Article Archives for 2010-01-17

Late Friday, district attorney Doug Valeska sent a letter to Governor Riley asking him to quote "suspend any further involvement in Houston County".

Tioga Downs impacting Off-Track Betting profits

The president of Catskill Off-Track Betting Corp., which operates OTB locations in Broome and other counties, said Tioga Downs Casino is having a severe impact on its operations, taking gamblers and revenue away.

Commissioners oppose casino in Polaris

Delaware County commissioners on Jan. 14 passed a resolution to tell the Ohio Legislature the county opposes a casino in the Polaris area.

Genoa trustees protest possible Polaris casino

The Genoa Township trustees are protesting a suggestion by Columbus mayor Michael B. Coleman to put a casino near the Polaris area.

WAC backs West Side casino site, 7-6

The Westland Area Commission voted 7-6 in support of building a casino at either the Westland Mall or Delphi site on the West Side.

Casino backers buy property for Columbus location

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The company bringing casinos to Ohio has finished buying property for the Columbus location authorized by voters but says it's still considering alternative sites in the city.

'Green Lantern' director says cosmic film will have 'a Flash Gordon element'

In two months, Campbell and his star Ryan Reynolds will start filming "Green Lantern" in New Orleans.

Casino night: Wilton Newcomers roll the dice

The Wilton Newcomers Club is hosting a “Las Vegas style” casino game night Saturday, Jan. 23, from 7 to 11. There will be the thrill of rolling dice and spinning around tables without losing real money.

Moorpark chamber names annual award winners

As a financial adviser for many years, David Crockett has helped clients learn new techniques on how to save money.He recently took his expertise to area high schools to teach a younger audience about important financial concepts they can use as adults.It’s a voluntary task he takes seriously.“We want to make (this program) big because our kids are going to have to deal with some of the ...

TV host to live with snakes for special

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 16 (UPI) -- Harrah's Entertainment says "Wild Recon" host Donald Schultz will spend 10 days in Las Vegas locked inside a large glass box with 100 snakes.

20-year sentence for man who robbed NJ casino

A jury last month convicted Tyrone Daniels of stealing more than $73,000 from the Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort in 2004 with the help of a casino employee.

Battle for the gambling dollar

AL task force commander quits after gambling win

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The commander of Gov. Bob Riley's task force on illegal gambling has resigned because he recently won $2,300 at a Mississippi casino.

Las Vegas: Contractors still hurting from recession

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The deep recession that shut down major construction projects in Nevada and put design plans on hold has severely hurt the state’s second-largest industry, with contractors hoping to hang on until things get better.

Atlantic City business, government communities say goodbye to Redenia Gilliam-Mosee

Family and friends attend the funeral service for Redenia Gilliam-Mosee on Saturday at St. James AME Church on North New York Avenue in Atlantic City.

Man Who Robbed NJ Casino Gets 20 Years

After twice being convicted of holding up an Atlantic City casino, a New Jersey man has been sentenced to 20 years in state prison. An Atlantic County jury last month convicted Tyrone Daniels of stealing more than $73,000 from the Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort in 2004 with the help of a casino employee. That trial came nearly a year after a state appellate court had overturned his original ...

YAHOO! Nick Charles Coming Back To The Air

Charles Will Be Back On Friday, Jan. 29

20-year sentence for Trump Taj Mahal robber

After twice being convicted of holding up an Atlantic City casino, a New Jersey man has been sentenced to 20 years in state prison.

Where s the money Sonny

Our TV sets give us so many money channels that our fingers tire clicking. And that’s only in English and Hindi.

Alabama Supreme Court clears way for Country Crossing raid

The Alabama Supreme Court cleared the way Friday for the governor’s antigambling task force to raid the electronic bingo operation at the new $87 million Country Crossing entertainment complex in Dothan.

N.J. man who robbed Atlantic City Taj Mahal casino gets 20 years in state prison

Mel Evans/The Associated PressA file photo of the Taj Mahal Casino in Atlantic City.ATLANTIC CITY — After twice being convicted of holding up an Atlantic City casino, a New Jersey man has been sentenced to 20 years in state prison....

NIGHTLIFE CALENDAR: January 22 to 28

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Ferbey rink eliminates Howard in skins game

Defending champion Randy Ferbey won the final three skins in Saturday afternoon’s game for a total of $14,000, to gain a spot in Sunday’s final

Norwich couple set to enjoy millions of dollars

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.[...]

Mental-health coverage boosted

Arizona employers offering health insurance to their workers must now provide the same level of coverage for treating mental-health problems and substance addictions as they do for physical illnesses.

Gambling Task Force commander resigns after winning big

Chalk one up for the good guys in the war on illegal gambling. David Barber, Commander of the Illegal Gambling Task Force, recently won a $2300 jackpot at a Mississippi casino. After collecting the winnings, Barber resigned from his position on Al...

