Article Archives for 2010-01-11

If Nintendo's Vegas Stakes and Mario Party got together and had a baby, it wouldn't be Vegas Party.

12 MONTHS 12 ISSUES: Pieces of the casino cash pie

Niagara Falls has received $60,262,670 in funds from Seneca Niagara Casino since 2004. Only $56,763 remains unallocated as of this week, not including interest earned. Here is a breakdown of the area’s the money has been spent.

Community colleges in N.J. are cutting back on lighting up

MORRIS COUNTY -- A few cigarette butts littered the ground near an entrance to an academic building at the County College of Morris. Nearby, an employee was observed furtively puffing away in the cold outside the college administration building. There...

Charities prepare to shut down electronic bingo machines

Lifting of court injunction means lost revenue for Concord drum and bugle corps, more than a dozen other state charities

Abboud promises nationwide tourism reform for Lebanon

Taxi drivers and restaurants that charge tourists above the odds were in the firing line Friday as Tourism Minister Fadi Abboud vowed to reform Lebanon's tourism sector.Abboud, who has been in post for almost two moths, said he aimed to ensure that "tourists feel at ease the minute they come to the country.""I [want to] sort out the problem with the cab drivers.

Electronic bingo bill getting stronger support from members of Alabama legislature

But the numbers are still short of what proponents need to win.

A mad scheme to kill a scientist

A brilliant mathematician with a grave mental illness, Walter Sartory was the perfect victim, and his sad and lonely death was a shocking example of exploitation of the elderly, and of the mentally ill — a sad but growing trend.

Gabriel Campillo vs. Beibut Shumenov Clash in Rematch

LOS ANGELES, January 10 – On Friday, January 29, KZ Event Productions and Golden Boy Promotions are pleased to present an evening of world championship boxing when they present “Fight Night With De La Hoya and Hopkins: Campillo vs. Shumenov II” at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Stratosphere to offer 855-foot SkyJump

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10 (UPI) -- The Stratosphere hotel and casino in Las Vegas said visitors will soon be able to enjoy a SkyJump in which they will drop 855 feet from the hotel's tower.

Two Reno casinos robbed hours apart

Two downtown Reno casinos were robbed hours apart. Police said Circus Circus Reno was robbed late Friday and the Silver Legacy early Saturday morning.

Cornyn, Steele Call on Reid to Resign as Senate Leader After Obama 'Negro' Comment

Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, has joined Republican National Committee Chairman Michale Steele in calling on Harry Reid to resign his Senate majority leadership role after news broke over the weekend that Reid described then-candidate Barack Obama in 2008 "light-skinned" with "no Negro dialect" unless he wants one.

Skills Competition Schedule Released

The National Hockey League’s (NHL) Minnesota Wild today announced the details surrounding the 2010 Skills Competition presented by Treasure Island Resort and Casino, a fan orientated skills event featuring Wild players on Sunday, Jan. 24 at ...

State Police Shoot, Kill Man In Cordova

State police shot and killed a man early Sunday morning in Cordova.

Detroit motor show goes electric

Electric cars are set take centre stage as Detroit tries to reinvent itself as a centre for automotive technologies.

Slot machines at Miami airport aren't dead yet

Miami-Dade County's controversial push to add slot machines to Miami International Airport has angered the county's newest slots casino, which is less than a mile-and-a-half from the airport. Flagler...

Casino exec: Cline closure costs jobs, state taxes

Officials say closing a key Lake County bridge serving casinos, a steel mill and other businesses is costing the state tax revenues amid other financial losses.

Paul Sylvester Honored at ActionCOACH’s 2010 North American Regional Conference

Paul Sylvester was named a finalist for the coveted Coaches Choice Award at the regional conference. (PRWeb Jan 10, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/01/prweb3428004.htm

Jim Palzewicz Honored at ActionCOACH’s 2010 North American Regional Conference

Jim Palzewicz was named a finalist for the coveted Coaches Choice Awards for TeamCOACH, AbundanceCOACH, and NetworkCOACH at the regional conference. (PRWeb Jan 10, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/01/prweb3428204.htm

Buskers are back and better than ever

Pack your sense of humour and spare change and head to the streets of Christchurch for comedy, music, fire and amazing feats at the 2010 World Buskers Festival.

Sabres grateful for some down time

For the first time in a long time, the Buffalo Sabres have a few days to exhale.

Memorable Fan Encounters With Boxing Stars | BoxingInsider.com

It’s always an exciting and special pleasure to meet a boxing star. Here are some tales from boxing fans who tell about their own personal encounters with stars from the world of boxing…

Judge refuses to name receiver for casino

In a ruling that could have a far-reaching impact in Indian country, a federal judge has refused to appoint a receiver for the Lac du Flambeau's northern Wisconsin casino even though the tribe defaulted on a $50 million bond.

Joanna Hunkin looks at the hotly anticipated blockbusters of 2010

ONE News entertainment producer Joanna Hunkin casts her eye over the hotly anticipated blockbusters of 2010

Man dies in gunfight with state police

A 58-year-old man was killed after exchanging gunfire with state police officers Sunday in Cordova.

The House looks to win

Ever notice how supporters of gambling use the term "gaming" -- as if that more sanitized description eases the well-documented downside of this ever-popular vice that too often leads to addiction?

