Article Archives for 2010-01-24

An investigator for the Indiana Gaming Commission has been asking questions about a claim by Majestic Star Casino that it lost money because of the closure of a key Lake County bridge.

Cooking benefit

Student chefs from the North Bend High School ProStart program will take on the Boys and Girls Club Junior Chefs in the Quick Fire Challenge on Sunday at The Mill Hotel-Casino.

Local 6 photographers bring home awards

Photographers win "Station Of The Year Award-Division 2" among other awards at KNPA contest.

U. med student to compete in Miss America pageant

Gardnerville, Nev. » Miss Nevada Christina Keegan is jazzing up her image for the Miss America Pageant in Las Vegas. The 24-year-old University of Utah medical school student woman will compete against 52 other contestants at the weeklong pageant set to conclude Jan.

New year brings new twist for Junior Forum benefit By Shannon Daughtry

The Baytown Junior Forum is hoping to spice up a decades-old fundraiser with a new twist this year. In years past, the organization’s annual fundraiser has been themed around murder mystery dinners and Mardi Gras balls. This year’s new spin is a casino theme.

Laura Robson's age of innocence

Laura Robson is the sort of girl who questions what she can do. So after celebrating her 16th birthday in the last week, she has ascertained that she’s legally allowed to drive a tractor or ride a motor scooter.

Choctaw Casino Resort opening set for February

DURANT — The Choctaw Nation and their construction partners, Flintco Inc. and WorthGroup Architects, have announced that the new $300 million expansion to the Choctaw Casino Resort in Durant will b...

Former Paducah Police Chief passes away

Kermit Perdew passed away Saturday afternoon.

Jewelry Robbery

Police are searching for a gunman who robbed a Coachella jewelry and loan shop.

Talkback Thames boss would like to clone Simon Cowell

Lorraine Heggessey makes the UK's best-loved TV shows. She tells Rupert Neate why The X Factor has the nation gripped

Obama rips up the rule book

The President's attempt to reform US banks may have unintended consequences, as billions are wiped off their shares prices.

City under Sin City

Underneath its glitzy casinos, far from the bright marquees, there is another Las Vegas, a pitch-black, dank underworld virtually unknown and unseen by those who live, work and play above. About 300 people - mostly men battling demons of various addictions -... Las Vegas Nevada - Sin City - United States - Business - Nevada

Democratic choice for governor: Hynes

Dan Hynes, who has been a lead voice on budget concerns for 11 years, wantsto clear out the last vestiges of the nightmare Blagojevichadministration by eliminating 800 state-appointed positions made by theindicted governor. Those people are making more than $70,000 a year,Hynes said.

Excerpts from 'Fatal System Error' book

During 2004 and 2005, Tahoe-area computer whiz Barrett Lyon got progressively more famous. In his 20s, as founder of a small cyber-security firm that moved to Florida and took the name Prolexic, Lyon had fended off Russian extortionists. The overseas...

Arabian Welcome for Brilliance of the Sea

ABU DHABI - What’s a 962-feet-long, 106-feet-wide beauty called ‘Brilliance of the Sea’ doing in Gulf waters? Just cruising along.

Shore pleasures of the Caribbean

With more than 350 species of fish surrounding the island, Bonaire lives up to its awesome-reefs reputation as a "Diver's Paradise."

Malls struggling to fill vacancies in tight economy

Stores sit vacant in the Heather Croft Shopping Center on Tilton Road in Egg Harbor Township.

In praise of our superwomen

PERHAPS one of the greatest insults a person can say is: "He/she has a face only a mother can love!". Speaks volumes, doesn't it? Really brings out visions of people who are so hideous that everyone but their own mothers would cringe at the sight.

Obama has shown the way on bank control | Editorial

One of the least plausible objections that bankers raise against new regulations on their activity is that they would be too complicated.The world of global finance was not so afraid of complexity whe...

LESLIE ANDRES In praise of our superwomen

PERHAPS one of the greatest insults a person can say is: "He/she has a face only a mother can love!".

