Article Archives for 2010-01-13

(AP:LAS VEGAS) Nevada casinos' gambling revenue in November rose for the first time in nearly two years, as casinos won nearly $873.2 million from bettors, state regulators said Tuesday.

YoGen(R) Innovative Handheld Charger Launches to Grand Acclaim at 2010 International CES

WASHINGTON, January 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Easy Energy and Fame LLC officially launched the YoGen handheld charger for portable electronics at the 2010 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) this past week in Las Vegas, drawing constant and enthusiastic crowds to their booth, tremendous response from media, buyers, and distributors, and even recognition as a "Best of CES 2010" item by Gadget ...

NM Indian tribe hopes to profit from solar energy

(AP:JEMEZ PUEBLO, N.M.) A poverty-stricken Indian tribe that holds the sun and nature's other gifts sacred sees a brighter future for itself in solar power.

Mass. Ponzi scheme suspect arrested in Mississippi

(AP:GULFPORT, Miss.) A judge in Mississippi has ordered a Massachusetts man returned to Boston where he will face federal charges alleging he ran a $28 million Ponzi scheme.

Story of Titanic Recreated at Foxwoods

Nearly a century after the sinking of the Titanic, Foxwoods will pay tribute to the tragedy through a unique exhibit.

Sparks Council won't spend US funds on arena plan

The developer who wants to try to attract a minor league hockey team to a proposed sports arena at the Sparks Marina is being snubbed by the Sparks City Council. Council members told officials for RED Development on Monday they like the idea of building the... Minor league - Sport - Baseball - Hockey - Leagues

Putting the city back in Vegas

Yes, it has fancy hotels, high-end restaurants and a casino. But with its ultracontemporary green design and a mall by Daniel Libeskind, the CityCenter development is hoping to change the face of the Strip

Venezuela raids price gougers after devaluation

Venezuelan authorities backed by soldiers temporarily closed dozens of retail outlets for price gouging after a currency devaluation that triggered a frenzy of shopping but met market approval.

Nemacolin files application for resort casino

HARRISBURG -- The competition for a lucrative resort casino license has begun to generate some heat.

Police: Man Kidnaps, Robs Woman Leaving Casino

A Plymouth man has been charged with allegedly kidnapping, robbing and sexually assaulting a woman after offering her a ride home from Mystic Lake Casino.

Amnesty's Not International: The Mexican muses on parallels between Dixie and Mexico

Dear Mexican: I'm surprised by the choice of the word "amnesty" by those who would demonize immigration reform, especially in the South. Doesn't the modern well-being of many Southerners derive in some way from their ancestors' having sworn to amnesty oaths, both before and after...

Richardson open to changes in food tax repeal

Gov. Bill Richardson is opening the door to changes in New Mexico's food tax repeal as lawmakers look for ways to shore up the state's troubled budget.

Alcoa, American Express, ATS, P&G, JPMorgan: U.S. Equity Movers

Jan. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Shares of the following companies are having unusual moves in U.S. trading . Stock symbols are in parentheses, and prices are as of 1:45 in New York.

AIDS Memorial Quilt founder to speak at Miami

OXFORD - Civil rights activist and founder of The NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt Cleve Jones will speak at Miami University next month.

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MA Ponzi scheme suspect arrested in Miss.

A judge in Mississippi has ordered a Massachusetts man returned to Boston where he will face federal charges alleging he ran a $28 million Ponzi scheme. Richard Elkinson had been arrested this past week at a casino in Biloxi, Miss. He had been held since Friday and on Monday waived his right to hearing in federal court in Gulfport. U.S. Magistrate John M. Roper ordered the 76-year-old ...

Study: Urban areas subsidize state spending in rural counties

INDIANAPOLIS — State taxes paid in Indiana's urban counties essentially subsidize state spending in rural counties, according to a study released Tuesday by the Indiana Fiscal Policy Institute.

Orpike And Bernhardt Reassigned By Affiliate To Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV- The Las Vegas Wranglers© announced today that forwards Andrew Orpik and Justin Bernhardt have been reassigned to Las Vegas by their AHL affiliate, the San Antonio Rampage.

Mass. Ponzi scheme suspect arrested in Miss.

GULFPORT, Miss. - A judge in Mississippi has ordered a Massachusetts man returned to Boston where he will face...

Top Bankers Set for Washington Grilling

As Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission Prepares to Kick off, Wall Street Honcho Complains of "Constant Vilification"

NEWS RELEASE: Scholarships available through Missouri Gaming Association

The Missouri Gaming Association is inviting high school students to create articles, posters or videos on the issue of preventing underage gambling for the 14th annual “Project 21 Scholarship” competition. The Missouri Gaming Association will award six scholarships totaling $7,000.

Vegas Tourism, Gaming Rebounds

A dreadful 2009 appears to have had a happy ending, as the latest gaming and tourism numbers show Las Vegas may be rebounding from the recession.

Howard hungry for big money at Skins Game

Midland native and three-time world champion Glenn Howard, right, and Edmonton’s Kevin Martin will compete for $100,000 in prize money Jan. 16-17 at the Casino Rama Curling Skins Game.

LCB cites Mount Airy for selling alcohol to a minor

The Bureau of Liquor Control enforcement has cited Mount Airy Casino Resort for selling or furnishing alcoholic beverages to a minor on Nov. 21 and 22.

Alcoa, P&G, IBM, American Express: U.S. Equity Movers (Correct)

(Corrects analysts estimate in Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea item.) Jan. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Shares of the following companies are having unusual moves in U.S. trading . Stock symbols are in parentheses, and prices are as of 1:45 in New York.

Nemacolin Woodlands Files Application for PA Casino License

Nemacolin Woodlands Resort located in Farmington, Fayette County, Pennsylvania today formally filed its application with the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board for a Category 3 resort gaming license as authorized under the 2004 Gaming Act. Â Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. , will manage and market the proposed casino at the southwestern Pennsylvania luxury resort if the license is granted.

Update: Troy King to Bob Riley: I won't intervene in Country Crossing case

King said that he would leave the investigation to Houston County District Attorney Doug Valeska, and told Riley, "I strongly suggest that you do the same." Riley fired a letter back to King Tuesday afternoon, saying Valeska requested assistance from the governor's task force, and criticized King's rhetoric.

Village At Gulfstream Has 600 Open Jobs

The Village at Gulfstream Park is looking for workers to fill more than 600 jobs ahead of its opening next month.

Council Mulling Budget Consultant

The Jackson City Council is looking into the idea of hiring a year-round budget inspector to act as a liaison between the city council and the administrative branch.

Businesses, Hospitals, Schools Feel Pinch in Water Crisis

Due to more than 100 water-main breaks, parts of Jackson continued to suffer from low or nonexistent water pressure today, forcing area businesses to close or otherwise adapt.

[Balko] ‘Sugar Daddy’ Shakedown

In May the FBI arrested cardiologist Roger Weiner at a Mississippi gas station for violating the Mann Act, a century-old law prohibiting the transport of women across state lines for "immoral purposes."

Drazin named to N.J. racing commission

Longtime Thoroughbred owner and breeder Dennis Drazin was confirmed Monday by the New Jersey state Senate as a member of the state's racing commission and reportedly is in line to become its chairman.

Tuesday January 12, 2010 - 15:01 EST

(PRESS RELEASE) -- The award-winning 32Red Online Casino launches Hellboy - an online slot based on the acclaimed comic and films of the same name.

Cowboys LB Spencer plays role in Jones' legacy

In order for Jerry Jones to add another title under his belt, he may need Anthony Spencer to keep producing.

