Article Archives for 2010-01-22

John Kizon made sure he was kept up to date on insider information regarding soaring profits of Adultshop.com.

W.Va. state Sen. Bowman opts against re-election

Associated Press - January 21, 2010 5:55 PM ET WHEELING, W.Va. (AP) - West Virginia's state Senate will need a new Government Organization Committee chairman in 2011, following the incumbent's...

Indiana 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.

Nev. regulators approve Icahn control of 9 casinos

Nevada gambling regulators on Thursday approved billionaire investor Carl Icahn's plan to control nine casinos in four states as part of the bankruptcy reorganization of Tropicana Entertainment LLC.

Team 71 Racing changes ownership

In an effort to "keep the dream alive," the decision became obvious to keep Team 71 Racing in the family and hand off ownership to Rick D. Johnson. The Team 71 Racing program is built on the values of hard work and sacrifice and no one knows that better than Rick D. Johnson.

The Venetian and The Palazzo Las Vegas Celebrate Chinese New Year 2010

Festive Decor and Traditional Dragon Dance Honors Year of the Tiger

IGT Receives Boost from Reorders

IGT posts a 20% jump in first-quarter earnings, sending shares on an upswing.

Icahn approved to control 9 casinos in Tropicana bankruptcy reorganization

NEVADA -- Nevada gambling regulators today approved billionaire investor Carl Icahn's plan to control nine casinos in four states as part of the bankruptcy reorganization of Tropicana Entertainment LLC. The plan involves casinos in Nevada, Mississippi, Indiana and Louisiana, and...

Golden Sacks: 57% pay rises for staff at Goldman Sachs... as bank claims it showed 'restraint'

The average employee at the giant investment bank scooped £308,000 in salary, bonuses and other benefits in 2009 - £112,000 more than they got the year before.

International Game Technology 1Q profit climbs

International Game Technology, a maker of electronic gambling machines, said Thursday that its fiscal first-quarter profit rose 20 percent as cost cutting measures more than offset a sales decline.

Loose Troop(TM) Lands at Barona Delivering More Jackpots, More Winning Moments and More Time at Your Favorite Slot ...

SAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwire - January 21, 2010) - Need a little help winning money on today's state-of-the-art slot machines? No worries. Just look for the official Loose TroopT that just landed at Barona Resort & Casino in San Diego. This top-notch crew of slot technicians has been deployed to adjust some of the casino's 2,000 slot machines to make them "even looser than ever," explains Barona ...

Soboba to help pay for impact of traffic from Oaks Retreat

FRONTING COST: Money to be used for three intersections in Hemet and San Jacinto.

Thin Air Theatre signs new city contract

At its first January meeting, Cripple Creek City Council decided to spend $225,000 to subsidize the Thin Air Theatre Company in 2010. At its second meeting, Thin Air agreed to the new contract.

Media Advisory: Ottawa Senators prepare for Bell Sens Soirée Carnival Mystique on Monday, Jan. 25

OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Jan. 21, 2010) - The 2010 Bell Sens Soiree Carnival Mystique, the premier fundraising event of the Sens Foundation, will be held on Monday, Jan. 25, at the Hilton Lac-Leamy Convention Centre in Gatineau, Que. This year's event, which is themed "carnival mystique - fame, fortune and mystery," will feature entertainment by aerial dance circus company A2D2 along with ...

Palace president: Joint arena with Pistons and Red Wings is ‘logical'

A joint arena for the Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Pistons is “logical” the president of the basketball team's management company said today.

Evansville Demolitions to Begin on Arena Project

Evansville set to begin demolishing downtown buildings to make way for $127 million arena United States - United Way - Business - Philanthropy - Organizations

Book a participating Bahamas hotel, and companion flies free

A lunch counter Filipinos call home

The Philippines’ greatest export, it could be said, is its labor. As many as 10 million of its citizens, at least 10 percent of its population, work abroad, and contributed more than $18 billion in wages to their country’s economy in 2008, according to the World Bank . Men typically take jobs in construction or in the maritime industry; women work in the service industry as maids or caretakers ...

Cruisers headline Orleans Casino

A cruiserweight showdown will headline Crown Boxing’s “Friday Night Fights” at the Orleans Casino in Las Vegas this Friday. In the main event, Phoenix cruiser Erick “Dynamite” Vega (8-4-2, 6 KOs) takes on Henry Namauu (4-3, 3 KOs), of Las Vegas.

AUSD and Viejas team up to improve students’ math and music skills

ALPINE — The Alpine School District and Viejas unveiled their new Alpine Music and Math Program to elementary schools to improve the students’ math and music skills, at Boulder Oaks Elementary School.

Galaxy Gaming Approved to Install Its Table Game Products in West Virginia

LAS VEGAS -- Galaxy Gaming, Inc. , announced today that it has received a gaming license from the West Virginia Lottery Commission permitting the Company to install its table game products and systems into West Virginia casinos. Galaxy Gaming's products and systems are now being submitted by sponsoring casinos to the Lottery Commission for approval. Table games were first approved for West ...

The Bounty Hunter trailer: it's Jennifer 'offbeat romcom queen' Aniston again | Anna Pickard

Can Jennifer Aniston ever escape being typecast as Jennifer Aniston in a predictably unpredictable romantic comedy? Not if this promo is any guide, says Anna Pickard As evidenced by Ricky Gervais's introduction at the Golden Globes, Jennifer Aniston doesn't much appreciate being identified as "Rachel from out of Friends!" So try and think up another moniker for her. And I don't mean "Brad's ex ...

Cyndi Lauper cancels concerts because of vocal polyps

Cyndi Lauper has polyps on the vocal cords and has been told by her doctors to rest her voice.

THE FIRST RAY KOT POKER TOURNAMENT AT TRUMP TAJ MAHAL

ATLANTIC CITY--The Trump Taj Mahal Resort is inviting poker players from around the area, to participate in a charitable tournament, in honor of a slain employee.

Reardon meeting with Obama

Unified Government Mayor/CEO Joe Reardon is currently a guest of a very prominent individual. Reardon, who is joining other mayors this week in Washington D.C., is meeting with President Barack Obama to discuss job creation. Reardon is expected to speak about the new Cerner Campus, the new Kansas City Wizards stadium, Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway and the Schlitterbahn Vacation Village ...

Casino Row-yale

Case Crew is one of the most established club sports on campus. For over 20 years, the team has been comprised of serious and novice rowers who compete against other collegiate and recreational teams during their fall and spring seasons. Now, it looks like their future might be in jeopardy.

Can we have a new Glass-Steagall Yes we can

proposals .Let's start with the practical question, if only because Goldman Sachs finance director David Viniar – speaking a couple of hours before Obama's announcement – declared that it would be...

Casinos' fortunes may have reached peak

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

Obama 'Ready To Fight' Over Bank Regulation

Mr Obama said size caps should be place to prevent financial institutions from becoming too large and complex. He also called for federal authorities to limit the size of the risks taken by banking g...

Report: Casino Could Cause Social Issues In Area

A new study is raising eyebrows about the problems a casino could create in Central Ohio.

Penny Auctions Bet on Chump Change (Part I of II)

For most online penny-auction players, the payoff is nowhere near the promise and for site owners, it's often not a good business. So, what's the appeal of penny-auction sites?

Local events for the week of Jan. 22-28

Connick is in demand 7 p.m. Jan. 27 / Table Mountain Casino / Sold Out / tmcasino.comCrooner Har

TRAFFIC ALERT - Water over roadways

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Obama Shake-Up Puts Fright On Banks

Shares in Barclays and RBS tumbled as Barack Obama announced a radical shake-up of Wall Street that sent shockwaves around world stock markets.

