Article Archives for 2010-01-15

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

Australia Jobs Boom May Fan Inflation, Strikes, Rates (Update1)

Jan. 15 (Bloomberg) -- Australia’s biggest jobs boom in more than three years may fan inflation as unions strike for pay increases of as much as 30 percent, intensifying pressure on central bank Governor Glenn Stevens to raise interest rates.

Tropicana Could Regain Aztar License

The commission considered granting a gaming license to Tropicana Entertainment, which owns the casino. Mayor Jonathan Weinzapfel was in Indianapolis to attend and testify.

For years, Teddy Pendergrass was the voice of love

Whenever the singer, who died Wednesday at 59, hit town with one of his "Ladies Only" shows, there were a whole lot of lonely guys that night.

Snakes To Invade Las Vegas Strip

Ophidiophobics may want to avoid the Las Vegas Strip next week or risk coming face to face with their worst fear.

Council cuts $5.6 million from capital budget

Council has approved $5.6 million in cuts from the town’s capital budget this year, bringing the construction bill for municipal projects to about $17.5 million in 2010.

Panama ex-President Perez under house arrest

Former president Ernesto Perez Balladares was put under house arrest Thursday while authorities investigate accusations that he laundered money.

Comedian Anjelah Johnson to appear at Pala Casino

PALA Comedian Anjelah Johnson, whose portrayal of Tammy the Nail Salon Lady is a wildly popular international video hit on YouTube, will bring her stand-up show to Pala Casino Spa & Resort on Saturday, February 27 at 7:30 p.m. in the Grand Cabaret.Johnson was a series regular on MADtv, which spawned her second Web mega-hit, the fierce and fiery Bon Qui Qui. She also is co-starring in the ...

Prime rib rolls a new specialty at Palas Sushi Sake

PALA If fish is not your first choice but you enjoy sushi, Chef Thomas Feng at Pala Casino Spa & Resorts Sushi Sake has created a one-of-a-kind Prime Rib Roll that is a delectable alternative for beef lovers.Shrimp tempura, asparagus, cucumber and avocado are placed in a rice bed and then wrapped. Before the roll is cut into 10 servings, it is topped with succulent prime rib of beef, which is ...

Roxann M. Kinkade Promoted to Director of External Communications for Ameristar Casinos, Inc.

LAS VEGAS, NV--(Marketwire - January 14, 2010) - Ameristar Casinos, Inc. ( NASDAQ : ASCA ) today announced that Roxann M. Kinkade has been promoted to the position of Director of External Communications for Ameristar Casinos, Inc. In her new position, Kinkade will handle company press releases and other external communications as well as media relations. She will report to Senior Vice President ...

The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences, GameStop, The Guildhall at SMU Announce Judging Panel for Indie Game ...

More than 40 Industry Influencers to Judge Inaugural Game Development Contest; Winners to Receive More Than $350,000 in Prizes

LANGFORD DELIVERS UNOFFICIAL STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS

ATLANTIC CITY- Atlantic city's mayor delivered his annual State of the City preview. While he mentioned the city's past triumphs, he focused on addressing the future and the tough times ahead.

Commission okays Lyon County casino finance plan

DES MOINES, Iowa (KTIV) - A group backing a casino in Lyon County, Iowa, has cleared the latest hurdle to its $110-million resort and casino.

Racing ban vote another blow to N.H. dog tracks

The New Hampshire House voted Wednesday to ban dog racing, more than a year after a greyhound last raced in the state. So it won’t change a thing -- or will it?

More to 'Big Love': Q&A with star Bill Paxton

The veteran film actor ("Aliens," "Twister," "A Simple Plan") has spent four seasons as a polygamist patriarch, and it's not easy being married to three women.

Tehama County Realtors donate to local needy

The Tehama County Association of Realtors Celebrated the season this year in the spirit of giving.

Couture Grooms, Rehearsal Dinner After-Parties, and Vintage Bridesmaid Dresses: WeddingChannel.com Unveils the 2010 ...

LOS ANGELES----Inspired by a celebrity wedding, but don’t have a celebrity-size bank account? You’re in luck, because WeddingChannel.com , the number-one wedding and gift registry website, has pooled together our favorite celebrity wedding details to give new brides a sneak peek at 2010 wedding trends along with tips on how to pull it off without the Hollywood price tag.

Local events for the week of Jan. 15-21

Pet comedy 7 p.m. Jan. 21 / The Tower Theatre, 815 E. Olive Ave. / towertheatrefresno.com, (559) 4

Ford’s Comeback Makes Mulally a Star at Detroit Show (Update1)

Jan. 14 (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.

Darren 'Dutch' Daulton coming to Mount Airy

Darren "Dutch" Daulton, former catcher for the Philadelphia Phillies and the Florida Marlins, will appear at Mount Airy Casino Resort on Friday, Jan. 22, from 6 to 9 p.m. for a free autograph session. Children are welcome to attend the event.

Auction of Hillbillies land postponed

About 16 acres of land tied to the Beverly Hillbillies Mansion & Casino development was not auctioned off Wednesday afternoon as scheduled in a notice of trustee's sale. At 1 p.m. Wednesday, on the front steps of the old courthouse in Minden, auctioneer Sue McGill reported that the sale had been postponed until July 14, citing "operation of law" as the reason. "In Nevada, you can have up to ...

Utah con man sentenced to almost 16 years in prison

The first time he was to be sentenced on dozens of fraud counts in March, Jeffrey Geddes tried to fake suicide and went on the lam. On Thursday, the Park City man was brought into court in chains and the sentencing went off as scheduled, with U.

State regulators pose tough questions for groups seeking new casinos

DES MOINES – State regulators grilled two groups seeking licenses to open new casinos about their financing plans at a meeting Thursday.

Burns Harbor joins Porter in backing RDA

The Porter Town Council did it with a one-page resolution. The Burns Harbor Town Council did it with a one-sentence motion. Both have gone on record endorsing the Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority.

Get Out, Omaha!

Josie Loza tells you what to do if you've got a minute or a night off

Shuffle Master, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Ended 2009 Results

LAS VEGAS----Shuffle Master, Inc. today announced its results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended October 31, 2009.

Stockmen’s, Commercial have new owners

ELKO — Ownership of Elko’s two historic casinos changed hands Wednesday after a public auction at Elko County Courthouse.

What gets built in Vegas, stays in Vegas - luckily for the rest of us

A critic says the new City Center hotel and casino complex in Las Vegas is "an over-the-top effort to shock and awe" rather than to be sustainable. "Lavish excess," he calls it.

Panel releases new gambling venues report, with reservations

In a 5-4 vote, members of the Video and Sports Lottery Study Commission released a report on the impact additional casinos would have on state finances, but not before indicating they disagreed with its findings.

Doubts raised about Ottumwa casino plan

Gambling regulators have doubts about two projects.

Indiana Gaming Commission approves Tropicana License

Mayor Jonathan Weinzapfel testified Thursday before the commission.

Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Expansion Celebrated

The Akwesasne Mohawk Casino is being touted as the North Country's fifth largest employer - pumping millions of dollars into the local economy.

Bonsall Sundowner to feature Fallbrook Film Factory

PALAPala Casinos Sycamore Room will be the venue on Thursday, January 14 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for the next Bonsall Sundowner which will be sponsored by the Fallbrook Film Factory. Heavy hors douvres and a cash bar will be offered. An overview of the upcoming Fallbrook Film Festival will be presented as well as information on how businesses may participate as sponsors. The film festival draws ...

Strip secrets of the natives

Tips on where to park, eat and take care of your business - from people that know.

Hometown tourist

What a Vegas local saw when she boarded the bus.

Construction on Atlantic City parking garage near The Walk to begin in March

ATLANTIC CITY — A state development agency Thursday awarded a $29.5 million construction contract for a parking garage that will boost the local economy amid a dramatic slowdown in casino work.