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ADDING MULTIMEDIA 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.

Terry Murden: Obama's reforms risk creating banks that like to say no

PRESIDENT Barack Obama has picked a fight with the banking sector that is in danger of creating more problems than it solves.

Chamber of Commerce promotes ‘Buy Local’ campaign

Please Remember to Buy Local because “buying local does matter!”

Britain in 2010 – as predicted in 1990

Twenty years ago we published a magazine that looked ahead to London in 2010. Our team of experts foresaw futuristic monorails, machines to control the rain, and a city riven by class wars. Instead we have the London Eye, the Gherkin and a population in thrall to the iPod and the mobile phone.

Director Dealings: Stakes raised at media and gambling group

DIRECTORS at Media Corporation, the online advertising, publishing and gaming group, believe a turnaround is under way at the Aim-listed company.

Flames hope break will stop skid

It's not exactly three days grace when you consider the backlash the Flames have been dealing with following a sixth-straight loss.

More employees allege sexual harassment by a former manager of The Pool at Harrah's

The Pool at Harrah's Atlantic City drew a large crowd on Jan. 16. ATLANTIC CITY — Accusations continue to pile up against a former manager of a popular Harrah’s nightclub.

Tohono O'odham Nation tribal chairman responds to Brewer

PHOENIX -- Saying the Tohono O'odham Nation is entitled to do what it is doing, tribal Chairman Ned Norris Jr. told Gov. Jan Brewer on Friday it has no intent of killing its plans for a new casino in Glendale."The Nation has spent a great deal of...

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Sire of JACKSON BEND , a top 2-year-old colt in 2009 who swept the Florida Stallion Stakes series, earning a 100 Beyer in a dominant performance in the $400,000 In Reality S.

NIGHTLIFE CALENDAR: January 29 to February 4

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Extended Gaming Raises Casino Revenue

As employment and retail spending numbers are down, Colorado casinos say they had a positive revenues in 2009. Revenue for the casinos has gone up by about $19 million for 2009 from the previous year.

West Side casino site needs a ballot win

Central Ohio's new political guessing game: How will voters in the rest of Ohio feel about a change of address for the casino in Columbus?

Long-term jobless find anger, depression

Jim Nunan Sr., of Pleasantville, lost his casino job in January 2008. ‘I get depressed big time,’ he says. ‘You have good days and you have bad days.’

48 Hours: Buried Secrets of Las Vegas

Sex, Drugs, Greed and the Biggest Murder Mystery in Las Vegas History | Web Extras

Christie's actions draw cheers, threats to file lawsuits

Gov. Chris Christie, shown announcing administration appointments Thursday with Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno, has been forceful about putting forth his agenda for New Jersey. ‘We’ve got to stop whispering,’ he says.

12 MONTHS 12 ISSUES: Mixed results for casino cash reporting

Mandated expense filings haven’t materialized.

12 MONTHS 12 ISSUES: Enough Time to act?

2016 marks milestones for revenue-sharing deal

Danny J. Stewart

BROKEN ARROW, Okla. - Danny Jack Stewart, 62, born May 26, 1947, in Pauls Valley, Okla., the son of ...

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Officals at odds on anti-gambling chief’s jackpot win

By Bob Johnson The Associated Press MONTGOMERY | Gov. Bob Riley and VictoryLand casino owner Milton McGregor gave conflicting versions Friday of how and when Riley learned that his anti-gambling task force chief was playing slots in Mississippi.

Greenetrack may avoid $72M tax bill

By Dana Beyerle Montgomery Bureau Chief MONTGOMERY | A bill the House could consider next week would exempt the Greenetrack bingo and dog racing facility in Eutaw from owing $72 million in taxes until November, when a statewide constitutional amendment on bingo could be on the ballot.

Statewide weight-loss contest enters fourth year

By Eryn Phillips Special to The Tuscaloosa News TUSCALOOSA | West Alabama residents are gearing up to slim down by taking part in Scale Back Alabama, a 10-week weight-loss competition. The program is in its fourth year. Its goal is to encourage all Alabamians to lose weight and exercise regularly while having fun doing it.