Bulls Gamble on a Casino Comeback for Bally Technologies Inc. (BYI)

This optimistic Barron's article predicts that, "Amid signs that the tide of losses has turned for casino operators, the companies that provide the industry with slot machines ... have a shot at gaining leverage to a recovery in industry spending." More specifically, the author says that Bally Technologies Inc...( Read More )

Off the Eaten Path: R & L BBQ in Seattle's Central District

In Off the Eaten Path , Seattlest visits some of the overlooked and under-rated restaurants in the Seattle area. Whether they are found in strip malls on the Eastside, next to a casino on Aurora or hidden away in South Park these are the places that don't get the exposure they deserve--until now. Today, Off the Eaten Path looks at R&L BBQ in Seattle's Central District. Walking through ...

Drug ring is smashed

The disruption of a drug-trafficking ring with ties to the Hells Angels Ontario Nomads won't keep Brockville's streets free of drugs but it is a positive development, says Police Chief Adrian Geraghty.[...]

Boardwalk sweep offers help to homeless

Chaplain Mark Engler, left, of the Atlantic City Rescue Mission, and Erin Bowes, of the Jewish Family Service of Atlantic County, talk Thursday to Larry Stevenson, 59, who lives under the Atlantic City Boardwalk.

Barack Obama declares war on Wall Street

END: Module - M24 Article Headline with landscape image (d) --> BEGIN: Module - Main Article --> Barack Obama declared war on Wall Street last night as he unveiled a sweeping series ...

Indiana teen in court Friday

Andrew Conley, the Indiana teenager charged with murdering his 10-year-old brother, will appear Friday in Ohio County Circuit Court. He's not eligible for the death penalty because of his age, but could be sentenced to life in prison without parole.

Men charged in failed casino robbery accused of other crimes

Two men being held in jail are suspected of robbing four casinos, a bank and a cash checking store since October.

Pennsylvania slots bring in millions more than Atlantic City

People play the "Indiana Jones" slot machines Thursday at the Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort in Atlantic City. For the first time ever in December, Pennsylvania’s slot revenue surpassed Atlantic City’s — $189 million compared to $179 million, according to newly released figures by the Gaming Industry Observer, a casino newsletter.

(AFX UK Focus) 2010-01-22 00:45 UPDATE 2-IGT quarterly net rises 20 pct, outlook unchanged

LOS ANGELES, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Slot-machine maker International Game Technology posted a 20 percent rise in quarterly profit on Thursday because of cost cuts and higher sales of replacement slots, sending its shares up 4 percent in after hours trading. Speaking on a conference call, Chief Executive Patti Hart said she was "cautiously optimistic" about casino budgets and spending plans for 2010 ...

A secretive bank thrust into the limelight by its success

You won't get any sleep tonight. Tough. Wedding anniversary? Don't even raise it. Child's birthday? Sorry.

JaMarcus King for a Day at Mardi Gras

Raiders quarterback to be crowned King of his hometown Mardi Gras parade.

International Game Technology Profit Beats Estimates Despite Lower Revenue

Casino game equipment maker IGT's earnings beat Wall Street expectations.

Falls get bigger payout from Senecas

The cataract city will be getting a bigger cash payout from the Seneca Niagara Casino.

MMA fighter in it for pride

Local man to fight in first cage match in Vancouver

Founder of John G's dies; service to be Tuesday

John Giragos, founder of the popular John G's restaurant at Lake Worth Beach, died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010, following a stroke. He was 81.

KCK Mayor Reardon Touts Jobs To President

Unified Government Mayor Joe Reardon touts job creation at a conference attended by President Barack Obama.

How to get around during the Games

Senate Panel Takes up Gambling Bill

Ind. Senate panel takes testimony on bill that would allow riverboat casinos to move inland Gambling - Riverboat - Games - United States - Guides

Casino Niagara future appears secure

NIAGARA FALLS — The Ontario government appears to have secured Casino Niagara's long-term future. Niagara Falls MPP Kim Craitor is expected to make a 1:30 p.m. announcement at the casino Friday about the "economic future of Niagara Falls," his office said.[...]

Freeze X Fest gearing up for the weekend

The second Freeze X Fest at the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort is geared up for this weekend, organizers say. The event is to feature snowboarding, snowmobile stunt riding and motorcycle ice racing on a half-mile track.

Reno-based IGT's 1Q earnings jump 20 percent

International Game Technology said Thursday its first quarter profit rose 20 percent, helped some by one time accounting adjustments.

Icewine Gala a hot ticket

It was the hottest ticket in Niagara, but inside the Fallsview Casino ballroom, where the 15th Annual Icewine Gala took place, the atmosphere was decidedly cool.

Celebrate Chinese New Year 2010 at The Venetian and The Palazzo Las Vegas

Festive Decor and Traditional Dragon Dance Honors Year of the Tiger

Rebel grad keeps partying

Richard Alexander is rewriting the traditional party scene nationwide UNLV graduate Richard Alexander describes his progression in the event and marketing industry as natural. From his days of planning theme-inspired parties in high school to organizing Down and Derby Roller Skating Disco nationwide, he has shown the capabilities to be successful since his days growing up in [...]

6. Genting plans park in Johor

KUALA LUMPUR: Genting Bhd plans to build a theme park and hotel in Iskandar Malaysia in Johor, said head of strategic investments Datuk Justin Leong.

Group hopes to usurp Caltrans' plan to widen I-5

PLAGUE volunteers Karen Grant and Terry Calhoun at the town hall meeting. Photo by: Halie Johnson PLAGUE retains two attorneys A group of North County residents is already geared up to fight Caltrans' plan to widen Interstate 5 between La Jolla and Oceanside, although the draft environmental impact report for the project is not likely to come out until after March 26. The group, PLAGUE (Prevent ...

Kizon 'persistent and proactive' in share trades

John Kizon kept a close eye on insider information regarding My Casino and Adultshop.com, court told.

Boscov's, Mount Airy look to hire 440

Two local businesses - a department store chain and a casino - will hire more than 400 people. Boscov's Department Store owner Al Boscov announced the chain is adding 240 people to its workforce at its 39 stores in five states following a profitable 200

Orlando Predators' competition is dressed in lingerie

Lingerie Football League looks to expand to Central Florida The evolution of football has come full circle. We started with leather. Now we've got lace.

Henley, Winters: Slots a long shot

Both Rep. Melvin Henley and Sen. Ken Winters of Murray believe Gov. Steve Beshear's call for legalizing slot machines at horse tracks to help pay the Commonwealth's bills over the next two years is a long shot.

NJ's No Longer Top Slot Dog

Gamblers are putting more money into slot machines in Pennsylvania than they are in Atlantic City.

Enova Solidifies Market Leadership at Three Major Upcoming Trade Events

TORRANCE, Calif.----Enova Systems, Inc. , a leading innovator of proprietary hybrid and electric drive systems propelling the alternative energy industry, today announced that it will be participating and presenting in three major trade events over the next few months: The 2010 Electric Drive Transportation Association Conference , hosted in Washington, DC on January 26 – 28, 2010.

Obama proposes sanity for Wall Street

NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Goodbye Wall Street -- and good riddance. The sweeping reform President Barack Obama unveiled Thursday is short on detail, but in its broadest terms it aims to both pres...

State Sen. Bowman opts against re-election

WHEELING, W.Va. -- West Virginias state Senate will need a new Government Organization Committee chairman in 2011, following the incumbents decision not to seek re-election. Sen. Ed Bowman told The Intelligencer of Wheeling that he doesnt like being away ...