Groups face questioning on financing for casino projects

DES MOINES – State regulators grilled two groups seeking licenses to open new casinos about their financing plans at a meeting Thursday. Members of the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission posed tough questions for representatives for a casino projects in Tama and Wapello counties, while they praised the financing proposals submitted by Lyon and Webster counties. Commissioners [...]

Thursday January 14, 2010 - 15:31 EST

LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- Las Vegas Sands Corp. will increase the operations of its CotaiJet high-speed ferry service between Hong Kong and Macau. The company has been awarded a new 10-year license by the Macau Special Administrative Region to add stops at the main Macau Ferry Terminal.

Jailed boxer OK'ed for release program

Five-time world champion boxer Johnny Tapia is being released from prison to serve the rest of his probation-violation sentence in a monitoring program.

Spotlight 29 Adds More Slots and Tables

Spotlight 29 casino in Coachella celebrated its grand re-opening and expansion Thursday. The project cost $52 million dollars but the tribe is hoping it'll lead to a brighter future.

North Richmond casino plans in limbo

Settlement deal with feds leaves tribe searching for new investors for Las Vegas style Indian casino along Richmond Parkway

Groups Hail SC Order Vs RFID, Call Project Arroyo’s Money-Making Scheme

By MARYA SALAMAT The Supreme Court decision came just a month after the National Union of Peoples' Lawyers, representing progressive partylists Bayan Muna, Gabriela partylist and Anakpawis and transport group Piston, filed a petition questioning the RFID project of the LTO.

Financial disclosure bill advances in Legislature

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- In its first act of the 2010 regular session, the House Judiciary Committee unanimously approved legislation Thursday to toughen financial disclosure requirements for public officials (HB4016) -- and also to close a "revolving doo...

Legislators reject Seminole gambling deal

TALLAHASSEE In a 10-minute meeting intended as a rebuke to Gov. Charlie Crist and the Seminole Tribe, a Florida House committee shot down the governor's gambling agreement with the tribe and offered up a bill that would give financial relief to its gambling competitors.

Christchurch Casino Confirms Poker Championships

Christchurch Casino has confirmed 2010 tournament dates for its flagship poker tournament, the Christchurch Casino New Zealand Poker Championships (NZPC).

Rotary to host annual St. Patrick's Day celebration March 13

The Tahoe Douglas Rotary club will host its 42nd annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration on March 13 at Harrah's Convention Center from 6 to 10 p.m. The event is the club's main fundraiser for local programs that benefit the community, including nonprofit groups and scholarships for high school students continuing on to college. Last year, the proceeds from the St. Patrick's Day Celebration allowed ...

Review: 'Conart Confidential'

Conart Confidential: The Great Contemporary Art Bubble RATING: (ALERT VIEWER) Documentary. Written and directed by Ben Lewis (Not rated. 95 minutes. At the Roxie, San Francisco.) Anyone familiar with this equation - the market value of an artwork equals...

Long-stalled project at South Works site makes incremental progress

City panel approves TIF district for South Works site as neighbors wait, remember Neil Bosanko looked out to a massive, empty plot in his blighted South Chicago neighborhood and tried to envision what developers have planned: a multibillion-dollar residential, retail and marina development.

Couple win $7.1-million lotto 6/49 jackpot

Rita and Russell Hall’s lotto destiny was thrown into motion a few weeks ago by a wedding ring that was just a tad too tight.

Park City man who swindled $30M sentenced to 15 years

A protracted statement before a federal judge Thursday prompted little sympathy for a Park City businessman who devised an...

ID of bones confirmed

The identity of the human skeleton discovered north of Nevada City in August 2009 finally has been confirmed. The body is that of Jennifer Lynn O'Brien, who was reported missing in December 2005. O'Brien was 34 at the time of her disappearance. Speculation in the county had run rampant after a skull and 67 more human bones were discovered by two hikers in a seasonal pond in the Manzanita Diggins ...

Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Let Boxing Down

A little over a month ago, I firmly believed the state of boxing was changing for the better. Thanks to the pressure of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), the demand from fans and the overall talent in boxing, great fights were being forced to happen, pay-per-views were diminishing and boxing fans were turning their frowns upside down. The two best pound-for-pound fighters were planning to square off in ...

Casinos are best bet for revenue

WITH the opening of the first phase of the Resorts World Sentosa integrated resort (IR) on Jan 20, a new milestone will be reached in Singapore's evolving economic and social development.

On Being Eighteen and Playing Full Tilt Poker

Full Tilt Poker is the perfect way for 18-year-olds to play poker.

Gaming commission leery of proposed casinos

WATERLOO (KWWL) -- The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission is raising questions about financing for proposed casinos in Tama County and Ottumwa. The commission recently received four applications for projects

SPORTS BETTING: Delaware to appeal restrictions

DOVER, Del. — Gov. Jack Markell said Thursday that Delaware will appeal restrictions on its sports betting lottery to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Legislators kill Seminole gambling deal; casino blackjack's future uncertain

The Seminole gambling deal is dead. The tribe's blackjack tables could be next.

Winning Numbers Go Unclaimed

Winning money at the Bayou Vista Truck Stop is nothing new. Connected to the truck stop, the Cash Magic Casino. But it was next door in the convenience store where an early morning visitor brought some good news. "About eight o'clock this morning a lottery rep came to check our machines check our licence to make sure that the actual winning ticket was sold here," says General Manager Christina ...

United's breakaway faithful vindicated as Glazers are exposed

In a converted mill in Manchester are a group of people who would be entitled to feel vindication. FC United of Manchester is the football club Malcolm Glazer founded by accident.

Duke planning gas pipeline to S. Ind. power plant

NEW ALBANY, Ind. (AP) — Duke Energy is working on a multimillion-dollar proposal for a natural gas pipeline that would go underneath the Ohio River to a southern Indiana power plant.

MELINDO OUTLASTS VILLAREAL IN A THRILLER (PLUS OTHER RESULTS AND PHOTOS)

By Rene Bonsubre, Jr. PhilBoxing.com Fri, 15 Jan 2010 Milan “Milenyo” Melindo of Cagayan de Oro City won by a close but unanimous ten round decision over Anthony “Baby Assassin” Villareal of the U.S. in front of a sell out crowd at the Waterfront Hotel and Casino in Cebu City Thursday night.

Middaugh to fill in for Nedohin at Casino Rama Curling Skins Game

Please read the full story on TSN.ca for the latest details

Hynes the clear choice for Democratic governor

A year ago, when the governorship was thrust upon Democrat Pat Quinn in times of historic duress, we knew the task before him was enormous. We also knew he would have the best chance anyone has had to fix the state's financial and ethical deficits.

Company buys 2 Elko casinos at public auction

A public auction for two historic Elko casinos has been held, transferring ownership to a new operator. Northern Nevada Asset Holdings on Wednesday bought Commercial Casino, Stockmen's Hotel & Casino and the Scoreboard in Spring Creek for $900,000 total. The... Nevada - Auction - Casino - Spring Creek Nevada - United States

KTVN Channel 2 - Reno Tahoe News Weather, Video - Company buys 2 Elko casinos at public auction

ELKO, Nev. (AP) - A public auction for two historic Elko casinos has been held, transferring ownership to a new operator. Northern Nevada Asset Holdings on Wednesday bought Commercial Casino, Stockmen's Hotel & Casino and the Scoreboard in Spring Creek for $900,000 total.

Iowa Gambling Regulators Have Doubts About 2 Projects

The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission is raising questions about financing for proposed casinos in Tama County and Ottumwa.

Abington, CF, Intel, Shuffle Master, Terra: U.S. Equity Preview

Shares of the following companies may have unusual moves in U.S. trading tomorrow. Stock symbols are in parentheses, and prices are as of 5:30 p.m. in New York.

Pennsylvania's Table Games Approval Paves Way For WVNCC Training

West Virginia Northern Community College prepares for new dealer training.

Tropicana Regains Aztar License

The Indiana Gaming Commission has granted a license to Tropicana Entertainment, the owner of Casino Aztar.