Harry Reid & Son Both Battling in Nevada

Washington Post: Senator's Son Rory Is Running for Governor; Each Reid Considered a Burden for the Other's Campaign

Text of Alabama governor's State of State speech

Gov. Bob Riley's prepared text for his State of the State speech to the Alabama Legislature on Tuesday night: Lieutenant Governor Folsom, Speaker Hammett, Senator Smitherman, Representative Newton, distinguished guests, my fellow public servants and fellow citizens:

Mass. Ponzi suspect arrested in Miss.

A judge in Mississippi has ordered a Massachusetts man returned to Boston where he will face federal charges alleging he ran a $28 million Ponzi scheme.

Plymouth man charged with robbing, assaulting woman he gave ride from casino

Plymouth man charged with robbing, assaulting woman he gave ride from casino.

Mike Pound: Shocked, just shocked, that McGwire used steroids

There is a great scene in the movie “Casablanca” when Captain Renault decides he’s going to shut Humphrey Bogart’s place down because of reports of gambling on the property, which is sort of suspicious since Bogart’s place is a casino and the good Captain is a frequent customer.

Full text of Gov. Bob Riley's State of State address

Full text of the Governor's State of the State address Tuesday night.

Attorney General "Let District Attorney Handle Country ...

Alabama Attorney General Troy King wants the Country Crossing investigation handled at the local level.

Governor, treasurer in Yuma Thursday

Thursday will be a busy day in Yuma for state politics. The day will kick off with a rally by Arizona Treasurer Dean Martin at 9 a.m. at Chile Pepper, 1030 W. 24th St. The public is invited.

Corzine approves bills on sentencing for drug dealers, tax breaks reports, one-gun-a-month exemptions

Amanda Brown/The Star-LedgerNew Jersey Governor Jon S. Corzine give his final state of the state address to a joint session of the Legislature. TRENTON -- Judges will get more discretion in sentencing drug dealers caught in school zones under a...

Miss Connecticut, Sharalynn Kuziak, Confident Going Into Miss America Pageant

It's been 77 long years since THE crown, that rhinestone-studded Miss America crown, was plunked on the one and only successful head from Connecticut, that of 15-year-old Marion Bergeron of New Haven in 1933.

23 WOO HOO!

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada casinos' gambling revenue in November rose for the first time in nearly two years, as casinos won nearly $873.2 million from bettors, state regulators said Tuesday.

Riley’s State Of The State Address

Click here to read a copy of Governor Bob Riley's 2010 State Of The State Address. more

N.J. Gov. Corzine signs bill changing waiting period for state officials to take casino jobs

Tony Kurdzuk/The Star-LedgerGov. Jon Corzine today during his final State of the State address.TRENTON -- As members of his own administration search for new jobs — and the incoming governor tries to fill his cabinet — Gov. Jon Corzine today...

SBE Launches Luxury Restaurant and Nightlife Venue At Mammoth

SBE, the Los Angeles-based luxury hospitality and development company, is pleased to announce the launch of their third Hyde Lounge on Friday, Jan. 15. The newest addition to the SBE Collection, Hyde Lounge Mammoth is an innovative partnership with Sam Nazarian's SBE and Mammoth Mountain Resort, creating a destination within a destination of skiing, dining, shopping and real estate.

Lost, Found, Returned: $16,000 Engagement Ring

A woman loses her engagement ring at a casino, but catches a lucky break.

Lukacevic Named Sher-Wood Hockey ECHL Player Of The Week;

Las Vegas, NV- The Las Vegas Wranglers© announced today that left wing Ned Lukacevic has been named Sher-wood Hockey ECHL Player of the Week for Jan. 4-10.

Wranglers' Miller Named To All-Star Team

Las Vegas, NV- The Las Vegas Wranglers and the ECHL announced today that Adam Miller has been added to the National Conference roster for the 2010 ECHL All-Star Game and All-Star Skills Competition presented by Reebok Hockey and brought to you by Toyota and the City of Ontario.

Scots property developer is found guilty of ordering assassination

ONE of the first people to go to the aid of a man after he was shot outside a casino has been convicted of hatching a plot to murder him.

Henderson man sentenced in international child abduction case

A Henderson man found guilty in an international child abduction case after forging a passport application for his 2-year-old daughter and taking her to Canada was sentenced Monday to a maximum of four years in prison.

Kenny Richey faces 17 years in jail 'for beating his son with baseball bat'

SCOT Kenny Richey, who spent 21 years on death row in the United States, is facing another 17 years in a US jail after being arrested for allegedly beating up his 23-year-old

Woman Offered Ride, Attacked, Robbed

A Plymouth, Minn. man has been charged with the robbery and sexually assault of a woman he offered a ride home from Mystic Lake Casino earlier this month.

The Amnesty Chronicles

Indian Tribe Hopes to Profit from Solar Energy

Tapping wind and geothermal energy may provide poor Indian tribes with much needed revenue.

Casino Decision Expected This Week; Two Areas Receiving Strongest Consideration

Casino developer Penn National is expected to make its decision on an alternative site to Columbus’ Arena District by the end of the week.

Lake casino win down from last year

While significantly down compared to last November's numbers, Stateline's gaming win flattened out compared to October, according to figures released by the state on Tuesday. Stateline casinos raked in $15.9 million during November 2009, down 26.7 percent compared to the same month last year. However, the take was a slight increase over October's win. Stateline is the primary source of Douglas ...

King, Riley trade jabs in Country Crossing case

Just two days after officials involved in the Country Crossing legal battle expressed a hope for civility in the case, Alabama Attorney General Troy King sent a strongly-worded letter to Governor Bob Riley, asking the governor to stay out of the legal proceedings in Houston County.

Venezuela raids price-gouging businesses after devaluation

Venezuelan authorities backed by soldiers temporarily closed dozens of retail outlets for price gouging

Corzine appoints staff attorney to CRDA board

ATLANTIC CITY - Gov. Jon S. Corzine nominated one of the top attorneys in his office to the board of the state Casino Reinvestment Development Authority.

Village At Gulfstream Park Hosts Job Fair

Job seekers hoping to start off 2010 with a new career hoped to find some luck at a new shopping and entertainment district adjacent to Gulfstream Park Racetrack and Casino in Hallandale Beach. The Village at Gulfstream Park will have their Grand Opening on February 11th, but before they can do so, they needed to hire 400 people to staff the new shops and restaurant. So the owners held a job ...

Sparks won't spend stimulus funds on arena plan

SPARKS (AP) - The developer who wants to try to attract a minor league hockey team to a proposed sports arena at the Sparks Marina is being snubbed by the Sparks City Council. Council members told officials for RED Development on Monday they like the idea of building the arena with an ice rink at the new Legends shopping and entertainment center on U.S. Interstate 80 just east of Reno. But they ...

Gov open to changes in food tax repeal

Gov. Bill Richardson is opening the door to changes in New Mexico's food tax repeal as lawmakers look for ways to shore up the state's troubled budget.

Outdoor Summer Concerts Returning to Hard Rock Cafe in Niagara Falls, NY

Outdoor concerts are coming back to Niagara Falls, New York this summer. The city council has voted to use $180,000 in revenue from the Seneca Niagara Casino to host six free concerts.

What being embedded now means

Rupert Hamer's death has chilled fellow journalists and reminded us how dangerous being embedded in Afghanistan has become I first met Rupert Hamer in December 2002. It was before the term "embedding" was coined by the Pentagon and became part of everyday journalistic parlance and practice. It was before the war in Iraq , before reporters such as Hamer and I came to learn what eating, sleeping ...

Businessman behind Manila casino lands in Forbes Rich List

MANILA, Philippines – The main investor of a firm behind the $2 billion-worth casino in the country's biggest tourism and entertainment project , joins the list of richest in Japan.

Town Series to start, and more from the slopes

Town Series on Baldy debuts Jan.

Gov.-elect Christie calls casino-work bill ‘a bad idea’

As outgoing Democratic Gov. Jon. S. Corzine signed last-minute legislation and appointments Tuesday, incoming Republican Gov. Chris Christie said he opposed a change to casino-related work rules.

