Article Archives for 2010-01-21

Police say they arrested 20 people on misdemeanor gambling charges and will seek harsher charges for a Detroit man accused of running the event.

UPDATE: Memorial planned for brothers killed in Saturday crash

A memorial service and reception have been planned for Enumclaw youngsters Jared and Jordan Davis who were killed in a Saturday night automobile accident.

Suspects sought in kidnapping and robbery

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police are asking for the public's help in apprehending a group of people allegedly involved in a kidnapping and robbery that took place January 16, 2010, at approximately 5:00 a.m. on the Strip. According to police, the victim was returning to his hotel when he was confronted on a pedestrian overpass by a male and a female.

Icahn Wins in Bid for Las Vegas Resort

The billionaire investor Carl C. Icahn has made the winning bid to buy the bankrupt and unfinished Fontainebleau Las Vegas resort.

REVEL SEEKS TAX BREAK FROM STATE, LOCAL 54 CRIES FOUL

ATLANTIC CITY--What will be Atlantic City's newest hotel and casino could receive a tax break from the state that some are strongly opposed to.

Friends Battle for Miss America Crown

Two UNT students are competing against each other for a pageant title.

Construction cranes coming down over Margaritaville site

BILOXI, MS (WLOX) - The construction cranes are about to be taken down at the site of the stagnant Margaritaville project on Biloxi's Casino Row. Harrah's executive John Payne called WLOX News Wednesday to let us know that over the next few weeks, the cranes would be disassembled.

Calgary Speed Dating Inc.: Do You Have Your Ticket to the Valentine's International Soiree for Calgary Singles Over 40?

Attend the February 6 Party and Meet Someone to Date February 14!

House committee approves bill protecting bingo halls from raids

More than 500 people -- many from VictoryLand and Country Crossing -- packed the Alabama Statehouse for a public hearing on the bill.

Morgan Stanley Falls Short

CEO Gorman offers a rosy outlook despite missing Q4 earnings estimates.

Pitch Begins To Move Casino To West Side

Lawmakers started hearing testimony from proponents of moving the planned Columbus casino. Get the latest.

Chandler's first Mardi Gras Festival features jazz, costume contest

Jazz music, a parade, a costume contest and a big Cajun-style dinner will be part of downtown Chandler's first Mardi Gras Festival on Feb. 6.

Bill Filed To Legalize Slots

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Another version of a politically divisive proposal to legalize slots at Kentucky horse tracks has been filed in the House. House Speaker Greg Stumbo filed the measure on Wednesday afternoon to allow horse tracks to install video slot machines.

Democrat Gambling Bill Opens Alabama Up to More Casinos, Gives Casinos Tax Amnesty

Margaritaville cranes coming down

BILOXI — Three construction cranes that have stood guard since work stopped at Margaritaville Casino in early 2008 are coming down.

Auspicious opening at IR

THE first-phase opening of Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) on Wednesday was timed to the minute - 8.18am. After all, the word 'eight' sounds like 'prosper' in Cantonese. At precisely that time, the red ribbons strung across the entrance of Crockfords Tower - the most luxurious hotel at RWS - were cut, and traditional Chinese lions pranced to the beat of drums.

FutureLogic Introduces the CouponXpress(TM) Desktop TITO/Coupon Printer

GLENDALE, Calif., Jan. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- FutureLogic, Inc., announced today the introduction of the CouponXpress(TM) printer.

Watch for illegal gambling operations

From basement parties to bowling alleys, the popularity of Texas Hold 'Em poker is off the charts. But unless you're a tribal-run casino or licensed by the state, gambling for money in Michigan is illegal.

Pit Board 2010-01-19

KartFest 2010 is Jan. 29, 30 in Greenville, S.C. 01.19.2010 -- WKA's annual consumer trade show, KartFest 2010, is now only days away. The event will go off next weekend, Jan. 29 and 30, at the Carolina First Center in Greenville, South Carolina.

Anacortes Police Blotter, Jan. 20, 2010

A 21-year-old Anacortes man who allegedly left an accident on Highway 20 near Reservation Road because he was sought on four warrants was arrested at the hospital’s emergency room.

Steaks and electronics, anyone?

ANAHEIM It will be part world corporate headquarters, part Texas-style steakhouse and concert hall. Extron, a rapidly expanding electronics manufacturer based in Anaheim, is building a new world headquarters – a six-story, 194,000-square-foot...

Ohio lawmakers scramble to react to casino plan

(AP:COLUMBUS, Ohio) A deal on a new site for a proposed Columbus casino hasn't erased looming questions that were raised by the voter-authorized plan to put casinos in the state capital and three other cities.

Scott Cronick's Casino Action: Boogie Nights brings Vegas-style weddings to A.C.

Weddings at Boogie Nights, officiated by Mr. Boogie, right, will begin at the Resorts Atlantic City club on Presidents’ Weekend.

Joel Madden Spins Tunes for Haiti

Musician Joel Madden hosted a special night at Moon Nightclub at Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas on Thursday to support those affected by the earthquake in Haiti.

Miss. casino revenues down in Dec.

Mississippi's state-licensed casinos reported December 2009 revenues of $185 million, down only slightly from November.

Broomfield upcoming events -- Jan. 21

News and events in and around Broomfield

China Steel, Korea Gas, LG, Nanya: Asia Ex-Japan Equity Preview

Jan. 21 (Bloomberg) -- The following companies may have unusual price changes in Asian trading , excluding Japan. Stock symbols are in parentheses, and share prices are from the previous close, unless noted otherwise.

Stratosphere owner makes changes to board of directors

A member of American Casinos & Entertainment Properties' board of managers has resigned after less than a month on the job, according to a filing today with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Morgan Stanley posts $617 million profit in fourth quarter as investment banking rebounds

NEW YORK (AP) — Morgan Stanley said Wednesday it earned $617 million during the last three months of 2009 on profits from its investment banking and retail brokerage businesses.

Governor Christie Signs Executive Order to Prevent Casino Shutdowns

(Trenton, 1/20/2010) Governor Chris Christie has signed an executive order that designating New Jersey Casino Control Commission employees as essential state workers.

[Herman’s Picks] Vol. 8, no. 19

The 20-year freeze has thawed, and it's time to warm up with good drinks and live music. Nothing eases the stir-crazy-winter blues like a live juke session. Whether you're looking for calm acoustics over dinner, or something livelier to get your dancing shoes moving, we've got you covered.

KJCT8.com - Grand Junction, Montrose - Weather, News, Sports | A look at economic developments around the globe

HONG KONG - China will slow its massive lending spree and step up monitoring of banks as it tries to prevent speculative bubbles in real estate and other assets while keeping the country's economic recovery on track, a top regulator said.

Bill: Erase young adult alcohol charges

Young adults in Iowa between the ages of 18 and 21 who are charged with possession of alcohol would be able to erase those charges under a bill gaining support in this year’s legislature.

Ryan Davis

More than four years later, hope remains. Triumph Foods is holding talks with Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., and Rep. Phil Hare, D-Ill., about ways to secure funding for the company's planned East Moline, Ill., plant.

Another delay for Tropicana sale

ATLANTIC CITY - Tropicana Casino and Resort's drawn-out sale will be delayed even longer following yet another deadline extension granted Wednesday by New Jersey gaming regulators.

Wednesday January 20, 2010 - 16:02 EST

LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- Billionaire corporate raider Carl Icahn submitted the only qualified bid for the shuttered Fontainebleau according to a report filed late Tuesday by the examiner for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Miami.

Mississippi Casino Revenues Down in December

Mississippi casino revenues down $185 million in December, slight drop from prior month Mississippi - Casino - Games - United States - Gambling

Man charged with DUI after hitting cruiser

PRESTON, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut State Police say a man has been charged with drunken driving after rear-ending a state trooper’s cruiser.