Reno Police Cite Two Casinos in Alcohol Compliance Check

Bartenders at Circus Circus Hotel and Casino and the Atlantis Casino are facing charges after being cited in an alcohol compliance check conducted by the Reno Police Department Friday.

Saturday January 16, 2010 - 20:01 EST

What Do You Think of My Slot Strategy? Hi John! I am wondering what your opinion is of the strategy that I currently use when playing dollar slots. I first choose a slot that requires three dollars max to get the big jackpot.

Soboba tribal chairman hospitalized in intensive care

Soboba Tribal Chairman Robert Salgado was hospitalized Saturday in intensive care. Salgado was admitted at the Loma Linda University Medical Center's Intensive Care Unit for an undisclosed ailment, said hospital spokeswoman Jemellee Ambrose. Tribal officials declined to discuss Salgado's condition or cause of illness.

What’s in a Name? A Mountain of Controversy

A drive by a lawyer and major wine company owner to rename a Sonoma County mountain has met with fierce resistance from locals.

Businesses near IR ready for crowd

WITH just months to the completion of Phase 1 of Resorts World Sentosa, and days to the debut of four of its hotels, businesses in and around Sentosa are feverishly primping up.

20-year sentence for man who robbed the Trump Taj Mahal

ATLANTIC CITY — After twice being convicted of holding up an Atlantic City casino...

Ferbey rallies to beat Howard in Casino Rama Skins Game

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

News: Final Tote lineup

Tickets to the final show at the Tote sold out have all sold out, but the punters can still hear the gig live on radio.

Past and future at the Greenbrier

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. -- I spotted New York designer Carleton Varney at The Greenbrier last weekend, where friends and I were enjoying the third of four special weekends offering steep discounts on room rates.He and assistant Brinsley Matthews are s...

12 MONTHS 12 ISSUES: Spreading the wealth

From Memorial to the Housing Authority, casino cash funds have had big impact on community

FIRST ON 3: Spotlight 29 Casino Cuts Workers Pay 12 Percent

NEAR COACHELLA - Just one day after Spotlight 29 Casino celebrates its $50 million dollar renovations, News Channel 3 uncovers the casino has cut pay and ended retirement programs.

War of the Words: 'Late Night' battle gets heated

As the week progressed, the needling of NBC in the Jay Leno and Conan O'Brien monologues has gotten increasingly nasty.

No proposals yet for southeast Kansas casino; lottery pushes application deadline to April

TOPEKA, Kan. - Kansas Lottery officials are still waiting to receive any casino proposals for the state's southeast corner. A deadline passed in the last week for developers to apply for a contract ...

Kansas Lottery still seeking casino proposal

Kansas Lottery officials are still waiting to receive any casino proposals for the state's southeast corner.

KJCT8.com - Grand Junction, Montrose - Weather, News, Sports | Kansas Lottery still seeking casino proposal

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - Kansas Lottery officials are still waiting to receive any casino proposals for the state's southeast corner. A deadline passed in the last week for developers to apply for a contract to build and operate a casino for the lottery in Crawford or Cherokee county.

Muaremi is back in the kitchen

He’s back in the kitchen! After 36 years in the business, eleven of which he has operated Prime Table in Freeport, restaurant owner Roy Muaremi has returned to the kitchen and is making a personal effort to maintain the quality and delicious offerings of his business.

Davenport hammers out top goals

The Davenport City Council spent six hours Saturday working onthe future.

Casino deadline expires with no nibbles

GALENA, Kan. — Another deadline has passed without an applicant for a state-owned casino in Cherokee or Crawford counties. The Kansas Lottery in November rejected an application from Ozark Trail Gaming because its application didn’t meet minimum requirements.

The reluctant cruisers

Thanks to shorter, cheaper excursions, it was easy to try out our first cruise. The hard part was enjoying it.

Casino night a symphony fundraiser

The Knox-Galesburg Symphony is conducting a casino night and silent auction Saturday at Soangetaha Country Club. All proceeds from the event, which is in its ninth year, will benefit the orchestra.

Lawrence qualifies to amateur championships

Utican Andy Lawrence won his first amateur boxing match, stopping Brad Gaudet on a technical knockout in the second round Friday in a 165-pound New York State Amateur Boxing Championship qualifying bout.

Heres how you can help earthquake victims in Haiti

Many opportunities to help people in Haiti are available.

Man shot in the chest in Everett

EVERETT – Police are investigating a shooting that left a man in his 40s wounded. Everett police and medics were called to a parking lot at Evergreen Way and E. Casino Road about 6:30 tonight after people heard gunshots, Sgt. Mike McAvoy said.