Jobs boom fuels inflation fears

Australia’s biggest jobs boom in more than three years may fan inflation as unions strike for pay increases of as much as 30 per cent.

Casino scramble gaining steam

Franklin Township leaders who refused to endorse a casino at two potential W. Broad Street locations last week are to meet Friday to reconsider that stand.

IT'S A NEW DAY FOR EVERCLEAR - PHOENIX Jan. 17

RECONNECTING WITH FANS, NEW LINEUP, NEW ALBUM AND TOUR PLUS THE RETURN OF GUITARIST DAVEY FRENCH The word is out: EVERCLEAR is back, better than ever, and ready to re-connect with their audience. Frontman Art Alexakis has gone back to basics: recruiting a new band, releasing In A Different Light, a new album that reinterprets the Everclear songbook with some fresh surprises, and finally ...

Would high-speed rail survive sinkholes?

The traffic jams on Interstate 4 have me wondering if high-speed rail from Tampa to Orlando would help alleviate some of the congestion.

Conn. families wait to hear from Haiti

Folks in Norwich's large Haitian population are still waiting to hear from loved ones in Haiti. The Red Cross estimates as many as 50,000 people are dead from the earthquake. But there's still no clear number.

World datelines

NAOUR — A roadside bomb exploded Thursday near a convoy of Israeli diplomats traveling through Jordan on their way home for the weekend, but no one was hurt, officials in both countries said.

Track lobbyist OK'd

Village Council votes to hire lobbyist for tax parity legislation; Rebstock lone dissenter Ruidoso village councilors approved hiring a lobbyist solely for the issue of obtaining tax-break legislation for Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Casino.

Arbitrage opportunity between Genting, Genting S'pore

KUALA LUMPUR: RHB Research Institute believes there exists an arbitrage opportunity between Genting and Genting Singapore, given the recent more significant upward price movement of Genting Singapore’s (GS) share price versus Genting’s share price.

Penn National exits bidding for Fontainebleau

Penn National Gaming, which spent months investigating the purchase of the unfinished Fontainebleau Las Vegas resort on the Strip, will not bid on the property at an upcoming bankruptcy auction, a spokesman for the Pennsylvania-based casino company said today.

Halls win $7.1 million lottery jackpot

Rita and Russell Hall's lotto destiny was thrown into motion a few weeks ago by a wedding ring that was just a tad too tight.

Governor: Right things happening in Yuma

Yuma has two shining examples of how partnerships can create jobs, boost the economy and preserve public services, Gov. Jan Brewer said while in Yuma Thursday to deliver her State of the State address.

MM Lee shows who is really in charge by being the first PAP leader to visit Sentosa IR

Written by Our Correspondent Singapore’s octogenarian leader Lee Kuan Yew showed who is really in charge of the government by being the first PAP leader to pay a visit to Resorts World Sentosa on Wednesday, a week ahead of the opening of its first phase on Jan 20. He was hosted by Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay, [...]

Crist's gambling deal with tribe shot down

In a 10-minute meeting intended as a rebuke to Gov. Charlie Crist and the Seminole Tribe, a Florida House committee shot down the governor's gambling agreement with the tribe and offered up a bill that would give financial relief to its gambling competitors.

Legislators kill Seminole gambling deal; casino blackjack's future hazy

The Seminole gambling deal is dead. The tribe's blackjack tables could be next.

Doomed Deals Spark Tug-of-Wars Between Creditors: Ann Woolner

Those who years ago bought Tribune Co. bonds now are hurling nasty claims at the so-deserving Sam Zell, the real estate magnate whose takeover loaded the storied newspaper company with so much debt that it fell into bankruptcy.

China Life, Lenovo, Sands China, SJM: Hong Kong Equity Preview

Jan. 15 (Bloomberg) -- The following companies may have significant price changes. Stock symbols are in parentheses and share prices are as of the last close.

2 Elko Holder casinos bought at public auction

ELKO — A public auction for two historic Elko casinos has been held, transferring ownership to a new operator. Northern Nevada Asset Holdings on Wednesday bought Commercial Casino, Stockmen's Hotel & Casino and the Scoreboard in Spring Creek for $900,000 total.

Dan Dorfman: A Dozen Stocks To Shun In 2010

Meet Wall Street's dirty dozen, 12 companies, mostly household names and primarily components of the S&P 500 Index, that one research outfit says you should absolutely shun in the year ahead.

Reid faces 'big trouble' in Nevada race

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has been fighting to keep his leadership post and in Nevada he faces plenty of re-election fights.

Jan 15th

I sincerely wish all the readers of this column a very splendid and prosperous 2010 that will hopefully offer far fewer opportunities for cardiac conditions than the year we said good bye to the other evening.

Roulette good 'breakaway game' for slot players

The majority of casino-goers play slots, but it is important to become a well-rounded player who seeks to derive the most fun and value from the money you allocate for gambling.

Prime BurgerHouse raring to go

Promoting its new specialty burger joint isn't something the Grand Victoria Casino is being bashful about.The tag line for Prime BurgerHouse's marketing is "Burgers, Booze, Bliss." Its menu has suggestive names for many of its cocktails and burgers, and some of the photos in the menu are a little on the racy side, too.

(AFX UK Focus) 2010-01-15 07:40 JPMorgan says reforms aid China market development

SHANGHAI, Jan 15 (Reuters) - A senior JPMorgan executive praised China for allowing the introduction of index futures as well as margin trading and short selling, saying the bold moves will benefit China's casino-like stock market. With such instruments, investors can sell excessively-valued stocks short and buy cheap blue chips, thus bringing stability to a highly volatile market, Frank Gong ...

Gambling your life away

By John E. Mitchell North Adams Transcript NORTH ADAMS -- When the subprime meltdown became critical in January 2008, husband and wife filmmakers Andrew and Leslie Cockburn jumped into action to capture the unraveling -- and try to make some sense of it. The result, the film "American Casino" will screen Thursday, Jan.

JPMorgan says reforms aid China market development

Dance

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Regulators question groups seeking casino licenses about financing

DES MOINES — State regulators grilled two groups seeking licenses to open new casinos about their financing plans at a meeting Thursday.

Contestant No. 3 strikes back

"Contestant No. 3: If you were a cereal, what would you be," asked the bachelorette Tuesday night at Cecilia's, kicking off another titillating round of Ullr Dating Game. "Uh..." The boozed-up audience shouted everything from Cap'n Crunch to Cocoa Puffs. "Nutri-Grain," I responded. Ouch. Ooh. Everyone - particularly the sweet thing behind the curtain - evidently detested the sugarless stuff. I'm ...

Calendar of events: Jan. 15

Senator Harry Reid faces 'big trouble' in Nevada race

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has been fighting to keep his leadership post this week after his impolitic remarks about President Obama and race. Back in Nevada, that controversy is among the least of his worries.

Faculty Q&A with Jeff Sallaz, assistant professor of sociology

UA Assistant Professor of Sociology Jeff Sallaz sits down with the Daily Wildcat to discuss his new book “The Labor of Luck.” The book, appropriately titled, is about the casino industry in foreign nations.

Mikey Garcia goes from police academy to prize ring on Saturday

The newest graduate of the Ventura (Calif.) County Police Academy will celebrate this weekend by heading over to Las Vegas. But this graduate won't be in Sin City for a night of gambling and carousing. Instead, Miguel "Mikey" Garcia, a 22-year-old undefeated featherweight boxer from Oxnard, will hang his police uniform in the closet for now, don his boxing trunks and try to show a national ...

‘Nightmare’ looking to take another step up

GLENDALE — When Vanes “The Nightmare” Martirosyan meets Kassim “The Dream” Ouma in a 10-round light middleweight clash at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas on Saturday night, there will be much more at stake for both men than the pair of titles Martirosyan will defend for the first time.

