNNELLEE for dragging this out and wasting taxpayer dollars on needless bickering between you and others.

Ellis Park faces long odds of returning in 2010

(AP:HENDERSON, Ky.) Ellis Park owner Ron Geary says its a longshot that the venerable track will run in 2010.

Casino Stock Winners and Losers: Melco

Melco Crown Entertainment announces that its City of Dreams resort in Macau had 1.2 million visitors in June.

Table Mountain Casino is THE Local Jackpot Leader, With $41 Million Dollars in Slot Jackpots Awarded This Year!

EXCITEMENT and LUCK are in the air at Table Mountain Casino!

GoldPoint Resources Announces Focus on East Asian Market Opportunities

MIAMI, FL--(Marketwire - July 2, 2009) - GoldPoint Resources, Inc. ( OTCBB : GPNT ), a gaming and entertainment cruise development company, announced that it intends to increase its focus on East Asian gaming market opportunities for the establishment of its initial operations. Bradley T. Prader, President and CEO of GoldPoint Resources, stated, "We believe that the East Asian gaming markets ...

Oracle 11g Fusion Middleware LiveBlogging and News Analysis

So what does this say about Oracle's strategy for forming SNORKEL, the Sun acquisition? Well, at the risk of reductio ad absurdum, having bought BEA and Sun, Larry Ellison sees Java as the new SQL read more

The uphill battle of the early bands at Summerfest

I've written about what it's like to play the noon slot at Summerfest and whether or not it's something a band has to do to move up to more prestigious Big Gigs. Today, I did a tour of the noon bands.

Signposts: New Half Moon Bay inn inspired by Mavericks

Inn at Mavericks features six rooms, all overlooking the water. Also, in this week's Staycation Specials: Sacramento hosts Wine & Dine Week.

Plenty to see and do on the 4th

The fireworks shows don’t take place until dusk, but the food, fun and entertainment will last all day long around the Twin Harbors.

Nevada Governor pays visit to Laughlin

LAUGHLIN - Nevada, the Silver State. To its governor the current clouds of recession have that silver lining - the time to turn the Battle Born State into the Texas of renewable energy.

Two fireworks spectaculars light up night sky Saturday, July 4

LAUGHLIN - Residents and visitors along the Colorado River will be able to enjoy two fireworks shows on Saturday, July 4 - gigantic, breathtaking and spectacular - in honor of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.

7th annual Laughlin Senior Games to be held in November

LAUGHLIN - The seventh annual Laughlin Senior Games will be held a bit later this year, the first week of November, according to Carolynn Johnson, programs supervisor of the Laughlin office of the sponsoring Clark County Parks-Recreation Department.

Tuolumne sewer row brewing

Construction of a new sewer plant to serve the Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians’ planned business expansion is imperiled as Tuolumne City Sanitary District officials claim the district is owed $2.9 million. The Me-Wuk tribe, whose hotel and golf course plans rely on the $6 million plant, count that data used by the district to bill the tribe for the expansion work was inaccurate and possibly ...

Seniors Woodbridge: Mock wedding lightens mood

Last week was quite a bad week with the Metro train wreck, plane crashes and the deaths of several big personalities — Ed McMahon, Farrah Fawcett, Michael Jackson and Billy Mays. These people all made an impact on our lives one way or another.

Big payday could help Mayweather fend off IRS

LAS VEGAS - Floyd Mayweather Jr. has said rumblings about his financial troubles are nothing more than rumors, but public records obtained by The Associated Press show the boxer nicknamed "Money" owes about $6.4 million to the Internal Revenue Service and others.

California to Issue IOUs as State Faces Crises

An across-the-board drop in tax collections, coupled with a prolonged recession, has states facing their worst fiscal crisis in decades.

News > Breaking News

Things to do! Some of the Valley’s best events over the next seven days. Soboba’s Fireworks — 4 p.m. Soboba Casino will open the holiday festivities with its free Fourth of July celebration with jumpers, clowns, face painters, and food vendors.

Spaces available for trip to winery, casino

Our Lady of Victories (OLV) Seniors will sponsor a July 26 bus trip to Trump Plaza Casino, Atlantic City, and the Renault Winery, Egg Harbor. The bus will depart at 9:30 a.m.

2 More Enter Guilty Pleas In County Corruption Case

Two more people plead guilty in a public corruption investigation, bringing to four the number of people expected to help federal prosecutors in return for sentence leniency.

More than a dispute over money

THE FIRST serious attempt to fully computerize the antiquated Philippine electoral system stands on the brink of being scuttled as squabbling partners of the consortium, which won the bidding to install an automated system, are hard pressed to iron out their differences by today under orders of the Commission on Elections.

Music memories alive in Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa

Displays include Elvis, The Who, Prince, Spice Girls, and more

Donaire the main event for "Pinoy Power 2"

LAS VEGAS—Three months after IBF and IBO flyweight champion Nonito Donaire defeated Mexican boxer Raul Martinez with a technical knockout, the “Filipino Flash” is going back to the ring.

Woolford captures Miss Hawai'i crown

Some athletes are only known for their skills on the court. But former Rainbow Wahine volleyball player Raeceen Woolford proved that you can be a top-quality athlete and still take home a pageant crown. On Saturday, June 27, Woolford (Miss Ko Olina) was crowned Miss Hawai'i 2009 out of 30 contestants representing the eight different islands.

Judge holds cards in poker dispute

One of New Zealand's top poker players has fallen out with a man described as being like his brother, over a claim they had an agreement to share thousand of dollars in tournament winnings.

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RATON — Just two weeks after the New Mexico State Gaming Commission approved a casino license for a proposed racetrack in Raton, Racing in Raton broke ground on the project. The racetrack/casino is expected to bring 300 new permanent jobs to the northern community.

Tropicana Las Vegas emerges from bankruptcy

Tropicana Las Vegas has come out on the other side of its bankruptcy woes with a new leader and the bulk of its financial burden gone.

Kili Madrid to play in WSOP

When Kili Madrid describes how he's prepared for the World Series of Poker, his path sounds like one taken by quite a few others. ''I was a poker dealer for about six months and after that I just started playing, and I started having a little bit of success,'' he said.