Dustin Pedroia Headlines Western Nevada College Fundraiser

Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia will speak at this year’s Western Nevada College Wildcats Athletic fundraiser. The dinner on Jan. 16 is at a hotel resort casino in Reno. More than 700 Wildcats baseball supporters purchased tickets for the event. Pedroia, 26, grew up in nearby Sacramento and played American Amateur Baseball in Carson City for two seasons prior to earning a scholarship to ...

Ferbey rolls back to claim spot in skins finale

Defending champion Randy Ferbey has secured his spot in Sunday’s final at the Casino Rama curling skins game.

Playing beyond the Super Bowl in South Florida

This year's Super Bowl is in Miami, but all South Florida wants to play. Visitors can try out beaches, restaurants and social scenes in...

Lowden says her positions to fix country differ from Harry Reid's

Describing Nevada as a "center right" state, Republican Senate front-runner Sue Lowden says she will replace Harry Reid in the U.S. Senate by appealing to a broad spectrum of Nevadans, not just a few groups on the right. She said she supported Reid in the past when, "He was a blue dog Democrat." "In 30 years, he's changed," she said in an interview Thursday. "He's become a Washington insider and ...

Positive changes ahead for Chamber in 2010

The U.S. Census held a Grand Opening and ribbon-cutting for the Navarro County office with a ceremony this past Friday at their Navarro Center office located at 800 N. Main Street, the former Navarro Mall, in the same complex as Brookshire’s.

Alabama Bingo-Raid

Ala. task force commander quits after gambling win.

GORRES DISCHARGED FROM HOSPITAL; RETURNS HOME FEB. 4

Z Gorres who created quite a stir in Las Vegas because of his comeback to life miracle at the hands of the University Medical Center's doctors and nurses was cleared today (January 15, 2010) and discharged from the hospital.

Hurdles remain for smoking ban

TOPEKA (AP) -- Kansas' governor has given a boost to an ongoing campaign for a statewide smoking ban, but supporters still have to overcome the opposition -- and perhaps ingenuity -- of business owners like Sharon Suwalski.

Do overhead power lines destroy Natchez’s skyline?

Former Natchez Mayor Larry L. “Butch” Brown says if you want to see a hideous sight in town ...

Stars of tomorrow

For the most part, movie and music stars took a beating during the last decade. There were exceptions. New careers were successfully launched in music, for instance Taylor Swift and Rihanna.

Wranglers Blanked by Aces, 3-0

Anchorage, AK - The Las Vegas Wranglers® (16-18-4, 36 Points) were defeated by the Alaska Aces (18-18-3, 39 Points) 3-0 in front of 5,012 fans Saturday night at the Sullivan Arena. Forward Alexandre Imbeault led the way for Alaska with two goals.

Martirosyan decisions Ouma

By Ken Neir: Undefeated junior middleweight contender Vanes Martirosyan (27-0, 17 KO's) defeated former IBF light middleweight champion Kassim Ouma (26-7-1, 16 KO's) by a 10 round unanimous decision tonight at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, in Las Vegas, Nevada The final judge's scores were 97-93, 97-93, 97-92.

Alan Mulally enjoys star status at Detroit Auto Show

Ford Chief Executive Officer Alan Mulally, whose company gained domestic market share last year while his domestic rivals went bankrupt, was the toast of the North American International Auto Show last week.

Legislators push expanded gaming

With the state of Kansas looking to overcome a $400 million budget deficit, legislators in southeast Kansas think they have a way to help soften the blow.

Luxury cruise liner curtails India operations over losses

By Richa Sharma, Onboard MV Aquamarine, Jan 17 : Louis Cruises, which operates the first international cruise liner in India, Sunday announced that it will be curtailing its services in the country after suffering losses of about $3.5 million (over Rs.160 million) due to "high taxation" and "poor government policies".

New Mexico tribe plans solar power project

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

Activists get lower speed limits on Pechanga Parkway

Community activists will finally get their wish later this month when Temecula lowers the speed limit by 5 mph on Pechanga Parkway, the busy six-lane roadway leading to Pechanga Resort and Casino.

Cape Wind, more at fore for new senator

From wastewater issues to the proposed Nantucket Sound wind farm, the winner of the U.S. senate race stands to inherit a number of Cape issues.

Runners brave rains to complete half-marathon

Rain didn't stop hundreds of runners from racing in the 5K/10K/Half-marathon on Saturday morning.

Hot happenings

CRAM YOUR CALENDAR: The Gulf Coast heats up with things to see and do, from Mardi Gras to musicals.

ECHL All-Star festivities could bring more than $1 million to local economy

For the front-office staff of the Ontario Reign, the employees of Citizens Business Bank Arena and, to a lesser extent, NHL scouts expected to attend the ECHL All-Star Game and Skills Competition on Tuesday and Wednesday, the two days of hockey will be a couple of potentially long days at the office.