Jack Frost Children's WinterFest turning park into P.E.I.'s own Olympics

This year’s sixth annual Jack Frost Children’s WinterFest in Charlottetown will be extended to four days, including Monday, Feb.

Expo at Turning Stone

VERONA — The Turning Stone Resort and Casino will play host to the CNY Wedding Expo 2010 on Sunday, Jan. 24 , from noon to 4 p.m. in the Conference Center’s Oneida Room at the casino.

Homeless Donations Sparking Debate

Colorado Springs Police officers tell 11 News the homeless community in Colorado Springs now numbers in the hundreds. There is a big debate now over whether people who donate directly to the homeless are helping or enabling. A lot of donations have now become visible in the form of trash.

Bill would give break to Indiana casinos

The chairman of the Indiana Senate Appropriations Committee says the panel will consider legislation that would allow riverboat casinos on the Ohio River and Lake Michigan to move inland in hopes of staving off new competition from neighboring states.

Musician passes talents to others

By JENNIFER ABEL Staff writer

Miss Mississippi trunk show held

Anna Tadlock may be the first Miss Mississippi to tell pageant officials she wanted to pack light for the Miss America Pageant.

DETROIT AUTO SHOW: EXCLUSIVE: Spies Get First Pics From This Years Show

Thanks to AutoSpies. com fan Darin who we will refer to as Agent 00D in the future you are seeing the first photos from the 2010 Detroit Auto Show.

A decade at the movies

By: Emily Handy and Nicholas Trobiano, Editors 2000: A remake of the classic Dr. Seuss tale, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” starring Jim Carrey as the Christmas – hating protagonist, sold more than “Cast Away,” “Gladiator” and “Meet the Parents”...

Ohio lawmakers face deadline in getting key goals on May 4 ballot

COLUMBUS — Ohio legislators will need a quick jolt of bipartisan cooperation when they return this week if they want to meet key goals, including putting a renewal of the Third Frontier economic development program before voters.The deadline for putting proposed constitutional amendments on the May 4 ballot is Feb. 3, just 23 days after legislators get back to work on Tuesday, Jan. 12.

Third Frontier, a casino location and redistricting may be heading to ballot

COLUMBUS — When it comes to getting things done, 2009 was not a very good year for the Ohio Legislature and Gov. Ted Strickland .Strickland signed 16 bills into law, the fewest for the first year of a legislative session dating back to 2003.

Aussie back in casino mode

The rising tide of commodities speculation suggests the Aussie dollar is in for a wild 2010.

In Sour Economy, Biggest Gambler at Foxwoods Is the Casino Itself

At Foxwoods, tribal sovereignty combined with $2 billion in at-risk debt is creating a potential meltdown with no known rules.

Man killed in gunfight with NM police

A New Mexico State Police spokesman says a Cordova man was killed after exchanging gunfire with state police officers Sunday at his home.

(AFX UK Focus) 2010-01-11 07:30 BRIEF-Partygaming in 5 yr deal with Denmark's Danske Spil

LONDON, Jan 11 (Reuters) - PartyGaming Plc:

Prison for Online Casino Exec David Carruthers

The legal saga that featured the US ban on online gambling and the former CEO of internet gambling company BetonSports has come to an end. David Carruthers, who was indicted in 2006 and accused of accepting bets from US punters online, was sentenced Friday to 33 months in prison.

Partygaming in 'landmark' Danish deal

LONDON (SHARECAST) - Online gaming group PartyGaming has tied up an an exclusive, five-year agreement with state-controlled Danske Spil to provide an online gaming platform for poker and casino games in Denmark.

Payton asks Saints to take it easy during time off

BATON ROUGE — Reggie Bush and Los Angeles girlfriend Kim Kardashian weren't spotted on a beach in Mexico. And tight end Jeremy Shockey wasn't seen at any pool parties at the Las Vegas Hard Rock Café Casino, where he partied last summer and had to be treated for dehydration.

Times Q&A: Trainer Joel Marr has seen growth, success at Sunland Park

EL PASO -- Joel Marr has been a steadying force at Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino over the course of his career. The 42-year-old graduate of New Mexico State University has built one of the most consistent racing stables at the track during his many years in the business.

Miss Mississippi shows off pageant attire

VICKSBURG - Anna Tadlock may be the first Miss Mississippi to tell pageant officials she wanted to pack light for the Miss America Pageant.

Joliet budget deficit $6.5M

Joliet's 2009 budget deficit was projected at $15 million for most of year but will end up at less than half that.All the bills and revenues aren't in yet, but the final deficit is estimated at about $6.5 million.

Few options left for fixing state budget

Lawmakers return today to face $4.5B shortfall.

Big is best for developers looking to dominate burgeoning mall market

With shopping malls sprouting up around the country, the emphasis is now on size and the variety of services offered. That's because competition is getting stiffer in the mall market.

For Patrick, the heat is on

No one should be misled by the quiet coming from the governor’s office. Next week and the week after, he will deliver his State of the State speech and unveil his proposed budget.

Pa. bill gives Philly casino more time

PHILADELPHIA — Pennsylvania’s new law legalizing poker, blackjack and other table games at slots casinos has also given more time for a long-delayed casino on the Philadelphia waterfront — but questions remain about who will build and run the facility.