Melco Declines in Hong Kong After CLSA Cuts Earnings Estimate

Jan. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Melco International Development Ltd. , controlled by the son of Macau billionaire Stanley Ho , fell in Hong Kong trading after CLSA Asia-Pacific Markets cut earnings estimates of its casino venture.

Text of Alabama governor’s State of State speech

When I first came to this chamber seven years ago, I said it was our responsibility to work together for a new day in Alabama. Not as Republicans and Democrats, but as Alabamians united with a common purpose to do what is best for our people. We meet here tonight to continue that work.

Blackhawks' Bolland back on skates

Hits ice for first time since Nov. 10 back surgery Dave Bolland took a big step -- and skate -- in his recovery from back surgery.

Man laundered $500,000 in casino: police

A Chinese national accused of laundering $500,000 headed straight to a casino after withdrawing the cash, police say.

Red Stocking Casino hoping for full house From staff reports

For more than 40 years, the women of Baytown Junior Forum have brought entertainment to Baytown through the club’s biggest annual fundraiser, the Red Stocking Revue. This year they are trying something different.

'LTO not ordered to reimburse RFID collection'

MANILA, Philippines - The Supreme Court (SC) did not directly order the Land Transportation Office (LTO) to return the payments already made by at least a million vehicle owners for the controversial Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) stickers, a court spokesman clarified Wednesday.

UPDATED: List of possible post office closures is updated

Updated 11:25 a.m. Wed., Sept. 2 - In August, 38 St. Louis post offices or Postal Stores were listed for "full study" and possible closure. After a preliminary review, the list has been narrowed, and now nine area branches will undergo further study.

Reid Faces Battles in Washington and at Home

The Senate majority leader, Harry Reid, has the burden of delivering the president’s agenda through a nearly dysfunctional Senate while trying to hold on to his job.

Food tax back on budget table

Get FREE Daily Headlines by email! SANDIA PUEBLO — Gov. Bill Richardson said Tuesday he might consider bringing back taxes on soft drinks and candy by making changes in the food tax repeal that took effect in 2004.

'$500,000 in pocket and off to casino'

A MAN accused of laundering $500,000 from a dead woman's estate hopped on a plane and headed to a casino after taking the cash, a Sydney court has heard.

Despite dire times, Las Vegas will emerge a winner, mayor says

Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman delivered a State of the City Address on Tuesday night that was somewhat dire, considering the city’s revenue problems. But Goodman’s annual address was also hopeful as he talked of several public and private projects that could mean thousands of more jobs, as the city works to diversify its economy with medical facilities, a new performance center and a downtown ...

Alabama Gov. Bob Riley’s 2010 State of State Address

Riley’s State Of The State Address

Alabama governor sets big agenda for final year

PHILLIP RAWLS, Associated Press Writer Alabama's lame-duck governor laid out a lengthy agenda Tuesday night for his final year in office, including stopping gambling, legalizing charter schools, and writing lean budgets that won't saddle his successor with spending cuts.

Ruidoso Fights To Keep Racino

The days of the Ruidoso Downs race track and casino could be numbered.

Village tackled a number of challenges in 2009

- Year in review - The monster lurking in the shadows the entire year, the issue that dominated dollars and future utility rates, seemed just about tamed when 2009 rolled to an end.

Progress? Cold traffic lights present hazard

Recent severe snowstorms and frigid temperatures across the nation revealed an unforeseen problem with light emitting from diode bulbs used in traffic lights.

East Hanover finally dealt a winning hand

In what one of them cited as teamwork, Lebanon County's lawmakers managed to insert some benefits into the recently passed table-games law that will benefit East Hanover Township - even though they voted against the bill.

Churchill County posts slight decline in November gaming revenue

After 22 months of decline, Nevada casinos posted a 4.35 percent increase in gaming win in November - a total of $873.2 million. Gaming Control Board Analyst Frank Streshley said almost all the credit for the increase is attributable to Baccarat which increased 138 percent compared with November 2008 and accounted for $94.2 million of the total. Many of those players, he said, were drawn to the ...

McClelland could spend up to 45 years in prison (update)

Kenneth McClelland was sentenced on Tuesday in District Court for his role in a home invasion that left a man near death. McClelland, 48, was sentenced up to 45 years in prison by Judge William Rogers for his role in the crime that resulted in Kestutis Mustaikis, 64, being struck in the head four times with a sledgehammer. McClelland pleaded guilty to one count of home invasion with a deadly ...

Lawmaker Votes 'No' On Table Games, 'Yes' On Spending Money

Parts of the table games law funnel money to specific projects favored by certain state lawmakers -- including one case involving Hollywood Casino in Dauphin County.

Spider-Man Reboot: Fixing the Franchise

As we wait for further news from Sony regarding the new film, we've decided to lay out ten suggestions for fixing the Spidey franchise. We've read more than a few Spider-Man comics over the years, and these suggestions reflect what has made Spidey so successful on the printed page since 1962.

Casino blames gaming luck for revenue dip

HAMMOND -- Horseshoe Casino attributes its revenue dip to below $40 million last month more on lucky gamers than the Cline Avenue bridge closure. In a conference call with the media Monday, Dan Nita, general manager and senior vice president of Horseshoe Hammond, said it is difficult to tell how much of an effect the bridge closure has had at this point. He said slot volume, coin-in and visitor ...

Governor Riley's State of the State Address

Lieutenant Governor Folsom, Speaker Hammett, Senator Smitherman, Representative Newton, distinguished guests, my fellow public servants and fellow citizens:

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Nevada Casino Revenues Up

For the first itme in nearly two years, Nevada's casinos have posted a monthly increase in gaming revenue. Still, the news is mixed.

Obama Administration Eyes Tax Hikes for Bailout Banks

Word trickled down that the federal government will impose tax hikes on major financial institutions. Judy Woodruff speaks with experts about what this could mean for the economy.

No sophomore slump for Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos

TAMPA Steven Stamkos said that it took only 43 games to match the 23 goals he scored last season in 79 was "not really in my thought process."

Hopefuls who lined up at Gentex Corp.'s job fair have tough stories to tell

About 100 lucky job seekers will learn that they made the cut for jobs.

Riley: tackle big issues

Alabama Gov. Bob Riley challenged state legislators to continue to tackle the big issues with bold ideas in ...

Poor Indian tribe hopes to profit from solar power

JEMEZ PUEBLO, N.M. (AP) — A poverty-stricken Indian tribe that holds the sun and nature's other gifts sacred sees a brighter future for itself in solar power.

Bear Creek Twp. woman dies in crash on Route 115

BEAR CREEK TWP. – A woman who was instrumental in the formation of a nearby charter school was killed in a three-vehicle crash on Route 115 Tuesday afternoon.

EL team breaks rowing record

AN EAST London rowing team yesterday managed to break a world record set by two clubs from New Zealand for the longest continuous indoor row. And at the time of going to press, the team was still going strong to establish a new record time.

NM gov. open to changes in food tax repeal

SANDIA PUEBLO — Gov. Bill Richardson said Tuesday he might consider bringing back taxes on soft drinks and candy by making changes in the food tax repeal that took effect in 2004.

U.S. Attorney: Sixty Mongols enter pleas in federal racketeering case

Sixty of 79 Mongols Motorcycle Club members arrested in a federal sweep have pleaded guilty to racketeering charges, a spokesman for the U.S. Attorney's Office said Tuesday.

Upcoming car shows

January is the time when car collectors and automobile admirers roll into the area for the annual auctions. Once upon a time, Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event was the only auction in town. Coming up on its 39th event in Scottsdale, it now competes with five other auctions over a two-week window.