John Dudley column: MLK Showcase aims to further grow basketball in Erie

As a student at Tech Memorial in the 1980s and later as a coach at East, Michael X. Anderson was a fan of the McDonald's Classic.

Horse rescue ranch overwhelmed

Kathy Hamm is getting used to the phone calls, like one particularly urgent call last week that came from the neighbor of an elderly Grand Junction woman.

Mikey Garcia goes from police academy to the prize ring

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 ...

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Mashantuckets to begin generating much of their own power

Mashantucket - In terms of its energy needs, the

Trenton's tight defense keep it perfect

VENTNOR — Although they gave up a season-high 31 points, Trenton High’s unbeaten girls basketball team had its defense in high gear last night at the Ventnor Girls Showcase.

Casinos must wait as board learns the games

So you know that a full house beats two pairs in poker and that jacks and aces add up to 21, a winner in blackjack.

No incumbents encumber election

Former state Rep. Loranne Ausley's entry into a Cabinet race this week highlighted yet another dimension to what is shaping up as a historic year in Florida politics.

Nevada: New CityCenter megaresort is high-stakes gamble for Las Vegas

One of the city's famous faces was among the preview crowd wandering wide-eyed through the lobby of the Aria Resort & Casino, the showpiece of the new CityCenter, the most extravagant megaresort in Las Vegas history.

Volunteers denied bid to return to LST

EVANSVILLE —A board member's bids to allow blacklisted volunteers back aboard the LST 325 and to ensure local representation on the board both sank without a vote Saturday. Both motions by Bruce D. Voges — a board member from St. Joseph, Ill. — died for a lack of a "second" after extended discussion at the daylong meeting of the USS LST Ship Memorial Inc.'s board of directors, which was held in ...

The city within

LAS VEGAS -- One of the city's famous faces was among the preview crowd wandering wide-eyed through the lobby of the Aria Resort & Casino, the showpiece of the new CityCenter, the most extravagant megaresort in Las Vegas history."It's beyond belief; it's so awesome you can't take it all in," said Siegfried Fischbacher, the blond partner of the Siegfried & Roy tiger-and-illusion show that ...

Gambling issues divide GOP governor candidates

The issue of gambling offers clear divisions among the candidates for governor. In 1999, Dillard voted for allowing dockside gambling, ending the riverboat casino cruises and allowing casino patrons to come and go as they pleased, which greatly increased casino profits and state tax revenue.

Democrats offer conditional support of gambling expansion

In the Democratic primary, both Pat Quinn, the current governor, and state Comptroller Dan Hynes offer conditional support for gambling expansion.

Ballot crowded with long shots

One once ran for office on a promise to challenge Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi to hand-to-hand combat while swimming in the Gulf of Sidra.

Pagcor, PhilWeb launch new Internet casino website

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) has launched its latest gaming service, www.egamesonline.com.ph , the first Internet-based casino gaming website.

Casinos face same downturn, different result

ATLANTIC CITY — Casinos from Connecticut to Nevada saw revenues fall in 2009, but that’s small consolation to the hard-hit gambling halls here. A casino-by-casino review of results last year finds several struggling to survive.

Randy Ferbey-David Murdoch to contest Casino Rama Curling Skins final

RAMA, Ont. - Randy Ferbey will be looking to do something Kevin Martin couldn't - stop Scotland's David Murdoch at the Casino Rama Skins game. Ferbey and Murdoch will be playing for more than $50,000 in Sunday's final (TSN, 1 p.m. ET).

Glory Be Mine scores easy win at Sunland Park

SUNLAND PARK -- Glory Be Mine has been a consistent performer for the barn of Todd Fincher early in her career.

Viva Las Vegas!

LAS VEGAS - One of the city's famous faces was among the preview crowd wandering wide-eyed through the lobby...

Hammerstone likes competition

Warwick senior Justin Hammerstone has established himself as one of the Lancaster-Lebanon League's early leaders in a stable of quality bowlers.He rolled his first perfect game this season and his 224 average through Week 6 is third in Section One, behind teammate Austin Kissinger (228) and Manh...

A punch to gut for Andre Berto

You couldn't be human if you haven't been deeply affected by watching the images coming out of Haiti...

E-Fro takes home another pile of dough

In 2005, Eric Froehlich, then 21, became the youngest World Series of Poker bracelet winner. E-Fro, as he...

Pa. Chipping Away At W.Va. Profits

WHEELING - Slot machine revenue at West Virginia's four racetracks dropped from $972 million in 2007 to $848 million in 2009. This $124 million loss can be attributed, in part, to Pennsylvania plugging in its gambling machines.