Talk Back: Jan. 11, 2010

Gov. Schwarzenegger gives the State of the State and releases a proposed budget: "Well, does it really matter what the Governor says? Our legislature continues to be firmly polarized. We can continue to expect to see politicians voting along party...

Local news in brief, Jan. 11, 2010

Get FREE Daily Headlines by email! City voters will have a chance tonight to hear from the candidates for mayor of Santa Fe. Three candidates seeking the part-time job of mayor will square off from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at a forum hosted by the Santa Fe Neighborhood Network.

Bridge work near casino costs jobs, official says

East Chicago -- Officials say closing a key Lake County bridge serving casinos, a steel mill and other businesses is costing the state tax revenues amid other financial losses.

McInnerneys embrace MSA

IT was a chance marketing opportunity that put David and Carmel McInnerney of Combarngo, Condamine, into the headlines when a heifer from their herd became the one-millionth beast to be graded under the Meat Standards Australia program late last year.

Top international Bachata dancers, instructors at Reno festival

It was a song that turned Andy Truong into a fan of Bachata, a sensual Latin dance that drew him and hundreds of other devotees to a four-day festival of morning workshops and late-night dances that ended today in Reno.

Sinking Feeling From Atlantis Work

I'm always interested in how ad people become film directors. But you tend to hear about the reverse scenario far less often. So, when I received a press release promoting film director Brett Ratner's ad work for Atlantis, the Paradise Island resort, it got my attention.

Remington Park is on a new track

At midnight on New Year’s Eve, a Chickasaw Nation subsidiary took over ownership of Oklahoma City’s Remington Park racetrack and casino, ushering in an era of local controll for the casino.Already the changes have begun.As the clock struck 12, the new owners turned on 50 new gaming machines, bringing the total number of machines up to 750."We used research and focus groups to find out what games ...

Des Plaines Five Corner TIF plan inching ahead

The plan to redevelop Des Plaines' Five Corners taxing district is still alive and inching forward despite some residents' efforts to quash it for the past three years since the district was established.

Five men arrested after fight at Aztar

A fight inside the Casino Aztar Hotel lobby at 2:45 a.m. Saturday resulted in multiple arrests.According to Evansville Police Department affidavits, police tried to separate the crowd when several people allegedly tried to distract the officers and protest the arrest of several of the people involved in the fight by shouting at police. Jonathon Legate, 23, Ricky Jones Jr., 25, and Daniel ...

Prostitution charges filed over encounter with undercover officer

Margaret Francis Cotton of Evansville was arrested Friday afternoon and taken to the Vanderburgh County Jail. She was later released on $100 bond.According to an Evansville Police Department affidavit, an undercover detective had several e-mail exchanges with her, and she agreed to meet him in a room at the Casino Aztar Hotel.Before the meeting, the detective spoke to her on the telephone about ...

Warrick development running into opposition | LEGISLATIVE NOTEBOOK

INDIANAPOLIS —State Rep. Jeff Espich, R-Uniondale, didn't win many friends in Southwestern Indiana last week when he argued against allowing a proposed Warrick County tourism development to capture sales tax generated there to pay for the construction of an educational center called Village Earth.But he voiced concerns that were echoed later in the week by Senate Appropriations Chairman Luke ...

Repeat offender arrested again for DUI

A Rand woman with a history of drunken driving arrests was wearing a home confinement bracelet on her ankle and had a Putnam deputys badge in her purse when she was pulled over and charged with drunken driving on Interstate 77 in Charleston. Trooper M.J....

Dealerships move not starting a trend, officials say

The unexpected departure of three of Murrieta's auto dealerships to neighboring Temecula should not be seen as the start of a trend, officials in both cities said.

Monday January 11, 2010 - 00:16 EST

Is There a Way to Determine a Machine's Long-Term Payback? Is there a way to test a machine's payout percentage? For pooled machines linked to a jackpot, is the payout percentage still per machine or can it be spread out across the total machines in the casino?

The B-4 and after effect table games may have on bingo night in Poconos

Last Wednesday night at the Elks Lodge on Washington Street in East Stroudsburg, a man spoke slowly into a microphone as a room full of people listened carefully and stared down at the tables in front of them.

Senior activities in Whittier: Free hearing aid checks are set for Thursday

The Whittier Hearing Center will be providing a free ear exam to check for wax and infections from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Thursday at the senior center, 13225 Walnut St.

Pollution did not deter casino developers

NEW BEDFORD — The environmental contamination at the site of the old NStar plant on the city's waterfront scares most developers away.

Developers envision casino 'woven into fabric' of downtown New Bedford

The would-be developers of Cannon Street Station on the site of the old NStar plant on the harbor are convinced that the casino would "be woven into the fabric of the town" and would not, as is the case with other, poorly designed urban casinos, "suck...

‘Enemy of sovereignty’ to seek US Senate seat

HARTFORD, Conn. – A popular state attorney general with an anti-Indian sovereignty reputation is making a bid for the U.S. Senate.

Miami-Dade plans to fight state's rejection of slots at MIA

Miami-Dade County is refusing to back down from its bid to install slot machines at Miami International Airport, with the matter now apparently headed to court.

Racial Double Standard?