Youngstown Lawmaker Threatens Opposition To Columbus Relocation, Wants Fifth Casino

There is a new obstacle in the push to bring a casino to the west side of Columbus. A Youngstown lawmaker tells NBC 4 he expects his constituents to vote against a relocation of the Columbus casino if lawmakers do not help Youngstown get its own casino.

International Game Technology Reports 2010 First Quarter Results

International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) announced today operating results for the first quarter ended December 31, 2009. Net income for the quarter was $73.3 million or $0.25 per diluted share compared to $61.2 million or $0.21 per diluted share in the same quarter last year.

New gaming bill could cause problems for Sumner County

A new bill could lower the initial investment and privilege fee for casino developers in southeast Kansas, but also includes a measure to allow Sedgwick County voters to revote on slots at the Wichita Greyhound Park.

Valentine’s Ball at Grand Casino

Does your special someone enjoy watching Dancing With The Stars? “We are delighted to bring Jonathan and Anna from Dancing With The Stars to FireLake Grand Casino for a special Valentine’s Ball,” said Brad Peltier,director of Marketing for FireLake Grand Casino. “This special evening complete with ballroom dancing lessons and a contest will start at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13.”

Cathedral City man accused of stealing taxi

A Cathedral City man was arrested today on suspicion of stealing a taxi after being ejected from the Agua Caliente Casino.

MMA: Kimmons set for ring return Saturday

Lockport’s Oliver Kimmons puts his undefeated professional light heavyweight record on the line Saturday at Raging Wolf VI “Mayhem in the Mist” at the Seneca Niagara Casino Events Center in Niagara Falls.

Treasure Island: A view of the future

Deal between Navy, San Francisco would pave the way for development in the Bay.

Rumor officially false: No ‘Jersey Shore’ in Sea Isle

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

Penny Auctions Bet on Chump Change

They are a combination of bingo night, the Home Shopping Network and a slot machine addiction. For most players, the payoff isn’t nearly as good as the promise — and, for the site owners, ...

The Pink Floyd experience to perform at Pala Casino Spa & Resort on Jan. 31, 2010

Pala As part of its 28-city tour, The Pink Floyd Experience will perform all the hits that made Pink Floyd one of rock and rolls greatest icons at Northern San Diego Countys Pala Casino Spa & Resort.The concert will take place at 7 p.m., Sunday, January 31, 2010, at the Pala Events Center.Tickets, which cost either $35 or $25, are on sale now with no service charge at the Pala Privileges Booth ...

Shares Fall As Obama Gets Tough With Banks

All eyes on the markets this morning after Barack Obama revealed big plans to clampdown on banks.

Poll backs track

Vast majority of respondents in Chamber of Commerce survey favor retaining 'racino' at Ruidoso Downs Nearly all of the Lincoln County re-spondents to an opinion poll involving the future of the Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Casino agree: the track and its Billy the Kid Casino bring tourists to the area.

Turmoil revisits sewer board

Tuolumne City Sanitary District board members Wednesday sharply changed course, agreeing to fire their attorney, whom they’ve stood behind for months amid controversy, and pondering ways to get out of a settlement agreement with the Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians over $2.9 million in bills the district says it’s owed. The agreement, which was recommended by the district’s attorney, Pat ...

Kizon 'briefed on gambling deal'

AdultShop.com boss Malcolm Day asked that businessman John Kizon be given an update on negotiations about a potential deal for internet gambling company My Casino, a District Court jury was told today.

IGT Reports Higher 1Q Earnings

Reno-based International Game Technology reports net income for the first quarter rose 34 percent over the same period a year ago.

Hundreds celebrate big bucks at Dearth

It’s about having a great time, and it’s about hunting for the right reasons.

MS Alliance hosts its 8th annual casino night fundraiser

A local non-profit organization hosts its 8th annual casino night fundraiser to help raise money to support those with Multiple Sclerosis.

Venezuela OKs new gov't expropriation powers

(AP:CARACAS, Venezuela) Venezuelan lawmakers on Thursday expanded the government's powers to expropriate businesses if it finds they have raised prices inordinately.

Bernanke Done? Senate Dems Not Sure They Have Votes to Reconfirm

Anger among voters, senators may leave Bernanke short of backers as term ends Jan. 31.

Singapore Hot Stocks-Genting S'pore falls on analyst report

SINGAPORE, Jan 22 (Reuters) - The benchmark Straits Times Index <.FTSTI> was 1.65 percent lower as of 0320 GMT on Friday.

Public Smoking Ban Advances in Indiana House

A bill that would prohibit smoking in most public places in Indiana has been approved in a 7-5 vote by the state legislature's House Public Policy Committee, the Associated Press reported Jan. 20.

Michael Morton bringing wine bar to Wynn

The N9NE Group co-founder's latest venture is out of the Palms and on the Strip.

Weekend events include Harlem Globetrotters, birds

Associated Press - January 21, 2010 10:05 PM ET OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Here is a roundup of weekend activities throughout the state of Oklahoma.

'Magical icewine village' comes to The Old Town

NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE — Frosty ice will be matched with soulful sounds at the Icewine and Jazz event this weekend in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Large ice sculptures of a saxophone, bongo drums, cello and grand piano will decorate the town's main street and soft jazz music will the fill the air.[...]

At the scales in Vegas

For tomorrow night’s Crown Boxing card at the Orleans Casino in Las Vegas: Erick Vega 204 vs. Henry Namauu 200* * Vega was four pounds overweight; has two hours to make weight.

Macau Casino Revenue May Increase by 50%, CLSA Says (Update1)

Macau, the world’s biggest gambling hub, may see wagering revenue grow by a record 50 percent in January, according to CLSA Ltd.

Obama bank proposals: British newspaper reaction

U.S. President Barack Obama has threatened to fight Wall Street banks with proposals to limit financial risk taking, including a bar on proprietary trading unrelated to serving customers.

Chris Merenda: Down-home style with universal appeal

Thursday, Jan. 21 Sitting in Fuel Coffee Shop here wearing a flannel shirt, blue jeans, thick brows and carrying a slight drawl in his voice, Chris Merenda has a down-home charisma. But his lyrics have a universal appeal.

O’Conner named Grover’s citizen of year

A Grover Beach resident who has spent years helping needy children as well as those who are out of work while beautifying the community has received the Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Award.

St. Anna’s Episcopal hosts Winter Talk ‘10

More than 90 individuals gathered at St. Anna’s Episcopal Church for the Winter Talk 2010, a three-day conference open to Native American Episcopalians from across the country.

Macau Casino Revenue May Expand By 50% in January, CLSA Says

Jan. 22 (Bloomberg) -- Macau , the world’s biggest gambling hub, may see wagering revenue grow 50 percent in January, the fastest monthly pace, according to CLSA Ltd.

Prepared to do battle

Robbie Espenberg of the Comox Valley Boxing Club is headed for the ring for his fourth battle this Saturday in Victoria.

Pennsylvania slots revenue grows at New Jersey's expense, study shows

View full size SEAN SIMMERS, The Patriot-News Arnold Spandler of Harrisburg plays slots at the Hollywood Casino. For the first time, Pennsylvania has passed New Jersey in slots revenue.

Indiana casinos say no to new legislation

Most Indiana gambling operators would rather state lawmakers do nothing than allow land-based casinos, which could shore up the state's industry against out-of-state competitors.

With Populist Stance, Obama Takes on Banks

A call for new limits on bank size and risk-taking reflects a shift in the administration’s focus and a change in the political climate.