Revelers celebrate Mardi Gras, Saratoga Style

Exactly one month before revelers march on New Orleans for its annual Mardi Gras carnival on Feb. 16, local celebrants beat the clock with their own carnival Saturday night at Canfield Casino. The ninth annual Hattie’s Mardi Gras benefited Saratoga Hospital and its continuing expansion.

Powerball lottery game coming closer for New York

Powerball, the 31-state lottery, will begin in New York on Feb. 3, state lottery officials said.

Four To Be Inducted into Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame

WW1 Veteran, Female Astronaut, Flight Instructor, And Northern Pioneer Cited 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.

Baywatch babe coming to Bucks

Baywatch babe Pamela Anderson is coming to Bucks County - after a stop at two Rite Aids in Montgomery County.

Capitol Beat: Alabama lawmakers get back to business

Hotel launches iPhone app

LAS VEGAS - Casino officials at Caesars Palace say they are launching a new iPhone app and allowing guests to check into the Las Vegas Strip resort through text messaging.

Baccarat making a big difference

An exclusive class of customer deserves a good deal of credit for the Strip’s first increase in reported gambling revenue since 2007 — high rollers who play a game that most Americans don’t pronounce correctly. Baccarat, the high-stakes card game favored by James Bond, accounted for nearly 20 percent of the Strip’s gambling revenue in November, the Gaming Control Board announced last week.

T-TALK: Museum dedicated to anesthesia doctor reopens

JEFFERSON, Ga. | The Crawford Long Museum in Jefferson reopened in January after being closed more than a year for renovations.

School districts unsure of casino-tax benefits

All Ohio school districts stand to receive a share of the taxes paid by the four planned casinos in the state.

2 Get down with Larry Holmes and Marmalade 1 Feed your imagination at Philadelphia Home Show

The 29th annual Philadelphia Home Show kicked off this weekend at the Pennsylvania Convention Center and inspiration awaits around every corner.

Business Week in Review, 1/17/2010

Chill could impact produce prices Florida's lingering freeze could chill grocery shoppers in the fresh produce aisle. Prices are jumping quickly for an array of vegetables as Florida copes with a record stretch of subfreezing weather. The extended cold in

Cordish, residents battle on slots site

Tension evident as plans are unveiled detailing casino at Arundel Mills location Tension between the Cordish Cos., which is planning a large slots parlor at Arundel Mills mall, and neighbors was evident when architects and engineers detailed the planned 200,000-square-foot casino during a presentation Wednesday night.

Paul Carpenter -- Clymer never liked quid pro quo

F or a heart surgeon, being right about everything is more important than having integrity. Even if he or she rips you off on the bill, it's not as bad as, say, attaching one of your bile ducts to a coronary artery by mistake.

For the Haitian community, 'it goes on and on'

At 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dougenie Alexis was just

Interest high in casino dealer jobs

NCC schedules 3 workshops; officials caution table games jobs are exacting, stressful. Two months of training to get a $40,000-a-year job sounds like a pretty good deal, but Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem has a message for anyone who thinks being a table-games dealer is easy work.

Travel news: Battleship Missouri Memorial opens again

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii -- The battleship where officials from Japan signed surrender documents ending World War II reopened after three months of maintenance and repairs. The former USS Missouri, now called the Battleship Missouri Memorial, came out of drydock Jan. 7 and started welcoming visitors last week.

'Queen of Rock' donates items to Hard Rock

The 'Queen of Rock' Wanda Jackson stopped in Friday to greet fans and make a donation to Tulsa's Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tulsa.

Auction, dinner raises funds for elk foundation

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation’s Olympia chapter will have its 25th anniversary Big Game Banquet dinner and auction fundraiser Jan. 30.

Animal expert to make hiss-tory with snake show

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

People and Power / Casino job-seeker law a lesson in speed legislation

"It's time for a new direction." Christie does not officially take office until 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, but last week was the last chance for departing politicians' last words, last votes and last favors.

Regional Week in Review for Jan. 17, 2010

A recap of stories in our area during the past week.

Kane family forced out of steel business

Kane Steel President Clifford Kane, of Margate, stands in the front entrance of the 54-year-old steel distrubution company in Millville, Thursday Jan. 14, 2010 . Kane is winding down the business before he sells off the assets in an auction next month.

Stars of tomorrowIt's hard to predict the future, but these entertainers are likely to have staying power

For the most part, movie and music stars took a beating during the last decade. There were exceptions. New careers were successfully launched in music, for instance Taylor Swift and Rihanna.

Man shot in chest in south Everett

EVERETT — Police late on Saturday were trying to determine what led to the shooting that left a man seriously hurt. Shots rang out in a parking lot in the 8400 block of Evergreen Way near at E. Casino Road about 6:30 p.m., Everett police Sgt. Robert Goetz said.