Icahn Wins Bid for Fontainebleau

Carl Icahn wins the bid for the bankrupt Las Vegas hotel-casino Fontainebleau.

N.J. Gov. Christie: State is $1B deeper in debt

In the first hours of his term, Governor Christie on Wednesday announced the state is $1 billion deeper in the red and signed a series of executive orders that could have sweeping consequences for towns, businesses and labor unions.

Group acquires Artisan Hotel, plans improvements

The famed Artisan Hotel is getting a second lease on life. Garrett Capital, an affiliate of The Siegel Group, announced today it has acquired the foreclosed non-gaming hotel.

Ridiculous arguments against casino plan

So many misunderstandings by the anti-casino faction. They doubt we'll see tax-relief from the Mason-Dixon Resort. Perhaps they should actually read information about the distributions that have been documented, the projects funded - proof of huge success in other locations.

Cash stolen from restaurant safe

It sounds like it could be out of the plot line of Ocean's 11, but instead of breaking into a casino, these criminals decided to break into a Hometown Buffet .

Venezuela's Chavez seizes French-owned retailer

(AP:CARACAS, Venezuela) President Hugo Chavez signed a decree to expropriate a French-owned retail chain Wednesday, accusing the retailer of improperly raising prices and hoarding goods after Venezuela devalued its currency.

Casino Opponents Vow To Fight Relocation

A west side casino could be a reality by 2012 if state lawmakers and voters approve a site change, but casino opponents say they will not stay silent in the event of a campaign.

'Big Love' make big premier

HBO's "Big Love" has returned for a fourth season that is turning the series and its plot on its head. From a new title sequence to a drastic change in plot and characters, the balance has shifted in favor of the story.

Eastday-Singapore partially opens first casino resort

SINGAPORE: Singapore's first casino-resort partially opened yesterday, a key part of a government plan to reduce reliance on manufacturing and brand the tightly controlled city-state as a cosmopolitan Asian capital.

Auspicious opening of Resorts World Sentosa

The first-phase opening of Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) on Wednesday (January 20) was timed to the minute - 8.18am. After all, the word 'eight' sounds like 'prosper' in Cantonese.

Citizens for a Better Alabama angry with passage of casino amnesty bill

Leaders of the Citizens for a Better Alabama testified in front of the Tourism and Travel Committee against Rep. Marcel Black's bill which they say gives unprecedented criminal and civil immunity and tax amnesty to casino owners

Saints-Vikings Game A Gold Mine For Local Businesses

The Saints-Vikings game this weekend is expected to bring millions of dollars into the local economy, thanks to some very high-end clientele.

Genting’s Johor resort part of bigger plan

Justin Leong, head of strategic investments at Genting Bhd, speaks on the company's proposals to build a theme park and hotel in Iskandar, a special economic development region in Johor. The company, Asia's largest publicly traded casino operator, is exploring the project through its plantation unit, Genting Plantations Bhd which is already working on a joint venture project to develop a high ...

Radon Testing Urged

City commissioners in Sturgis are talking casino, and the folks who live there want to make sure they have a say. Michigan's foreclosure rate fell in November, with filings going down by nearly three percent.

DELAWARE GAMBLING: Lawmakers consider table games

DOVER, Del. — Two bills that would pave the way for Delaware to add table games such as poker, blackjack and craps to the state's gambling options passed their initial legislative hurdles Wednesday.

Genting’s Johor theme park part of bigger plan

Justin Leong, head of strategic investments at Genting Bhd, speaks on the company’s proposals to build a theme park and hotel in Iskandar, a special economic development region in Johor.

Missoula Gambling Revenue Down

Montana's losing millions in gambling taxes off video machines. A new report puts the loss at almost two and a quarter million dollars for the last three months of last year.

N.J. Gov. Chris Christie issues order curbing political donations by unions

New rule limiting campaign finance from organized labor that have state contracts draws Democrats objects

Take The Lake At Alpine Meadows

Take the Lake @ Alpine Meadows- slopestyle open, MFM to DJ and MC, pro judges and more!

Genting opens Singapore hotels ahead of casino, theme park

SINGAPORE - Malaysian gaming giant Genting on Wednesday opened four premium hotels at a 4.4-billion-dollar resort in Singapore in preparation for the launch of a casino and a Universal Studios theme park.

Wednesday Evening Associated Press News Minute - 1/20/2010

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) - A Youngstown judge has denied a new trial for Mark Aaron Brown, who is set to be executed next month in the killings of two convenience store clerks in 1994. The Vindicator reports the judge said two witnesses who were part of the request weren't credible.

State DEP moves planned Cape May convention hall away from ocean

Initial plans for a new Cape May convention hall called for the building to be constructed on what the state deemed 'virgin beach.'

Runners race for Ladbrokes top job

Will Ladbrokes take a gamble on its FD as a replacement for chief Chris Bell? While not exactly an odds-on favourite, FD Brian Wallace joins its e-gaming chief John O’Reilly as the two internal candidates in the running for the role.

Alexandria: an author's tour

TS Learner, author of a new thriller set in 1970s Alexandria, takes us on a tour of the catacombs, cafes and archeological cover-ups of Egypt's decadent colonial jewel Alexandria is not an obvious tourist destination, but it's worth taking a few days out to discover why this layered cake of a city has been muse to so many literary giants. Founded by Alexander the Great in 331BC, it was in ...

Cage fight

Rami Kadi (left) and Tak Sasaki grapple at Wolfes Den MMA. others also read...

Poker history made: Four aces doesn't win the jackpot

Bridgewater resident Chris Dobrzanski owns a dubious distinction in poker history -- his four aces beat out his opponent’s four threes, but he walked away with more than $100,000 less than the man he beat. His opponent, Delaware resident Steven...

Auspicious opening for Sentosa IR

SINGAPORE, Jan 21 — The first-phase opening of Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) yesterday was timed to the minute — 8.18am. After all, the word “eight” sounds like “prosper” in Cantonese. At precisely that time, the red ribbons strung across the entrance of Crockfords Tower — the most luxurious hotel at RWS — were cut, and traditional Chinese lions pranced to the beat of drums.

Venezuela to expropriate store chain, mall

(AP:CARACAS, Venezuela) Lawmakers have taken a key step toward expropriating a retail chain and a large shopping mall in the Venezuelan capital.

Club MVC's Deep-Stack qualifiers to resume Friday

Two of the first three qualifiers for the Venetian Deep Stack Extravaganza have been played at the Club MVC in the Mountain View Casino. The third will be contested Friday, starting at 7 p.m. on the two computerized tables in the club.

For new casino-hotel development, an ‘awe-inspiring’ tourist attraction

A giant sculpture of a bald eagle, with a 30-foot wingspan, is generating buzz for the Red Lake Band of Ojibwe’s new Seven Clans Casino and Hotel development.

Red Lake Ojibwe open new casino-hotel in troubled area

In the front yard of Minnesota’s newest Indian casino and hotel complex stands the sculpture of a bald eagle, towering more than 20 feet off the ground with a 30-foot wingspan.

SOUTHWEST SEASON TO HIT HALFWAY POINT: Bonanza, Spring Valley await PVHS

Trojans wrestle a hectic schedule After being relatively inactive for the last three weeks, the Pahrump Valley High School wrestling team will compete three of the next four days.

Casino Numbers Are Down

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi's state-licensed casinos reported December 2009 revenues of $185 million, down only slightly from November.

5. Genting opens four hotels in Singapore

SINGAPORE (AP): Singapore's first casino-resort partially opened Wednesday, a key part of a government plan to reduce reliance on manufacturing and brand the tightly controlled city-state as a cosmopolitan Asian capital.