[ELD] Executive Council asks for comment on current Anglican covenant draft

>Episcopal Life Daily >July 2, 2009 Episcopal Life Online is available at http://www.episcopalchurch.org/elife . Editor's note: Episcopal Life Media will observe the Independence Day holiday. Regular service will resume on July 6.

East St. Louis park offers view of Fair St. Louis fireworks

The place hailed by many as the best view of the Fair St. Louis fireworks display is open for its first Independence Day.

Gambling addicts could grow along with casino hours

GAMBLING GUIDE LAKEWOOD - Dr. Nancy Lantz is one of only four certified professional compulsive gambling counselors in the state of Colorado and she's seen the addiction in its most severe form.

Ware, Sittinger to wed

Harold Jr. and Tammy Ware of Pine Prarie, La., are happy to announce the engagement and pending wedding of their daughter, Ashly Nicole Ware, to David Owen Sittinger, son of James Sittinger of Pottsboro and Plez Bramlett of Austin.

Must-see shows

We know a few things about Marah. The band is currently based in New York, and Dave Bielanko has been the only consistent member in the band’s 15-year-plus existence.

NBA finalists

Former Aviation High star Paul Westphal and Manhattan Beach’s assistant Lakers Coach Kurt Rambis were the finalists for the Sacramento Kings head coach position. The one who wanted it most got it.

Area Independence Day celebrations

Fourth of July events will be held throughout southeastern Minnesota this weekend, many featuring fireworks.

TDF Teams Presentation:

It was utterly baking when myself and my wonderful assistant/ photographer/ girlfriend (not necessarily in that order) Valerie bowled into the money pit this morning, with but one thing on our minds – securing the holiest of journalistic grails, the Tour de France press pass.

Locals Get Best View Of Holiday Fireworks

As the weekend approaches, none of the Strip resorts are planning a coordinated fireworks show, leaving Station Casinos as the biggest supplier of holiday spectacle.

Yuma County celebrates Friday, Saturday

From fireworks to a demolition derby to music and games, there's plenty of excitement for Yuma County residents over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

Little Guy 1, Pala Tribe 0

Logan Jenkins column [San Diego Union, 6/25/09] brought to light (so to speak) exactly what happened with the now-infamous, and now dark, Pala Casino sign east of I-15, south of 76. Apparently, neither the tribe nor its signage company applied for a permit. The tribe owns the land upon which the sign was installed, but when they requested power from SDG&E, the reason given was for a well on the ...

Anderson ready for Anderson

Looking for more than fireworks this Saturday night? Head on out to Hoosier Park Racing and Casino for two free country concerts as well as an awesome fireworks display.Pendleton’s Casey Jamerson will kick off the festivities at 7 p.m. with country artist John Anderson getting under way at 8:30 p.m. Fireworks are scheduled to begin at 10 p.m.

Full circle: Crime spree begins and ends at same Eugene restaurant

Sam Sourikoff walked into Mazzi's Restaurant on East Amazon Parkway in south Eugene last December, flashed a gun, took a wad of cash, grabbed a bottle of wine and ran. He'd been there before. He won't be going there again any time soon.

Authorities Hit Jackpot in Gambling Machine Bust

TROUP COUNTY, GA (WTVM) - An undercover sting has netted a big pay off for Troup County investigators. The Troup County Sheriff's Office sent an agent into a number of local convenient stores and he came out a winner.

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Eds: UPDATES with details on Pennsylvania's problems, North Carolina lawmakers ignoring governor's request to finish the budget. Moving on general news and financial services.

Software offers new tool for Cripple Creek developers

The July 1 Cripple Creek City Council meeting started out with a demonstration of Sketchup software used by Thomas $ Thomas, the consulting firm helping the city update its master plan.

Fire union gives chief vote of ‘no confidence’

The Boston firefighters union’s executive board yesterday announced a vote of “no confidence’’ in Fire Commissioner Roderick J. Fraser Jr., as firefighters voiced their outrage with two Boston companies’ closures.

Details announced for Tall Ships parade

The Downtown Halifax Business Commission announced it is partnering with the Waterfront Development Corporation Limited to present the 2009 Tall Ships Festival Crew Parade, which will take place Saturday, July 18 beginning at 10 a.m. The parade will travel north along Lower Water Street and Upper Water Street and disperse past Casino Nova Scotia. The event will feature hundreds of crew members ...

Tweed bookings are booming for WRC

Bookings for September’s Repco Rally Australia have started flowing in, signally an economic bonanza for Tweed accommodation houses and function venues.

Poker star in court after win

A TOP New Zealand poker player has been dragged through the courts by his closest card-playing mate after a big cash haul at a Melbourne casino.

Tiger at Turning Stone? Stay tuned

Could Tiger Woods be coming to Turning Stone? Maybe. Maybe not. There will be an answer Monday.

Corzine joins sports betting lawsuit

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Gov. Jon Corzine has formally joined a lawsuit that seeks to overturn a federal ban on sports betting in New Jersey and 45 other states.

Cabbie uses deodorant to disarm would-be robber

ELGIN, Ill. (AP) - Police say a cabdriver didn't have any Mace or pepper spray when he was attacked by a knife-wielding passenger, so he improvised and sprayed the would-be robber in the face with an aerosol deodorant.

Today in Kansas City | July 3

NIGHTLIFE 12TH STREET LOUNGE-DOWNTOWN MARRIOTT: Marilyn Marlin, 4:30-8:30 p.m.; 200 W. 12th. (816-421-6800)

Calif. man dies after arrest at Shelbyville casino

Police are investigating the death of a California man at the Indiana Live Casino in Shelbyville.

Wheeling Island Idol Cut Down to Ten Contestants

Twenty contestants vy for Wheeling Idol Crown.

More federal delay for Rohnert Park casino plan

By BOB NORBERG THE PRESS DEMOCRAT The federal government has delayed taking into trust the land in Rohnert Park proposed for a $1 billion tribal casino while legal issues are working their way through court. The U.S. Department of Interior agreed to withhold action pending the appeal by opponents of the proposed casino by the Federated Indians of the Graton Rancheria.

EMPLOYEE REGISTRATIONS ABOUT TO EXPIRE

ATLANTIC CITY--If you hold a casino service employee registration but you haven't worked in a casino for more than 3 years, your registration is about to expire.