AIG Payments E-Mails: Scandal Has Geithner in Hot Seat

Unearthed e-mails suggest that in 2008 lawyers at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, then led by Tim Geithner, may have discouraged AIG from disclosing payments made with rescue money. But you might want to cut Geithner some slack

First tribal liaison officer retires

Photo by Ed Filijan Tribal Chairman Robert Martin, left, and Vice Chairman Maurice Lyons drape a tribal blanket across the shoulders of retired Riverside County Sheriff’s Capt. Ed Harvey at his retirement luncheon at the Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa.

Public record for Friday, Jan. 15

11 a.m. Edward Laughman, 34, of Hanover, was arrested on outstanding warrants in the first block of Frederick Street. He was turned over to a constable for further disposition.

RBA rolls out bus routes at talks

HAMMOND | The Northwest Indiana Regional Bus Authority unveiledpossible new bus routes in and around Hammond during a public inputsession Thursday morning at the Hammond Public Library.

MGM's Macau joint venture vetting bankers for IPO

The Macau casino joint venture between MGM Mirage and a scion of the city’s top casino-owning family has reportedly begun work on a Hong Kong initial public offering that could raise up to $1 billion.

Jerry Lawler becomes fan of MMA

While building his fame as the king of professional wrestling, Jerry Lawler was always a big boxing fan, from the days of Muhammad Ali to the rise and fall of Mike Tyson. But with boxing seeming to have fewer charismatic fighters, Lawler has joined the nation's latest craze, getting his fighting fix from watching mixed martial arts. That's why he's excited about helping bring amateur MMA ...

New season at Oaklawn may feature rare treat

Zenyatta-Rachel Alexandra duel at Arkansas track would be boon for sport.

GO & DO FOR JAN. 15

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Legends of song, civil rights grace our weekend

Would you care to dance?

Ron Baron interviewed on CNBC - VIDEO

By Karl. Ron Baron appeared on CNBC on January 12, 2010. He makes mention of DeVry Inc (ticker: DV), The Charles Schwab Corporation (ticker: SCHW) and Wynn Resorts, Limited (ticker: WYNN). Mr Baron was essentially asked if buy and hold is dead and he responded with some reasoning and examples of long term success based on that reasoning. Then finishes with a quote that everyone should try to ...

Union leader: firefighters 'stumbled'

Six city of Pittsburgh firefighters face alcohol-related court dates, and the leader of their union said yesterday that behavior must change -- both within the bureau, and in an administration and media that are too quick to throw stones.

Friday January 15, 2010 - 00:16 EST

(PRESS RELEASE) -- BetsoftGaming, innovators of the cutting-edge 3D Slots3 Game Library, has announced that Sky Vegas , part of the BSkyB network, has launched BetSoft's Slots3 lineup.

Lady GaGa collapses

Lady GaGa has cancelled a show in America after collapsing with exhaustion and dehydration.

CONCERTS: Jan. 15 - Jan. 21

Send free club and concert listings at least two weeks ahead of time to Weekend, New Haven Register, 40 Sargent Drive, New Haven 06511, or fax them to 203-865-7894. Please include venue address and phone number. All bar/club shows are ages 21 and over unless noted. Call venues for time. Continuous listings must be renewed every month. All listings must include a phone number for confirmation ...

Casino's financing questioned

DES MOINES — Iowa appears poised to add new casinos in May, but Ottumwa must first convince a skeptical commission if it wants to be one of them. This is Ottumwa’s second bid for a casino license. The first, in 2005, failed. State regulators raised funding questions Thursday about the current bid.

Officials question 2 casino plans

Financing for Tama County, Ottumwa draws scrutiny; Lyon County, Fort Dodge OK

Lowden to visit Laughlin early Tuesday

LAUGHLIN - Sue Lowden, a Republican seeking to replace Democrat Harry Reid as a Nevada senator in Washington, D.C., will have a meet-and-greet stop in Laughlin on Tuesday morning.

Couple 'ring' in $7.1M lotto jackpot

Rita and Russell Hall's lotto destiny was thrown into motion a few weeks ago by a wedding ring that was just a tad too tight.

The next Mayweather Jr. prepared for boxing debut

Jose Benavidez Sr. never would have predicted that his child would become a professional athlete. Benavidez enrolled his son, Jose Benavidez Jr., in just about every sport offered in their Phoenix neighborhood when the younger Benavidez was a toddler. But the result was always the same.

Boys & Girls Club theater announces some concession price increases

Citing rising costs associated with the operation of the Theater at Casino West, the Boys & Girls Club of Mason Valley announced this week it has decided to implement an increase on some of its concession prices.

Estonia Reverses Ban on Online Gambling

Good news from Estonia. The government of Estonia has approved the legalization of online gambling, reversing a previous law that banned servers located in the tiny Baltic state from hosting gambling.

News Briefs: 'Music Man' auditions set

The Community Theatre of Howell will hold auditions for its upcoming production of "The Music Man" on Jan. 23, and Jan. 25-27. Auditions will be held at the Howell High School Freshman Campus, 1400 W. Grand River Ave. in Howell, and at the Barnard Community Center, 415 N. Barnard St. in Howell.

Democrats critical of Riley's 'no financial crisis' position

Democratic criticism of Gov. Bob Riley's proposed budget continued Thursday with Democrats saying his proposal is "smoke and mirrors" and asking him to tell the truth.

Concert update: Rickie Lee Jones; Martin Lawrence; Tony Bennett

The following concerts recently were announced.

Keep end in mind when launching social media campaign

Many times, a business will come to me asking, "Why aren't my social networking efforts paying off?"

Sponsors come through for events

With the national economy in full meltdown mode a year ago and Sparks slashing its budget, there were worries that the annual Hometowne Christmas celebration might not occur in 2009.

For Jerry Springer, life is good

Coming up to his 66th birthday on Feb. 13, Jerry Springer sounds pretty content with his lot in life.

Mangudadatu victimized by con artists inside hotel

Con artists masquerading as police officers allegedly took more than P10,000 cash from Pandag Municipal Mayor Zajid Mangudadatu inside a hotel in Manila before dawn Friday before they were eventually arrested.

Governor's push for major reforms not abandoned

The week before Thanksgiving, Gov. Ed Rendell announced in Scranton a push for major reforms to the state's campaign finance law, the way judges are chosen and the process for drawing congressional and legislative district boundaries. Since then, hardly

Foggy road part of Stocker challenger’s path

When driving home from his brother's house in a heavy fog, Loma Rica resident Marc Barnum said he noticed something bothersome — and frightening. "It wasn't striped up to the end, and you couldn't see the road at all," said Barnum, 43. "Someone...

WVW school board will raise taxes no more than 4 percent

KINGSTON - The Wyoming Valley West school board agreed Wednesday not to raise taxes more than 4 percent for the 2010-2011 budget. That increase is the maximum the state will Wyoming Valley West to increase without a referendum or special exemption from

Poker Face: A Q&A With Lady Maverick

Professional poker player Vanessa Rousso sat down with wOw and showed us a few of her cards Q&A | Today 3:00 am At the PokerStars-hosted Caribbean Adventure inside the Bahamas Atlantis Casino, Lady Maverick, aka Vanessa Rousso, is playing tricks with her chips, hoping to win a cool $3 million. Her long French-tipped nails create little poker forts as she waits for the next hand to be dealt. So ...

Manchester United's breakaway faithful vindicated as Glazers are exposed

In a converted mill in Ancoats in Manchester are a group of people who would be entitled to feel vindication this week. FC United of Manchester is the football club Malcolm Glazer and his family founded by accident.

Soaring Eagle Inn set to close for water park construction

Soaring Eagle Inn and Conference Center will close at the end of the month to make room for something bigger, better and wetter. A 45,000-square-foot indoor water park, organized by the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, is slated to open in spring 2011.

Identity of human skeleton confirmed

The identity of the human skeleton discovered north of Nevada City in August 2009 finally has been confirmed, but the cause of the woman's death eludes investigators. The body is that of Jennifer Lynn O'Brien, who was reported missing in December 2005. O'Brien was 34 at the time of her disappearance, said Nevada County Sheriff's Sgt. Steve Tripp. Speculation in the county had run rampant after a ...