Indiana House panel backs statewide smoking ban

An Indiana House committee advanced a bill that would ban smoking in most public places statewide.

Senator moves to block referendum on proposed Revel tax break

Do you support the Revel casino tax break proposal? A state legislator is stepping in to protect potential financing for a $2 billion casino project that is being threatened by Atlantic City's largest casino union.

Kizon 'cheated' in sex shares

John Kizon traded in sex empire Adultshop.com after gaining inside information about soaring profits, court told.

Christie wastes no time in office, signs eight executive orders

TRENTON — Chris Christie took less than 24 hours as governor to challenge Trenton’s style of rule-making and political bargaining.

Foxwoods Gets Extension To Restructure Debt

The Indian tribe that owns Foxwoods Resort Casino in Ledyard has reached a deal with key lenders allowing the tribe an additional three months to restructure debts.

Kizon, Mansfield traded on inside information

Perth businessmen John Kizon and Nigel Mansfield used inside information in a bid to make money from trading shares on the Australian Stock Exchange, a District Court jury was told this morning.

California lawmakers face fines for not reporting lobbyists' gifts

At least 26 legislators, including Assembly Speaker Karen Bass and Minority Leader Dennis Hollingsworth, accepted gifts, the Fair Political Practices Commission finds. Fines range from $200 to $1,000. At least 26 state legislators are being fined for failing to disclose that they accepted gifts from lobbying groups.

NCC Casino Dealer Workshop

NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, Pa. -- Here in the Lehigh Valley there a lot of people hoping that table games will help them land a job. Those folks packed a classroom at Northampton Community College to learn more about the opportunities before them.

Executive order keeps Atlantic City casinos open if budget delay shuts state

ATLANTIC CITY — In one of his first acts in office, Gov. Chris Christie signed an executive order Wednesday that will keep Atlantic City’s casinos open even if another state budget crisis forces a government shutdown.

Tribe that runs Foxwoods reach deal on debt

The American Indian tribe that operates Foxwoods Resort Casino says it has reached a preliminary deal with most of its senior lenders to extend its current forbearance agreement until the end of April.

'Cooking class for $500 per person'

On a late Sunday night, I was the only one dining at Shaboo, probably the most expensive restaurant in the US.

Gonzaga’s pioneering coach dies at age 67

Dan Fitzgerald, the coach who helped build Gonzaga into a national basketball power, has died at age 67. Fitzgerald collapsed Tuesday evening in a restaurant in the suburb of Airway Heights. Cause of death was not immediately released. Fitzgerald recruited John Stockton to campus, took the Bulldogs to their first NCAA tournament in 1995 and built the coaching staff of Mark Few, Dan Monson ...

Genting Group turns 45

KUALA LUMPUR : The Genting Group yesterday launched its 45th anniversary of celebrations at Wisma Genting, its corporate head office.

Gambling revenue and taxes take a hit Play Video

BILLINGS - Just three and a half months after Montana's indoor smoking ban expanded to include bars and casinos, the numbers are out. State officials say video gambling tax collections fell by nearly 18 percent.

(AFX UK Focus) 2010-01-21 02:35 PRESS DIGEST - Hong Kong - Jan 21

HONG KONG, Jan 21 (Reuters) - These are some of the leading stories in Hong Kong newspapers on Thursday. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Q&A with Thomas Mars of Phoenix

Talking Coachella, Versailles and the sounds that slot machines make with the Phoenix frontman.

Gambling Revenue

It's been nearly three months since the indoor smoking ban put cigarettes out in buildings all across the state. And now the ban might be hurting local casinos that are already down in this rough economy.

Icahn set to win Fontainebleau Las Vegas as rivals disqualified

Billionaire corporate raider Carl Icahn on Monday launched a bidding war for the bankrupt Fontainebleau Las Vegas, pledging about $155 million to set the minimum price for the unfinished casino hotel....

Venezuela expropriates French-owned retailer, prompting concerns among business leaders

CARACAS, Venezuela - President Hugo Chavez signed a decree to expropriate a French-owned retail chain Wednesday, accusing the retailer of improperly raising prices and hoarding goods after Venezuela ...

Former Gonzaga coach Fitzgerald passes away at age 67

Dan Fitzgerald, the coach who built Gonzaga into a national basketball power but resigned before the school began its current run of NCAA tournaments, has died at age 67.

20th January 2010

On the 14th October 2005, British actor Daniel Craig was announced as the 6th man to take the role of James Bond in the official big screen series by EON Productions.

Cinematheque: Rimbaud & Verlain's passionate friendship on film - young Leo DiCaprio as 19th century poet

Leonardo DiCaprio and David Thewlis in Total Eclipse (1995), a tale of the friendship and passion between the two legendary poets Rimbaud and Verlain. Come for a free screening at Vienna Café tonight! Get a closer look at the 19th century French poets Arthur Rimbaud and Paul Verlaine and get tangled into the symbolist movement, absinthe hazes and gay love scenes. Later this afternoon Vienna Café ...

Singapore's first casino resort partially opens

The first-phase opening of Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) on Wednesday (January 20) was timed to the minute - 8.18am. After all, the word 'eight' sounds like 'prosper' in Cantonese.

First casino resort partially opens

The first-phase opening of Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) on Wednesday (January 20) was timed to the minute - 8.18am. After all, the word 'eight' sounds like 'prosper' in Cantonese. At precisely that t .....

Nightlife calendar | Jan. 21-27

SHOWS OWL CITY: 7:30 p.m. Beaumont Club.

Nightlife address book | Jan. 21-27

DOWNTOWN Blue Room: 1600 E. 18th. www.american

Vivante And Animated Media Partner To Offer Embedded Flash Solutions Optimized For Vivante OpenGL ES 2.0 Graphics ...

Vivante Corporation, a leader in consumer oriented 3D graphics processors, and Animated Media Inc. (AMI) are pleased to announce a collaborative relationship to offer AMI's VGK platform, a collection of integrated software tools that extend Adobe's Flash product functionality by allowing the technology to operate in a wide variety of systems, from low-power embedded devices to high-end 3D ...

Thursday January 21 2010

JAN 21 — It was a good day for Singapore when thousands of guests flocked to the Lion City on Jan 20. On the contrary, no one came to Johor Bahru, or even the whole of Malaysia.

Edge of Darkness

On the occasion of Mr. Mel Gibson's reappearance at the business end of a movie camera, after a seven-year, self-imposed absence from acting, a recent personal anecdote from the wily Hollywood icon may serve as a reminder cum primer in the Three Rs of the archetypal Gibson film: revenge, retribution and redress.

Kizon 'used inside knowledge'

PERTH identity John Kizon and investment partner Nigel Mansfield used inside knowledge of an online sex shop and gambling website to make money, prosecutors say.

German Central Office for the Allocation of Study Places (ZVS) more effective than direct applications

Academics from Mainz and Regensburg propose improvements to the German ZVS system: number of disappointed applicants could be halved In Germany, the most effective way of allocating study places in subjects for which admission is restricted, such as medicine or pharmacy, is through the Central Office for the Allocation of Study Places (Zentralstelle fÃ¼r die Vergabe von StudienplÃ¤tzen, ZVS) in ...

Outlook has improved for league

ONTARIO - The ECHL held its bi-annual Board of Governors meeting Wednesday and the tone was a lot happier than it was last winter. The league was reeling at the time in the wake of two teams, the Fresno Falcons and Augusta Lynx, ceasing operations.

Casino dollars dip for 2nd straight year

Casino gaming revenue slid for the second year in a row.

John Kizon 'cheated' in sex share deals

WA identity traded in Adultshop.com after gaining inside information, court told.