Fallon economy benefits from the SSIR

How much money the 2009 Silver State International Rodeo will bring into Fallon and Churchill County this year is not known yet, but it should be definitely in the seven-figure range.

La Quinta Hotel project might resume in Verona

VERONA — A project to build a new hotel in Verona, which has been on hold since the fall, is likely to get new life. Although the project was stopped because of financial trouble, new talks with the bank could mean it may soon resume.

The Dude abides in Bangor

Let?s be truthful folks. It is a rare individual that hasn?t daydreamed, at some point, of just quittin? the rat race and takin? it easy, for all us sinners. Putting on some pajama pants, a ?

Gretchen Wilson gives fans reason to party

Some five years after breaking through big with her Grammy-winning No. 1 hit, Redneck Woman, country-rock music belter Gretchen Wilson is still Here For The Party.

House to hear slots bill in fall

Although dog racing is on its last legs, a proposal to install slot machines at the Raynham racetrack is expected to be heard by lawmakers in early fall.

Casinos foundation feeds Niagara Food Festival, Canal Days

NIAGARA FALLS — Fallsview Casino Resort and Casino Niagara have committed to more than $400,000 in local charitable donations and community event sponsorships in the first three months of their current fiscal year ending June 30.[...]

San Manual tribal chairman remembers tough times, works to preserve culture

James Ramos grew up poor in a trailer at a time when poverty pervaded the reservation of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians near Highland. Ramos became chairman of the 200-member tribe in April 2008, overseeing a lucrative casino and other tribal operations.

Weekend sports are front and center

The Mescalero Apache Rodeo and Capitan's Smokey Bear Stampede Rodeo will once again give residents and visitors alike an eyeful of color, entertainment and action July 2-5.

Beyond Beacon Hill with House Speaker DeLeo

(NECN: Alison King) - This was Robert DeLeo on January 28th, the day he was elected Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives. He had big plans back then. DeLeo: Within our house, we will make cultural and procedural changes that will professionalize the way we do business. And this was DeLeo on Wednesday -- four months later -- watching the governor sign the ethics reform bill. In ...

Police investigate Ind. casino death

Shelbyville police are investigating a death at the Indiana Live Casino. Read more at www.WISHTV.com

State gambling issues could return

INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana lawmakers worried about distractions during the special budget session kept gambling issues from creeping into negotiations. But the push to give racetracks a break and help struggling casinos could surface again this summer and in

Cheii's Grill and Pub sous chef excels in Native cuisine

CHURCHROCK — Sous Chef Franco Wayne Lee’s first culinary experience was with his grandmother cooking acorn stew at the tribal fair in White River, Ariz.

Police: Thief caught at Turning Stone

The suspect wanted in Monday's larceny at JCPenney in which a security guard was struck by the getaway vehicle has been apprehended, New Hartford police said Thursday night.

Records suggest Mayweather Jr. owes IRS

Floyd Mayweather Jr. has said rumblings about his financial troubles are nothing more than rumors, but public records obtained by The Associated Press show the boxer nicknamed “Money” owes about $6.4 million to the Internal Revenue Service and others. The IRS hit the former pound-for-pound boxing king with a lien in October for $6.17 million in unpaid taxes from 2007, according to the Clark ...

It's snake eyes for Atlantic City

More than three decades after the opening of the first casino saved Atlantic City's boardwalks, the seaside town finds itself in need of redemption. But the odds are long a rebound will happen any time soon.

TEMECULA: Pechanga Parkway widening project essentially complete

TEMECULA ---- The bulk of the $8.9 million Pechanga Parkway widening project, designed to smooth traffic issues near the Pechanga Resort & Casino, is finished.

California to Issue IOUs

Golden State just one of 42 wrestling with budget deficits as many face government shutdowns and program cuts • Senate Bill: Get Health Coverage ... or Pay Up

SunRay marks 10th anniversary

FARMINGTON — SunRay Park and Casino today celebrates its 10th year at McGee Park. The company in that time has established itself as a major contributor to the San Juan County economy, annually paying millions of dollars to county and state governments and working to sustain local business.

Friends say mom didn't deny son medical treatment

Prosecutors say Lena Anderson made a "conscious decision" to stop treating her 15-year-old son, Patrick Atkins, for chronic kidney disease. Her closest friends say that just simply is not the truth - and they can't stay silent about it any longer.

New Empress Casino making most of tough situation

Maybe it was because my expectations were too high, or perhaps I didn't know what to expect, but I came away from last weeks's re-opening of Empress Casino in Joliet with mixed feelings.

Slot machines only 20 minutes from S.F.

At noncommute times, slot machine aficionados in San Francisco are only about 20 minutes away from a variety of new machines. The San Pablo Lytton Casino, earlier known as Casino San Pablo, is a short drive east on Interstate 80 from San Francisco to San Pablo.

Plenty of Northern Nevada events for holiday weekend

Northern Nevadans have a wide variety of events to choose from this holiday weekend.

Deodorant disarms attacker

ELGIN - POLICE in suburban Chicago say a taxi driver who didn't have Mace handy when he was attacked by a knife-wielding passenger instead disarmed the man with a can of aerosol deodorant. Elgin Deputy Police Chief Jeff Swoboda says the 51-year-old cabbie picked up the male passenger early on Thursday outside a casino.

Higher rollers

CRIPPLE CREEK - The streets were quiet Thursday morning in this former mountain mining community.

Ill. cabbie sprays deodorant to disarm attacker

Police in suburban Chicago say a taxi driver who didn't have Mace handy when he was attacked by a knife-wielding passenger instead disarmed the man with a can of aerosol deodorant

Fourth offers bang for buck

It's time to celebrate Independence Day by getting together with your neighbors for fireworks, food and fun.

TRIPS: Park district jaunt registration open

SANDWICH — "The Bus Stops Here," Sandwich Park District's travel Phone registration is accepted with a credit card at David A. Francis Center, 1001 N. Latham St., 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5

Big Parade on track with new route

SIOUX CITY -- You won't find the annual Mardi Gras parade at its usual place this year, but that's just fine for a holiday best known for its unpredictability.

SATURDAY IN THE PARKThe user's guide to Siouxland's premier outdoor music festival

SIOUX CITY - Sunscreen? Check. Special skirt? Check. Yarn and knitting needles? Uhhh ....