Republicans say Sen. Reid should follow example set by Trent Lott in 2002 and resign after 'Negro' Obama remark • Reid No Stranger to Poor Word Choices • Reid Hopes to Press On With Obama's Health Blessing • VIDEO: Reid's Senate Opponent on Race Quip

Wild week in curling

This has been one weird week of curling.

Book Review: Under The Neon Sky: A Las Vegas Doorman's Story by Jay Rankin

A decent read about life in Las Vegas, but a little too familiar and predictable.

Gaming Board Says No Guarantees for Foxwoods in Phila.

The chairman of the Gaming Control Board says it’s not a foregone conclusion that Foxwoods will get an extension to open a Philadelphia casino, even though the new table games authorization law allows for one.

Casino neighbors see the light - and don't like it

One woman said Parx Casino digital billboards light up her bedroom from 3,000 feet away.

Gary's failure doesn't help Indiana

Gary government took another beating in Indianapolis last week. Not from downstate politicians, but its own residents. The residents, mostly but not entirely from Miller, told politicians from Indianapolis, Kokomo, Fort Wayne, Warsaw and Crawfordsville that Gary is corrupt, a tainted brand, and dependent on aid. Some believe the state's new tax caps would mortally wound Northwest Indiana's ...

Top international dancers, instructors at Reno festival

Obama's Indian problem

The US president has pledged to improve the lives of Native Americans. But he faces huge challenges, such as those on Pine Ridge Indian reservation where unemployment is more than 80%, the average wage is £4,400 – and life expectancy is 50

Taxi drivers get familiar with Resorts World Sentosa

SINGAPORE: Resorts World Sentosa on Monday conducted an orientation for taxi drivers to familiarise themselves with the integrated resort.

Guaranteed Safe and Fair: BlackjackBallroom.com

LAS VEGAS, January 11 /PRNewswire/ -- BlackjackBallroom.com has long been a favourite for online gamblers and fans of online casino games.

Deadline for Fontainebleau bids set for Friday

Bids are due Friday from companies and individuals wanting to buy the bankrupt Fontainebleau casino-resort development project on the Las Vegas Strip.

Table games to help schools

Local representatives said they hope the state budget debate is put to rest, now that controversial table games legislation has passed after much debate.

The man behind casinos’ scent science

Why do casinos smell like they do? No, not the smell of menthols, sticky drinks and desperation. That’s everywhere. Rather, why does the Bellagio smell like the Bellagio and why does the Venetian smell like an old man who has been wearing the same cologne for 40 years and steadily adding more as his tolerance grows?

Consultant offers advice casino moguls can heed

The 1989 debut of the Mirage, Las Vegas’ largest and most expensive luxury hotel at the time, was a critical turning point in the city’s development. Even with the most elaborate bells and whistles at their disposal, executives had to develop a strategy to attract a new kind of customer — people who thought Las Vegas offered little more than gambling and kitsch.

Hard Rock International Names John Galloway Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer

Hard Rock, one of the world's most recognizable and iconic brands, today announced that John Galloway has been named Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Hard Rock International, overseeing global marketing, advertising and promotions for Hard Rock's 159 venues worldwide.

Griffin to receive Civic Leader of the Year

Reno Sparks Chamber luncheon: The Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce will honor Jeff Griffin with the 2010 Raymond I. Smith Civic Leader of the Year Award.

Nick Clegg puts fairness at the heart of the Liberal Democrat manifesto

Today, Nick Clegg set out the priorities that will be at the heart of the Party’s election manifesto. The value that connects everything the party wants to achieve is fairness.

London open: Another bright start

LONDON (SHARECAST) - London’s top stocks have opened strongly with good gains for resource stocks sending the index sharply higher. Cairn Energy leads the oil sector, while demand is strong for Rio Tinto , Kazakhmys and Fresnillo among the miners.

Fundraising events to aid Notre Dame School in Vacaville

Notre Dame School's Parent Guild is planning a pair of fundraising events.A casino night event themed "Amoré" will be held at 6 p.

Auto show in Detroit has a bit of Lansing flair

It won't quite be the party it was in years gone by, but this year's North American International Auto Show in Detroit promises to be more upbeat this year than last.

Macau gaming firm offers to buy into listed DFNN

A Macau-based gaming company has offered to buy $3 million (about P138 million) worth of primary shares of listed DFNN, Inc., which will use the money to buy into a local gaming firm.

Our view: Good plans are taking shape in LaSalle Parish

BEADS: To residents of Jena and LaSalle Parish, who plan to turn out today for a presentation on "Jena Vision," a project to guide growth. The meeting will start at 5:30 p.m. at the Jena Municipal Complex. Residents will be able to review displays and listen to a presentation by town consultant Lee Einsweiler of Code Studio. Jena was selected to participate in the Community Planning Program ...

Chickasaws begin changes at park

At the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve, a Chickasaw Nation subsidiary took over ownership of Oklahoma City's Remington Park racetrack and casino, ushering in a new era of local control.

London pre-open: Early gains ahead

LONDON (SHARECAST) - London’s top stocks look set to open with good gains with traders expecting Footsie to add 24 points in early dealings. Cash strapped plumbers merchant Wolseley is to raise just under £24m from the sale of its Irish businesses.