Casinos' fortunes may have reached a peak

Lawmakers seek ways to keep money coming in as casino revenue hits a plateau.

Mescalero Council rescinds racino support

RUIDOSO -- A resolution adopted in October 2008 supporting state legislation to adjust the taxes applied to racetrack casinos in New Mexico, specifically tailored for

Attractions | My Sinchew

It was a good day for Singapore when thousands of guests flocked to the Lion City on 20 Jan. On the contrary, no one came to Johor Bahru, or even the whole Malaysia.

Slots revenue received

Sarnia and Point Edward have received their quarterly slots installment from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation. Sarnia receives just over $381,000 for its 5% slots take at Hiawatha, up from $371,000 last year.[...]

Marino mulls GOP run in 10th

Former U.S. Attorney Tom Marino will decide by the end of next week whether he will enter the race in the 10th Congressional District.

And now, it looks like some

In reply to Where There's A Niche, There's A Market? : And now, it looks like some creative types are hoping to get a Sydney Fringe Festival off the ground. If you’re interested, there’s an event on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=256954663476

Hope for Desperate Cases

Botanica Santa Barbara is a small storefront with darkened windows in one of San Bernardino's most violent neighborhoods. When Bob Yzquierdo visited, he left with two prayer candles -- and his witness. Video:Photo Gallery:Special Report:

Twin Cities restaurant preview 2010

These dining spots are opening soon in a neighborhood near you.

(AFX UK Focus) 2010-01-21 05:52 PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - Jan 21

Jan 21 (Reuters) - The following were the top stories in The Wall Street Journal on Thursday. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. * U.S. President Barack Obama suggested he's open to Congress passing a scaled-back health bill, potentially sacrificing much of his signature policy initiative in a bid to subdue chaos on Capitol Hill. * A number of health ...

Study finds untapped potential in Native American art

A new University of Minnesota study suggests that if helped, Native American artists could become a major economic asset to the state.

Lake County Sheriff's logs: Thursday, Dec. 31

Occurred at Miryka Packing on Benson Ln. . STATIC ONLY Disposition: GENERAL SERVICES RENDERED. Occurred on Baylis Cove Rd. SOMEONE KNOCKED ON THE DOOR AND HEARD SOMEONE RUN AWAY. SAW SHADOWS DOWNSTAIRS. Disposition: CHECKS OK.

Crowd turns out for Milford casino discussion

About 75 people squeezed into the Ashland Library last night to talk about the effects a resort-style casino would have in the area.

Man tells cops he paid for sex, but didn't get it

MARLBOROUGH, N.H. – Police said a man and woman from New Hampshire are each facing prostitution charges after the man called police to say he'd paid for sex, but the woman then refused.

Beneficial Holdings, Inc. Enters Final Negotiations to Purchase Hotel in Managua, Nicaragua

LAS VEGAS, NV--(Marketwire - January 21, 2010) - Beneficial Holdings, Inc. ( PINKSHEETS : BFHJ ), a casino investment and management holding company, entered into final negotiations to purchase a hotel in Managua, Nicaragua. The hotel, to be known as "Hotel Beneficial," will be owned by one of Beneficial Holdings' Nicaraguan subsidiaries. Beneficial believes that the negotiations will be ...

Smoking ban narrowly clears panel

INDIANAPOLIS | Legislation that would ban smoking in most indoorpublic places was approved Wednesday by a House committee.

PASSINGS: Dan Fitzgerald

Dan Fitzgerald, successful basketball coach at Gonzaga University, dies at 67 Dan Fitzgerald

Table games the topic at sold-out NCC workshop on card dealing

At $20 each, Northampton Community College drew 120 people interested in new jobs that will accompany poker, blackjack and other Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem diversions.

Brewing Co., Current Operators Place Bids For Village Casino

BEMUS POINT - The Ellicottville Brewing Co. and family of current Village Casino operator Steve Carlson will vie to operate the village-owned site into the future. Mayor Bryan Dahlberg said a public workshop will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at village hall to give the public a chance to ask questions of the two entities that requested proposals to operate the sit.

Bus ride to Atlantic City

The St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee of Ringwood is sponsoring a bus ride to Atlantic City on Sunday, Jan. 31.

Christie's first day a busy one

TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie spent his first day in office putting pen to paper, signing eight executive orders affecting New Jersey municipalities, labor unions, casinos, and the way the public can track state spending.

Lenders give Mashantucket tribe more time

Mashantucket - The Mashantucket Pequot Tribe,

Slots healthy at 'convenience' casinos

For many a slot player, convenience trumps the

Which Region Will Hit the Gaming Jackpot?

What regional market will be the next big thing for the gaming sector? Take our poll and see what TheStreet users are saying.

At 'Jersey Shore' bar, fans and foes still watching

Brent Effenberger, left, of Toms River, watches 'Jersey Shore' with his girlfriend, Kara Carbone, daughter of the owner and bartender at the Beachcomber Bar and Grill in Seaside Heights.

Beach Golf Open sees results

The 23rd annual Fort Myers Beach Open at the Fort Myers Beach Golf Club on Saturday, Jan. 16, was successful as far as benefits go. The golfing event donated a portion of its proceeds to the Beach Elementary School PTO.

Marcels come to Presque Isle Downs and Casino for a free concert

Once in a blue moon, an artist records a song that becomes a signature hit, the one audiences clamor for, the one forever associated with that performer.

City Predicts Tight Budget

WHEELING - City Manager Robert Herron and Finance Director Michael Klug want City Council members to tighten their spending habits because Business and Occupation Tax revenue is down $366,448 from this time last year.

Dr. Rock's Concerts: A comprehensive listing of Erie-area attractions, Jan. 21-July 3

See below for new dates for Breaking Benjamin, Chi Lites, Walter Trout and more. FEB. 12. Flyleaf. Town Ballroom, Buffalo. FEB. 12. Donnie Iris and the Cruisers. Hard Rock Cafe, Pittsburgh.

Music Muse: Hope and songs for Haiti coming your way

Virtually every major television network in the land will broadcast the same two-hour special on Friday at 8 p.m.: "Hope for Haiti."

Profits are cool, competition hot for Coast casinos

BILOXI — It’s been a tough week for the Coast casino industry, hit with news that 2009 gross casino revenue fell to 2000 levels and construction cranes are coming down at the Margaritaville Casino site, while a blimp flew over Biloxi advertising an Alabama casino.

Weekend Events Jan. 21 - 24

The following is a brief listing of some events taking place in Central New York this weekend.

Genting S'pore falls 3.2%

GENTING Singapore, a unit of Asia's largest publicly traded gaming company, fell in Singapore on concern the issuance of its license to operate a casino in the city-state may be delayed, Bloomberg news reported. The stock dropped as much as 3.2 per cent to S$1.22, and traded at S$1.23 as of 3.59 pm in Singapore. Genting more than tripled in the past year, compared with a 68 per cent gain for the ...

Pa. Trumps Neighboring States in Casino Slots Revenue

A gaming industry consultant says for the first time, Pennsylvania’s monthly slots revenues for December trumped New Jersey’s to claim the top spot among gaming states in the northeast.

Station-managed tribal casino on track for summer opening

A new American Indian casino managed by Station Casinos should be ready to open by the end of summer, about the same time a management agreement with another tribe expires after seven years.

Zero interest rates, economic gloom

The first decade of the 21st century is likely to be remembered for lax monetary policy in major industrial countries, with interest rates at record lows and credit expansion at unprecedented highs, and for the worst financial crisis in the post-World War II period.

Keynotes for Jan. 21

Rosemary Rimkus brings you news about your neighbors, and "Backward Glances."