Well Played, Mr. Bond

There are plenty of reasons James Bond is cool: He drives fast, fights hard, and lives large. Men want to be him; women want to be with him. The coolest moments in Bond films, though, take place in Monte Carlo. Bond puts on a natty tux, strolls into the casino, and sits down at a baccarat table to g...

Hyundai Donates 1,000 Winter Coats to Detroit Children in Conjunction With 14th Annual Urban Wheel Awards

DETROIT, Jan. 12, 2010 -- In the midst of a very cold winter and in a struggling economic climate, Hyundai Motor America is coming to the aid of Detroit youth with a practical donation of 1,000 winter coats.

Mayor Oscar Goodman Delivers State of the City Speech

Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman spoke about the city's budget troubles and stressed the need for economic diversification during his annual State of the City speech Tuesday night. Channel 8 News NOW reporter Aaron Drawhorn has the details.

Temecula council looks at lowering speed limits

The speed limit on a stretch of busy Pechanga Parkway and several other streets was slated to change during Tuesday's Temecula City Council meeting. The proposal would lower the speed limit from 50 to 45 mph on the parkway from Rainbow Canyon Road to Wolf Valley Road. Other roads with 55 mph limits would drop as low as 30 mph. The measure had not passed by about 9 p.m.

Developer plans to buy, revive Nevele hotel

WAWARSING — A Brooklyn development company says it has signed a contract to buy the Nevele Grande and plans to completely refurbish the blighted hotel without using casino gambling or horse racing as a crutch.

Monticello condo project sits unfinished, empty

MONTICELLO — Sullivan County's tallest building is an uncompleted, hulking shell that looms — with an uncertain future — over the village.

Mermaid You Look

Some time back, a dedicated sports nerd (simultaneously the coolest and least-useful variety of nerd) determined that in a typical Major League Baseball game, the ball is actually in play for only two to three minutes. So even in the best of baseball times — and the past couple of years for the...

UE Knights gather at Wack-Wack club

The University of East Knights Inc. will hold its 2010 General Assembly on Jan. 18 at 6 p.m. at the Wack-Wack Golf and Country Club in Mandaluyong City.

Man faces court over money laundering

A Wollstonecraft man appeared in court charged with laundering $500,000.

Lehman Liquidator Breaks Tradition by Making Investment Bets

Jan. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Bryan Marsal , whose Alvarez & Marsal firm has been paid more than $200 million so far to liquidate bankrupt Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.

Dr. Dog Announce New Album and Tour

Dr. Dog is very excited to announce the April 6th release of their Anti- Records debut, Shame, Shame.

Seinfeld Frogger record toppled

By looking at the ground floor of Pat Laffaye's Westport home, it's easy to tell that he has kids.

Quick shot the key for Stamkos

TAMPA Quick on the trigger is one way to describe second-year C Steven Stamkos.The Lightning's top goal scorer is on pace for a 45-goal season, and Coach Rick Tocchet isn't shocked that Stamkos' 25 goals this season have surpassed last year's rookie totals, nor that his 47 points are more than he had last year.

City Diaries: Bonuses

"At this moment in time my bonus feels like dirty money"

Biz Buzz: David, Mavi Edwards named Nipomo’s citizens of the year

The Nipomo Chamber of Commerce named Edwards Barn owners David and Mavi Edwards as the 2009 Citizens

Glitz rules at 14th annual Urban Wheel Awards

In the face of cold weather and an even colder economy, the Urban Wheel Awards on Tuesday at the Sound Board inside MotorCity Casino Hotel served as a glitzy ember of hope.

Aurora not banning video gambling

With many Illinois communities taking a stand against video gambling,Aurora's wait-and-see attitude looks like something of an anomaly.

New James Bond flick to be in 3D

Director Sam Mendes -- who won an Oscar for his debut feature American Beauty -- has been approached to helm the 23rd Bond film.

Solons urge LTO to refund RFID fees

Two lawmakers on Wednesday asked the Land Transportation Office (LTO) to return to motor vehicle owners the fees it collected for the radio frequency identification (RFID) system.

Mayor Ravenstahl: Latest incidents with Pittsburgh firefighters 'unacceptable'

A string of incidents involving firefighters and firewater must end, Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl said yesterday.

Best Plays in a Tricky Junk-Bond Market

MCO ) predicts the global speculative-grade default rate will fall from 15.6% at the end of 2009 to 6.4% by the end of June and 3.3% by the end of 2010. That implies the rating agency expects 60 compa...

Wranglers Flop In Third To Victoria, 5-3

Victoria, BC - The Las Vegas Wranglers (16-15-4, 36 Points) were defeated by the Victoria Salmon Kings (20-15-3, 43 Points) 5-3 in front of 4,221 fans Tuesday night at the Save On Food Memorial Centre.

Hagan: Vote could bring casino

Voters in Ohio could change the state's constitution to put Youngstown on the list of casino locations, a state lawmaker is proposing. State Rep. Robert Hagan wants wording inserted into a statewide measure that could be on the ballot - it would change the location of the voter-approved Columbus casino - expanding the number of sites and making Youngstown the fifth location for a casino in Ohio.

Tampa Bay Lightning's Jeff Halpern calls Ovechkin hit dirty

TAMPA Lightning C Jeff Halpern did not hold back when talking about Alex Ovechkin's hit on Tampa Bay's Steve Downie that began the third-period fireworks in Tuesday's game.

A house divided

Where’s Teeny? The Henrickson household at the beginning of Season Four. If the many great television dramas of the last decade, from The Sopranos to Mad Men, only three HBO series approached the half-kept promises and intrinsic hypocrisies of our American republic with a radical fundamentalism.

Fryia broadens his MMA horizons

To local mixed martial arts fans, Brent Fryia is known as The Professor. But while The Student may seem less fitting as a fight handle, it's perhaps no less apt.[...]

Lucky escape for shooting victim who loved casino

As he enjoyed his regular poker game, Tony Demarco was oblivious to the plot being hatched to gun him down

Ingenus partners with Saqqara Funding Gruppe

OTTUMWA — Banks have seen better days and those looking for loans have begun to search out other opportunities. A casino company is not your average client, of course. But banks do exist for getting the funds to open a casino, and that’s the route most developers take.

There could be Moore to this deal

UNCASVILLE — With an amusement park of fantasy right outside their offices at Mohegan Sun Casino, we offer a delicious thought that could turn a terrific trade by the Connecticut Sun Tuesday into a progressive royal flush jackpot.

Gub plot hatched out of greed

A PROPERTY developer who masterminded the shooting of a city businessman outside the Maybury Casino racked up huge debts bankrolling a playboy lifestyle with his sauna worker

Casino gaming income grows

Let's not break out the party hats and self-congratulatory statements just yet.

Casino revenues decline for third straight year

JOLIET -- Casino revenues in Joliet and around the state were down again in 2009.One local casino executive doesn't foresee much of an upswing this year."I'm in the camp that next year is going to look a lot like this year," said Jon Johnson, general manager at the Empress Casino.Empress' annual numbers undoubtedly will improve, since the casino was knocked out of commission for three months in ...

Polk eyes reserves to fill budget gap

Spending cuts and money from reserve accounts would be used to help Polk County overcome a $5.3 million shortfall in the 2010-11 budget without raising taxes under recommendations outlined by County Administrator Ron Olson on Tuesday.

Thank you, Dayton!

Once again, the Dayton community has shown its support and generosity during the Dayton Christmas Toy Drive.

King won't take over bingo dispute

Alabama Attorney General Troy King said he won't use the power of his office to take control of the electronic bingo dispute in Dothan from the Governor's Task Force on Illegal Gambling.

Oswego Woman Wins Millions In Vegas

A retired teacher who lives in Oswego is a millionaire today. She won a $4.1 million payday playing a slot machine called Wheel of Fortune at The Venetian casino in Las Vegas within the last few days.