Calder Race Course to open casino at 9 a.m. Friday

Casino on Broward County line set to open South Florida's gambling industry expands on Friday, when a horse track just over the Broward County line opens a casino with 1,200 slot machines.

Today in Kansas City | Jan. 22

JARDINE’S: Killer Strayhorn, 10:30 p.m.; 4536 Main.

Jan 22nd

The envisaged look for the Kokerboom Restaurant...The Windhoek Country Club Resort and Casino (WCCR) started to refurbish its Kokerboom Restaurant this week into a classy, modern joint.

CONCERTS Jan. 22 - Jan. 28

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

Casino passes planning commission

The proposed casino development on Roth Hill faced no opposition Thursday when the Natchez Planning Commission unanimously approved ...

Hockey: Clarkstown South defeats New Rochelle 7-5; more games ...

Clarkstown South 7, New Rochelle 5: At Palisades Center Ice Rink in West Nyack, Brendan Meyers had a hat trick and two assists and both Brett Chase and Eric Jacobs had a goal and an assist each for Clarkstown South. Mike Levy made 31 saves.

Lawmakers looking at ways to expand gambling in parts of Kansas

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

York toll foes rail against MTA officials

YORK, Maine — More than 300 people jammed the gymnasium at York Middle School on Thursday night to listen to the Maine Turnpike Authority and offer often pointed and feisty comments on its plans to relocate the York toll plaza.

Experts try to foresee the future of Las Vegas housing market

When things look bleak, it's not uncommon to hear someone say they'll reach for their crystal ball to see when things might turn around. That's exactly what a group of experts did with the state of our housing market.

Report: Bus tragedy on I-90 nearly became much worse

A local disaster narrowly missed being even worse. Details about the Nov. 18 charter bus crash, in Mower County near Austin, are contained in a 302-page report released Thursday by the Minnesota State Patrol.

Proposal OKs move inland for casinos

A bill in the state Senate would allow Indiana's riverboat casinos — including those on the Ohio River — to rebuild on land if they paid a $50million fee.

Calendar: Jan 22

Friday and Saturday events in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.

State: Casino still safe despite stomach bug

CHEROKEE — A virus more commonly found on cruise ships is to blame for an outbreak of intestinal illness in hundreds of guests and staff at Harrah's Cherokee Casino and Hotel.

Leftwing solons join 8,000 farmers in remembering Mendiola massacre

Seven leftwing lawmakers have joined 8,000 farmers in their march to Mendiola to commemorate the 1987 massacre in the historic bridge near the Malacañang Palace and press for land reform.

Bankers complain, but their party goes on

Despite the harsh rhetoric, nothing has changed for the money men, argues Rory Bremner.

Butte bowlers set for city championship

The oldest active bowler in the Butte chapter of United States Bowling Congress, 91-year-old Fred LeBlanc, will roll the first ball of the Butte City Championship Tournament and Women's Tournament this weekend.

Kansas gaming bill still alive

Initially, a piece to augment expanded gaming in Kansas appeared to have one more nail in its coffin.

Filing period opens for tribal elections

WHITE EARTH, Minn. – The filing period opens today for candidates for office in the upcoming tribal elections in White Earth.

Downtown Diva blames ambitions on Halle Berry

The Downtown Diva does not do New Year's resolutions - besides, we're already several weeks into 2010, so my newfound fitness goals cannot be labeled...

Get the most for your bedding budget

Steve Coval has his pick of all the pricey pillows in Cristions Fine Linen and Down, his luxury bedding boutique in Birmingham. But his favorite is still the cheapest in the store, a feather pillow that sells for $29.

Sundance will celebrate center's past and future

The last 12 months have been a year of change for the Sunshine Center in Independence. So during the 16th annual Sundance Gala fundraiser, not only will the Sunshine Center’s history and past be honored, but the future also will be embraced.

In a populist crusade, Obama engages banks

By JACKIE CALMES The New York Times The tougher approach to financial regulation that President Barack Obama outlined on Thursday reflected a changed political climate, the rebound in big banks' fortunes after their taxpayer bailout and a shift in power within the administration away from those who had been seen as most sympathetic to Wall Street.

CityCenter: A city within the city

CityCenter is a megalopolis development that opened last month on 67 prized acres between the Bellagio and Monte Carlo resorts.

Boxing: Jones Jr. staging six-fight pro card

The poster hawking a six-fight professional card that Roy Jones Jr.

Musical and magical arts, ‘Sweet Science,’ sensational stallions

AT THE CASINOS for Jan. 22

Beau Rivage Resort & Casino

'Caprica' wraps itself in moral complexity

PASADENA, Calif. -- It's getting eerie how closely these sci-fi shows so accurately reflect our current American culture.

Sundance festival to screen 112 films

A documentary about disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff by Oscar-winner Alex Gibney is generating a lot of buzz heading into this year's Sundance Film Festival.

Still playing, laughing after all these years

Change is a constant in the South Mississippi music scene. Players come and go and bands form and break up on a regular basis.

DeLeo: Coakley didn't work hard enough

BEVERLY and mdash; House Speaker Robert DeLeo yesterday criticized Martha Coakley for losing Tuesday's special election, saying the Democrat didn't shake enough hands to win. "When (Coakley) came out of the primary, I thought she was in a great position, and she should have kept that momentum by being out there and working and working and working," DeLeo said. "I don't think that really happened."

On a roll

As if he were directing a choir, 80-year-old Joseph Reedy bowed his head, raised his arms and simultaneously pressed two "Play Max Credits" buttons, hoping to make those slot machines sing.

New ATI Radeon™ E4690 MXM Delivers Blazing-Fast Graphics for the Embedded Market

At the DIGITIMES Tech Forum (DTF) 2010, AMD (NYSE: AMD) today introduced the ATI Radeon™ E4690 Mobile PCI Express module (MXM) for the graphicsintensive embedded systems. The industrystandard MXM 3.0 specification for graphics subsystems calls for ...

Bowman Wonât Seek Re-Election

WHEELING - State Sen. Ed Bowman said he will have "no regrets" when he leaves office this year after 16 years in the West Virginia Senate. He does wish, though, that he could have served as Senate president.

Galaxy, SJM Slump, Leading Declines in Macau Casino Operators

Jan. 22 (Bloomberg) -- Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd. , part-owned by Permira Advisers LLP, fell the most in a year in Hong Kong trading on speculation China will tighten policies to curb inflation.

State Slots Beat A.C.

The numbers make it official. Pennsylvania's casinos are giving Atlantic City a run for its money.

Monroe approves deal to develop vacant land for big-box store

MONROE — Shoppers are one step closer to getting a new big-box store. With its unanimous vote, the City Council told Mayor Robert Zimmerman to sign a purchase and sale agreement with a Seattle developer for 24 acres at the corner of N. Kelsey Street and Chain Lake Road.

Power goes out in Esparto due to bus crash

Three people were hurt and some homes and businesses in Esparto were without power Tuesday night after a tour bus bound for the Cache Creek Casino in Brooks struck a power pole.Phil Gruidl of the California Highway Patrol reported the driver of the bus didn't obey a stop sign at the intersection of

DeLeo:Coakley didn't work hard enough to get win

Comps help players get most from casino visits

John Brokopp: Ever since gaming legend Benny Binion began the casino industry tradition of serving complimentary drinks to customers at his downtown Las Vegas casino back in the '50s, "freebies" are something gamblers have come to expect.

Demand for eCOGRA Mediation Services

eCOGRA , the e-Commerce Online Gambling Regulation and Assurance organization, recorded a 10% increase in demand for mediation services from players in 2009, the company reports.