State to appeal sports betting limits

Washington firm to petition Supreme Court

The best things in life are free

How did things get back to the very odd kind of normal that is the British economy?

Local obituaries

Christina A. Duffield, of St. Johns, died Monday, Jan. 11, 2010 at the age of 31. She was born May 4, 1978 in Winston-Salem, N.C., the daughter of Timothy and Julie (Waterbury) Duffield.

Green vs Bika - Make or Break & Tough to call

By Paul Strauss: There's much at stake in the upcoming matchup scheduled for February 5th, 2010 between Allan Green and Sakio Bika. According to comments made by promoter Lou Dibella to BoxingScene, the fight will be televised by Showtime from the Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez, Calif.

Presidentiables’ forum gets backing

Business organizations are fully supporting the forum for presidential candidates, according to the organizer. The Aboitiz Equity Ventures and the Visayan Electric Company (Veco) have given some funds to ensure the event’s success.

(AFX UK Focus) 2010-01-15 08:39 DEALTALK-Amid hurdles, MGM pushes on with HK IPO

By Sui-Lee Wee and Kennix Chim

DEALTALK-Amid hurdles, MGM pushes on with HK IPO

HONG KONG, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Like its fellow Las Vegas peers before it, casino company MGM Mirage (MGM.N: Cotización ) is pushing ahead with plans to list its Macau operations on the Hong Kong stock exchange, hoping to raise up to $500 million as early as the second quarter of this year.

Casino Theater scaffolding up

WARE - A pedestrian walkway in front of the Casino Theater has been constructed, but the owner faces several more court-imposed deadlines.

Hot Holiday

There are many phenomenal indie-rock bands in Tacoma these days: The Nightgowns, Lozen, the F-ing Eagles. But few sound as groomed and ready for MTV as Tacoma’s Roman Holiday.

Events to benefit slain officers’ families

Upcoming fundraising events for the families of law enforcement officers recently ki

Dionne Warwick to perform in Detroit

DIONNE WARWICK: Svelte vocals and timeless traditional pop from one of the genre's enduring performers. 8 tonight, Sound Board at MotorCity Casino-Hotel, 2901 Grand River, Detroit. 313-237-7711. $36, $40.

When debutants, Ben Kingsley left Big B embarrassed

Amitabh Bachchan is proud to have worked with four newcomers in the new film 'Teen Patti', saying even when he did not know his lines, they would be set and ready on the sets. And it was much the same with co-actor Ben Kingsley, whose preparedness left the Indian megastar a trifle embarrassed.

Abington Bancorp, CF Industries, JPMorgan: U.S. Equity Preview

Shares of the following companies may have unusual moves in U.S. trading. Stock symbols are in parentheses, and prices are as of 7:45 a.m. in New York.

Couple 'ring' in $7.1M lottery jackpot

Rita and Russell Hall's lotto destiny was thrown into motion a few weeks ago by a wedding ring that was just a tad too tight.

Madison Central Avenue School âCasino Nightâ Jan. 23

MADISON – Supporters of Madison’s grades K-5 Central Avenue School are invited to try their hand at blackjack, roulette, or craps at a “Casino Night” fund-raising event from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, at the Madison Hotel, at 1 Convent Road off Madison Avenue in the Convent Station section of Morris Township.

Sponsor says gambling bill would create 'fair playing field'

State Rep. Marcel Black's bill would ensure that Indian casinos, which are federally regulated, could not gain de facto monopolies as a result of state crackdowns. That concern is widespread in Alabama's state-regulated gambling industry.

Abbott's green policy rearranges chairs on Titanic

Tony Abbott's conservative echoing of his mentor's soft environmental policy will do nothing to win my vote (''Protecting the planet needs to begin in our backyard'', January 15).

Sands Casino in Bethlehem is next seniors bus trip Feb. 4

LONG HILL TWP. – A bus trip to the Sands Casino in Bethlehem, Pa., will be held by the Warren Seniors, leaving at 10 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 4, from the parking lot at Our Lady of the Mount Church, Mount Bethel Road.

Paparazzi on watch as Packers await new arrival

The countdown may have begun, but the arrival of the latest Packer baby could not come any sooner for the famous family.

ICG looking at best options for prize ferry

Irish Continental Group says it is looking at the best options for its cruise ferry Pride of Bilboa. ICG owns the ferry, which P&O European Ferries had leased to use on its Portsmouth-Bilboa route. P&O has decided to drop the route from September 2010 and the vessel will then return to ICG.

Healthy Southern Cooking Served Up At Community Club

Lillian and Chef Leisa are welcomed by Community Club president Emily Sair, center. The Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead held its first general program of the new year at the Garden City Casino on Wednesday, January 8, 2010 and what a treat it was for those in attendance.

Nassau County Shows Appreciation

Nassau County Parks Commissioner Jose Lopez presents Garden City resident Bill Mecca with a Citation from the Nassau County Executive expressing the county’s appreciation for his contributions to the health of residents by organizing and implementing a free day of tennis for over 1100 Nassau County children and adults in 8 parks.

Senecas' partner in Catskills rebuffed

Seneca Nation President Barry E. Snyder Sr.'s gamble on opening a $1.3 billion casino in the Catskills to offset sluggishness at the tribe's three Western New York casinos has hit a snag: The nation's partner has been refused a gambling license by the Seneca Gaming Authority.

Winthrop Offers Informative Event For Community Physicians

In a demonstration of its commitment to improving the quality, safety and efficiency of healthcare delivery, Winthrop-University Hospital, in collaboration with the e-Health Network of Long Island - a Regional Health Information Organization, was pleased to host a Community Physician Electronic Health Record (EHR) Vendor Fair at on December 16.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 15/1

Big C The Garden supermarket will be inaugurated in Tu Liem district, Hanoi on Jan. 19. The supermarket, the 10 th of its kind in the Big C supermarket chain in Vietnam and the second of its kind in Hanoi , will be located in the Garden Trade Centre in The Manor Me Tri deluxe apartment zone.

Night Life Calendar: 01/15/2010

Back Porch Coffee House, 7 p.m. third Sat. of the month, featured performers followed by open mic and jam session, featuring guitarist Gordon Howie and the group Just Now Jan. 16; family friendly, smoke- and alcohol-free, suggested donation $5 each or $10 families at the door to benefit the performers, light refreshments included; Front Porch Cafe, 9235 Main St., Ellsworth; 622-2944.

RCSCW loads buses for upcoming tours

Stop by Tours and Scheduling in the R.H. Johnson Rec Center between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. weekdays for details on these upcoming trips: Tucson Visit Tucson Jan. 27-29 with stops at the DeGrazia Gallery, Sabino Canyon, Sonora Desert Museum, San Xavier...

LSU gymnastics team on the road tonight

The No. 16-ranked LSU gymnastics team goes on the road for the first time this season for the Lady Luck Invitational at the South Point Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

Nevada Supreme Court denies Michael Anselmo parole petition

The Nevada Supreme Court has refused to intervene in the decision to deny Michael Anselmo parole from his 1971 murder sentence. Anselmo, one of the longest serving inmates in the Nevada prison system, had his life sentence commuted in 2005 to give him a chance at parole. But the parole board has refused to release him. He filed a petition last year charging the board was violating his due ...

Animal expert plans 10-day Vegas stay with snakes

Friday, January 15, 2010 at 4:01 a.m. LAS VEGAS — A deadly animal expert is planning to stay for 10 days inside a box full of snakes at a Las Vegas Strip casino as part of a reality television show.

MGM Said to Forge Ahead With Macau I.P.O.

MGM Mirage , the casino company whose counts Kirk Kerkorian as its largest shareholder, is following in the footsteps of rivals Wynn Resorts and Las Vegas Sands as it pushes ahead with plans to list its Macau operations on the Hong Kong stock exchange, according to press reports.

New Buffalo casino board hires auditors :Firm brought in to provide oversight.