JFK to temporarily close largest runway

Renovations will shut down the largest runway at John F. Kennedy International Airport for four months. Also, updates for the Bay Area airports and this week's top deals.

MAX SIGHTS SET ON ARKLE

Mad Max will have one more outing before being pitched into the Irish Independent Arkle Trophy after making a successful transition to fences at Kempton.

Enchanting adventures are close to our own back yards

ORGAN. - The wonders of the Land of Enchantment never cease to amaze me. Even with roots that stretch back several decades in New Mexico and after journeying thousands of miles to do travel

Grit Lit: No throwaways in this month's fine haul of thrillers

GREAT BOOKS! Great Books! Everywhere I look— reading table, night table, office — I'm surrounded by GREAT BOOKS! Which makes this month's column especially exciting to write.

5°C - Generally overcast and dull

THE fiancee of Rangers goalkeeper Allan McGregor has vowed to stand by him as he fights to clear his name over sex attack allegations.

Sen. Gillibrand presses for casinos

BETHEL — U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand told local business and community leaders on Friday that she supports the creation of Indian-run casinos in Sullivan County and said she has asked Interior Secretary Ken Salazar to reverse a decision handed down by the Bush administration that such casinos be forbidden on off-reservation land.

Packer feels the squeeze in Macau

James Packer's Macau joint venture is under pressure to maintain its share of the world's biggest gambling market, as the hub returns to the double-digit growth not seen since the global financial crisis took hold.

Don't bring back Blair!

I'm dismayed to read that Tony Blair is set to be given a "key role" in Labour's election campaign. Never mind the politics, I can't bear to hear those glottal stops, "y'knows" and "kind-ofs" all over again.

Gamblers return; Macau back in the billions

James Packer's Macau joint venture under pressure to maintain its share of the world's biggest gambling market.

How high, how long? Commercial real estate vacancies expected to stay high through 2010

While the housing market could hit bottom this year, commercial real estate is expected to have a bleak 2010 no thanks to high vacancy rates and tight lending, industry insiders said Wednesday at the Builders Association of Northern Nevada annual forecast in Reno. Tim Ruffin, the senior vice president of Colliers International, told a packed ballroom at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa that the ...

GOP front-runner Sue Lowden: Sen. Harry Reid's out of touch

Describing Nevada as a "center right" state, Republican Senate front-runner Sue Lowden says she will replace Harry Reid in the U.S. Senate by appealing to a broad spectrum of Nevadans, not just a few groups on the right. Lowden said she supported Reid in the past, when "he was a Blue Dog Democrat." "In 30 years, he's changed," she said in an interview Thursday in Carson City. "He's become a ...

Carson City Supervisors to establish advisory panel for redevelopment project

The Carson City Board of Supervisors is scheduled Thursday to establish a Carson Nugget Development Advisory committee to offer input on the proposed 9-acre downtown project. The committee is to be comprised of people with knowledge and expertise pertaining to the proposed public/private partnership. The purpose of the committee is to offer advice on matters concerning the development and means ...

Soundgarden for Sonisphere?

REFORMED rock band Soundgarden are rumoured for this year’s Sonisphere Festival at Knebworth House. The Seattle grunge legends – contemporaries of Nirvana and Pearl Jam in the 90s – got back together on New Year’s Day after a 12-year hiatus.

Listening Post /Brief reviews of select releases

O'Brien closes in on deal to leave NBC

In an agreement close to completion, "Tonight" host Conan O'Brien would leave NBC and free Jay Leno to reclaim the late-night show he stewarded for 17 years, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.

Getting in the Main stream

NIAGARA FALLS -- When Constance Hamilton moved her beauty salon to Main Street, the first thing she noticed was the number of cars buzzing by.

Macau on a winning streak

When U.S. casino giants Las Vegas Sands and Wynn Resorts first set foot on these islands in the South China Sea a few years ago, skeptics warned that their bet on Asian gambling could turn into a bust.

CASINO BACKERS BUY PROPERTY

COLUMBUS (AP) -- The company bringing casinos to Ohio has finished buying property for the Columbus location authorized by voters but said it's still considering alternative sites in the city.

Ford's CEO riding high by avoiding rivals' fates

DETROIT -- Ford CEO Alan Mulally, whose company gained U.S. market share last year while his two Detroit rivals went bankrupt, was the toast of the North American International Auto Show last week.

Ohio weighs crackdown on violators of smoking ban

By JULIE M. McKINNON BLADE STAFF WRITER As far as the state is concerned, it's time for recalcitrant smoking ban violators to pay up. But if it goes after downtown Toledo's Rip Cord with an injunction as it has done with two bars in Columbus and Cincinnati, co-owner Terry Hymore says he would shutter the 19-employee bar instead of paying $36,600 in fines levied against the establishment. "I ...