Wall Street: Obama's Bank Crackdown Signals Policy Shift

Obama's proposals to crack down on Wall Street signal a somewhat new approach to financial reform -- and a very new approach to politics and governing: more populist, more confrontational, less deferential to Congress, less eager for common ground

FTSE Hit By Obama Plan To Get Tough On Banks

Barclays led the fallers as the FTSE 100 opened a day after US President Barack Obama revealed a dramatic clampdown on banks.

Brinkley focused only on next opponent

Jesse Brinkley's bout next Friday against Curtis Stevens at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno is widely considered his shot at earning a chance to fight for a world championship.

Markets fall after Barack Obama declares war on bank gamblers and pledges to break up the too-big-to-fail giants

In the US, the Dow Jones closed down 2 per cent in its worst falls since October, while the Nikkei in Japan closed at a three-week low.

Why not go to single-zero roulette?

Dear Mr. Sun: Why is it that casinos in Monte Carlo and all over Europe make enough money with single-zero roulette while U.S. casinos, including Las Vegas casinos, use double-zero, doubling their odds?

Wynn Macau, Casino Operators Decline on China Rates Concerns

Jan. 22 (Bloomberg) -- Wynn Macau Ltd. , controlled by billionaire Stephen Wynn ’s casino operator, fell the most in almost three months in Hong Kong trading on speculation China will tighten policies to curb inflation.

Vision trumps convenience for casino-area projects

In recently turning away a hotel seeking several exemptions from existing zoning rules, Emmett Township struck a strict, future-minded tone with developers drawn by FireKeepers Casino traffic.

Concert update: Daughtry; Rocky Votolato; The Wailers

The following concerts recently were announced.

Old MGM complex mulled for Wayne Co. Circuit Court site

Former gaming rooms could be turned into courtrooms at the former MGM Grand Casino complex in downtown Detroit. The closed casino is among seven buildings under consideration for a consolidation of Wayne County Circuit Court space.

Prices go down but dining's still fine

If the changes that rippled through metro Detroit's restaurant industry last year were magically turned into a single dish, the result could well be the Chicken Two Ways at the MotorCity Casino-Hotel's four-star Iridescence restaurant.

Top chefs count on comfort foods

No one has a count of how many metro Detroit restaurants closed or converted to new concepts in 2009, but it wasn't just their numbers that stood out. It was their quality and prestige.

DTF 2010: AMD introduces new graphics module for embedded systems

AMD has introduced the ATI Radeon E4690 Mobile PCI Express module (MXM) for the graphics-intensive embedded systems at the Digitimes Tech Forum (DTF) 2010 in Taiwan.

‘Drug ring boss spent thousands in town casinos’

THE alleged ringleader of a drug gang lived an expensive lifestyle spending hundreds of thousands of pounds at casinos, a court heard.

Tribe mismanaged funds for the needy

A lack of financial accountability, questionable spending and findings of misuse of taxpayer dollars have plagued the country's second highest-funded welfare program for Native Americans since 2001, government documents show.

New Games from Microgaming in 2010

The world's premier online gaming software developer - Microgaming - is at it again. This January they are providing their fans with 3 new exciting games.

Seniors and disabled benefit from change in transit funding

BRIDGETON -- It was right down to the wire, if you can imagine a four-year race, but senior citizens and people with disabilities are celebrating a legislative triumph that came just before New Jersey switched governors.

British bank shares fall after Barack Obama targets Wall Street

Shares in major British banks fell this morning after Barack Obama's dramatic decision to call time on Wall Street's risky trading practices.

Developer revives casino proposal

Armed with a market analysis that says the development of a casino on Wilmington's Seventh Street Peninsula would add significant tax dollars to the state's coffers, gaming developers are pushing forward with a roughly $200 million casino project...

Casino issue keeps moving

Looking a lot like a Senate committee did the day before, a House committee voted unanimously yesterday to let Ohio voters decide whether to shift the location of a casino in Columbus from the Arena District to the West Side.

Wash Arts Center to move not far from current location

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Debate over 'deteriorating' pier

An 110-year-old pier's future and place in plans for seafront regeneration is the focus of a public meeting.

Galaxy Slumps, Leading Declines in Casino Operators (Update1)

Jan. 22 (Bloomberg) -- Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd. , part-owned by Permira Advisers LLP, fell the most in a year in Hong Kong trading on speculation China will tighten policies to curb inflation.

TASC Executive Director to Speak at DBA International Conference

David Leuthold to discuss how to liquidate portfolios (PRWeb Jan 22, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/01/prweb3492294.htm

City to conduct budget poll as Council approves more cuts

A consultant will poll about 400 American Canyon households to find out if the city should raise its hotel room tax and impose a new gambling tax.

Calder gallops into slots

Casino on Broward County line set to open South Florida's gambling industry expands on Friday, when a horse track just over the Broward County line opens a casino with 1,200 slot machines.

Tishman Construction Corporation Oversees Multi-level, Multi-faceted Addition to St. Albans School in Washington, D.C.

Marriott Hall Unifies the Campus andPositions Famous Prep School for its Second Century (PRWeb Jan 22, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/01/prweb3485634.htm

Atlantic City sweep helps find, aid area homeless

Atlantic City Rescue Mission Chaplain Mark Engler, center, and Erin Bowes, left, of Jewish Family Service, talk Thursday to Larry Stevenson, 59, who says he has been living under the Atlantic City Boardwalk since his rental assistance ran out in October.

Markets in Asia plunge on Obama bank crackdown

Markets in Asia tumbled today in the wake of President `Barack Obama’s pledge last night to wage war on American banks in the biggest regulatory crackdown on financial institutions since the 1930s.

Top court ruling may intensify 3rd District race for Adler's seat

WASHINGTON - A bitterly divided Supreme Court vastly increased the power of big business and unions to influence government decisions Thursday by freeing them to spend their millions directly to sway elections for president and Congress.

Stratosphere SkyJump takes thrills to new heights in Las Vegas [Video]

If you’ve ever felt like jumping off the top of the Stratospher e after losing all your money in Las Vegas , you’ll soon get the chance — without the messy conclusion.

Aussie Millions event is the jewel in nation's poker crown

Since its inception in 1998, with a buy-in of just $1000 and a mere 10 international participants, the Aussie Millions at Crown Casino has come to symbolise event poker in this country. More than 800 players are expected to participate in the main event this year and more than 2000 players are throwing their hat in the ring for the wealth of side events that began at Crown this week.

Tri Town Auxiliary Of UCPN Holiday Dinner Dance

Marriott overnight raffle winner. The Tri town Auxiliary of UCPN held their first Holiday Dinner Dance on December 6, 2009. The event was held at the Stewart Manor Country Club (SMCC) which was beautifully decorated with seasonal wreaths and Christmas trees.

MMA: Brains, not simply brawn

The first rule of fight club now apparently involves talking about it a lot so you can get on cards early and your buddies have a chance to buy tickets.

“Alluring Androids And Robots” Lecture At Community Club

Julie Wosk The Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead cordially invites all members and their guests to attend a lecture by Dr. Julie Wosk on “Alluring Androids and Robots” in Film, Photography and Art” on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. at the Garden City Casino.

Casino to help flood victims

People displaced from the flooded Palmridge informal settlement in Ekurhuleni will receive help from a nearby casino, the municipality says.

Proposals designed to expand gambling in Kansas

Supporters of expanded gambling in Kansas hoped Thursday that the promise of new revenues for the state would overcome legislators' reluctance to tinker with an existing law allowing casinos and slot machines at racetracks.