NEW BUFFALO -- The local revenue sharing board that disburses funds from Four Winds Casino hired an auditing firm from St. Joseph this week.

Outdoor fun is the best way to beat the winter blues

Surviving a Buffalo winter can be tough: snow, rain, cold temperatures and a lack of sunshine can leave Western New Yorkers feeling bored and depressed. Some lucky snowbirds jet off to warmer climates, but most of us are compelled to find other ways to beat the winter blues.

DELAWARE: State to appeal sports betting limits

Delaware will take its ambition to allow unlimited sports betting to the U.S. Supreme Court.

New land-based casino bill in play

INDIANAPOLIS -- A new bill that authorizes land-based casinos in Indiana would let the owner of Gary's two casino licenses give one up in lieu of paying a $50 million relocation fee. The bill filed by Sen. Ron Alting, R-Lafayette, will compete with a bill by Sen. Earline Rogers, D-Gary, which authorizes a land-based casino but doesn't bring up the issue of her hometown's other license. Both ...

Beltaine is a working class beer

Down the street from the bright lights of Blue Chip Casino and the rampant consumerism of Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets, Shoreline Brewery & Restaurant is the quiet retreat for beer aficionados in Michigan City. The warehouse-turned-brewery opened in 2005 and won its first World Beer Cup silver medal for its Beltaine Scottish Ale in early 2006. Beltaine repeated its silver medal performance ...

Looking Back: Friday, January 15, 2010

100 Years Ago - January 15, 1910 PLANS for an electric railway network on the Island moved a step closer, after the scheme was approved by members of the Island’s district councils.

DesertXpress prepared to build; maglev, monorail extension on hold

One of the assets of a great tourism destination is its transportation infrastructure, and 2009 had its fair share of news about three rail proposals that not only would get tourists to Las Vegas, but move them around the city once they are here.

50 Nifty Flicks

Creating a list of the best movies of the 2000s is problematic at best, because no one has seen all of the more than 400 films released worldwide each year.

CMS students raising money for earthquake victims; principal may shave head

The recent earthquake in Haiti has brought an outpouring of support from around the world — and now Devils Lake's Central Middle School is joining the campaign.

Snakes in a box: Animal expert plans 10-day stay with cobras, pythons, rattlers on Vegas strip

LAS VEGAS - An expert in deadly animals is planning to stay for 10 days inside a box full of snakes at a Las Vegas Strip casino as part of a reality television show.

Mangudadatu kin duped by con men posing as cops

MANILA policemen arrested before dawn Friday two siblings who allegedly duped a mayor and relative of the Mangudadatu clan of cash by posing as police officers assigned to the Highway Patrol Group and selling him “arrest-proof” vehicular stickers.

Friday January 15, 2010 - 11:46 EST

LONDON, England -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- iGB Affiliate, organisers of the London Affiliate Conference (LAC) which is to be held at Old Billingsgate between 29-30 January, have with only two weeks to go announced an incredible line-up of speakers and most notably, not one, but two keynote sessions.

Sky People launch campaign

Tonight's event raises money for scholarships for Northern Arapaho students.

Foxwoods’ Dec. slots down less than 1 percent; Mohegan Sun declines 9.6 percent

Foxwoods Resort Casino and MGM Grand at Foxwoods

Crawford loved Bush Blues games

Brett Crawford, who will be back on the field at Kingsford Smith Park for Tintenbar-East Ballina today after representing NSW Country in the Australian Country Championship at Albury-Wodonga.

Friday January 15, 2010 - 11:32 EST

TALLAHASSEE, Florida -- A Florida House committee voted 17-0 to reject a proposed revenue-sharing proposal with the Seminole Tribe, according to the Orlando Sun Sentinel.

Community briefs - Jan 15

Around the community

Lincoln City gets plugged in: First electric car charging stations on coast in place

Lincoln City officials are charged up about the idea of being the first community on the Oregon coast to offer charging stations for plug-in electric vehicles (EVs).

Big tests against front-runners

MARIST Brothers and Alstonville face season-defining games today against Far North Coast LJ Hooker League cricket competition front-runners Ballina Bears and Casino Cavaliers.

Men With Guns Seen Outside Shoreline Casino

SHORELINE, Wash. -- A police chase ended with the arrest of a man after officers investigated a report of suspicious activity outside a casino in Shoreline early Friday morning.

Phoenix American Legion thefts being investigated

Phoenix, NY -- Phoenix police are investigating thefts of money from the American Legion in the village, Police Chief Rod Carr said Friday. Carr said money has been stolen from gambling proceeds at the legion. He also said the thefts were unreported.

‘Cajun Cannon’ enjoys Saints ride

Bobby Hebert helped the New Orleans Saints finally break into the NFL playoffs when he came to New Orleans from the USFL to join Coach Jim Mora.

Foxwoods Resort Casino and MGM Grand at Foxwoods Report December Slot Results

MASHANTUCKET, Conn.----Foxwoods Resort Casino and MGM Grand at Foxwoods today reported to the Connecticut State Division of Special Revenue that slot revenue for the month of December was $44.5 million.

Friday January 15, 2010 - 11:01 EST

(PRESS RELEASE) -- It been another exciting week for the Right2bet campaign, with several 'fronts' having reopened in the war against supposedly 'consumer led' protectionist laws, many of which seem only to serve the interests of decreeing governments, leaving consumers short changed.

In the United States, but apart from it

The US president has pledged to improve the lives of the country’s one million Native Americans. But he faces an enormous challenge. Chris McGreal reports from Pine Ridge Indian reservation

Las Vegas: Deadly animal expert to spend 10 days in box full of snakes

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A deadly animal expert is planning to stay for 10 days inside a box full of snakes at a Las Vegas Strip casino as part of a reality television show.

Outside roundup: Saugstad, Townsend ready for Freeride Tour to open

Skiers Elyse Saugstad and her fiance Cody Townsend will compete in the first stop on the Freeride World Tour next weekend at Krasnaya Polyana resort in Sochi, Russia.

Four to Be Inducted into Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame

Wetaskiwin, Alberta, January 11, 2010 - Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame (CAHF) will induct four Canadians at its 2010 annual dinner and ceremony at the River Rock Casino and Hotel in Vancouver, B.C., June 10.

Friday January 15, 2010 - 10:46 EST

TUNICA, Mississippi -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- The fifth stop of the 2009-2010 season, the WSOP Circuit Events at Harrah's Tunica will consist of 19 ring events and include the $200 (+30) buy-in Ladies No Limit Hold'em Circuit Event Championship, $200 (+30) buy-in Seniors No Limit Hold'em Championship and the $5,000 (+150) buy-in Harrah's Tunica Main Event Championship.

Hong Kong Hype Keeps Heating Up

According to the Financial Times, billionaire investor George Soros is setting up shop in Hong Kong as the region's growth picks up steam.

Advanced Micro, Con-way, Toll: U.S. Equity Preview (Correct)

(Corrects description of Advanced Micro Devices in preview that ran earlier.) Jan. 15 (Bloomberg) -- Shares of the following companies may have unusual moves in U.S. trading . Stock symbols are in parentheses, and prices are as of 8:45 a.m. in New York.

Penn Gaming Folds in Bid for Fountainbleau

Penn National Gaming withdraws its bid for the bankrupt Fountainbleau casino. Penn's withdrawal should come as a relief for many investors, who feared the casino operator would overpay for Fountainbleau.

Cordish trying to breathe life into ‘Maryland Live!’

Anne Arundel’s 1.3 million-square-foot megamall will expand in 2011 with the addition of a 4,750 slots facility in what is now a parking lot, if the Cordish Companies’ plans go undisrupted.

Calendar: Escambia, Santa Rosa events for Jan. 15

Things to do in Escambia and Santa Rosa.

Play LA Inc. Announces a Securities Awareness Campaign

TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands----Play LA Inc. , has announced its plan to launch a Securities Awareness Campaign beginning January 19th to August 15th, 2010.