Caesars Palace launching iPhone app

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Casino officials at Caesars Palace say they are launching a new iPhone app and allowing guests to check into the Las Vegas Strip resort through text messaging.

Get down with Larry Holmes and Marmalade

The 29th annual Philadelphia Home Show kicked off this weekend at the Pennsylvania Convention Center and inspiration awaits around every corner.

Clymer never liked quid pro quo

Strip casinos set mood with scent

LAS VEGAS -- Why do casinos smell like they do? No, not the smell of menthols, sticky drinks and desperation. That's everywhere.

Closed streets for Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade

The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade will be held on Monday, January 18, 2010.

Brothers slay another giant

Ballina Bears batsman Toby Hordern has a lucky escape after being bowled off a no-ball by Marist Brothers’ Steve Prosser in the match at Nielson Park, East Lismore, on Saturday.

Comic Hero Hellboy Becomes Online Casino Star

Hellboy is the latest addition to Microgaming 's spectacular range of superhero characters. The mighty Hellboy, a product of Dark Horse Comics which appeared through the years in multiple DVDs, films and comic books, can now be played at JackpotCity Casino and other Microgaming powered casinos.

Local jockeys bruised in fall

LOCAL jockeys Justin Stanley and Emily Kehoe escaped serious injury after a frightening race fall on the Gold Coast on Saturday.

Casino Stocks More Than Just Vegas: Poll

The epicenter of the gaming industry is shifting away from Las Vegas, according to a recent poll by TheStreet .

Chili Bowl Nationals Saturday report

Kevin Swindell Captures Golden Driller at Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals! TULSA, Okla. (January 16, 2010) -- Another one of those coveted Golden Driller trophies is going back to Tennessee.

Casinos Stocks More Than Just Vegas: Poll

The epicenter of the gaming industry is shifting from Las Vegas to the rest of the world, according to a recent poll by TheStreet

Crossing the ticket line

Cars in Casino’s Barker Street flaunt the rules. Fortunately for them Richmond Valley council is not as strict as its counterparts in Lismore or Byron Bay.

Improvements made on Main Street in Falls

NIAGARA FALLS -- When Constance Hamilton moved her beauty salon to Main Street, the first thing she noticed was the number of cars buzzing by.

Z Gorres mouli na

GIKATAKDA nang mouli si ALA boy Z “The Dream” Gorres dinhi sa nasod karong Pebrero 4, hapit tulo ka mga buwan human siya operahi sa utok sa University Medical Center sa Las Vegas, USA. read more

MARTIROSYAN UPPENDS OUMA; BENAVIDEZ MAKES IMPRESSIVE PRO DEBUT

Undefeated super welterweight contender Vanes Martirosyan won a close ten round decision in an action-packed bout against former champion Kassim Ouma at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, Sunday morning, Manila Time.

Cupola tops off nearly completed Casino

When Fred M. Heiges arrived Wednesday at Buhl Farm park, Hermitage, and eyed a church steeple on a flatbed trailer, he started to worry.

Lottery still seeking Southeast Kansas casino proposal

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas Lottery officials are still waiting to receive any casino proposals for the state’s southeast corner. A deadline passed last week for developers to apply for a contract to build and operate a casino for the lottery in Crawford or Cherokee county.

Dining, As Opposed to Eating, in St. Maarten/Martin

As a little more than half this island is French, there has always been a fine dining culture in Sint Maarten/Saint Martin. Veteran visitors remember the old saw: Stay on the Dutch Side; eat on the French Side. That’s no longer true. There’s a lot to like in the way of fine dining on the Dutch side, starting with the three restaurants attached to the Atlantis Casino in the Cupecoy Beach area of ...

Casino bartenders cited for serving minors

Associated Press - January 17, 2010 2:44 PM ET RENO, Nev. (AP) - Bartenders at three downtown Reno casinos have been cited for selling alcohol to a minor as part of an undercover alcohol...

KTVN Channel 2 - Reno Tahoe News Weather, Video - Casino bartenders cited for serving minors

RENO, Nev. (AP) - Bartenders at three downtown Reno casinos have been cited for selling alcohol to a minor as part of an undercover alcohol compliance check.

Sunday January 17, 2010 - 14:46 EST

I am senior from Rutgers University. I recently developed a game that combines and craps and baseball. It can be played and the rules may be read at my web site http://www.crapsbaseball.com/ . I know it is a busy time of year for the industry, but I hope you can take some time out to check it out and get back at me.

Macau back in the billions

Foxwoods Casino Retooling Power System

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation is spending millions to retool its power system, generating electricity while heating and cooling Foxwoods Resort Casino.

Between the Lines: 'Quickie' Casino? County Exec. candidate; President to Elyria

CLEVELAND -- There's lots of buzz about Cleveland opening Ohio's first casino sooner than expected.