Hundreds at NC casino stricken with stomach bug

A North Carolina casino is battling a highly contagious virus that has sickened hundreds of people.

Delaware House approves table games

A bill that would add table games such as poker, blackjack and craps to Delaware's gambling options was approved by House lawmakers on Thursday.

Saint Joseph School Open House

Saint Joseph School of Garden City, which is devoted to integrating the teachings of the Catholic faith within a creative and stimulating learning environment, is hosting an Open House on Sunday, January 31, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon., for Nursery through Grade 8.

St. John’s Kenyan Children’s Foundation Wine Tasting

Fr. Gabriel Muteru and the Board Members of the St. John’s Kenyan Children’s Foundation have the pleasure to invite everyone to attend their annual Fundraiser, a Wine Tasting Reception, to be held on Saturday, March 27, at 8pm, at Kellenberg Memorial High School, located at 1400 Glenn Curtiss Blvd., in Uniondale.

Child's play

All her kids want to do is go outside and play on their driveway. It's every Canadian child's right -- to shoot a puck, to bounce a basketball, to fill the neighbourhood with the innocence of their laughter.[...]

Salinas card room holds reggae benefit for Haiti

Reggae music fans gathered in Salinas Thursday to groove to Caribbean music while helping the people of a devastated Caribbean island.

Caballero is among 26 lawmakers fined by FPPC

Assemblywoman Anna Caballero, D-Salinas, is one of at least 26 state legislators being fined at least $200 after a commission found they failed to disclose that they accepted gifts from lobbying groups.

Perez will fight Rodela in Vegas

Salinas boxer Eloy "The Prince" Perez will be fighting next weekend in Las Vegas after all.

Hundreds Get Stomach Bug At NC Casino

Nearly 250 workers and guests have gotten sick, some requiring hospitalization.

Ballet company presents annual dance extravaganza

The Sierra Ballet Theater Co., affiliated with The Academy of Dance Arts in the Gardnerville Ranchos, will perform "A Dance Extravaganza" at the MontBleu Resort and Casino on Feb. 6 and 27. Doors open at 5 p.m. with the performance following at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20 for assigned seating. Touted as "a timeless blend of masterpieces," this is sure to be an elegant, enjoyable evening. Under the ...

Calendar: StudioAmped, 'Show Boat' tonight

Friday and Saturday events in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.

Trio Involved In Surfer's Death Face Jail Time

250 fall ill at Cherokee casino

CHEROKEE (AP) — A casino is battling a highly contagious virus that has sickened hundreds of people. read more

New Calder Casino Opens

Cha Ching! Slots and gaming tables are set to open at Calder just in time for the weekend.

Bands are rocking to the top

The bands are battling again. The second Rock Your Way to the Top competition continues at 9 p.m. Saturday at Turtle Creek Casino's Level 3 Lounge.

Entertainment Calendar: 01/22/2010

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Nite Life Calendar: 01/22/2010

Ivan's at Schuss Village, All night happy hour 2 p.m.-close Mon.; pizza and pitcher Wed.; Karaoke 8 p.m. Thurs.; DJ 8 p.m.-midnight Fri.-Sat.; 1826 Schuss Mountain Lane, Mancelona; (800) 678-4111 or www.shantycreek.com.

Cable was first to call for breaking up the banks

The Liberal Democrats have been consistently calling for the breaking up of the banks since November 2008.

Putting Clothes in Context

As the winter 2010 collections open in Paris, the stand-out shows are spun from simple, original ideas.

Raymond J. Learsy: Obama Finally Takes On The Banks. Commodity Futures Trading Needs Be Next!

"I'm an old man, but I'd bet my life that if the Merc (The New York Mercantile Exchange) was not in operation, there would...

Carson City Chamber withholds endorsement of Nugget project

The Carson City Chamber of Commerce went on record Thursday stating its reluctance to support the city's proposed downtown redevelopment project. The chamber "cannot fully endorse it" until more details are transparent, chamber board president Jim Smolenski read from a prepared statement, which had been previously e-mailed to the board of supervisors. He said the board also was "concerned about ...

AUTO RACING: Watertown awards banquet Jan. 30

The awards banquet for the 2009 auto racing season at Casino Speedway in Watertown will be Jan. 30 at the 2nd Street Station....

Atlantic City rejects petition for Revel referendum

Do you support the Revel casino tax break proposal? ATLANTIC CITY — City officials rejected a casino union’s petition Thursday to hold a citywide vote on a proposed tax break that could help a stalled casino project.

Fatal charter bus crash investigation

The Minnesota State Patrol says a fatal charter bus crash on Interstate 90 last year narrowly missed being much worse.

Special honor for Ithaca’s Scharles

Red Garter to go on auction block

ELKO — Holder Hospitality Group’s Red Garter Hotel & Casino in West Wendover is scheduled for the auction block at 10 a.m. Feb. 16 at the Elko County Courthouse in a foreclosure action filed by Full House Inc.

David Weinberg's boxing blog: Atlantic City boxing year in review

The Paul Williams-Sergio Martinez fight on Dec. 5 at Boardwalk Hall's Adrian Phillips Ballroom could have been one of the best fights of 2009.

NC casino cleans slots every 2 hours to beat virus

(AP:CHEROKEE, N.C.) Workers are cleaning slot machines with bleach every two hours as a North Carolina casino battles a virus that has sickened nearly 250 people.

Court hears drug dealer's murder

BONES found at the bottom of a cliff at the Pinnacle on the Border Ranges hold the key to unravelling a murder conspiracy surrounding the death of Gold Coast drug dealer Saaid Zaiter.

Are Your City Income Taxes Helping To Increase Public Safety?

GETTING ANSWERS: Where will the rest of Columbus’ unexpected income-tax revenue go? Is it what voters wanted, and how does It help improve public safety?

Vegas Comes To Calder As Casino Opens For Business

Calder Race Course is no longer just about playing the ponies. Friday morning, the brand-new Calder Casino opened its doors for the first time to guests willing to try their luck on any of the 12-hundred new Las Vegas-style slot machines. The opening comes after the state completed its required machine inspections Thursday.

Mondrian in South Beach Announces Marina

MIAMI BEACH, Fla.----Morgans Hotel Group , which gave us lobby socializing at Delano and poolside partying at Skybar, now extends the velvet rope to the water. Mondrian in South Beach, the company’s first condo-hotel offering, presents a boaters destination with the Mondrian Marina on Biscayne Bay.

PartyGaming talks up its merger prospects with Bwin

Online poker group PartyGaming's possible merger with Bwin would provide it with a commanding position in sports betting. Photograph: Graham Turner Online poker group

2010 fishing season on slow retrieve

Welcome to the Colorado. The 2010 fishing season has been slow to start. Striper catches have been meager on Lake Mead. Shad have been spotted near Boulder and Hemenway harbors, but no striper catches have been reported.

Million-dollar home sales off 11% in ‘09

The number of Orange County homes selling for $1 million or more fell for a fourth straight year in 2009. But sales of homes for under $1 million jumped 17.4% from the year before, virtually all of that increase due to sales below $500,000.

W.Va. State Sen. Bowman Won't Run For Re-Election

West Virginia's state Senate will need a new Government Organization Committee chairman in 2011, following the incumbent's decision not to seek re-election.

Free house had some hidden costs

IT WAS possibly the fastest house sale in South Lismore's history when the fibro Queenslander at 235 Union Street was advertised 'for free' this week.

Byron land values dropped in 2009

LAND values in the Byron Shire dropped by nearly half-a-billion dollars in the past year.