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Poker title in the cards for Mo. man

Mike Eise, 30 of Troy, Mo., after winning $639,000 and a 14-karat gold bracelet in Las Vegas. (Matt Mathis/IMPDI ) When Mike Eise first became a father, he would put his daughter to sleep watching the news.

Man robs local casino, convenience store

A white male with curly light hair robbed Lisac's Tri-Stop and Casino, 2544 Harrison Ave., early Thursday, police said.

They’ll be trotting out a longhorn

They’ll be trotting out a longhorn in Tunkhannock tonight, before the fireworks display at the high school.

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HONG KONG/SHANGHAI, July 3 (Reuters) - Hong Kong shares bounced off early lows as lower crude oil prices supported gains in top refiner Sinopec, but a bleak U.S. jobs report nudged the market into its fourth straight day of losses on Friday. While Hong Kong shares are headed for a weekly loss, the Shanghai index looks set for a nearly 5 percent weekly gain with expectations of strong lending ...

Casino's blimp will hover over beach this weekend

Pensacola Beach residents and visitors could get a surprise in the sky today and Saturday when Wind Creek Casino & Hotel's blimp hovers over the Gulf.

Local florists attend state convention

Cary and Susan Engle of Englewood Florist, 1101 Mass., attended the Kansas State Florists’ Association’s annual convention June 13-14 at the Prairie Band Casino and Resort in Mayetta.

Cripple Creek morning dawns with higher limits, 24-hour gambling

With a shower of confetti, champagne toasts and tumbling dice, a new era of gambling began at 12:01 this morning in Cripple Creek. At Bronco Billy's Casino, Ray Williams couldn't wait - he placed a lone chip on the craps table an hour ahead of time to save his place.

Court filings show Hecker owes creditors more than $766 million

Hecker's businesses will be sold, liquidated

Chamber’s executive director loses battle with cancer

The executive director of the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce passed away early Wednesday morning after a two year battle with colon cancer. Mary Alice Ethridge, 61, died at 3:30 a.m. with her family by her side.

Co-defendant in casino heist convicted on 10 counts

A jury deadlocked Thursday on two kidnapping charges that could have jailed for life a man suspected as the getaway driver in a casino heist. Instead, the jury found Eric Aguilera, 25, guilty of 10 other felonies for aiding and abetting the plan to steal $1.5 million from the casino.

State Democratic chairman is speaker at ‘Unity Dinner’

Photo by Brenda J. Knight ATTENDING the Pass Democratic Club’s dinner were, from left, Jackie Atwood, Pass club president; John Burton, chairman of the state Democratic Party, Robert Martin, chairman of the Morongo Band Mission Indians and Betty McMillion, chair of the Riverside County Democratic Party.

Save Our Forest makes pilgrimage to Great Oak of Pechanga

TEMECULA Pechanga, in most peoples minds, conjures up visions of a casino, resort entertainment, new housing estates in the Temecula valley and golf. But from now on, for a privileged group of Fallbrook Land Conservancy (FLC) guests who took an escorted tour of the reservation and viewed its famous Great Oak June 19, the word has much deeper connotations. Howard Sansom, coordinator of FLCs Save ...

EDITORIAL CARTOON: Everything was new once, says Flying Ford

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HK shares set for 4th day of losses; China stocks edge up

Melco's Macau casino draws $1.94 bln bets in first mth

HONG KONG, July 3 (Reuters) - Casino operator Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd generated about $1.94 billion in total rolling chip volume in June, with 1.2 million players visiting its new Macau resort City of Dreams, said parent company Melco International Development Ltd <0200.HK>.

Casino readies for outdoor entertainment weekend

Rides, games, cotton candy, and other outdoor amusements can be found on the west side of the Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort beginning at noon today as part of the "Red Hot, White and Blue Fourth of July Summer Spectacular."

Local fireworks shows set

Fourth of July fireworks in the area include the following:

Deputy is promoted to top MVC position

Gov. Jon S. Corzine has named Shawn Sheekey acting administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicles Commission.

States set to ring in Independence Day sans budget

Several states are facing the prospect of government shutdowns and program cuts as they enter the first weekend of the fiscal year and July Fourth holiday without a budget in place.

Big money, little oversight

Charitable groups in Kentucky took in $489 million from gaming during 2007 -- more than was bet on horse racing in the state that year. In Ohio, charitable gaming grossed nearly $1.4 billion in the 2007 reporting period, more than half the state lottery's sales during a similar time period.

Neighbors cash in on Monroe jackpots

Municipalities in Carbon, Northampton benefit from sharing of casino host fees Nature is the main attraction in the ''Gap,'' with farms rolling down hillsides into the banks that create, arguably, the Delaware River's most scenic vistas.

Palms giving away Mustang; Silverton offering quality watches

From Saturday through Thursday, Palms players can guess the amount of money contained in a special display case located in the Race and Sports book. All Club Palms members receive one free guess per day and will be awarded additional guesses for every 25 same-day base slot club points ($25 coin-in) up to a maximum of 10 guesses per day. The winner (closest to the actual amount without going ...

Fun on the Fourth

Hicks On Six

The wife had been by his bedside, maintaining her vigil. He looked up and whispered in a hoarse voice, "My darling, before I die, I must confess." "There's nothing to confess," she weepingly replied. "Everything's all right. Let yourself sleep."

Alberta 'Bert' J. Hildebrand

Alberta 'Bert' Hildebrand passed away on June 13, 2009, at the Mt. View Evergreen facility in Carson City, Nevada. She was 72.

Walker River coed softball season underway

The Walker River Adult Softball League began its coed schedule on June 22 with games played four nights a week in two divisions--and with 12 teams playing, the most in memory for the local coed league.

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Why bankers aren't worth it, and what should be done

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Sparks reveals platforms for election

Ron Sparks rolled out his first platforms: pushing for a state lottery, vowing to tax and regulate casino gambling, promising to roll back annual property tax appraisals and supporting the removal of the state sales tax from groceries.

Onex takes control of Las Vegas landmark

The legendary Tropicana Las Vegas Hotel and Casino is getting a makeover courtesy of its new owner: Toronto-based takeover specialist Onex Corp.

Concert update: Jason Aldean; Smash Mouth; Lucinda Williams

The following shows recently were announced.