Council odds on to retain anti-casino stance

LICENSING bosses in Barnsley are expected to renew their opposition to casinos in the borough later this week when they meet to rubber-stamp a policy on gambling. (10/01/2010 20:01:08)

Kenya : Matatu Strike Revealed All Things Bad and Ugly

Nairobi — A few years ago, I observed school children doing their school work under streetlights on a busy street in Congo Brazzaville. Determined to succeed against all odds, these children were oblivious of the dangers posed by speeding cars or the risk to their eyesight.

Scientist's phobias, money made him a target of evil

HEBRON, Ky. - Walter K. Sartory was a brilliant mathematician with a grave mental illness. It made him the perfect victim.

More uncertainty about Fairmount racing

Horse racing is in Rusty Hellman's blood. The 38-year-old trainer has been working at Fairmount Park in Collinsville for nearly two decades.

Casino exec: bridge closure is costing jobs

EAST CHICAGO, Ind. (AP) -- Officials say closing a key Lake County bridge serving casinos, a steel mill and other businesses is costing the state tax revenues amid other financial losses.

Oil rises above $83 amid strong Chinese demand

Oil prices jumped above $83 a barrel Monday amid signs of strong Chinese demand for crude, a weakening U.S. dollar and a strong flow of speculative funds into commodities.

Popcorn please! 18 must-see movies for 2010

Sequels and revivals of TV shows fill Hollywood's movie bill for 2010. Here is CTV.ca's round-up of 18 flicks not to be missed in 2010.

Motown bands play Kewadin

Two long-time Motown bands roll into Kewadin Casino in June. The Four Tops and The Temptations play the Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., venue June 4 at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $48.50 US. Only one original member of The Four Tops, Abdul 'Duke' Fakir, is still alive.[...]

Caribbean Casino and Gaming Corp. Confirms First International Boxing Event

MIAMI, FL--(Marketwire - January 11, 2010) - Caribbean Casino and Gaming Corp. ( PINKSHEETS : CGAQ ) has confirmed its first boxing event will be held on March 13, 2010 in the Event Center in the Sosua Bay Grand Casino. This will be the first of potentially 4 scheduled events to be held in partnership with DeCubas Presents, LLC. The Company is in the process of finalizing a contract with a major ...

Cisco Announces Interactive Digital Signage Pilot With Harrah's Operating Company

Harrah's Focuses on Innovation, Offers Next-Generation Guest Experience

Developers envision downtown New Bedford casino

NEW BEDFORD - The would-be developers of Cannon Street Station on the site of the old NStar plant on the harbor...

Resorts World Sentosa prepares for visitors ahead of Jan 20 hotel openings

SINGAPORE: Public bookings for Resorts World Sentosa hotels opened on Monday and more than 3,300 enquiries poured in.

Jockey Club gets aid on slots petition

FieldWorks will collect signatures in Arundel against slots site Group is paying private firm FieldWorks will help collect signatures in referendum against against Arundel Mills mall site

London midday: Footsie loses some sparkle

LONDON (SHARECAST) - Footsie has lost some sheen as miners and property groups have given back some of their early gains. Brokers have been busy with a Citigroup review of the oil sector boosting Cairn Energy.

Bus service in Delhi, Simcoe to be cut

Blaming the decline of rural Ontario, Greyhound Canada announced Friday it plans to abandon a series of routes, including one that serves Norfolk communities. "Unfortunately, tough decisions like today's have to be made.[...]

Lakes Entertainment Announces Execution of Management Agreement for Tunica Casino Development

MINNEAPOLIS----Lakes Entertainment, Inc. announced that on January 5, 2010, its wholly owned subsidiary, Lakes Tunica Casino Management, LLC, entered into a Development Services and Management Agreement with Abston-McKay Ventures, LLC, wherein Lakes agreed to perform certain development and management services for a potential casino located at the former Isle of Capri site in Tunica, Mississippi.

MGPA buys Polish malls, Poland seen outperforming

* Sees growth in Poland outperforming across Europe

Icahn Plans to Tap Bond Market as Debt Rallies: New Issue Alert

Jan. 11 (Bloomberg) -- Carl C. Icahn is refinancing debt as soon as this week as Moody’s Investors Service raises concern that his Icahn Enterprises LP will face difficulties realizing gains from asset sales in “a weakened economic environment.”

Tishman-AECOM joint venture wins US$16-million construction-management services contract for Phase 1 of U.S ...

WASHINGTON----Tishman-AECOM, a joint-venture of Tishman Construction Corporation of D.C., one of the nation’s premier construction managers, contractors and owner representatives, and AECOM Technology Corporation, a leading provider of professional technical and management support services for government and commercial clients around the world, today announced that it has been awarded a $16 ...

Rep. Black to introduce bill on referendum to allow electronic bingo and put a state tax on gross revenue

As Gov. Bob Riley continues his fight to shut down electronic bingo machines across the state, legislators are about to begin their own battle over gambling.

Daley insider pushing for lift of city's video gambling ban

The Watchdogs: Mayor Daley says video gambling is illegal in Chicago, and no one hasasked him to overturn that ban. But that could soon change. Daley's former campaign manager Greg Goldner is spearheading ahigh-stakes campaign to get the City Council to lift the ban so videogambling can legally operate in every neighborhood.