Marley Brothers Headline Day of Miami Fundraisers for Haiti

Find out where donations are being accepted throughout the city.

Advanced Micro, Con-way, Toll Brothers: U.S. Equity Preview

Shares of the following companies may have unusual moves in U.S. trading. Stock symbols are in parentheses, and prices are as of 8:45 a.m. in New York.

MGM Mirage Moving Forward With IPO

MGM Mirage is looking for an investment bank to underwrite its Hong Kong IPO.

Carcieri: Most negative impact

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – It isn’t often that an elected official so honestly expresses his anti-Indian casino sentiments, his opposition to Indian nations’ inherent sovereignty, and his indifference to the consequences his actions might have on hundreds of thousands of people.

Group releases gambling study - with exceptions

A state commission charged with studying a report on whether to expand gambling released the report to the General Assembly, but a majority of commissioners opposed the report’s recommendations to add two new gambling venues in Delaware.

Wm Morrison Supermarkets to shine

Verona Junior womanâs club to host casino night February 27

The Junior Woman’s Club of Verona will hold a Casino Night on Saturday, Feb. 27, at The Commonwealth Club, 26 Northview Ave., Upper Montclair.

New Tinian mayor vows 'real change'

Tinian Mayor Ramon M. Dela Cruz vowed yesterday to deliver “real change” on the island, providing the steps his administration would take to achieve this, including improving the quality of service provided by each government department.

Slots revenue down at 2 Connecticut casinos

The operators of Connecticut's two casinos say their slot machine revenue continued its slide in December compared with the same month in 2008.

Because you asked: Whatever happened to the Bus Boys?

A reader asks of the Bus Boys, and we trek through YouTube to find an answer.

Thurston County crime information for the week of Jan. 4-10

THURSTON COUNTY The following statistics are for the week of Jan. 4-10: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Thurston County responded to 32 domestic violence complaint this week. Of those, 8 were referred to the prosecuting attorney.

AG OKs changes to casino proposal

LITTLE ROCK — Attorney General Dustin McDaniel today certified a revised version of a proposed constitutional amendment that would authorize casinos in Arkansas.

Vegas Slaying Suspect Arrested in Porta Potty

A Las Vegas man is charged with murder after the beating death of another man at a downtown apartment building.

Magnolia Picks “Ondine” for U.S.

U.S. rights to Oscar-winning filmmaker Neil Jordan’s “Ondine” have been picked up by Magnolia Pictures. The NYC-based Wagner/Cuban Companies distributor will release the film early this summer as part of Magnolia’s Ultra VOD program, debuting on video on demand systems nationwide a month prior to its theatrical release. Magnolia SVP Tom Quinn and VP of Acquisitions Dori Begley negotiated the ...

Arkansas AG OKs proposed 7-county casino amendment

Attorney General Dustin McDaniel has modified the language of a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow a Texas man's company to open casinos in seven Arkansas counties.

Ark. AG OKs proposed 7-county casino amendment

Associated Press - January 15, 2010 2:25 PM ET LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - Attorney General Dustin McDaniel has modified the language of a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow a...

AG OKs proposed 7-county casino amendment

Attorney General Dustin McDaniel has modified the language of a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow a Texas man's company to open casinos in seven Arkansas counties but approved the overall popular name and ballot title of the casino proposal.

Rio Offers $20 Deals For 20th Anniversary

The Rio Hotel and Casino is offering 20 deals to celebrate its 20th anniversary in Las Vegas.

Friday January 15, 2010 - 14:31 EST

MONTREAL, Quebec -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- Heaven Affiliates will be presenting its four unique brands for affiliates to promote at the upcoming International Gaming Expo (IGE) and the London Affiliate Conference (LAC). Their newly redesigned affiliate website now features seven new instructional and promotional videos that will give some information about how affiliates can earn up to 45 ...

UD student heading to Las Vegas for Miss America pageant

Miss Delaware 2009, Heather Lehman, is the 68th young woman to wear the crown of Miss Delaware, and hopes to be the state’s first to wear the Miss America crown.

Harrah's Entertainment Assumes Management of the Planet Hollywood Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip

LAS VEGAS, NV--(Marketwire - January 15, 2010) - A subsidiary of Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. will assume management of the hotel at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip on January 16, 2010, at midnight. The Planet Hollywood hotel is adjacent to Harrah's Entertainment's Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip. "Harrah's has been in discussions with Planet ...

AG approves name, title for casino amendment

Attorney General Dustin McDaniel on Friday approved the popular name and ballot title for an amendment allowing a for-profit firm to operate casinos.

Rotary Club plans annual fundraiser

Bay Area Sunrise Rotary Club will hold its Winter Gala fundraiser on Saturday, Jan. 23.

Change of luck is on the cards

WITH more than $13 million in prizemoney up for grabs, Warrnambool's Aaron Peterson is hoping luck is with him when he sits down to play at the richest poker tournament in the Southern Hemisphere.

Animal expert plans 10-day stay with snakes

An expert in deadly animals is planning to stay for 10 days inside a box full of snakes at a Las Vegas Strip casino.

Former Mohegan Sun card dealer admits cheating

A former card dealer at Mohegan Sun has pleaded guilty to participating in a cheating scheme that victimized more than two dozen casinos in the United States and Canada.

Deadly Animal Expert To Spend 10 Days In Box Full Of Snakes

An expert in deadly animals is planning to stay for 10 days inside a box full of snakes at a Las Vegas Strip casino as part of a reality television show.

Wynn Las Vegas and The N9NE Group Co-founder Michael Morton to Introduce New Wine Bar

Wynn Las Vegas is proud to announce a partnership with the N9NE Group's Michael Morton to open a wine bar at Wynn Las Vegas. Beginning Fall 2010, the wine bar will elevate the celebration of wine to a multi-sensory experience including food, mood and music with innovative design features.

Night market operator wins lawsuit

The man who plans to move the Richmond Night Market to Queensborough this spring has won a lawsuit against a company that stole the market's name in 2008. In an 81-page judgement released Tuesday, the Federal Court of Canada found that Lions Communications and owner Paul Cheung were at fault for copyright infringement, assessing a fine of $15,000 plus legal costs.

Sin City smackdown

The warriors of Fight Club 29 battled head-to-head with other Mixed Martial Arts fighters from throughout California, Nevada and Arizona and were crowned overall champions at the Grappling Experience Tournament at the Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas Saturday.

The filmmakers behind 'From Hell' take a Biblical road with 'Book of Eli'

Their last big feature was "From Hell," a gory and gothic period piece that starred a pre-"Pirates" Johnny Depp as an eccentric and slightly unbalanced investigator chasing Jack the Ripper through the rain-slick cobblestone streets of 19th century London.

Kitchen work

Jay Parmegiani of ROCA restaurant, left, and John Kellogg, from Cedar Grove, work to prepare an entree with shrimp for a panel of five judges during Clash in the Kitchen at Rainbow Casino Thursday. The event was a fundraiser for The Mississippi Firefighters Memorial Burn Association.

Franklin Township trustees reverse vote; now they endorse casino

With a 2-1 vote, Franklin Township trustees gave their blessing today to a potential W. Broad Street casino - as long as the city of Columbus agrees to share some of the tax revenue from a development. The board's vote changes the stand of the only elected body in the W. Broad area that has formally opposed a casino. Columbus area commissions, neighborhood business groups and nearby Prairie ...

Minority Unemployment Skyrocketing, Report Says

What white Americans regard as a recession may feel more like a depression to certain minority group

Attorney General Approves Casino Amendment Ballot Title

The Arkansas Attorney General's Office has approved the ballot title for an amendment to the state Constitution allowing a for-profit firm to operate casinos in seven counties.

Friday January 15, 2010 - 13:16 EST

LONDON, England -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- 2009 was a record year for jackpots and bonuses at Slotland .com, one of the world's first and still most popular online slots sites.