Asia: Stocks finish mixed

LONDON (SHARECAST) - Asian markets finished mixed with the Nikkei remaining in the red, though the Hang Seng mustered some gains to finish slightly up.

Industrial/Druid alumni reminisce about old times

By Jamon Smith Staff Writer The fifth Industrial/Druid High School Grand Reunion weekend kicked off Thursday evening with a meet-and-greet session at the McDonald Hughes Community Center.

Casino 'bribe' plot thickens

Former ANC bigwig and business mogul Saki Macozoma has been dragged into the fallout from allegations that Free State Premier Ace Magashule solicited a R3-million bribe to approve a casino deal with the assistance of Durban businessman Vivian Reddy.

WSOP: Poker players finding a tough time at the felt

LAS VEGAS -- Things have gotten tough at the tables.

Local briefs: Legend's Reno-Tahoe Open tickets on sale

Scolari's stores in Northern Nevada are now selling tickets for the 11th annual Legends at Sparks Marina Reno-Tahoe Open, from Aug. 3-9 at Montrêux Golf & Country Club.

July 4 Travelers Grab Vegas Trips, $92 New York Hotel Rooms

July 3 (Bloomberg) -- Americans traveling this Fourth of July weekend may take advantage of last-minute deals such as $92 Manhattan hotel rooms and $200 weekend hotel-flight packages as the recession damps more extravagant plans.

Cabbie sprays deodorant to repel attacker

Police in suburban Chicago say a taxi driver who didn't have Mace handy when he was attacked by a knife-wielding passenger instead disarmed the man with a can of aerosol deodorant.

Bradley vs. Campbell tickets on sale today

WBO junior welterweight champion Timothy Bradley will defend his belt against former IBF, WBO and WBA lightweight champion Nate Campbell on Aug. 1 at The Show at Agua Caliente Casino in Rancho Mirage. Tim Bradley's unique training methods The tale of boxer Tim Bradley Boxer Tim Bradley is awful at talking trash

Spark remains for Rodgers, Bad Company

When Bad Company performed last August in Hollywood, Fla., it was a one-off reunion so that the British rock band could settle a trademark issue. For powerhouse singer Paul Rodgers, doing that one gig meant making adjustments to his busy schedule.

ESL park open for fireworks

The place hailed by many as the best view of the Fair St. Louis fireworks display is open for its first Independence Day.

Region ready to celebrate Fourth of July

While the Fourth of July traditionally means mid-summer parties with family and friends, it's also important to appreciate the freedom celebrated on Independence Day.

Donaire confident vs. Rafael

FORMER International Boxing Organization/International Boxing Federation flyweight champion Nonito Donaire, who takes on Panama’s Rafael Concepcion for the World Boxing Association super flyweight interim title at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas on Aug. 15, said his opponent is brave, but that he is confident of winning.

Palace links local partner of automation to Estrada

A PALACE official yesterday slammed critics who accuse the administration of sabotaging efforts to automate the 2010 polls, saying the company that pulled out of the automation project had worked for the opposition in the last elections.

Slots debate goes 'round

The Statehouse remains shrouded in Red, White & Gloom.

Imelda Marcos turns 80, offers prayers for sick Cory

Skyway firm hikes capital By Jenniffer B. Austria Citra Metro Manila Tollways Corp., operator of the Skyway project in the south of Metro Manila, is increasing its authorized capital stock to P9 billion from P6.5 billion, documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission show.

The cheapest place to park your car downtown

VANCOUVER — Ever wonder where the cheapest downtown parking lots are?

Fourth of July special at 'Downs'

OPELOUSAS - For the fifth year in a row, the Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino will hold its Louisiana Legends Night, which is one of the biggest racing events of the season.

Donaire vows to finish off Panamian foe

"Filipino Flash" Nonito Donaire vowed to finish his match early against Panama's Rafael "El Torino" Concepcion.

California man collapses, dies at casino

SHELBYVILLE, Ind. -- Police are investigating the death of a California man at the Indiana Live Casino in Shelbyville. Dilbag Singh had been arrested for public intoxication about 12:30 a.m. Thursday. He collapsed as officers were taking him to the gaming police office.

Cabbie uses deodorant to fend off attacker

ELGIN, Illinois — Police in suburban Chicago say a taxi driver who didn’t have Mace handy when he was attacked by a knife-wielding passenger instead disarmed the man with a can of aerosol deodorant.

Casino payments on Penguins arena in dispute

PITTSBURGH (AP) - The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board may have to intervene if the owners of Pittsburgh's new casino can't settle a dispute over when they must begin annual $7.5 million payments toward a new arena for the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Police: Deodorant Used to Stop Would-Be Robber

Police say a cabdriver didn't have any Mace or pepper spray when he was attacked by a knife-wielding passenger, so he improvised and sprayed the would-be robber in the face with an aerosol deodorant.

What Body Part Could Vanessa Minnillo Possibly Be Embarassed

Here's a hint - this body part, for her, resists all toning attempts. Hmm...

Poultry firms say deal with tribe is improper

Oklahoma Attorney General Drew Edmondson didn't have the authority to strike a deal with the Cherokee Nation regarding the Illinois River watershed, poultry companies claimed Thursday during a hearing in Tulsa. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition)

Find the nearest fireworks display or Independence Day celebration

Everyone wants to see a spectacular Fourth of July fireworks show without traversing across Western New York. But event times and places change year to year, and with the current economic landscape, it's not even a given that the shows will go on.

Stage 2: Grand prix start to open road stage

One for the sprinters

Crash victim aims to work, surf again

THE East London photographer who lost his leg in a hit-and-run accident says he can’t wait to take photographs, surf and ride his motorbike again as soon as he receives a prosthetic leg. Jean-Paul Veaudry had to have his leg amputated after a hit-and-run accident outside East London on May 23.

Cup crown in doubt

A POKER tournament is looking to trump the Melbourne Cup as Australia's biggest-paying major event.

Summer schedule in effect for East Hanover seniors

EAST HANOVER TWP. – The following is the schedule for the East Hanover Senior Citizens Club at 96 Mount Pleasant Ave.

Bingo: Big money, little oversight

Looking at the Andover/North Andover League of Women Voters

After a 57-year fight for the right to vote, women in the United States finally won it in 1920 with the passage of the 19th amendment to the Constitution. This historic milestone for women came six months after the formation of the League of Women Voters, which was done during the 1920 convention of the National American Woman Suffrage Association.