London mid-morning: Resource stocks lift Footsie

LONDON (SHARECAST) - Footsie is continuing to go well on advancing commodity stocks and strength in the property sector. Cairn Energy leads the oil sector, while demand is strong for Rio Tinto , Kazakhmys and Fresnillo among the miners.

Casino exec: Ind. bridge closure costs jobs, money

Officials say closing a key Lake County bridge serving casinos, a steel mill and other businesses is costing Indiana tax revenues amid other financial losses.

Jury sent home in Maybury casino shooting trial

THE JURY in the Maybury casino shooting trial have been sent home without reaching verdicts.

SunCruz offers apologies to workers

The chief executive officer of Nevada Gold and Casinos Inc. apologized for the shabby treatment of SunCruz Casinos workers when the ships quit sailing last month.

California charities prepare to shut down electronic bingo machines

Brimming from a banner year on the drum and bugle corps circuit, the Concord Blue Devils soon may find themselves less flush in the wallet, thanks to a federal court ruling that will force the charity and others across the state to pull the plug on a major cash engine.

American Express Announces New Membership Rewards® Partners and Features with Everyday to Extraordinary Rewards Options

NEW YORK----American Express kicks off 2010 with a line up of new partners and features in the Membership Rewards® program, which provides Cardmembers with more choice, flexibility and attainable rewards across popular categories, including financial services, travel, shopping, and dining and entertainment.

New Year, new clubs: A user’s guide

Know thy new bars and clubs, all six of them.

Arundel Mills slots petition drive heats up

The head of the Maryland Jockey Club said his company has hired a professional campaign organizer for a petition drive to bring zoning for slot machines at Arundel Mills mall to a referendum.

Ronnie Milsap to star at San Manuel

HIGHLAND - Country singer Ronnie Milsap has sold more than 35 million albums, had more than 40 No. 1 hit songs and owns six Grammys and eight Country Music Association awards.

Md. Jockey Club Hires Firm For Anti-Slots Bid

The Maryland Jockey Club is paying a private firm to collect signatures for its petition drive to block a slot machine casino at Arundel Mills Mall.

Whoa! Spinning stallion sign bucks Bozeman city ordinance

BOZEMAN (AP) — A life-sized spinning white stallion advertisement that is a beloved symbol of the Wild West in the one-time frontier town of Bozeman has for decades bucked off a city ordinance that froze in place all other rotating signs, including iconic barber poles.

Father and son die in horror smash

The mangled wreckage of the two cars involved in Sunday night’s head-on crash on the Summerland Way near Whiporie, which claimed the lives of a 48-year-old Grafton father and his 23-year-old son.

CORRECTING and REPLACING Retailers Continue to Grow With SAS®

NEW YORK----Please replace the release with the following corrected version due to multiple revisions.

Police Log Jan. 10, 2010

Name, age, address Place of arrest Charges; bail Jan. 10 Stephen Randell McConnell, 25, Carlin Cactus Pete’s Casino Two counts of unlawful possession or sale of a controlled substance; $10,000

Lakes eyeing former Isle property

TUNICA — Lakes Entertainment Inc.’s wholly owned subsidiary, Lakes Tunica Casino Management, LLC, has entered into a development services and management agreement with Abston-McKay Ventures, LLC, wherein Lakes agreed to perform certain development and management services for a potential casino located at the former Isle of Capri site in Tunica.

Casino's tragic ties to Centaur

Clem MacMahon, president of the Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum, with at a model of the AHS Centaur on display at the museum. One of his WWII navy colleagues lost a sister who was a nurse serving on the Centaur when she was sunk by a Japanese submarine in 1943.

Crowning of Ms. Cebu 2010

THE spotlight will be directed on one beautiful woman tonight as she will be crowned Miss Cebu 2010 at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino. read more

Oil rises above $83 on strong Chinese demand

Oil prices jumped above $83 a barrel Monday amid signs of strong Chinese demand for crude, a weakening U.S. dollar and a strong flow of speculative funds into commodities.

Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers Releases December 2009 Index

LAS VEGAS, NV--(Marketwire - January 11, 2010) - On pace with the broader markets, the AGEM Index closed the month of December 2009 at 106.32, up 1.59 points or 1.52 percent from the previous month. During the month, one global gaming supplier, Konami, contributed a full point to the index while the balance of the sector contributed modest movement to the index. While the S&P 500 gained 1.78 ...

15 of the priciest homes ever sold in O.C.

Newport Beach and Laguna Beach dominate the list of what's believed to be the 15 priciest home sales in Orange County to date.

Buffalo fly problem bites early

North Coast Livestock Health and Pest Authority district veterinarian Phillip Kemsley inspects dairy cattle on a farm at Dobies Bight, near Casino, already wearing purple insecticidal ear tags designed to help deter buffalo fly.

'Jersey Shore' cast appearance delayed for a month

The cast of the MTV reality show 'Jersey Shore,' which premiered last month, includes from left, back row: Angelina; Jenni 'J-Wow'; Nicole 'Snookie' and Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino; front row: Vinnie, DJ Pauly D, Ronnie and Sammy 'Sweetheart.'