Christie signs 8 executive orders on his first full day as NJ governor

TRENTON — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie got to work on his first day in office by signing eight executive orders that will include unions in the pay-to-play ban, temporarily freeze unfunded mandates and prevent casinos from shutting down indefinitely in the event a budget isn't passed by July 1.

House to get controversial gambling bill

The troops on both sides are arming for a fight over a bill that would allow private casinos to offer the same games as Indian operations until November, when supporters hope an amendment will be on the ballot to allow people to decide if they want to tax and regulate gambling.

Northampton County District Attorney Morganelli wants scam artist jailed for 53 years

He says she poses flight risk and is a 'menace to society.' She stole about $10,000 from Sands casino gamblers The 56-year-old woman accused of scamming dozens of people at the Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem should spend the next 53 years behind bars, Northampton County's top prosecutor said Wednesday.

Group says states giving too much to lure filming

CARSON CITY -- Unlike other cities around the country, Las Vegas is such an exciting location that Nevada does not have to offer tax incentives to get motion picture and television companies to film there.

BUCKS BRIEFS Casino donates $100K for Haiti relief

Parx Casino on Wednesday donated $100,000 to the American Red Cross for Haiti disaster relief.

Safari convention begins in Reno

The downturn in the economy has helped hunting guides and outfitters in Nevada and the United States but has left fewer clients for some foreign businesses, officials and exhibitors said Wednesday as the 38th annual Safari Club International Hunters Convention opened in Reno.

Gambling could hurt 22,000 people

A Columbus casino could turn 22,000 people into "problem or pathological" gamblers who rack up $28 million in social costs each year.

Casino plan moving along

A Republican-controlled Senate committee yesterday took the first legislative step toward allowing Ohio voters to select a new site for a Columbus casino. But it remains to be seen whether the plan will sail smoothly through the legislature, which must act by Feb. 3 to place the issue on the May ballot.

Care facility holding fundraiser for renovations

Latest details on Columbus casino plans

Latest details Officials from Penn National Gaming Inc. spoke yesterday at a Columbus Metropolitan Club luncheon and offered some new details about their casino plans in Columbus:

Tanning salon owners: Please drop the skin tax

Even though it is one of the nation’s sunniest places, the Las Vegas Valley is home to at least 86 tanning salons, according to the most recent phone book. Celebrities and tourists alike go for quick brownings before strutting their stuff in Strip nightclubs, and the valley’s many strippers frequent the salons, as do casino cocktail waitresses who feel like being tan makes them more attractive ...

Facility looks to raise funds with casino night

Mount St. Joseph, a 132-bed intermediate care facility in Lake Zurich, is holding a casino night Feb. 20 at Millrose Restaurant Banquets & Country Store in South Barrington to try to garner funds for building renovations. Mount St. Joseph is attempting to raise $30,000 to $40,000, according to event chairperson Susan Walker. Walker's sister is Sister Mary, the nun who administers St. Joseph.

Former coach Dan Fitzgerald, architect of Gonzaga's college basketball rise, dies at 67

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Dan Fitzgerald, the coach who built Gonzaga into a national basketball power but resigned before the school began its current run of NCAA tournaments, has died at age 67.

PartyGaming Decides to Protect Its Online Customers With Two-Factor Authentication From VASCO Data Security

OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. and ZURICH, Jan. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- VASCO Data Security Inc.

Who needs a thumb anyway?

The puff adder is one of the world's deadliest snakes. It's responsible for taking more human lives than any other serpent in the world, partially because its venom will kill you in only 23 minutes. Right now there is nothing stopping it from biting me.

Bully's will close Damonte locations on Monday

Bully's Sports Bar & Grill Inc., which last month filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization, will close its Damonte Ranch-area locations in south Reno on Monday.

Born again or Brown again?

The Labour Party is in many ways already mourning its defeat at the forthcoming general election. There are still several possible outcomes to that election, but none of them is that Labour will emerge with a clear working majority.

Sands China Said to Hire Five Banks for $1.75 Billion Loan

Jan. 21 (Bloomberg) -- Sands China Ltd ., the casino operator with the second-biggest market share in Macau, has put the $1.75 billion loan it got in November out for general syndication, said two people with knowledge of the matter.

Students learn the ropes during job-shadowing day

Part of a job-shadowing day for more than two dozen students earlier this month included a visit to the LifeStream blood donor center in La Quinta.

Garcia to give 'State of the City' address

The “State of the City” presentation by Coachella Mayor Eduardo Garcia is from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Jan. 28 at Spotlight 29 Casino, 46-200 Harrison Place.

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Tribe to use stimulus funds for road repairs

The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians has gotten $1.8 million in federal stimulus money to improve Bob Hope Drive.

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Great poker hand is a loser, but cashes in big-time

Frank Pang won $213,000 on the bad-beat poker hand at Harrah's Casino when his four-of-a-kind twos were beat by another player's four-of-a-kind fives.

Looking good — but not feeling good

Most people hire personal trainers to make them stronger, faster and fitter. But every so often, a bundle of body image issues walks through the doors of Essential Fitness in Chesterfield, and it's usually in the form of a thin woman wanting to drop a dress size or two.

Happenings, Jan. 21

Beaver Meadows - The Beaver Meadows Food Pantry will have distribution for low income families today from 6 to 7 p.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Second Street. For more information, contact Jennifer Barnasevtich at 455-6835. Conyngham - Amber Pedria

Christie signs 8 executive orders

TRENTON -- Gov. Chris Christie spent his first day in office putting pen to paper, signing eight executive orders affecting New Jersey municipalities, labor unions, casinos, and the way the public can track state spending.

Times Picks: Jan. 21-27

PASA turned 20 this season, and they’re celebrating the milsetone with a dose of youthful exuberance. The pianist Ji-Yong Kim plays basketball, chats online and performs with such mastery that he has been compared to Rachmaninov and Mendehlsson.

Table games advance in Dover

Senate passes one bill, House set to vote today

The 'Boys' are back: Country's Oak Ridge Boys to perform at Paragon

Though the Oak Ridge Boys has existed in name since the 1940s, the country music quartet went through many changes by the time it reached the height of its popularity in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

N. Strabane development closer to OK

This article has been read 0 times. In December, Donald Liberatore, the proprietor of the NASCAR-themed restaurant, told the board that the development would slice 15 spaces out of his parking lot and pose a hardship for his business.

Woody's Mailbag: Discussing the draft

Sports columnist Woody Paige responds to your questions in Woody's Mailbag. In this installment, Woody takes six Q's and offers his suggestions for the Broncos' 2010 draft.

Senate panel to consider gambling bill

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - An Indiana Senate committee plans to consider legislation that would allow riverboat casinos on Lake Michigan and the Ohio River to relocate inland.

Delaware lawmakers consider table games

Two bills that would pave the way for Delaware to add table games such as poker, blackjack and craps to the state's gambling options passed their initial legislative hurdles Wednesday. The House Gaming and Pari-mutuels Committee voted to release a bill that... Gambling - Craps - Blackjack - Games - Table game

College Men's Basketball Capsules: AD says Calhoun ailment not career threatening

HARTFORD, Conn. — Jim Calhoun's medical condition is not career threatening, according to Connecticut's athletic director, but there is no timetable for the coach's return.

Marina Bay Sands starts training casino dealers

SINGAPORE: Marina Bay Sands has begun training a few hundred dealer inspectors, cashiers and surveillance staff for the casino.