So what happens next?

Another year older, and still almost as deep in debt. Last year was a year of reckoning in terms of job losses - from the property collapse and from companies in trouble. This year is the year when those with big debts are going to have to start to face up to them.

American Royalty Paris Hilton Opens Vanity At The Hard Rock Cafe, Las Vegas, In Pictures

American Royalty Paris Hilton launches Vanity Nightclub at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Let’s hear it for the burgers and chips

Ford chief executive's growing star power

DANIEL ACKER/BLOOMBERGAlan Mulally, Ford's president and chief executive officer, greets an attendee at the 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Mulally a former Boeing executive, has earned plaudits for keeping Ford out of bankruptcy and leading the automaker...

The sound of success: Owosso guitarist hopes he has what it takes

OWOSSO - To some, he sounds like Stevie Ray Vaughn. For others who hear him on guitar, they swear it's B. B. King. Certain spectators even relate him to Brad Paisley.

News archive for 2010-01-17

165 news found

Business as Usual for Country Crossing

Tioga Downs impacting Off-Track Betting profits

Commissioners oppose casino in Polaris

Genoa trustees protest possible Polaris casino

WAC backs West Side casino site, 7-6

Casino backers buy property for Columbus location

'Green Lantern' director says cosmic film will have 'a Flash Gordon element'

Casino night: Wilton Newcomers roll the dice

Moorpark chamber names annual award winners

TV host to live with snakes for special

20-year sentence for man who robbed NJ casino

Battle for the gambling dollar

AL task force commander quits after gambling win

Las Vegas: Contractors still hurting from recession

Atlantic City business, government communities say goodbye to Redenia Gilliam-Mosee

Man Who Robbed NJ Casino Gets 20 Years

YAHOO! Nick Charles Coming Back To The Air

20-year sentence for Trump Taj Mahal robber

Where s the money Sonny

Alabama Supreme Court clears way for Country Crossing raid

N.J. man who robbed Atlantic City Taj Mahal casino gets 20 years in state prison

NIGHTLIFE CALENDAR: January 22 to 28

Ferbey rink eliminates Howard in skins game

Norwich couple set to enjoy millions of dollars

Mental-health coverage boosted

Gambling Task Force commander resigns after winning big

Reno Police Cite Two Casinos in Alcohol Compliance Check

Saturday January 16, 2010 - 20:01 EST

Soboba tribal chairman hospitalized in intensive care

What’s in a Name? A Mountain of Controversy

Businesses near IR ready for crowd

20-year sentence for man who robbed the Trump Taj Mahal

Ferbey rallies to beat Howard in Casino Rama Skins Game

News: Final Tote lineup

Past and future at the Greenbrier

12 MONTHS 12 ISSUES: Spreading the wealth

FIRST ON 3: Spotlight 29 Casino Cuts Workers Pay 12 Percent

War of the Words: 'Late Night' battle gets heated

No proposals yet for southeast Kansas casino; lottery pushes application deadline to April

Kansas Lottery still seeking casino proposal

KJCT8.com - Grand Junction, Montrose - Weather, News, Sports | Kansas Lottery still seeking casino proposal

Muaremi is back in the kitchen

Davenport hammers out top goals

Casino deadline expires with no nibbles

The reluctant cruisers

Casino night a symphony fundraiser

Lawrence qualifies to amateur championships

Heres how you can help earthquake victims in Haiti

Man shot in the chest in Everett

Dustin Pedroia Headlines Western Nevada College Fundraiser

Ferbey rolls back to claim spot in skins finale

Playing beyond the Super Bowl in South Florida

Lowden says her positions to fix country differ from Harry Reid's

Positive changes ahead for Chamber in 2010

Alabama Bingo-Raid

GORRES DISCHARGED FROM HOSPITAL; RETURNS HOME FEB. 4

Hurdles remain for smoking ban

Do overhead power lines destroy Natchez’s skyline?

Stars of tomorrow

Wranglers Blanked by Aces, 3-0

Martirosyan decisions Ouma

Alan Mulally enjoys star status at Detroit Auto Show

Legislators push expanded gaming

Luxury cruise liner curtails India operations over losses

New Mexico tribe plans solar power project

Activists get lower speed limits on Pechanga Parkway

Cape Wind, more at fore for new senator

Runners brave rains to complete half-marathon

Hot happenings

ECHL All-Star festivities could bring more than $1 million to local economy

John Dudley column: MLK Showcase aims to further grow basketball in Erie

Horse rescue ranch overwhelmed

Mikey Garcia goes from police academy to the prize ring

Prep Box Scores

Mashantuckets to begin generating much of their own power

Trenton's tight defense keep it perfect

Casinos must wait as board learns the games

No incumbents encumber election