Revenue drop hurts states

COLUMBUS - An across-the-board drop in tax collections, coupled with a prolonged recession, has states facing their worst fiscal crisis in decades.

Edmonton: Thursday notebook

In anticipation of this weekend's River Cree Resort and Casino Rocky Mountain Nationals presented by Paradise RV, one of the largest drag races in North America, Castrol Raceway and the IHRA teamed up for a party fit for royalty Thursday evening at the River Cree Resort and Casino in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

July 4 fireworks diplays around the area

Ruthton: The Sunset Bar and Grill will have a fireworks display at dusk outside the bar along Highway 23. Tyler: The Tyler Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor the annual July 4th fireworks at dusk on Saturday evening at the Tyler Golf Club.

New Jersey opens NYC store to sell vacationers on its summer delights

photos by John Munson/The Star-Ledger Brooke Parsons, of Somers Point, greets passersby on Broadway in front of the Jersey Shore Store in Manhattan which promotes New Jersey tourism. Parsons is a dancer in "The Show" at the Showboat casino in...

Local musicians reunite at fest

Big things may be happening for them on the national stage, but The Bihlman Bros. are never too big for the National Cherry Festival stage. The powerhouse blues band will reunite in Traverse City Saturday for the first time in at least four years to help kick off the 83rd annual festival.

Nitelife Calendar: 07/03/2009

Ivan's at Schuss Village, All night happy hour 2 p.m.-close Mon.; pizza and pitcher Wed.; Karaoke 8 p.m. Thurs.; DJ 8 p.m.-midnight Fri.-Sat.; 1826 Schuss Mountain Lane, Mancelona; (800) 678-4111 or www.shantycreek.com.

Entertainment Calendar: 07/03/2009

Items for this calendar must be received by the Record-Eagle at least 10-14 business days in advance. All calendars are published on a space available basis.

When York University profs hit bricks, Jane's Party simply hit record — ON THE TOWN

Jane's Party has two words for the york university professors who started a three-month strike in november 2008. Thank you. all four members of the band are jazz performance students at the Toronto university.[...]

MP should consider a new direction

Re "Is another casino fiasco in the cards?" (Letter,June 27) - I disagree with Bill Steedman's assessment of the situation surrounding the proposed resort on Little Lake. I find that Dean Del Mastro tends to push his face in front of the camera every time he gets a chance.[...]

Diamond scamster nabbed

The assets of a scamster who fooled people into believing worthless stones are gems, were frozen.

Don't KISS rockers goodbye — COMMENT

Sault Ste. Marie voted. Now it's up to KISS to do the math. The Sault apparently racked up the third highest number of votes in the makeup-clad high-heel- wearing fire-breathing foursome's online contest to let fans route its fall U.[...]

Aboitiz Group denies links with TIM

The Aboitiz Group on Friday denied any personal or professional relationship between members of the Aboitiz clan and the head of the Total Information Management Corp. (TIM) and stressed that its participation in the poll automation project of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) was purely a business transaction.

Concord could get back on track, official tells Sullivan legislators

MONTICELLO – There is no sign of life at the site of the former Concord resort, just some piles of debris, a stack of prefab metal skeletons, and what appears to be initial site work, done six months ago.

Jury acquits Gary man in assault

A Lake Superior Court jury Wednesday acquitted a Gary man of attempted murder, aggravated battery and battery charges. Jurors acquitted Antonio Laren Wilson Jr., 26, who had been charged Nov. 28, 2005, in a shooting that left Allen Stewart Jr., confined to a wheelchair. The shooting occurred eight days earlier on Harrison Street in Gary as Wilson was returning home from work. While his ...

CONCERT LISTINGS: July 3 - July 9

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. ...

Exeter/Hampton/Rockingham community calendar

LV business leaders, experts to tackle what’s next for economy

With the Las Vegas economy mired in a deep recession, some are suggesting it’s time for the community to hit the reset button.

United Coin's technology boost keeps slots spinning

Nevada’s largest slot machine route operator has upgraded its telecommunications network for its 600 customers and 6,500 machines.

Terry McGowan

Although his company is all about technology, if you ask Terry McGowan about its greatest assets he will start talking about how his employees work with their customers.

What's happening this Fourth of July weekend

While many patriotic undertakings have been initiated on July 4th in the spirit of Independence Day - like building the country's first railway in 1828, laying the cornerstone of the Washington Monument in 1850 - a lot of us just want hot dogs, parades and exploding fireworks.

No live dog racing, big losses

SEABROOK and#8212; After months of speculation and legislative hearings, Seabrook Greyhound Park will no longer be obligated to offer live greyhound racing as a prerequisite to showing and#8212; and taking bets on and#8212; live simulcast racing.

Naked 'Terminator' arrested at casino

A man who ran naked through the Stateline casino core was subdued by a Taser on Tuesday before a group of "startled" children in the Harrah's Lake Tahoe casino arcade.

Checking out Thunderbird Lodge

There is a hidden gem on the east shore of Lake Tahoe. The Thunderbird Lodge was built in the 1930s under the direction of George Whittell Jr., usually referred to as the "Captain." His original plan was for an upscale resort development...

Casino Rama, Ontario - July 2, 2009

RAMA, Ont. - Some five years after breaking through big with her Grammy-winning No. 1 hit, Redneck Woman, country-rock music belter Gretchen Wilson is still Here For The Party.

Concepcion inihalintulad ni Donaire kay Duran

Inihalintulad ni world flyweight champion Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire, Jr. sa maalamat na si Roberto Duran si Rafael Concepcion ng Panama.

An American celebration

For the Delta Democrat Times GREENVILLE - “Greenville Celebrates America,” a free July Fourth celebration, is set to begin Saturday, 4:45 p.m. at Schelben Park.

KMPH Exclusive: New Details Of Vartanian's Gambling Debt Recovered

Fresno businessman Kirk Vartanian is facing legal troubles both here in Fresno and in Las Vegas.