One Atlantic cultivates taste for the locally grown

Jon Weinrott, who is in charge of catering and events services at The Pier’s One Atlantic, left, inspects clams in Brigantine at Clamdaddy’s, which is owned by Bill Mayer, right.

Creative chefs carve shapes into blocks of ice in annual competition

Carving on ice is like working with glass, only more fragile, according to Victor Luna, a chef at the Argosy Casino. That was evident during an ice-carving contest Saturday at Crown Center in Kansas City. Luna used a chainsaw to transform a 300-pound block of ice into two intricate bears — one that held blocks and another that was supposed to hold a bouquet of suspended balloons.

Performing arts openings | Jan. 24-30

For complete listings, go to KansasCity.com.

From The Top: Killingly's Manfredo goes for title shot

It was not exactly the place you would expect to find boxers sparring, on the shops concourse at Mohegan Sun.

Symphony fundraiser expands with larger location, more music

Hundreds of music fans turned out Saturday night at the 9th annual Casino Night Gala and Silent Auction to benefit the Knox-Galesburg Symphony. Angie Hillier of Knoxville was attending the fundraiser for her first time. “My father is big into the Orpheum and symphony and I came with him,” she said while sitting at a poker table. “I really like the silent auction and am trying to outbid my mother.”

VIDEO: Cross family shines at FreezeXFest

Joey Crown has been involved in motocross racing for more than half of his life.

Lobbyist groups fund -- and attend -- Republican legislators' retreat

Companies pressing an agenda in the Capitol, including oil and tobacco firms, funneled $120,000 to a group that covered much of the three-day event at a luxury resort in Santa Barbara. When Republican state legislators decided last month that they needed to escape Sacramento and kick back in a more relaxed environment to hash out issues, they headed for a luxury beach resort in Santa Barbara.

Casino night fundraiser returns to Arts Council

SHELBY - The aptly named "Big Chill" rolled into town Saturday for an evening of casino-lite fun. Money raised from the event benefits programs offered by the Cleveland County Arts Council. Dozens turned out to try their luck at blackjack, roulette...

Ready or not, Milford tosses dice with early casino talks

Whether casino gambling is in the cards for the Bay State has yet to play out on Beacon Hill. But Milford, with a casino developer knocking at its door, is preparing to make the first move.

Uniting against casinos

Western suburbs started planning last week to join forces to address concerns about casinos. Known for their rigid independence and fierce sovereignty, Massachusetts communities are usually suspicious of regionalization. But the possibility of a resort-style casino in Milford, or Marlborough, has communities thinking there is power in numbers.

Slots commission wants table games in Maryland

A member of Maryland's slot machine commission wants lawmakers to consider adding table games -- such as poker, blackjack and craps -- to the state's slots sites.

TEMECULA: Six area charities to receive block grant funding

Delores Richmond was sitting in her house, dejected about her day-to-day routine and the prospect of another Banquet frozen meal for dinner.

Local 54 president alone in his fight against Revel ... for now

'I am alone' in fighting the Revel casino project, UNITE-HERE Local 54 President Bob McDevitt says. 'I'm hoping that will change. I’m hoping other people will look at the fallout from this. ... I’m usually on my own.'

Earthquake Preparedness Clinics See Increase in People

More and more people are attending earthquake preparedness clinics.

Public workshop looks at Pensacola Beach's future

The Portofino Island Beautification Fund may foot the bill on future beach landscaping and other enhancements

Photos: Mixed Martial Arts at the River Rock Casino in Richmond

The venue's first amateur Mixed Martial Arts card

Gibson makes long-awaited return

Mel Gibson has quit smoking. He talks about it as if it’s his last vice, which suggests — though nobody asks him directly — that he’s on the wagon too.