LTO stops tagging; graft raps mulled

The Land Transportation Office on Thursday stopped the electronic tagging of motor vehicles undergoing registration in compliance with a Supreme Court order Tuesday against the agency’s controversial radio frequency identification (RFID) program.

OUR VIEW Casino report has sensible surprises

There were some surprises and one obvious conclusion in the recent report to the Sports and Video Lottery Commission by the Louisiana consulting firm, TMG. It will now be up to the commission, and, ultimately, the General Assembly, to decide which of the recommendations make sense for Delaware.

Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center company hiring

Business is ramping up at James Hardie Building Products in the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center 15 miles east of Sparks, and that means more jobs.

Governor sets lengthy agenda

By Phillip Rawls, Associated Press Writer Alabama's lame-duck governor laid out a lengthy agenda Tuesday night for his final year in office, including stopping gambling, legalizing charter schools, and writing lean budgets that won't saddle his successor with spending cuts.

Eadington: Is Macau the Las Vegas of Asia?

Macau has been called "the Las Vegas of Asia," but this is arguably an understatement. Since changing its gambling laws in 2001, Macau has been transformed from a seedy and unattractive gaming environment into one that looks increasingly like the Las Vegas Strip. The number of licensed casino companies grew from one to six. Among the licensees, Nevada is well represented by the Las Vegas Sands ...

Party Gaming Signs with Danish Government

The online gambling giant made the announcement Monday, adding that the terms of the deal would be finalized in the coming weeks.

North Coast family faces total loss without insurance

HUMBOLDT HILL -- Dana Porter was standing in the yard of his 1890s ranch home when the rumbling started. It wasn't an earthquake -- not yet, anyway -- but rather his herd of about 22 heads of cattle stampeding in their pasture.

City wants you to sign up for reverse-911 alert program

Residents who don't enroll in NotifyNYC risk being out of the loop

Bus trip to Harrington slots slated

CAPE CHARLES -- The Friends of the Cape Charles Memorial Library are sponsoring a bus trip to the Harrington slots on Wednesday, Jan. 20. There will be fun activities and games on the bus trip. This trip is open to everyone 21 years or older.

Icahn Bonds Slumping as BMW Yield Spreads Widen: Credit Markets

Jan. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Investors are starting to demand more for credit for the first time this year as $132 billion of new corporate bonds and the lowest yields since February 2005 overwhelm demand.

Kevin Spacey 'Inseparable' in China

Xinhua Sports & Entertainment Limited , a leading sports and entertainment media company in China, today announced that Two-time Academy Award winner Kevin Spacey has signed on to star in director Dayyan Eng's black comedy from his own script titled "Inseparable".

2°C - Generally overcast

A SCHEMING property boss who hired a hitman to gun down a businessman outside a casino was convicted over the murder plot yesterday.

Plans to restore 19th century noblemen's Casino Notabile

Wooden supports still prop up Casino Notabile on Saqqajja Hill, Rabat, 20 months after The Times highlighted the dilapidated state of the building but help is on the way, according to the Resources Ministry.

Second fatal crash on Route 115 in one week

BEAR CREEK TWP. - The second fatality, and third high-profile crash, on Route 115 in eight days has township supervisors demanding that the state improve safety along the notorious mountain stretch. Supervisors asked for a speed-limit reduction on the r

Of Interest: Jan. 13, 2010

PLATTSBURGH — The Clinton County Legislature will meet at 7 p.m. today in the Legislative Chambers, 137 Margaret St., Plattsburgh.

Legislature approves casino-related bill

New Jersey lawmakers have passed a bill that would allow state officials to get jobs working for firms that work for casinos immediately after leaving office.

Another Democrat exits race for governor

Former Oakland County lawmaker John Freeman ended his bid for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination on Tuesday, citing family and job obligations and an inability to raise enough money to mount a credible campaign.

Gambling panel says no new casinos

State commission's position contradicts study

Prayers, tears mix with sense of dread for members of local Haitian church

Norwich - Some stood and chanted, arms raised and

Greektown Casino bid is rejected

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Walter Shapero stopped a last-minute bidder for Greektown Casino Tuesday and declared that the casino's confirmation hearing would proceed. An attorney for Sound Stage 88 said it needed 90 days to devise its own plan of reorganization, but had commitments for up to $600 million in financing.

Pier improvements stalled by funding

It seems the public St. Simons Island pier won't be getting a major face-lift early this year, as previously planned. Like other projects have that have been scaled back or axed, lack of funding has put improvements to the pier on hold.

Casino robbery suspect pulled from hiding in Ghana

It's a different kind of homecoming for Edmund Osei. The former Trump Taj Mahal poker dealer was brought back from Ghana to face charges in connection with a string of casino robberies in 1999.

New Mexico gov. open to changes in food tax repeal

SANDIA PUEBLO -- Gov. Bill Richardson said Tuesday he might consider bringing back taxes on soft drinks and candy by making changes in the food tax repeal that took effect in 2004.

Parties settle spat as Oliver takes top post in Assembly

TRENTON - Democratic and Republican leaders in New Jersey struck a conciliatory tone as the new legislative term began Tuesday, then squabbled over a nomination that momentarily upended the newly forged accord.

Beneficial Holdings Inc. Clarifies Stock Dividend

MANAGUA, NICARAGUA--(Marketwire - January 13, 2010) - Beneficial Holdings, Inc. ( PINKSHEETS : BFHJ ), a casino investment and management holding company, today clarified its previously announced stock dividend. For every single one share owned by a shareholder on the ex-date (to be announced), the shareholder will receive six additional common shares. BFHJ will announce the ex-date for the ...

Jason Sobel: Fowler set to take off on rookie season

As Rickie Fowler prepares for his first start this week as a full-fledged PGA Tour member, he sat down with Jason Sobel to discuss his goals for his rookie season, his non-traditional golf upbringing and & motocross? ESPN.com's Jason Sobel explains.

THE EVENING NEWS: Jan. 13, 2010

The Jeffersonville High School dance team, Rhythm-N-Red, will host its annual dance clinic for elementary school age children at the high school on Saturday.

COLUMN: Ryan Wallace: Perez has knack for sizing up opponents

Salinas boxer Eloy "The Prince" Perez has a proven success rate of chopping down opponents five inches taller than he is.

Six gubernatorial candidates take 6 different approaches to school reform

Most candidates at a Montgomery forum Tuesday said the state should improve its career-technical training in high schools, but beyond that, they differed on how dollars should be spent.

Morning Rush: Marijuana company applauds NJ lawmakers, Corzine signs a law that will allow former state employees to ...

Medical Marijuana, Inc. applauded the New Jersey State Assembly and Senate for approving "The New Jersey Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act" on Monday, according to CNNMoney.com.

Judge won’t appoint receiver in LdF case

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by Wells Fargo Bank against the Lake of the Torches Economic Development Corporation (EDC).

Beach fun for billionaire baby

THOSE pursed lips, beady eyes and unstoppable determination to get something you want. Yes, baby Indigo is certainly the daughter of James Packer.

Galaxy Gaming Bonus Jackpot System Approved in Mississippi

LAS VEGAS -- Galaxy Gaming, Inc. , announced today that it has received approval of its electronically enhanced table game platform known as the Bonus Jackpot System by the Mississippi Gaming Commission.

Decision On Casino Could Come Today

We could find out what part of the city is being considered as a possible alternative site for the city's casino. Get the story from 10TV.com.

Legendary Motown bands coming to area

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.[...]

Learning the trade

To local mixed martial arts fans, Brent Fryia is known as The Professor. But while The Student may seem less fitting as a fight handle, it's perhaps no less apt.[...]

Group studies graft charges vs. LTO over RFID

Militant groups are considering filing graft and corruption charges against officials who approved and collected fees for an electronic vehicle identification system that was later stopped by the Supreme Court.