MTR Gaming Group to Present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2010 Gaming Conference

CHESTER, W. Va.----MTR Gaming Group, Inc. today announced that its President and Chief Executive Officer, Robert Griffin, will be presenting at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2010 Gaming Conference on Thursday, January 28, 2010 at the Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Trash Talk Championship of the World Hosted by Las Vegas Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Poker Lounge

Poker Players Compete for Cash, Prizes, and Bragging Rights Super Bowl Weekend in Las Vegas in a Tournament Benefiting the Sharon Osbourne Colon Cancer Program at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Stickam.com to Provide Live Streaming for NATPE's 47th Annual Market & Conference Through Paid Service

NATPE and Stickam.com Celebrate Second Year of Partnership as NATPE 2010 Offers PayPerLive Live Streaming of the Entire Conference for the First Time; Stickam Executives to Participate in Panel on Growing Online Audiences Through Live Streaming Video

Thistledown presses on under a dark cloud: Horse Racing Insider

Black clouds hang over Thistledown and the Ohio horse racing industry this winter. The high hopes of 2009 have been dashed, but horse racing will go on in 2010.

KGS Casino Night will feature 4 hours of music

Start practicing your poker faces. The Galesburg Symphony Society is hosting its 9th annual Casino Night Gala and Silent Auction, which benefits the Knox-Galesburg Symphony, on Saturday night. “It is so much fun,” said Bob Clark, former president and current fundraising chair of the society. Clark has been involved with the symphony’s only formal fundraiser since its inception. And his band, the ...

Red Paint Pow Wow returns for 2010

SILVER CITY -- The Seventh Annual Red Paint Pow Wow and Indian Market kicks off Friday at the Grant County Business and Conference Center, next to Ace Hardware on Highway 180.

Some businesses willing to roll dice on gambling games

It has been more than two years since Ohio lawmakers tried to define and limit so-called skill games, but they've yet to hit the jackpot in classifying them as slot machine clones.

Winter concert series set for Delaware Park

Add live music to the list of wintertime attractions in Delaware Park.

Zero36 and Mobile21 Move to Spin3's Mobile Casino Platform

LONDON--(Marketwire - January 21, 2010) - Leading full service mobile gambling solutions provider Spin3 *, powered by Microgaming , the world's largest online gaming software provider, has announced that Zero36 Group, the operator of Zero36 Mobile Casino and Mobile21 , has selected its eCOGRA-accredited services to help expand its mobile casinos.

Scientific Games Announces Strategic Partnership with Playtech

Scientific Games Corporation and Playtech Limited today announced the formation of a number of important strategic partnerships to jointly develop and market next-generation internet and land-based gaming products and services to regulated gaming operators. Â

Indiana casinos' may have seen their best years

Right now likely is as good as it will get for Indiana's casinos.

Last words of victim help convict friend of murder

The last words of Jesse Lanier pointed to his gambling buddy as his killer.

DELAWARE: Legislation to allow table games moves forward

DOVER -- Legislation to legalize table games sailed through two legislative committees Wednesday and half of the two-bill package was approved by the Senate.

HeadsUp Entertainment International Inc.: Richard Webb Repeats As Canadian Poker Tour National Champion

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Jan. 21, 2010) - HeadsUp Entertainment International Inc (PINK SHEETS:HDUP) - In a weeklong series of poker tournaments and parties, the 2010 Canadian Poker Tour's Kickoff Series was held at the Deerfoot Inn and Casino in Calgary. A series of 6 events featured over 500 entrants and prize pools exceeding $400,000. The weekend was capped off with the CPT Players ...

catBOX Entertainment awards James "Quick" Tillis with Lifetime Achievement Award

James Tillis, the legendary boxer who fought seven different world heavyweight champions, including defeating Earnie Shavers, was recently elected to receive catBOX Entertainment, Inc.’s Lifetime Boxing Achievement Award.

Water park site plan gets tentative OK

Union Township planners Wednesday OK'd the site plan review for the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe's new water park resort endeavor with conditions.

Ferrando leads Pro-4 Modified points standings

Keizer racer Terry Ferrando leads the Pro-4 Modified points championship at the Salem Indoor oval heading into this weekend's sixth of eight races of the season.

Smoking ban proposal heads toward House

INDIANAPOLIS -- A proposal to ban smoking in public places was narrowly endorsed in committee Wednesday, with even its supporters expressing reservations and calling it a work in progress. The bill by Rep. Charlie Brown, D-Gary, would prohibit smoking in all public places except casinos. Brown said he wants smoking banned everywhere in Indiana, but he's offering up the casino exception so it isn ...

Persolvo Data Systems COO Teresa Dodson to Speak at DBA International Annual Conference

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.----Persolvo Data Systems announced today that the company’s Chief Operations Officer, Teresa Dodson, is scheduled to speak at the 13th Annual DBA International Conference on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 beginning at 10:45 a.m. at The Mirage Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Guitar trio concert Sunday, Jan. 24

Californians have played as group since ’91 “The three of us come from very different places,” said Bert Lams of the California Guitar Trio in a recent telephone interview, meaning both literally and in terms of musical backgrounds. The trio will take the stage in Crescent Elk Auditorium at 2 p.m. on Sunday as the third performance of the season for the Del Norte Association for Cultural ...

01212010 Sphinx to Host Las Vegas Party | Article | News Archives | Rug News

DALTON, GA – Sphinx by Oriental Weavers will host a “Vegas Night with Sphinx” party at the company's World Market Center showroom B-580. The party will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Feb.1

Can JDSU extend its winning streak in the earnings spotlight?

Fiber-optic firm JDS Uniphase Corporation (JDSU: sentiment, chart, options) has been recruiting option traders to the bullpen lately, as the stock has outperformed the broader S&P 500 Index (SPX) by 28% during the past 60 sessions...( Read More )

McCain, Brewer oppose Tohono O'odham casino proposal

Sen. John McCain on Wednesday joined Gov. Jan Brewer in opposing casino-resort project.

Restaurant owner John G dies

The landmark beachfront eatery opened its doors in 1973.

Seneca Gaming extends favorable loan deal with KeyBank

Seneca Gaming Corp. said Thursday that it has extended its $50 million senior secured revolving line of credit with KeyCorp's KeyBank "on some of the most favorable terms in the industry."

Buck To Deliver NLV 'State Of City' Address

North Las Vegas Mayor Shari Buck will deliver her State of the City address Thursday at the Texas Station Hotel and Casino.

Mississippi Night at Grammy Museum

Celebrating Mississippi’s Legacy through Performances

Prime ScratchCards Attracted Over 1,000,000 New Players During 2009

LIMASSOL, Cyprus, January 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Prime ScratchCards (http://primescratchcards.com/) experienced an exceptionally successful 2009, attracting over 1,000,000 new players. The brand now has regular players in more than 115 countries, and attracts players from every country in the world.

WDAM.com Laurel-Hattiesburg, MS The Pinebelt's Choice For News, Sports and Weather | Mississippi casino revenues down ...

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi's state-licensed casinos reported December 2009 revenues of $185 million, down only slightly from November.

Council to pay for shop damage

The section of Barker Street in Casino were some shops have been damaged by demolition work being undertaken as part of a CBD upgrade by the council.

Teen Coast steps up to Vegas stage

WHAT happens in Vegas will not stay in Vegas this July, with a Gold Coast girl hoping the city will open doors to her all over the world.

John Giragos, 81, owner of John G's restaurant in Lake Worth, dies

John Giragos, founder of the popular John G's restaurant at Lake Worth Beach, died Wednesday following a stroke. He was 81.

Riske Creek quarter horse breeder nets success

Riske Creek resident and horse breeder Len McClure is coming off his best season yet, with his horse Casino High winning four awards at the Alberta Quarter Horse Racing Association year-end banquet.

Editorial: Here we go again

Could this be the year the Alabama Legislature finally bans the campaign contribution laundering strategy of PAC-to-PAC transfer?