Monday January 11, 2010 - 11:02 EST

LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- Cantor Gaming, an affiliate of the global financial services firm Cantor Fitzgerald, announced today that the pocketcasino, only available on the Las Vegas Strip at The Venetian and The Palazzo, is now offering casino style games in addition to in-running sports wagering.

Outdoor Channel at the 2010 SHOT Show

Outdoor Channel, America's leader in outdoor TV, cordially invites you to visit its booth at the annual Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show and Conference to partake in the fun and festivities!

Wakefern Food Corp. Teams with SAS for Unique Marketing Solutions

NEW YORK----In 2009, Wakefern Food Corp., a retailer-owned cooperative grocery wholesaler based in New Jersey, began an initiative to connect with customers more frequently and relevantly.

Tilly's Deploys SAS® Size Profiling as a Managed Solution

NEW YORK----Tilly’s, a leading specialty retailer, has deployed SAS® Size Profiling as a managed solution to better evaluate store-level style-specific demand by size. SAS, the leader in business analytics, is the only software vendor to currently offer size profiling customers the choice of either a managed solution or licensed software for behind-the-firewall deployment.

SAS® Software Supports Efficient Logistics at Amway China

NEW YORK----Using predictive modeling and inventory optimization technologies from SAS, the leader in business analytics software and services, Amway China has developed an advanced Inventory Optimization System built with SAS® Forecast Server, SAS® Inventory Optimization and SAS® Enterprise Guide that has cut stock levels, balanced product distribution, and boosted customer satisfaction to 97 ...

Finnish supermarket bank S-Bank chooses SAS®

NEW YORK----Finnish supermarket bank S-Bank, a part of the S Group, has initiated a relationship with SAS, the leader in business analytics software and services.

Few options left for fixing Arizona budget

Lawmakers return today to face $4.5B shortfall.

Foxwoods Casino Breaks the Bank

AP One of the largest casinos in the world, Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut, is losing ground because of a set of bad wagers. Now with earnings dropping every year, it's just a question of how long the Indian-operated dice joint is able to stay at the table. Foxwoods, run by the Mashantucket Pequots, has the most slot machines of any casino world-wide. But according to the Times "slot ...

Miss Nebraska gets sendoff

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. -- A crowd of about 100 fans, supporters and former beauty queens gathered Saturday for the official sendoff party for Miss Nebraska, Brittany Jeffers of Ogallala, who will soon head to Las Vegas for the 2010...

'Big Love': New beginnings

Right off the bat it's clear that this season isn't going to be like the others.

A new gambling venture

A Kansas woman who lost her job became $1 million richer in an instant, thanks to another new gambli ...

Morgans Hotel Group Appoints Eric Gavin as Regional Director of Sales and Marketing in Miami

NEW YORK----Morgans Hotel Group Co. today named Eric Gavin Regional Director of Sales and Marketing in Miami, effective January 11, 2010. Gavin will lead Morgans’ sales and marketing efforts at Delano, Shore Club and Mondrian in South Beach.

Quijano: Spunky Milan is more than just plain vanilla

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Presidentiables in Cebu

WHY should Cebuanos vote for you? This will be one of the questions posed to the six presidential aspirants who will convene in a forum in Cebu next week. read more

Land Securities lifted on rental hopes, but FTSE loses some lustre

was lifted by hopes of a revival in London rental prices, and the prospects for its planned new developments in the West End.Analysts at Goldman Sachs moved the company's shares to their conviction bu...

Atlantic City casino revenue

ATLANTIC CITY - Casino revenue plunged for the third straight year in 2009, falling below $4 billion for the first time since 1997 as the soft economy and competition from neighboring slot parlors continue to erode the Atlantic City market.

Ponzi scheme suspect to be transferred to Boston courts

GULFPORT — A Boston businessman accused in a $29 million “Ponzi” scheme told a federal judge in Gulfport today that he wants his case transferred to Massachusetts.

Super Bowl, Miami: All South Florida wants to play

This year's Super Bowl is in Miami, but all South Florida wants to play.

WDAM.com Laurel-Hattiesburg, MS The Pinebelt's Choice For News, Sports and Weather | New casino proposed in Tunica

TUNICA, Miss. (AP) - An Oxford-based group has announced it has entered into a development and management agreement to locate a new casino at the site of the closed Isle of Capri property in Tunica County.

Nevada court says man doesn't have right to parole

Monday, January 11, 2010 at 11:08 a.m. CARSON CITY, Nev. — The Nevada Supreme Court has ruled that a Las Vegas man does not have a constitutional right to parole.

City, County To Address Budget Woes

Southern Nevadans with concerns about the area's economic future will have to choose which budget crisis theyre most concerned about Monday night. Both city and county leaders have scheduled town hall meetings to address upcoming shortfalls in both its budgets.

Monday January 11, 2010 - 14:32 EST

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Cryptologic, the innovative provider of internet gaming solutions has signed a three year deal with Realex Payments to support its card processing requirements across its increasing customer base.

Jimi Hendrix fans have a new experience in store

The late musician's half-sister is overseeing the release of a 'new' album of previously unreleased material. With the exception of James Dean, who made only three films, there might be no pop-culture icon who has done more with less than the late Jimi Hendrix. The ultimate guitar hero released just three studio albums before his death in 1970, but new generations of music fans keep plugging ...