Interview & Preview: 'Til We're Blue Or Destroy CD Release @ Club de Ville [Friday]

Image from ’Til We’re Blue Or Destroy’s MySpace 'Til We’re Blue Or Destroy CD Release Friday, July 3 Club DeVille ( 900 Red River St ) 9 p.m. [ info ] April 20th, 2005 is the date on the tape Erik Wofford pulls out from his archives. The head honcho at Cacophony Recorders is eager to start from the very beginning as we sit down on the comfortable green couches to discuss what went on in the four ...

Donaire makes 115-lb debut vs WBA champ

Nonito Donaire Jr. makes his super-flyweight debut against Rafael Concepcion when the two slug it out for the WBA interim 115-pound title on August 15 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

All Bets Off for Russia's Casinos?

More than 400,000 out of work as Russia's casinos close under anti-vice law.

Calif. man dies after arrest at Indiana casino

SHELBYVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Police are investigating the death of a California man at the Indiana Live Casino in Shelbyville.

Free or low-cost events, music, fairs and festivals for Fourth of July weekend

Keeping watch on casino cheats

IN HER 16 years as a casino supervising inspector, Ms Penelope Jane Hennessey has probably seen every possible way to cheat on the gaming floor. Cheating can be as simple as stealing chips. It can also be as sophisticated as using technology to predict where a roulette ball will come to rest.

Farmington's track, casino turns 10

Associated Press - July 3, 2009 11:25 AM ET FARMINGTON, N.M. (AP) - SunRay Park and Casino at Farmington has turned 10. SunRay's chief executive officer, Byron Campbell, says most...

11:25 a.m.: Slots deal could hurt budget

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Multimillion-dollar downpayments on racetrack slots proposed by Gov. Ted Strickland are at risk if Ohio voters approve a competing casino plan in November. The latest version of the slots proposal requires the state to give racetrack owners their money back if a plan to legalize casinos in five cities succeeds on the fall ballot.

Nice To Know

The organizers of the first Land Between the Lakes Triathlon would like to congratulate all those participants and their parents for being part of such a successful event.

Deodorant used to fend off knife attack

Police in suburban Chicago say a taxi driver who didn't have Mace handy when he was attacked by a knife-wielding passenger instead disarmed the man with a can of aerosol deodorant.

Travel by Numbers: The Tour de France

Price, in pounds, of a six-week mountain bike technical leader course starting in August in Verbier, Switzerland, one of five nations included in this year's Tour de France.

Cankdeska Cikana breaks ground for new projects

Special to the Journal Yesterday, Cankdeska Cikana Community College (CCCC) hosted a ground breaking ceremony for two new construction projects.

Police blotter | July 1

Theft: 11 p.m., 2402 Auburn Way S. A woman told police she had lost her wallet at the Muckleshoot Casino. When gaming agents checked the video, they beheld another woman swiping the wallet. Police did not disclose a value for the wallet.

Activites Planned For Fourth of July

Freedom Festival 2009 begins in Ponca City at 8 a.m. on Saturday at Lake Ponca. Bring your picnic lunch, blankets, lawn chairs and enjoy the day.

Ohio Casino Plan Could Mean Less Money For State

Multimillion-dollar down payments on racetrack slots proposed by Gov. Ted Strickland are at risk.

Sporting Miscellanies

Within a week of Michael Jackson's passing, Tim Henman alludes to a JFK moment of his own. Tim observed this week on his BBC blog: 'I was lucky enough to play the first match on the new Court One in 1997, and it is those types of things that go down in history.' How very, very true. That ghastly Dallas day in November 1963, Armstrong on the moon, Diana's death, Obama's inauguration, Jacko, this ...

Ben and Matt Ante Up

Buds Ben Affleck and Matt Damon were among the A-Listers in Las Vegas for the Ante Up for Africa celebrity poker tournament at the Rio Hotel & Casino.

Police in suburban Chicago say a taxi driver who didn't have Mace handy when he was attacked by a knife-wielding ...

Elgin Deputy Police Chief Jeff Swoboda says the 51-year-old cabbie picked up the male passenger early Thursday outside a casino. Swoboda said the driver grew suspicious when the man offered several destinations, so he surreptitiously placed the small can of deodorant between his legs.

Ohio casinos could mean less money for state

COLUMBUS (AP) -- Multimillion-dollar downpayments on racetrack slots proposed by Gov. Ted Strickland are at risk if Ohio voters approve a competing casino plan in November.

Ohio Casinos Could Mean Less Money For Ohio

Multimillion-dollar down payments on racetrack slots proposed by Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland are at risk if Ohio voters approve a competing casino plan in November.

Northern exposure

AT 4am on November 7, 1982, while Brisbane slept, one of the city's most loved music and dance venues, Cloudland, was torn down.

Elgin Cabbie Fights Off Robber With Deodorant

An Elgin taxi driver didn't have any Mace handy when he was attacked by a passenger with a knife, so he used the next big thing – aerosol deodorant.

High-rollers fail to pitch at City of Dreams

THE City of Dreams, James Packer's latest Macau casino, has disappointed the market in its first month of trading with its lack of VIP and mass-market gamblers and its lower than expected market share.

Pneumonia hits halfback for six | Rugby League | QRL and NSWRL

FIGHTING FIT: A file picture of Burwood Robinson, who has recovered from a rough time with his health to pull on a Northern United jersey again tomorrow.

Injuries are taking toll | Rugby Union

FINDING THE LINE: Josh Damen of Wollongbar-Alstonville, who is the leading try-scorer in Far North Coast rugby this season with nine to his name.

A decade in politics cause to celebrate | Politics

MILESTONE: Thomas George touches on his 10 years in State Parliament before a belated formal celebration of his achievements yesterday.

Tributes flowing for rural legend | Local News

HONOURED RESIDENTS: Ian and Florence Weir. Mr Weir died after a car crash at McKees Hill on Thursday. Mrs Weir and the couple’s eight-year-old grandson, who were in the car, both escaped serious injury.

Placerville Speedway hits July Fourth Parade

PRESS RELEASE PLACERVILLE SPEEDWAY , PLACERVILLE , CA . FROM THE OFFICE OF HANDY RACING PROMOTIONS INC. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, WEDNESDAY, JULY 1 , 2009 MEDIA CONTACT: BILL SULLIVAN: sullivanimages@sbcglobal.netÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Placerville Speedway featured in Pollock Pines July Fourth Parade Â Media Release from Handy Racing Promotions, Inc. Â PLACERVILLE, CA â€“ The 2009 Red Hawk Casino ...