Doing This Will Just Drive You Crazy

Short-term stock movements are unpredictable.

Gamblers bet $38.7 million at Erie casino

Gamblers wagered $38.7 million on slot machines at Presque Isle Downs & Casino during the week of Jan. 11-17, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported.

Hot weather still here

Enjoying the water at the Casino Civic Pool yesterday are (from left) Liam Gordon, 8, of Casino, Curtis Close, 13, and Mano Williams, 10, both of Woodenbong, Shakira and Harold Torrens, Jakobi Robinson and William Gordon, all of Casino.

Community briefs - Jan. 21

Around the community

Full House Resorts to Present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2010 Gaming Conference

LAS VEGAS----Full House Resorts announced today that Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer Mark Miller will be presenting at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2010 Gaming Conference on Thursday, January 28, 2010 at the Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Crowd turns out for casino discussion in Ashland

About 75 people squeezed into the Ashland Library Wednesday night to talk about the effects a resort-style casino would have in the area.

NJ Gov. Christie signs 8 executive orders 1st day

Gov. Chris Christie spent his first day in office putting pen to paper, signing eight executive orders affecting New Jersey municipalities, labor unions, casinos, and the way the public can track state spending.

Here’s one to Fitz, among countless possibilities - Thu, 21 Jan 2010 PST

In Fitz’s memory, a story about Fitz. Not the best one, not the worst. Dan Fitzgerald never ranked them like a Top 25 anyway, because there were too many for that. He had given up coaching basketball at Gonzaga University to be a full-time athletic director, but he still booked himself on the team’s Bay Area trip – and not just because he grew up the son of a saloonkeeper in San Francisco. The ...

In brief: Program gets kids fit for Bloomsday - Thu, 21 Jan 2010 PST

SPOKANE COUNTY – Elementary schools in Eastern Washington and North Idaho are invited and encouraged to sign up for the Fit for Bloomsday ... Fit for Life youth fitness program. The program, now in its 24th year, was developed by Bloomsday volunteers in cooperation with physical education instructors, coaches and parents in the Spokane area. Fit for Bloomsday runs 8 to 10 weeks and prepares kids ...

Victims of Greenfield double stabbing begin healing phase

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Brandon August, one of the victims of a brutal double stabbing in the town of Greenfield on Jan. 8, is expected to be released from Albany Medical Center today, Saratoga County District Attorney James A. Murphy III said.

Daley Claims Failing Schools His 'Major Accomplishment'

CBS 2's Mike Flannery recently received a little one-on-one time with Mayor Daley when he interviewed the mayor while riding along in his town car. The crux of the interview was about the future of Northerly Island and if a casino would be built there, to which Daley replied, "It's strictly a park, always will be; because it belongs to the people." He also reiterated comments from his verbal ...

Christie signs eight executive orders on first day as NJ governor

Gov. Chris Christie began his first day of work by signing eight executive orders that will prohibit the state from passing new unfunded mandates onto towns and schools, increase transparency, and extend the state’s pay-to-play limits to labor unions and legislative leadership groups.

Thursday January 21, 2010 - 10:31 EST

GIBRALTAR -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- In a significant move for the industry, Party Poker is delighted to announce that the one and only Tony G is the latest player to be added to the roster of 'Team Party.' Tony will make his debut in Party colours at the Aussie Millions.

Executive at defunct online university in Mobile under investigation by Israel

The man listed as vice president of York is under investigation by his home nation of Israel for selling bogus degrees from York and elsewhere, according to court papers filed in Mobile's federal court.

After-prom seeks more volunteers

Twenty-six years ago, Albert Lea High School’s after-prom and after-graduation committees formed under one umbrella. Their goal was to give kids a safe place to enjoy themselves on what police would say are otherwise high-risk nights, said Dave Klatt, co-chairman for the after-grad party.

Central Avenue âCasino Nightâ Saturday in Madison

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. this Saturday, Jan. 23, at the Madison Hotel, at 1 Convent Road off Madison Avenue in the Convent Station section of Morris Township.

Barrita: Cerge Remonde

KON maluka ang mga gamot ug matumba ang usa ka dakong kahoy, maoy una nimong maalinggatan ang kahaw-ang sa palibot niini. read more

Watch Broadcast Of KIRO 7 Morning News

A few full moons ago, we asked for your personal ghost photos. Here are 25 of the creepiest. View Images ››

Big crowd turns out at NCC for table games seminar

Paul Egan of Coopersburg is a DeSales University student looking for a way to work his way through college before becoming a math teacher. John Coogan, 48, of Emmaus is an unemployed former IRS worker looking for a new career. And Rosi Muhl, 60, of Whitehall Township is looking to quench her thirst for excitement after 37 years of bartending.

Music Box: Boogie down with a metal tribute to the Bee Gees tomorrow night

Just what you needed to start off your week in music: a heavy metal tribute to the Bee Gees. The band is called Tragedy and you can sample a video on MySpace of "You Should Be Dancing."

Slot revenue down 7.4%

The city received $819,850 on Wednesday as its third-quarter share of slot revenue from the Brantford casino. That is a decrease of 7.4% from the $885,209 which was received by the city in the same quarter a year ago.[...]

Maspeth Lions Look Back On ’09, Lay Plans For New Year

The new year has brought a spell of winter weather, but the Maspeth Lions Club is heating up its efforts with traditional events and new initiatives. read more

Sea Isle saying no to MTV's 'Jersey Shore'

DJ Pauly D will visit the Casbah Nightclub at Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort on Feb. 13, along with his 'Jersey Shore' castmate, Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino.

Proposals To Expand Gambling In Kansas

Kansas lawmakers are pursuing proposals to bring slot machines to racetracks and attract a casino to the state's southeast corner.

Mississippi celebrates Grammys in L.A.

Mississippi Night at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles on Jan. 28 will showcase the state's musical talent and toast its considerable legacy before a music industry crowd.

Senate Committee Considers Inland Ind. Casinos

An Indiana Senate committee is considering legislation that would allow casinos on Lake Michigan and the Ohio River to relocate inland.

Schaghticokes Go Back to Court

KENT-The Schaghticoke Tribal Nation is persevering in its attempt to gain federal recognition, asking for a rehearing on its recent appeal, this time before a full nine-judge court.

Thursday January 21, 2010 - 14:31 EST

LONDON, England -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- Lyceum Media are unleashing an experience unseen for two thousand years.

Lake Tahoe Wellness Weekend

The Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Casino and Spa is hosting its first Lake Tahoe Wellness Weekend, Jan. 29 to 31. The weekend includes a wellness breakfast; yoga classes from San Francisco-based yoga instructor Rebecca Blake; skin care analysis and seminar with experts from Kerstin Florian Skin care and a seminar on "Strategies for Healthy Living" by Dr. Lily Kuehne of The Lake Tahoe Wellness ...

Muenster KCs celebrating 100 years

A local fraternal organization which usually does its good works behind the scenes plans to pull out the stops Saturday for a 100th anniversary celebration.

The Animal Medical Center Names New Chief Executive Officer

The Animal Medical Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Kathryn Coyne to the position of Chief Executive Officer. Â She comes to The AMC with extensive experience in human healthcare management and operations.

Top Talent USA at Turning Stone for seven shows starting Friday

VERONA — Top Talent USA returns to the Turning Stone with a seven-show series starting Friday. "It’s everything from fire theatrics to aerialists and a human body balancing act.

Change Is Tougher Than Hope

On the campaign trail, Barack Obama electrified Americans with his bold call to transform despair into hope, and voters elected him in a landslide.

DOLE regional director, 13 others face P1.3M suit over levied lots

A realty corporation whose properties were levied by the Department of Labor and Employment in relation to a labor case has filed a P1.3 million civil case for damages against DOLE-7 Regional Director Elias Cayanong.