Winter sport?; Bad weather doesn't slow the dozens of golfers who play in a local winter series

Frozen fog and icy roads. Sounds like a good day to play some golf.Golf is a sport not often affected by tire-chain restrictions. But rough travel conditions are common for the handful of golfers who play in the Central Oregon Winter Series, a collection of tournaments played on “warm-weather” Central Oregon courses in temperatures better suited for penguins.

Fevola gets the all clear

BRENDAN Fevola is free to attend this year's Brownlow Medal count.

Sun Trade Whalen To Lynx, Receive Montgomery, Top Pick In Draft

Few things could have tempered Renee Montgomery's excitement Tuesday upon hearing that she had been traded to the Connecticut Sun.

Hinchey supports reversal of federal rule blocking Native American casinos

MONTICELLO – Congressman Maurice Hinchey said he is working to have the US Interior Secretary to reverse a decision of the previous administration blocking development of Native American Casinos on off-reservation lands.

Casino Decision Expected This Week; 2 Areas Receiving Strongest Consideration

Casino developer Penn National is expected to make its decision on an alternative site to Columbus’ Arena District by the end of the week.

Small bar/casino catches fire

Fire crews responded to a blaze at a small bar with a few gambling machines inside near Walker early Wednesday morning. The fire sparked at Smokin' Joe's Lil Casino on Highway 16 north of Walker.

County leaders take on fitness challenge

PASCAGOULA — Jackson County leaders gathered at Singing River Hospital in Pascagoula for an early-morning weigh-in Tuesday to compete in a 12-week Heart Healthy Fitness Challenge.

$1m 'casino laundryman'

A MAN left Crown casino with $1 million in cash and chips after laundering money from a stolen-cheques scam, police have claimed in court.

Ponzi Scheme Suspect Arrested In Miss.

A judge in Mississippi has ordered a Massachusetts man returned to Boston where he will face federal charges alleging he ran a $28 million Ponzi scheme.

DELAWARE: Gambling commission says no new casinos

DOVER -- No new casinos should be built in Delaware despite a study that found two new venues could boost overall revenues and add jobs, a majority of the state gambling commission said Tuesday.

Baker wants state jobs cut

He speaks in measured, friendly tones. He outlines his approach with exacting, bloodless detail. But make no mistake and mdash; if Charlie Baker becomes the next governor of Massachusetts, he says heads will roll.

Bill assesses $50M fee for inland casino in Gary

INDIANAPOLIS -- Lawmakers from Gary are trying their luck in the Indiana Senate this year as they make their latest attempt to authorize a land-based casino for their hometown. Sen. Earline Rogers, a Democrat, filed bills that would force the owner of a floating casino to pay a $50 million fee to move to an inland site and require the Indiana Gaming Commission to first approve the land-based ...

Cline closure resulting in some street changes

In wake of the Cline Avenue bridge closure, state officials have added signs to area roadways and re-timed street lights in East Chicago to help with traffic flow. The Indiana Department of Transportation will begin an impact study to identify which roads are handling additional traffic as a result of the shuttered thoroughfare, said Bob Zier, chief of staff for INDOT Commissioner Michael Reed ...

Rogers: Representing Gary

State Sen. Earline Rogers expressed elation on being chosen as one of six "marchers" by the Gary Frontiers Service Club for the annual breakfast honoring the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. "I am very humbled that the Frontiers would honor me through a great person like Rev. King," she said. "Whenever you are singled out by the community for your work, it is a great feeling. I guess I did something ...

Gun plot hatched out of greed

A PROPERTY developer who masterminded the shooting of a city businessman outside the Maybury Casino racked up huge debts bankrolling a playboy lifestyle with his sauna worker

Mobile Online Casinos Signup Made Simple

There was a time that opening up an account at an online casino was intimidating. People just didn't know what to expect. Nowadays, online casinos employ some of the most sophisticated web security measure, which protects your privacy, banking, and all activities online.

Judge nullifies agreement in Wisconsin tribal casino default

When a Wisconsin Indian tribe defaulted last

Presidentiables to be pressed on Cebu agenda

CEBU CITY — Six aspirants vying for the country’s top public position will be asked to answer queries from Cebu’s business community on how they can ensure economic growth in Cebu and the rest of the Central Visayas region when they come for the scheduled Presidential debate here next week.

Humble shack could sell for $2.5m

Byron Bay is abuzz with speculation about the final selling price for this prime piece of beachside real estate in Lawson Street. It is thought the land, with Byron’s last beachside fisherman’s shack, could go under the hammer on January 23 for as much as $2.5 million.

Deadbeat parents lose Ind. winnings under bill

(AP:INDIANAPOLIS) Deadbeat parents who win big at Indiana casinos would have to give some of that cash to their children under a bill that has advanced to the full state Senate.

Kan. regulators get more time for KC casino check

(AP:TOPEKA, Kan.) Kansas regulators now have until March 8 to finish a background check on the chosen developer of a state-owned casino in Kansas City, Kan.

Lehman Wins Approval to Spend $1.4 Billion on Loans (Update1)

Jan. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. , the investment bank liquidating in bankruptcy, won a U.S. judge’s approval to spend $1.4 billion to buy loans and mortgages from an insolvent German affiliate, Lehman Brothers Bankhaus.

Wednesday January 13, 2010 - 11:46 EST

Perspectives Weekly is back for the new year after two weeks away with news from Europe and California. Also, J Todd takes a moment to share something more personal.

Drink-drivers shock Magistrate

A CAVALCADE of drink-drivers spilled through the Casino Local Court yesterday, with one driver facing jail on his sixth drink-driving offence.

India's first luxury cruise liner to stop operations

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 13 : MV Aquamarine, the first liner to offer cruises in India, has decided to call off the business, saying charges at Cochin Port were too heavy.

Armed men rob SeaTac casino

Police are looking for two men who robbed the Silver Dollar Casino early Wednesday morning.

Police: Plymouth man kidnapped, robbed, assaulted woman after leaving Mystic Lake Casino

By Shawn Hogendorf, Correspondent After playing blackjack for several hours at Mystic Lake Casino on Jan. 2, an Eagan woman accepted a ride home from a man she met earlier that night, who then robbed her at gunpoint and sexually assaulted her, according to charges filed by the Dakota County Attorney’s Office this week. read more

Bus service in Delhi 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 Delhi.

Robbers hit SeaTac casino

Police in SeaTac are looking for two men who robbed the Silver Dollar Casino early Wednesday morning.

Wednesday January 13, 2010 - 11:32 EST

COMMERCE, California -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- Along with an extensive Satellite, Supersatellite and Megasatellite schedule, Commerce Casino is offering events during the 2010 L.A. Poker Classic for players to win not only cash prizes but a seat to a $10,000 Championship of their choosing.

Ice, Ice Baby

The following is from Jared Mees... Happy New Year! Hope everyone had a good, safe holiday season. I had a lot of fun over New Year's. Nichole and I invited Jake Johnson and his fiancee, Jodi Lewis, and Kenny Coolbeth and his cousin, Morgan, to come up and bring in the New Year with us.

Kan. rejects some applications for Dodge City casino jobs

TOPEKA - More than 10 percent of the applicants for jobs at a new casino in Dodge City have been rej ...

Community briefs - Jan. 13

Around the community

Deadbeat parents lose casino winnings under Indiana bill

The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 9-1 Wednesday to advance a bill to withhold gambling winnings from parents who owe back child support and win more than $1,200 on slot machines and different amounts on other winnings.

Video gambling industry undeterred by steep fees for “sweepstakes” machines

The North Carolina Court of Appeals recently upheld a state law that bans video gambling everywhere but the casino in Cherokee. The video gambling industry challenged the ban, claiming it was unfair to outlaw the machines statewide while allowing them at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino.