Vacation in Valley

Polinka Karzulovic, clockwise from left, Kaviera del la Maza, Carolina Vidal, Daniela Ordonerz, Fernanda Viveros and Catalina Moreno, with supervisor Lynn Schuldheisz, prepare pizzas at Pizza Corner. The six women are from Chile and are working at the Valley City business on a two-month stay.

‘Casino Jack and the United States of Money’ premieres at Sundance

PARK CITY, Utah – A long-awaited documentary about disgraced former Republican lobbyist Jack Abramoff will premiere at the Sundance Film Festival this month.

TriStar Event Set To Replace Monaco Ironman 70.3

A few months after the announcement that the Monaco Ironman 70.3 would no longer exist, TriStar announced it has worked with the Principality of Monaco to create a shorter version of the former half-Ironman race. The new race will be held on Sept. 5, 2010 and will consist of a 1km swim leg, 100km bike [...]

Casino monopoly plan

A Texas operator for years has been threatening to mount a constitutional amendment campaign to give a private corporation the sole right to operate casinos in Arkansas at seven locations. He’s back and Attorney General Dustin McDaniel has approved his latest popular name and ballot title.

Find the Best Spots in New Cities with These Tools [Travel]

Ever take a trip to a city you're excited to visit, then realize shortly after arriving you've got no idea how to get around, where to go, and what to do? Next time, arrive as an expert with these...

Community murals will honor Martin Luther King Jr.

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - Celebrations all around the country are held each year in January to honor Martin Luther King Jr. African American civil rights leader assassinated in 1968. Many memorial services and events are held on his actual birth date, Jan. 15. but the third Monday in January is the official day designated as Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Schools are closed along with government ...

Warrants issued for two court no-shows

East Fork Justice Jim EnEarl issued bench warrants Wednesday for the arrest of two men who failed to appear for separate criminal court proceedings. Paul Winberg, 57, of South Lake Tahoe, is facing felony charges of grand larceny of a firearm and theft of $35,000 in rare coins and a safe. He was accused by a cousin of taking the items in 2007. The case was reopened in 2009 when a remodeler found ...

Join GH Stars for a Girls Day Out

We already might've guessed that General Hospital stars Tyler Christoper (Nikolas) and Dominic Zamprogna (Dominic) were popular with women. So they should be a great fit at the "Girls Day Out" Women's Fair in Las Vegas.

Gaming Winners: Shuffle Master, Bally

Gaming technologies is showing a faster recovery than casino operators.

Jennifer Schwab: City Center: Green Isn't Suppose To Be This Gorgeous

City Center Las Vegas is a truly spectacular development - from its architectural design to its green standpoints. Here are some observations about the project and architect interviews about the trendsetting space.

Gamblers bet $25.3 million at Erie casino

Gamblers wagered $25.3 million on slot machines at Presque Isle Downs & Casino during the week of Jan. 4-10, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported.

Polished Pearl pleases passengers

Above the dive-friendly, turquoise waters of the Caribbean, a playground of another kind beckons.

Streetcars dominated transportation for 45 years

Despite the efforts of local streetcar advocates to revive urban rail, Colorado Springs officials have historically regarded light streetcars and trolleys with benign indifference. But that hasn’t always been the case. The Colorado Springs streetcar enterprise, which operated between 1887 and 1932, was at its height the most extensive modern and comprehensive streetcar system of any comparable ...

Ouma Lived Champion's Dream, Not For Long And Not Anymore

BORGES: He made some money volunteering to be beaten up by then middleweight champion Jermain Taylor.

R-C offering national coupons

The Record-Courier is offering national and soon local coupons online. "During this economic period everyone can benefit from savings and these national coupons are for name brands that we all use daily," R-C Publisher Charlie Pankey said. "The coupons can be e-mailed or printed on your home computer. Find coupons from General Mills on cereal, Betty Crocker pastry mixes, etc. The Record-Courier ...

News archive for 2010-01-15

254 news found

The FCIC Should Swiftly Summon Alan Greenspan

Australia Jobs Boom May Fan Inflation, Strikes, Rates (Update1)

Tropicana Could Regain Aztar License

For years, Teddy Pendergrass was the voice of love

Snakes To Invade Las Vegas Strip

Council cuts $5.6 million from capital budget

Panama ex-President Perez under house arrest

Comedian Anjelah Johnson to appear at Pala Casino

Prime rib rolls a new specialty at Palas Sushi Sake

Roxann M. Kinkade Promoted to Director of External Communications for Ameristar Casinos, Inc.

The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences, GameStop, The Guildhall at SMU Announce Judging Panel for Indie Game ...

LANGFORD DELIVERS UNOFFICIAL STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS

Commission okays Lyon County casino finance plan

Racing ban vote another blow to N.H. dog tracks

More to 'Big Love': Q&A with star Bill Paxton

Tehama County Realtors donate to local needy

Couture Grooms, Rehearsal Dinner After-Parties, and Vintage Bridesmaid Dresses: WeddingChannel.com Unveils the 2010 ...

Local events for the week of Jan. 15-21

Ford’s Comeback Makes Mulally a Star at Detroit Show (Update1)

Darren 'Dutch' Daulton coming to Mount Airy

Auction of Hillbillies land postponed

Utah con man sentenced to almost 16 years in prison

State regulators pose tough questions for groups seeking new casinos

Burns Harbor joins Porter in backing RDA

Get Out, Omaha!

Shuffle Master, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Ended 2009 Results

Stockmen’s, Commercial have new owners

What gets built in Vegas, stays in Vegas - luckily for the rest of us

Panel releases new gambling venues report, with reservations

Doubts raised about Ottumwa casino plan

Indiana Gaming Commission approves Tropicana License

Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Expansion Celebrated

Bonsall Sundowner to feature Fallbrook Film Factory

Strip secrets of the natives

Hometown tourist

Construction on Atlantic City parking garage near The Walk to begin in March

Groups face questioning on financing for casino projects

Thursday January 14, 2010 - 15:31 EST

Jailed boxer OK'ed for release program

Spotlight 29 Adds More Slots and Tables

North Richmond casino plans in limbo

Groups Hail SC Order Vs RFID, Call Project Arroyo’s Money-Making Scheme

Financial disclosure bill advances in Legislature

Legislators reject Seminole gambling deal

Christchurch Casino Confirms Poker Championships

Rotary to host annual St. Patrick's Day celebration March 13

Review: 'Conart Confidential'

Long-stalled project at South Works site makes incremental progress

Couple win $7.1-million lotto 6/49 jackpot

Park City man who swindled $30M sentenced to 15 years

ID of bones confirmed

Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Let Boxing Down

Casinos are best bet for revenue

On Being Eighteen and Playing Full Tilt Poker

Gaming commission leery of proposed casinos

SPORTS BETTING: Delaware to appeal restrictions

Legislators kill Seminole gambling deal; casino blackjack's future uncertain

Winning Numbers Go Unclaimed

United's breakaway faithful vindicated as Glazers are exposed

Duke planning gas pipeline to S. Ind. power plant

MELINDO OUTLASTS VILLAREAL IN A THRILLER (PLUS OTHER RESULTS AND PHOTOS)

Middaugh to fill in for Nedohin at Casino Rama Curling Skins Game

Hynes the clear choice for Democratic governor

Company buys 2 Elko casinos at public auction

KTVN Channel 2 - Reno Tahoe News Weather, Video - Company buys 2 Elko casinos at public auction

Iowa Gambling Regulators Have Doubts About 2 Projects

Abington, CF, Intel, Shuffle Master, Terra: U.S. Equity Preview

Pennsylvania's Table Games Approval Paves Way For WVNCC Training

Tropicana Regains Aztar License

Jobs boom fuels inflation fears

Casino scramble gaining steam

IT'S A NEW DAY FOR EVERCLEAR - PHOENIX Jan. 17

Would high-speed rail survive sinkholes?

Conn. families wait to hear from Haiti

World datelines

Track lobbyist OK'd

Arbitrage opportunity between Genting, Genting S'pore

Penn National exits bidding for Fontainebleau