Celebrity game reset

FANS of Joross Gamboa among other celebrities slated to play hoops in Cagayan de Oro may--after all--have to wait for the right time to watch their showbiz idols strut their stuffs in flesh. read more

Thursday January 21, 2010 - 14:17 EST

LONDON, England -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- After months of speculation as to the identity of the star co-host at the iGB Affiliate Awards, it has finally been revealed that this is none other than Phil 'The Unabomber' Laak. The notorious gambler shot to fame at the World Poker Tour Championship in 2004 and has since dominated countless tournaments, having made his name as a 'loose cannon' on the ...

Coming Soon

Jan. 29 "Edge of Darkness" Mel Gibson stars as a Boston homicide detective who searches for his kidnapped daughter and finds out more than he wanted to know. William Monahan ("The Departed") is a co-screenwriter; director Martin Campbell also directed "Casino Royale.

Gary asks for approval of land-based casino

INDIANAPOLIS | Gary officials and the president of Majestic Starcasinos told a Senate panel Thursday that Gary desperately needsthe jobs and economic development that would come with a land-basedcasino in the Steel City.

Alcohol charge reveals federal warrant

A 20-year-old man, charged with minor consuming, was held in Douglas County Jail without bail on a federal warrant in connection with mail theft. Jonathan Delacour was arrested Saturday after he was picked up at a casino bus stop with three juveniles, including a 13-year-old girl whose blood-alchol content was .227, nearly three times the legal limit for driving. According to reports, Delacour ...

Thursday January 21, 2010 - 14:01 EST

LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- A new American Indian casino managed by Station Casinos should be ready to open by the end of summer, about the same time a management agreement with another tribe expires after seven years.

Chamber announces award finalists

Published 01/21/2010 - 11:54 a.m. Ramona Chamber of Commerce has announced the 2009 Finalists for Ramona Citizen of the Year and Ramona Business/Organization of the Year.

Thursday January 21, 2010 - 13:46 EST

It seems like the economic recession has lasted a lifetime, and we here at The Reel Life have had to limit our time at the online slots. We've been able to avoid committing armed robbery to fund our habit, but an Ohio man found out twice isn't nice when trying to score some cash.

Shumenov-Campillo notes

A comprehensive analysis by punch stat compiler CompuBox supports Team Shumenov’s original contention, as well as the contention of the vast majority of fans in attendance, that Beibut Shumenov deserved to win a unanimous 12-round decision against Gabriel Campillo in their August 15, 2009 WBA light heavyweight world championship fight.

MFC announces joint Heat XC card for Feb. 26

The MFC announced Wednesday a lightweight bout between Derrick Noble and Yves Edwards will headline MFC 24: Heat XC -- a special joint promotion show featuring fighters from the MFC and Heat XC.

Ameristar, Neilsen foundation to contribute to Haiti victims

Ameristar Casinos Inc. and the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation will contribute $50,000 to aid Haiti quake victims. The donation will be made to the University of Miami’s Global Institute, which mobilized a medical team into the disaster-stricken country within 24 hours after the Jan. 12 earthquake.

Enumclaw boys killed in Saturday night crash were Kibler Elementary students

Two Enumclaw brothers died following a Saturday night automobile accident in Tacoma.

Admirals Host Chicago Friday Night

Milwaukee, WI-Fresh off a four day break for the AHL All-Star Game, the Milwaukee Admirals return to the ice when they host future NHL Hall of Famer Chris Chelios and the Chicago Wolves on Friday, January 22 at 7:00 pm at the Bradley Center in the fifth game of the Amtrak Rivalry Series between the two clubs.

Dan Fitzgerald, longtime Gonzaga basketball coach, dies at 67

Dan Fitzgerald, the coach who built Gonzaga into a national basketball power but resigned before the school began its current run of NCAA tournaments, has died at the age of 67.

Chamber nixes Walmart idea

Approximately 30 local business people attended the Chamber of Commerce meeting Tues. Jan. 12.

Luxury Suites International Welcomes Poker Players

Luxury Suites International welcomes back the World Series of Poker players for a third year in a row. The Las Vegas-based property management company provides fully-furnished condos in four-star high rise buildings minutes away from the Rio Hotel and Casino where the WSOP tournament is held.

The Lodge at Turning Stone Named “Most Excellent Golf Resort”

VERNON, January 21, 2010 -- The Lodge at Turning Stone Resort has been named “Most Excellent Golf Resort” in the U.S.A. and Canada by the luxury international travel guide, Condé Nast Johansens.

Women’s Shelter Gems and Stems

The Calcasieu Women's Shelter's annual Gems & Stems fundraiser will take place on Friday, February 19, at Treasures of Marilyn's in Lake Charles. This sparkling and innovative event benefits both the Calcasieu Women's Shelter and Rape Crisis Outreach.

Noon Update: Simplified divorce form, CondomJungle.com receipt found in Morris' desk

NOON UPDATE -- Day three of the Sabra Thornton grand theft trial is shaping up to be a lot less exciting than day two was. Prosecutor Russ Edgar has spent the morning introducing documents into evidence. First brought in were the items...

News: Shumenov seeks redemption vs. Campillo; "New Blood" Series Returns This Friday

LOS ANGELES, January 21 – A comprehensive analysis by highly-regarded punch stat compiler and analyst CompuBox supports Team Shumenov’s original contention, as well as the contention of the vast majority of fans in attendance, that Beibut Shumenov deserved to win a unanimous 12-round decision against Gabriel Campillo in their August 15, 2009 World Boxing Association (WBA) Light Heavyweight World ...

Community briefs for January 21, 2010 edition

Study Shows Columbus Casino Could Cost County Millions

A new study shows that a Columbus casino could create more than 20,000 problem gamblers and cost Franklin County millions in related costs. Get the details.

Free Cornell Webcast Focuses on Preparing for a Hospitality Industry Recovery

Hotels and casinos can position themselves for recovery, using tactics and strategies to be explained in a webcast provided jointly by the Cornell Center for Hospitality Research and SAS, the international business software provider. The webcast, "Preparing for Recovery," will be offered at no charge at 11:00 AM (eastern time) on February 12.

Bowman Won't Seek Re-election to State Senate

WHEELING -- State Sen. Ed Bowman announced today he will not seek re-election to his 1st District senate seat in 2010. "My decision is for one reason and one reason only," Bowman said. "I didn't like being away from my family.

MGM Mirage sues 6 in China over Web domain names

MGM Mirage on Wednesday sued six individuals in China, charging they're operating a Web site that infringes on the trademarks of its MGM Grand hotels and casinos in the United States and China. A lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Las Vegas says the defendants have registered Internet Web site names that include the phrase "MGM" and that link to an online gambling Web site.

Carrefour Plans $1.4 Billion Brazilian Investment (Update1)

Jan. 21 (Bloomberg) -- Carrefour SA , Europe’s biggest retailer, plans to invest 2.5 billion reais ($1.4 billion) in Brazil in the next two years to expand in the north and northeast regions of Latin America’s largest economy.

Local 54 petition against Revel tax breaks is ruled invalid

ATLANTIC CITY - A petition filed by the city's largest casino union against $300 million in state tax breaks for Revel Entertainment Group's gaming project is invalid, according to a letter union officials received Thursday.

Hammel appointed to Durant Council

Council approves grant applications, AT&T agreement

Bond freerunning star launches Parkour course

The freerunning star of the James Bond movie Casino Royale is in Britain to teach people the art of Parkour.

News archive for 2010-01-21

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Police say illegal poker tournament at Kentwood hotel featured topless dealers, alcohol