Int'l Game Tech Beats, Reaffirms

IGT, a leading slot machine developer, reported adjusted earnings of 24 cents per share in the first quarter of 2010, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 20 cents.

'Bird Rock Bandits' facing parole violation to be sentenced Friday

SAN DIEGO (CNS) - Sentencing is scheduled today for three young men who admitted violating terms of their probation after serving jail terms for their involvement in a La Jolla street brawl in which a professional surfer died.

Partridge poised for run at Miss America crown

A younger Devanni Partridge would watch the Miss America Pageant in wonder.

Community briefs - Jan. 22

Around the community

Regulars farewell Best Cafe's Mabel

Business was brisk at Dunedin's Best Cafe yesterday afternoon as about 50 regulars, rounded up by District Court Judge Stephen O'Driscoll, gathered for an early farewell to restaurateur Mabel McCormick, who has sold the Stuart St business after almost 25 years.

Locals humble travelling Kiwis

Sam Reading, from the Far North Coast team, keeps wicket as New Zealandâ€™s Jeremy Winchester drives a ball straight at Nielson Park, East Lismore, yesterday.

Cricket switches back

THE LJ Hooker switches back the two-day format this week, with the one-day round competition wrapping up.

Capital One, Harley-Davidson, SLM, Symetra: U.S. Equity Movers

Shares of the following companies are having unusual moves in U.S. trading. Stock symbols are in parentheses. Prices are as of 10:15 a.m. in New York.

Honda Premieres "Living with Robots" Short-Film Documentary at Sundance Film Festival

TORRANCE, Calif.----As part of the “DREAM THE IMPOSSIBLE” Documentary Series, today Honda debuted its sixth short-film documentary, “Living with Robots,” at the Sundance Film Festival and at http://dreams.honda.com.

Friday January 22, 2010 - 11:01 EST

GIBRALTAR -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- Party Poker is offering a money can't buy opportunity to all of its customers!

Obama Announcement Revives Regulatory Push

What's Your Reaction?

1-90 bus crash could have been much worse

The Minnesota State Patrol says a fatal charter bus crash on Interstate 90 last year narrowly missed being much worse. Details about the Nov. 18 crash, about six miles west of Austin, are contained in a Minnesota State Patrol report released Thursday.

'Pathological' gambler jailed over £5m fraud

A managing director with a "pathological" gambling habit was jailed for six years today for stealing almost £5 million while marketing a university's intellectual property.

Friday January 22, 2010 - 10:47 EST

LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- What was to be a routine item on the Clark County Zoning Board's consent agenda Wednesday turned into a discussion about urban blight and what kind of message all the unfinished projects around town are sending.

Get ready to chow down at Chili Cook-off

PHOTO: The 6th annual Mayor and Council's Chili Cook-off will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 2, at the Optimist Hall in Niagara Falls. The event is being presented by Meridian Credit Union in support of Project SHARE.[...]

Friday January 22, 2010 - 10:32 EST

LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- International Game Technology's cost-cutting efforts more than made up for reduced revenues from slower-than-expected first-quarter slot machine sales.

New Milford Economic Picture

Connecticut, which has about as many people employed now as it did 20 years ago, does have potential for future job growth and locally there are promising signs for the Greater Danbury area, according to New Milford Economic Development Supervisor Vincent Nolan.

Tough challenges make us stronger

Ten years ago last month, when I was first elected to the honorable position of tribal chairman of the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians, I had no idea what an incredible decade it would be.

Manfredo workout open to public

Super middleweight contender Peter “The Pride of Providence” Manfredo Jr. will break camp this weekend and hold two public workouts in The Shops Concourse at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut, just one week ahead of his NABF World Title bout against Matt “The Predator” Vanda set for Friday, January 29th in the Mohegan Sun Arena, presented by TKO Boxing Promotions .

Don't Bet on the Past

Investors can learn much from Wile E. Coyote. Hearing Road Runner’s signature meep meep each time the bird rounds a bend, Wile E., knife and fork in hand, coils and springs on the next meep -- only to be flattened by a bus with a meep-sounding horn.

Bowman wonât run

Nov. 18 bus crash could have been worse tragedy

Details about the Nov. 18 charter bus crash, in Mower County near Austin, are contained in a 302-page report released Thursday by the Minnesota State Patrol. In its pages, the report contains one especially gripping description: That the bus, when it veered across the west-bound lanes of I-90, barely missed colliding with an oncoming semi truck.

Shoumin Chai withdraws guilty plea on charges she swindled patrons at Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem

Her attorney did not think it was appropriate that District Attorney John Morganelli wanted to seek consecutive sentences.

Evansville makes way for new arena

EVANSVILLE #8212; The city of Evansville will begin demolishing downtown buildings this week to make way for an 11,000-seat downtown arena going up on the site, project Director John Kish said Thursday. Kish said crews will take down the taller buildings over the weekend, avoiding creating excess dust that could disrupt class at a nearby school.

Senate weighs moving casinos

INDIANAPOLIS #8212; An Indiana Senate committee is considering legislation that would allow casinos on Lake Michigan and the Ohio River to relocate inland.

Have the fat cats finally gone too far?

Hard to imagine, isn't it, that just 15 months ago the chairman of Goldman Sachs was chasing around like a headless chicken trying to save his company from collapse.

English-Only Bookstore Sparks Controversy

A popular bookstore and cafe near Yale University wants its many Hispanic employees to speak English only around customers, sparking controversy in immigrant-friendly New Haven, where students fight for immigrant rights.

Virus Sickens Hundreds At Cherokee Casino

Harrah's Cherokee Casino is battling a highly contagious virus that has sickened hundreds of people.

Churchrock chapter airs casino gripes

GALLUP — Two years ago, the biggest supporters of the proposed Navajo casino in Church Rock was the Church Rock Chapter itself.

Ontario Court Rules Tribe Must Share Casino Proceeds (Update1)

Jan. 22 (Bloomberg) -- More than 100 Indian tribes in Ontario won a share of the proceeds from a commercial casino operation with the Court of Appeal for Ontario ruling the host tribe can’t claim all the profit for itself.

Cellu Tissue, Momenta, Poniard, Wilshire: U.S. Equity Movers

Jan. 22 (Bloomberg) -- Shares of the following companies are having unusual moves in U.S. trading . Stock symbols are in parentheses. Prices are as of 1:45 p.m. in New York.

Lime Kiln Sets Viva Las Vegas Event on January 30th At VMI's Moody Hall

Kim Renz, executive director of Theater at Lime Kiln, today announced the entertainment an auction items featured at Viva Las Vegas casino night gala, Saturday, January 30th at Moody Hall on the post at VMI. “This is going to be a fantastic evening,” said Renz, “with local talent volunteering their time and with area individuals and businesses donating their time, services and goods to help ...

Friday January 22, 2010 - 14:31 EST

LONDON, England -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- High Stakes cash game legend Phil 'OMGClayAiken' Galfond will join the crew of PKR TV to commentate on some of the best ring game action on PKR.com, including footage from a special 'Galfond TV Cash Game'.

Mel Gibson: The shadow in his smile

The actor is back in theaters after a long break -- and a very publicized breakdown. Will moviegoers welcome his return? The actor is back in theaters after a long break -- and a very publicized breakdown. Will moviegoers welcome his return?

Mashantuckets to retool electricity system

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

Serrano Gets Ready for Big 2010 Starting on ESPN

(JAN 22) On January 29th, Star Boxing's rising welterweight prospect, Raymond "Tito" Serrano (11-0, 6KO) will put his unbeaten record on the line when he takes on Ronnie "The Natural" Warrior Jr. (13-2-1, 4KO) at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, NV. Serrano-Warrior, scheduled for eight rounds in the welterweight division, will be the co-feature bout of the evening on ESPN's "Friday ...