A “safe and sober” celebration for Norwood youth

It seems early to be thinking about Prom, but Helene “H” Cassarini, from San Miguel County Juvenile Diversion, and Lynton Moore, the Norwood School Wellness Counselor, are knocking on doors already to make the fourth annual after-prom event happen in style.

HuffPost Expands on the Obama Bank-Tax Plan

That bank-tax reported yesterday looks like it will be broader and tougher than initially reported. The Huffington Post quotes a senior administration official saying that Obama will institute a tax not only to recoup taxpayer losses on the bailouts but also to penalize too-big-to-fail institutions and get back some of the taxpayer subsidy inherent in guaranteeing these firms’ survival.

Icahn Bonds Slumping as BMW Yield Spreads Widen (Update1)

Jan. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Investors are starting to demand more for credit for the first time this year as $132 billion of new corporate bonds and the lowest yields since February 2005 overwhelm demand.

Margene from 'Big Love' starts vlogging

Big Love's Margene Henrickson has been blogging for years, so it makes sense that she'd start uploading videos to YouTube.

Enough talk, ‘Bakbakan na!’

EXPECT fireworks before this year’s Sinulog celebration begins as ALA Gym standouts Milan “Melinyo” Melindo and AJ “Bazooka” Banal promised an action-packed boxing show tonight at the Waterf read more

Anthropologie to open Friday at Eastview Mall

The popular women's fashion and housewares chain has 136 stores in the United States and Canada, but isn't like a typical mall store — each store has its own decorative theme.

City Diaries

"At this moment in time my bonus feels like dirty money"

U.S. Commercial Gaming Shows Slight Decline of Less Than 1%

NEWTON, Mass.----The 2009-2010 edition of Casino City’s North American Gaming Almanac and CD, released today by Casino City Press, reports that in 2008 gaming revenue in the US declined by 0.92 percent, for a total of $91.58 billion.

Search for suspects in Seatac casino robbery

According to deputies, two black males - one armed with a handgun, the other a shotgun - entered the casino at 19222 International Boulevard just before 5 a.m.

Bob Hagan wants to add Youngstown to casino ballot

How does the idea of Casino in Youngstown sound to you? Say along the banks of the Mahoning at a place like Anthony's by the River? State lawmakers are meeting in Columbus to discuss a proposal that could get the wheels in motion for a Casino in Youngstown.

Ahead of the Bell: Macau could help casinos

(AP:NEW YORK) Casino operators may see stronger business in Macau, the Asian gambling center, and a possible rebound for Las Vegas this year, an analyst said Wednesday.

Man acquitted of sexual offenses against girl in Pocono Mountain area

A jury this week acquitted Salvatore Lamonica, 47, of Tobyhanna, of sexual offenses against a girl in 2004, when she was 10, and 2006, when she was 12.

Oh, Sure, Gabachos Loved Amnesty When It Was Applied To Confederates, But Not Mexicans

Continent touted as possible site for casino

Not so fast, West Siders. Hold your horses, South Side racetrack owners.

Pair seeks directions while under influence

Sheriff's Deputy Jennifer Machado didn't expect the two erratic drivers to ask her for directions. She definitely didn't expect to find a handgun and a small quantity of methamphetamine in the car.

Deadbeat parents in Indiana will lose casino winnings under new bill

Deadbeat parents who win big at Indiana casinos would have to give some of that cash to their children under a bill that has advanced to the full state Senate.

Wednesday January 13, 2010 - 14:31 EST

UKRAINE -- Ukraine's cabinet ministers have not included gambling on the list of economic activities able to be licensed, the Kyiv Post reports. Organization and maintaining gambling venues are also excluded, reported the Kyiv Post.

Casino question reaches neighboring Northland

Some in the Northland area want to be included in the anywhere-but-the-Arena-District casino sweepstakes.

Council split on Continent as casino site

Worthington City Council is holding its cards while it awaits more information on the possible location of a casino at the Continent.

Know Nothings claim to know nothing about amnesty

Century Casinos Announces Completion of Silver Dollar Casino Acquisition in Calgary, Alberta, Canada

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, January 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Century Casinos, Inc. (Nasdaq and Vienna Stock Exchange: CNTY) announced today that the Company's Austrian subsidiary, Century Casinos Europe GmbH ("CCE"), completed the previously announced acquisition of 100% of the outstanding common stock of Frank Sisson's Silver Dollar Ltd. and 100% of the outstanding common stock of EGC Properties Ltd ...

Meadows accepting job applications for table games

The Meadows Racetrack and Casino has started accepting applications for table game jobs.

Local Haitians spend day trying to reach loved ones in Haiti

In Norwich and the rest of the region, Haitians have spent the day making repeated unsuccessful phone calls to family in their native country, watching the news, talking with fellow Haitians, and waiting to learn about the fate of their loved ones.

Column: EFCL trade show a one-shop for community leagues

Anyone who is around a community league for any amount of time soon learns it is a sprawling organization. Most leagues run a hall, outdoor rink, a playground, indoor and outdoor soccer, membership sales and possibly a community garden.[...]

The Crisis Commission Should Call Greenspan

Financial reform might take on new life if the former Fed chairman were to admit his and the system's failings in plain English

County assesses Pittsburgh casino at $199.5M

Allegheny County officials have assessed the Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh at $199.5 million for property taxing purposes.

KJCT8.com - Grand Junction, Montrose - Weather, News, Sports | County assesses Pittsburgh casino at $199.5M

PITTSBURGH (AP) - Allegheny County officials have assessed the Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh at $199.5 million for property taxing purposes. That's the most of any casino in the state, or any other building in the county.

Mulally’s Turnaround Gives Ford CEO Star Status at Auto Show

Jan. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Ford Motor Co. Chief Executive Officer Alan Mulally , whose company gained market share in the U.S. last year while his domestic rivals went bankrupt, is the toast of the North American International Auto Show this week.

Penny Casino Games To Happen At Lockhaven - 1/13/2010

LIMA, January 13, 2010---Come join our friends at Lochhaven Assisted Living Apartments to test your luck in our very own casino night by gambling away the afternoon.

Going gaga over Gaga

Jason DeRulo will play his hit ‘Whatcha Say’ during an appearance Friday, Jan. 15, at mur.mur at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City.

SHERIFF DEPUTIES MAKE DRUG BUST

OSU NAMES NEW COUNTY 4H EDUCATOR Wednesday, January 13, 2010 Jordan Slagell is no stranger to farming. The new Oklahoma State University 4-H Extension educator g...

Hundreds interview for River City Casino jobs

Nemacolin applies for Pa. resort gaming license

Nemacolin Woodland Resort and Spa in southwestern Pennsylvania has applied for a resort gaming license.

SHERIFF'S K9 UNIT PUTS ON PROTECTIVE VESTS

SHERIFF'S K9 UNIT PUTS ON PROTECTIVE VESTS Wednesday, January 06, 2010 The Canadian County Sheriff''s Department K-9 unit received an early Christmas gift recently, when t...

KJCT8.com - Grand Junction, Montrose - Weather, News, Sports | Nemacolin applies for Pa. resort gaming license

FARMINGTON, Pa. (AP) - Nemacolin Woodland Resort and Spa in southwestern Pennsylvania has applied for a resort gaming license. The resort about 40 miles south of Pittsburgh plans to house the casino in a former Woodlands World outdoor store on Route 40, if the license is approved.

Express Bus Brings Jobs To The Jobless

A new hiring initiative is under way to help those hit hard by unemployment, and lend a hand to dozens affected by a gambling ship shutdown.

Party With Lady Gaga

FILE - In this Nov. 7, 2009 file photo, U.S. singer Lady Gaga looks on during the German TV show "Wetten dass...?" (Bet it...?) in Braunschweig, Germany.