Hecker bankruptcy shows $766M debt

MINNEAPOLIS -- New filings in bankruptcy court show fallen auto magnate Denny Hecker owes more than $766 million to a dozens creditors, including millions to banks and automakers and hundreds of thousands to Las Vegas casinos and cre

Chinese money trail unravels

STANLEY HO would have been Australia's biggest overseas political donor had Labor not returned most of his money.

State forms gambling study panel

INDIANAPOLIS #8212; Indiana lawmakers worried about distractions during the special budget session kept gambling issues from creeping into negotiations. But the push to give racetracks a break and help struggling casinos could surface again this summer and in 2010.

2 more guilty in Cleveland corruption probe

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Two more people on Thursday pleaded guilty in a wide-ranging public Cuyahoga County corruption investigation, bringing to four the number of people expected to help federal prosecutors in return for sentence leniency.

$1B casino among largest in region

Neo Gold Wings Paradise's estimated $1 billion casino hotel and resort project on Tinian broke ground yesterday, with Gov. Benigno R. Fitial, NGP chair Hyun Myung and other dignitaries touting it as among the largest attractions in the region.

Tropicana emerges from bankruptcy with new owners

Tropicana Las Vegas has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy with new owners. Toronto-based Onex Corporation and former MGM Mirage President Alex Yemenidjian acquired a majority stake in the Las Vegas hotel-casino this week, as it completed its yearlong bankruptcy process.

HVS EMEA Hospitality Enews - Week Ending 3 july 2009

Turning Stone set to make a special announcement about Begay III Foundation Challenge on Monday

VERNON — Will world famous golfer Tiger Woods look to make his long-awaited debut at Turning Stone Resort and Casino any time soon?

John Kay: Is insurance worth paying for? Probably

Scott Fitzgerald claimed that the mark of first-rate intelligence was the ability to hold two contradictory ideas in mind at the same time, and still function. Thinking in terms of probabilities is a technique for managing Fitzgerald’s problem.

Vehicle burglaries, DUIs among latest crimes for Incline Village

INCLINE VILLAGE - The following are incident reports submitted by the Washoe County Sheriff's Office Incline Village Substation for June 26- July 1.

Don't question Paul Pierce while he's playing craps ...

... or he'll offer to buy you a drink. True story. Jimmy Shapiro of Sports Radio Interviews shares his recent 3 a.m. casino encounter with the Boston Celtics forward: So I'm heading back to my room and I see Paul Pierce playing craps. Obviously, he wasn't part of the contingency romancing Rasheed Wallace to the Celtics on Thursday or most likely on Friday. I'm in a semi-Red Bull and Vodka daze, ...

Cabbie sprays deodorant to disarm attacker

ELGIN, Ill. - Police in suburban Chicago say a taxi driver who didn't have Mace handy when he was attacked by a knife-wielding passenger instead disarmed the man with a can of aerosol deodorant.

Paul Rodgers: Can't get enough

Casino Doesn't Want You to Bust Your Budget

As torrential rain flooded Mystic Wednesday, Mohegan Sun cut the ribbons on new restaurants, hoping for a flood of customers.

Las Vegas Strip to Close for Magician's Death Drop

A section of the Las Vegas Strip will be closed to traffic on July 4th when magician Steve Wyrick performs a "Death Drop" escape.

Great-grandfather, terminally ill baby meet

Harry Gillespie, who lives in Vicksburg, met his youngest great-granddaughter, Gwendolyn Strong, who lives in California, Thursday.

Casino manager named

After working in casinos for most of her adult life, Karen Williams was a sure bet to manage one. read more

Las Vegas sets marathon, half-marathon

Races » Events will close famous Strip. The inaugural Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Marathon and Half Marathon, which debuts Dec. 6, and is expected to lure 20,000 people to run along famous Las Vegas Boulevard. Half marathoners, in fact, will run nearly the entire 13.1-mile course on the Strip.

Armstrong on comeback: 'We have already won'

So this is what retirement ultimately might look like for Lance Armstrong: reminiscing about his Tour de France exploits to an audience of suits and evening dresses who paid $1,000 a plate to hear him and mingle with a couple of princes.

Go Fourth Sparkling events make patriotic declarations

Uncle Sam wants YOU! To celebrate the Fourth of July, that is. Just in case fireworks haven’t gone off in your head on how exactly to celebrate, we’ve compiled a few ideas in our annual Independence Day roundup. It’s what we do.

Summerfest Day 9: Kenny Chesney

At 41, Kenny Chesney plays, sings and lives like he's 25. This tour, his "Sun City Carnival Tour" features his new single, "Out Last Night, " the lead track from his Greatest Hits II disc that was released May 19 on BNA Records.

Casino Vote Could Sink Slot Machine Plan - 7/3/2009

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Multimillion-dollar downpayments on racetrack slots proposed by Gov. Ted Strickland are at risk if Ohio voters approve a competing casino plan in November.

Pita Sharples, the nation's kaumatua

Pita Sharples got to Parliament late in a stacked career, which included a job in race relations and founding the kura kaupapa education movement. He has stuck up for Pakeha, but his life's work is for Maori.

Officer building reputation for arresting images

By day he fights crime, and by night Stefen Harris puts it into his own films. The former Aucklander turned Christchurch policeman already has international awards to show for his burgeoning career as a film director, has rubbed shoulders with the Hollywood elite, and is eyeing up more success.

2GO denies causing pullout of TIM from consortium with Smartmatic

2GO, the cargo delivery arm of the Aboitiz Group of Companies, denied allegations that it caused the pullout of Total Information Management from the consortium with Smartmatic Corporation, the provider of machinery for the automation project for next year’s polls.

Chad Smith Tears Bicep

If you thought Red Hot Chili Peppers and Chickenfoot drummer Chad Smith was incapable of rocking out, you are definitely wrong.

Ellis Park may not close after all

Owner Ron Geary calls 2010 racing a "long shot."

$10,000 finale to start today

LAS VEGAS -- Event 57 -- the $10,000 buy-in no-limit hold'em championship final -- starts today at the Rio All-Suites Hotel and Casino here. The tournament will continue through July 15, when the final nine players are to be determined.

Man dies after arrest at Shelbyville casino