Wrong place for grand hotel

others also read... Re: Peninsula casino plan wins early nod, Jan. 13. If you build it, will they come?

Why you should buy American

“What the hell’s the point of me cutting the cloth precisely if you stitch it together any old how?” said the head cutter of one Savile Row tailor on a bright Thursday afternoon. The latest delivery was in from his jacket-maker, and he was not happy. Sitting beside him as he vented down the phone, I [...]

Obama signals end of Wall Street casino

New York: An era of high rolling at the Wall Street casino will shortly come to an end if Barack Obama gets his way. The U.S. President has delivered his biggest broadside yet against the financial industry’s excesses and is proposing ...

Minnesota Tour Bus Crash Could've Been Worse

The Minnesota State Patrol says a fatal charter bus crash on Interstate 90 last year narrowly missed being much worse.

More Details Emerge in Tour Bus Crash

More is known today about the tour bus crash back in November that killed t read more

Rev Run to officiate as Borgata gives away Valentine's Day wedding

Jason DeCrow/APRev Run, of Run-DMC, will marry a contest-winning couple at Borgata in Atlantic City, on Valentine's Day Does getting married by Rev Run mean you have to rap your vows? Probably not, but the winners of Borgata’s Ultimate Rock...

Atlantic City post office demolition delayed until March

Demolition of the old Atlantic City post office at Pacific Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard has been delayed until March.

Lovin’ Life After 50? Then this expo's for you

Seniors have the opportunity to get the latest information on everything from travel to health and nutrition at the Lovin’ Life After 50 Expo from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday at Sundial Recreation Center in Sun City. The expo is sponsored by the...

Colorado Casino Revenue Up After Hours Extended, Games Added

2009 was the year Colorado casinos were allowed to make major changes in the way they operate.

Gala Said Near $4 Billion Debt Agreement; Apollo Pledges Cash

Gala Coral Group Ltd. is poised to complete a $4 billion debt restructuring after creditors including Apollo Management LP and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. pledged cash for a controlling stake in the company, three people with direct knowledge of the situation said.

Sundance ‘10 | Director Tanya Hamilton’s “Night Catches Us” Cuts Close to Home

Director and writer Tanya Hamilton has nabbed some big industry names for her debut “Night Catches Us”. The film stars Anthony Mackie (riding high on the success of “The Hurt Locker”), Independent Spirit Award nominee Kerry Washington, and features original music by The Roots. In the summer of ’76, as President Jimmy Carter pledges to give government back to the people, tensions run high in a ...

Miss America Contestants To Visit Fashion Show

Organizers say all 53 Miss America contestants are due to take part in a "meet and greet" event with the public this weekend at the Fashion Show shopping center on the Las Vegas Strip.

Events to warm up winter weekend

The temperature will hover around 45 degrees, but the mood will be tropical at Philly's Blue Cross RiverRink on Sunday.

Gov. Christie Releases Review Of State Gov't

Gov. Chris Christie's transition team has finished its review of state agencies and authorities and is recommending sweeping changes to shrink the size of New Jersey government. Among the highlights are suggestions that the state stop subsidizing horse racing and its public television station; that a sales tax holiday be enacted to spur consumer spending, and that affordable housing requirements ...

Washoe County unemployment spikes in December after two months of decline

Unemployment in Washoe County spiked in December after two months of decline, dimming prospects for a quick economic recovery, the state reported today.

Officials: Virus At NC Casino Sickens Nearly 250 People

Workers are cleaning slot machines with bleach every two hours as a North Carolina casino battles a virus that has sickened nearly 250 people.

Microsoft Points Draw Class Action Suit

Attorney says Xbox Live customers aren't getting what they pay for when they use Microsoft's virtual currency.

Kansas eyes ways to expand casino gaming

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

News: Saul Alvarez; Peter Manfredo Jr; Thomas Treiber

Golden Boy Promotions, one of the world’s leading boxing promotional companies, is pleased to announce that an agreement has been reached to promote undefeated Mexican boxing sensation and WBC Youth Welterweight World Champion Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, who will seek a world title shot at 147 pounds in 2010. The multi-fight agreement between Golden Boy and Alvarez was signed today during a press ...

A full crowd at BYU-San Diego State...wanna bet?

What is now called Viejas Arena — used to be Cox — seats about 12,400 fans. Expect the place to be about full when 8 p.m. MST rolls around Saturday as BYU is in town.

Things to do today: Theater, live music and comedy

Start your weekend with a blast of music from The Atomix (cover band) from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. today in Grand Avenue Tavern at Hotel Mead, 451 E. Grand Ave. Come early and enjoy some munchies from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. There is no cover charge.

Are Bargain Hunters Replacing the Bears at Scottsdale?

Buyers will be out in force and well over $100 million in collector cars is likely to change hands this week at five very different collector car auctions in Arizona.

Calling All Couples: Borgata Looking to Find the Ultimate Rock n' Roll Romance

Couples of rockstar status ready to take their relationship to the next level can do so this Valentine's Day at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City.Â Whether the road to happiness has been a rocky one, or the duo's journey reads like a steamy romance novel, what better place for soul mates to share their love for each other than at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa on Valentine's Day.Â ...

SIU Alumni Association awards $25,000 in textbooks

CARBONDALE, IL - The SIU Alumni Association awarded $25,000 in textbooks to 47 Southern Illinois University students Tuesday. In April 2008, funds were allocated by the association's national board to be used to support the financial needs of current and prospective students.

Gambling idea would allow big poker tourneys at Iowa casinos

Iowa casinos would be able to host large poker tournaments under a new plan to drum up fresh tax revenue.

Obama's Bank Crackdown Signals Policy Shift

Wall Street - first the new tax on big banks last week, then Thursday's new restrictions on big banks - signal a somewhat new approach to financial reform. But they also signal a very new approach to ...

Freeze X Fest coming to Soaring Eagle this weekend

The second Freeze X Fest, a Michigan Winter Action Sports event, will be at the Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort, 6800 Soaring Eagle Blvd. Saturday and Sunday.

'Bird Rock Bandits' to be sentenced today

Sentencing is scheduled Friday for three young men who admitted violating terms of their probation after serving jail terms for their involvement in a La Jolla street brawl in which a professional surfer died. At a court hearing last month, Eric House, 22, Orlando Osuna Wright, 24, and Matthew Yanke, 23, told Judge John Einhorn that they violated probation by being in each other's company and ...

Court rules Chippewas must share Casino Rama profits with other First Nations

TORONTO - The Ontario Court of Appeal has dismissed a claim by the Chippewas of Mnjikaning that they don't have to share revenues from Casino Rama with other First Nations.[...]

Penn National Gaming to Participate in Bank of America Merrill Lynch Gaming Conference on Thursday January 28

WYOMISSING, Pa.----Penn National Gaming, Inc. announced today that its Chief Financial Officer, William J. Clifford, will participate in an audio webcast in conjunction with the Company’s participation at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Gaming Conference to be held at ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, NV on Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 3:35 p.m.

Proposed projects could create local jobs

Several projects are being proposed in the Ione/Buena Vista area as government and business leaders attempt to create opportunities for the local economy.

Bears scoop up back-month puts as the equity challenges long-term resistance

In last week's edition of Trading Tools, we took a gander at Solarfun Power Holdings (SOLF), which saw unusual call activity highlighted by the Schaeffer's Most Active Options filter...( Read More )

News archive for 2010-01-22

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Kizon 'persistent and proactive'