FutureLogic Introduces the Eclipse(TM) Universal Ticket and Receipt Printer

FutureLogic, Inc., announced today the introduction of the Eclipseâ¢ universal ticket and receipt printer. Developed in response to continued industry demand for robust outdoor printing solutions, the fully integrated Eclipse printer excels in the most extreme operating conditions and in a broad range of applications.

Super Bowl: All South Florida set to play

Sun, fun, food and more at the ready to keep visitors occupied before and after Super Bowl festivities MIAMI (AP) — This year's Super Bowl is in Miami, but all South Florida wants to play.

Table Games a Focus of 6th Pennsylvania Gaming Congress, February 22-23 at Valley Forge Convention Center

KING OF PRUSSIA, PA--(Marketwire - January 13, 2010) - The introduction of table games will be a central theme at the 6th annual Pennsylvania Gaming Congress & Mid-Atlantic Racing Forum, which takes place February 22-23 at the Valley Forge Convention Center. "We have convened a panel of Pennsylvania regulators and table-games experts to examine the implementation, regulatory considerations ...

Pocono Wednesday Midday: Grade the president, follow The Great Pocono Weight Race

It's been nearly a year since Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th president. How do you rate the job he's doing? Fill out our presidential report card.

Ask a Mexican!

by Gustavo Arellano Dear Mexican: I'm surprised by the choice of the word "amnesty" by those who would demonize immigration reform, especially in the South. Doesn't the modern well-being of many Southerners derive in some way from their ancestors having sworn to amnesty oaths, both before and after the Civil War? Isn't it being disingenuous to make the "my family immigrated legally" argument ...

Travelocity’s romance with Paris

Mumbai, Jan 13 : Travelocity, one of the largest travel companies in the world, has introduced special new year packages to Paris.

Wednesday January 13, 2010 - 12:17 EST

LONDON, England -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- The Poker Channel, Europe's largest gaming TV network, announces today it has scheduled over 20 hours of live poker over 3 days, more than any other European broadcaster.

Slovenian farm stay offers sights, scents, sounds of the countryside

Bled features a pristine lake and a centuries-old castle sitting on a bluff 300 feet above the water.

AG King, Riley trade jabs in Country Crossing gambling case

DOTHAN, Ala.—Just two days after officials involved in the Country Crossing legal battle expressed a hope for civility in the case, Alabama Attorney General Troy King sent a strongly-worded letter to Gov. Bob Riley, asking the governor to stay out of the legal proceedings in Houston County.

ENVIROTEK Completes "All Green" Energy Saving Devices (ESD) at Fiesta Henderson, Station Casino's Property

COSTA MESA, CA--(Marketwire - January 13, 2010) - ENVIROTEK ( PINKSHEETS : ENTK ) today announced the successful installation of its Energy Saving Units in the Fiesta Henderson, Nevada, a Stations Casino's property. Representatives of ENVIROTEK were on site today to inspect the finished installations in the parking garage and were extremely pleased with the results. Currently "Kema," an energy ...

Detroit casinos report $1.3 billion in revenue for 2009

Detroit’s three casinos ended 2009 with a combined $1.33 billion in gross revenue, down from $1.36 billion in 2008, according to figures released Tuesday by the Michigan Gaming Control Board.

WDAM.com Laurel-Hattiesburg, MS The Pinebelt's Choice For News, Sports and Weather | Mass. Ponzi scheme suspect ...

Mass. Ponzi scheme suspect arrested in Miss. GULFPORT, Miss. (AP) - A judge in Mississippi has ordered a Massachusetts man returned to Boston where he will face federal charges alleging he ran a $28 million Ponzi scheme.

News archive for 2010-01-13

262 news found

Nev. casino winnings up for 1st time in 23 months

YoGen(R) Innovative Handheld Charger Launches to Grand Acclaim at 2010 International CES

NM Indian tribe hopes to profit from solar energy

Mass. Ponzi scheme suspect arrested in Mississippi

Story of Titanic Recreated at Foxwoods

Sparks Council won't spend US funds on arena plan

Putting the city back in Vegas

Venezuela raids price gougers after devaluation

Nemacolin files application for resort casino

Police: Man Kidnaps, Robs Woman Leaving Casino

Amnesty's Not International: The Mexican muses on parallels between Dixie and Mexico

Richardson open to changes in food tax repeal

Alcoa, American Express, ATS, P&G, JPMorgan: U.S. Equity Movers

AIDS Memorial Quilt founder to speak at Miami

Classified Ads

MA Ponzi scheme suspect arrested in Miss.

Study: Urban areas subsidize state spending in rural counties

Orpike And Bernhardt Reassigned By Affiliate To Las Vegas

Mass. Ponzi scheme suspect arrested in Miss.

Top Bankers Set for Washington Grilling

NEWS RELEASE: Scholarships available through Missouri Gaming Association

Vegas Tourism, Gaming Rebounds

Howard hungry for big money at Skins Game

LCB cites Mount Airy for selling alcohol to a minor

Alcoa, P&G, IBM, American Express: U.S. Equity Movers (Correct)

Nemacolin Woodlands Files Application for PA Casino License

Update: Troy King to Bob Riley: I won't intervene in Country Crossing case

Village At Gulfstream Has 600 Open Jobs

Council Mulling Budget Consultant

Businesses, Hospitals, Schools Feel Pinch in Water Crisis

[Balko] ‘Sugar Daddy’ Shakedown

Drazin named to N.J. racing commission

Tuesday January 12, 2010 - 15:01 EST

Cowboys LB Spencer plays role in Jones' legacy

Harry Reid & Son Both Battling in Nevada

Text of Alabama governor's State of State speech

Mass. Ponzi suspect arrested in Miss.

Plymouth man charged with robbing, assaulting woman he gave ride from casino

Mike Pound: Shocked, just shocked, that McGwire used steroids

Full text of Gov. Bob Riley's State of State address

Attorney General "Let District Attorney Handle Country ...

Governor, treasurer in Yuma Thursday

Corzine approves bills on sentencing for drug dealers, tax breaks reports, one-gun-a-month exemptions

Miss Connecticut, Sharalynn Kuziak, Confident Going Into Miss America Pageant

23 WOO HOO!

Riley’s State Of The State Address

N.J. Gov. Corzine signs bill changing waiting period for state officials to take casino jobs

SBE Launches Luxury Restaurant and Nightlife Venue At Mammoth

Lost, Found, Returned: $16,000 Engagement Ring

Lukacevic Named Sher-Wood Hockey ECHL Player Of The Week;

Wranglers' Miller Named To All-Star Team

Scots property developer is found guilty of ordering assassination

Henderson man sentenced in international child abduction case

Kenny Richey faces 17 years in jail 'for beating his son with baseball bat'

Woman Offered Ride, Attacked, Robbed

The Amnesty Chronicles

Indian Tribe Hopes to Profit from Solar Energy

Casino Decision Expected This Week; Two Areas Receiving Strongest Consideration

Lake casino win down from last year

King, Riley trade jabs in Country Crossing case

Venezuela raids price-gouging businesses after devaluation

Corzine appoints staff attorney to CRDA board

Village At Gulfstream Park Hosts Job Fair

Sparks won't spend stimulus funds on arena plan

Gov open to changes in food tax repeal

Outdoor Summer Concerts Returning to Hard Rock Cafe in Niagara Falls, NY

What being embedded now means

Businessman behind Manila casino lands in Forbes Rich List

Town Series to start, and more from the slopes

Gov.-elect Christie calls casino-work bill ‘a bad idea’

Melco Declines in Hong Kong After CLSA Cuts Earnings Estimate

Text of Alabama governor’s State of State speech

Blackhawks' Bolland back on skates

Man laundered $500,000 in casino: police

Red Stocking Casino hoping for full house From staff reports

'LTO not ordered to reimburse RFID collection'

UPDATED: List of possible post office closures is updated

Reid Faces Battles in Washington and at Home