Garcia graduates police academy

Unbeaten top ten featherweight Miguel Angel “Mikey” Garcia (18-0, 15 KOs) graduated from the Ventura County Police Academy last Friday, but he’ll be working his other job on Saturday night at the Hard Rock Hotel-Casino in Las Vegas in the co-main event in a battle with Mexican buzz saw Joksan Hernandez (17-1, 10 KOs).

RTA Travel

NEW YORK– An undocumented Filipina health care aide, was sentenced in Sacramento County Superior Court to four years in jail for stealing money from an elderly couple in Elk Grove, and for tax evasion. She pleaded no contest to the charges.

New Mexico News Brief, Monday, Jan. 11

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Lead workers in Run Thru History pass the baton

In 17-degree temperature, Mack Varner and Robert Sadler set out for Jackson on Saturday to run the Mississippi Blues Marathon.

Monday January 11, 2010 - 13:46 EST

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New York Lottery Awards $10,000 cash prize to Rome instant game winner

SCHENECTADY, January 11, 2010 -- The New York Lottery today announced Earl Teuscher of Rome won $10,000 on the Lottery's Cashword Doubler instant game.

Will blind trusts place ministers above suspicion?

The government’s plan to rid ministers of conflicts of interest is to use blind trusts, but can they work effectively?

New Casino Proposed In Tunica

A new casino could soon open at the site of the closed Isle of Capri property in Tunica County.

Mayor Goodman to deliver his State of the City address Tuesday

Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman will deliver his annual State of the City address Tuesday. He'll give the speech at the Golden Nugget Casino at 5pm.

Big Love Season Premiere 4:1 – TV Review

For me, this series is hit or a miss. Some episodes are genius while others leave you feeling like you’re watching a very expensive melodrama. After three season’s of watching them ice-skate together, they are now opening each episode with Bill and his three wives in flowing outfits falling from the sky (you can watch [...]

Big Love: All That and a Side of Bacon

The much-anticipated fourth season of Big Love bloomed strangely last night — a messy, deliriously overstuffed smear of stories that left us anticipating a season rife with the show's usual...

Million dollar winners at the Venetian & Silverton Casino Lodge

Saturday night Las Vegas resident Christopher Ballesteros won $1 million playing the Jeopardy penny cash ball game at the Silverton Casino Lodge.

MGM MIRAGE's CityCenter Las Vegas Offers guestLINK Connectivity Technology

LAS VEGAS----MGM MIRAGE’S CityCenter continues to embrace revolution by installing guestLINK™ connectivity devices to provide visitors with the most revolutionary in-room hotel technology on the market.

Career Fair Tuesday at Green Valley Ranch

If you're looking for work, Green Valley Ranch is hosting a career fair Tuesday. It takes place at the La Cascada Ballroom inside the casino from 8:30am to 4:30pm.

Court rejects appeal of Vegas man

The Nevada Supreme Court has ruled that a Las Vegas man does not have a constitutional right to parole. Michael Anselmo, now 57-years-old, was sentenced in 1972 to life in prison without the possibility of parole in the death of college student Trudy Hiler, who was stabbed 18 times. She and Anselmo both worked during the summer at a casino at North Lake Tahoe.

Retired Teacher Wins $4.1 Million Jackpot

A 78-year-old retired teacher is $4.1 million richer after winning a jackpot at the Venetian resort.

HRH Tower spa debuts in Las Vegas

A US$7m (4.87m euro, £4.3m) addition to the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, has opened. Called HRH Tower, the all-suite tower includes a large new spa while eight spa villas open directly onto swimming pool areas.

Monday January 11, 2010 - 12:32 EST

LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- Early this morning, a 78-year-old woman celebrated her birthday three days early by winning a $4,141,909 MegaJackpot® playing Wheel of Fortune® Special Edition pennies at the Venetian Resort Casino.

Court: Killer has no constitutional right to parole

CARSON CITY -- The Nevada Supreme Court has ruled that a Las Vegas man does not have a constitutional right to parole. Michael Anselmo, now 57, was sentenced in 1972 to life in prison without the possibility of parole in the death of college student Trudy Hiler, who was stabbed 18 times.

Oil: Lower amid strong Chinese demand

Oil prices turned direction and fell below $83 a barrel Monday amid signs of strong Chinese demand for crude, a weakening U.S. dollar and a strong flow of speculative funds into commodities.

London close: Footsie gives up gains

LONDON (SHARECAST) - The leading share index gave up early gains to finish only slightly higher as euphoria over strong trade figures from China in December gave way to renewed fears over recovery prospects.

Gumout Named Presenting Sponsor of SCCA National Convention

TOPEKA, Jan. 11, 2010: Sports Car Club of America, Inc. announced today that Gumout® has been named the presenting sponsor of the 2010 SCCA National Convention, the annual meeting of Club leadership held in Las Vegas, Jan. 28-30, 2010.

Britain should be a workshop, not a casino

Making real products is far superior to having a lust for quick returns. It recognises the crucial link between effort and reward

Hope and Vroom Racing to partner with Mohegan Sun

National Hot Rod Association Pro Stock Motorcycle rider David Hope and team owner John Hammock began Vroom Racing in 2004 as little more than a hobby after Hope was granted a chance to follow in the footsteps of his father, Dan Hope Sr., and get into drag racing.

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