Historic trolley driver has local ties of her own

Hilary Decent: Trolley dolly Annette Wehrli likes to think of herself as Naperville's concierge. Not only is she a self-taught expert on the city's history, she's a descendent of one our most famous founding families and offers unique guided tours. She calls herself a "trolley chick" and certainly has more bounce and personality than your average bus driver.

Grilz to testify on gaming

With legislation on gaming back on the table in Topeka, some local officials want to make sure their voices are heard.

Groups remain optimistic for casino night bill

Members of nonprofits and volunteer fire departments said they are cautiously optimistic the General Assembly will pass legislation allowing them to hold casino-style gambling nights as fundraisers.

Diamond Jo jobs hold steady

NORTHWOOD — Jobs at Diamond Jo Worth Casino will remain stable for the foreseeable future, a casino official said.

City Lights: No method of saving money is too trivial

Gov. Brian Schweitzer recently announced a contest seeking ideasto help the state save money.

Casino acts look to attract diverse crowds

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Paris Hilton

Paris Hilton will be at the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn., at 8 p.m. on Saturday for Brrriffic Beach Bash with Paris Hilton.

Discovering Puerto Rico's mild, mild west

Lying on a lounge chair in the warm waters of a secluded beach in Guanica, my body became partly submerged by the crystal-clear Caribbean Sea. As lush, green mountains slept in the background and baby waves splashed my toes, I could feel the stress of yesterday washing away.

CMU research aims to improve airport security

The underwear bomber's thwarted attempt to blow up a Christmas Day flight jeopardized President Barack Obama's plans to close Guantanamo Bay prison, refueled advocacy concerns about passenger privacy and forced Yang Cai to revisit an algorithm that identifies the curvature of a female breast.

Wranglers Shut Down by Steelheads, 4-1

Boise, ID - The Las Vegas Wranglers® (17-19-4, 38 Points) were defeated by the Idaho Steelheads (26-11-2, 54 Points) 4-1 in front of 5,087 fans Saturday night at the Qwest Arena. Forward Mark Derlago led the way for Idaho with two goals in their 26th win of the season.

Cherokee Nation breaks ground on new casino: Ramona facility set to open this summer

The skies were gray but the mood was sunny as more than 50 economic growth supporters including tribal, county and municipal leaders broke ground Thursday morning for the new Cherokee Casino Ramona.

Myers wins inaugural Yuma Territorial Prison Marathon

After running 20 marathons in 2009, Rance Myers already has two under his belt in 2010 and a third planned before the end of the month. But rarely do his hundreds upon hundreds of miles amount to forever owning a little piece of history.

River Road reconstruction in Des Plaines could begin this spring

Des Plaines could begin widening River Road between Touhy and Devon avenues near the site of the proposed casino as soon as April under a deal with the state.

For some tribes, casinos no longer a sure bet

The recession has contributed to downturns at some tribal casinos nationally and in Washington state.

Quotes from the casino survey

The following statements were given by survey respondents when asked the single most important reason for their position on the casino proposal.

Surveys always a gamble

Enough with the overwrought rhetoric already. What do the numbers have to say? Back in graduate school, I learned the academic universe was divided into the quantitative and the qualitative, or the number crunchers and word merchants.

Survey says, good news for casino

David LeVan, shown here in 2006 as he testified before the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, has said he will file an application for a Category 3 resort license by the April deadline. His previous license attempt was turned down by the board, in part because of the anti-casino movement.

Open for Business

Shellie’s relocates for more space

The week that was: Tis the season

PNC Financial Services Group was back in the black, with reported net income of $1.1 billion in the final three months of 2009.

Slots plan calls for only minor road changes

The thousands of slot machines planned at Arundel Mills mall will mean at least a few hundred additional cars flowing into the complex on any given morning.

Trainer Todd Fincher stays hot with $125,000 Pepsi Cola Stakes win at Sunland Park

EL PASO -- Trainer Todd Fincher has had quite a month so far at Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino.

Navy bowling champion is still rolling strong

While serving in the Navy, Charles Riexinger and his ship's bowling team captured the Atlantic Fleet championship.The retired Manor Township veteran went on to bowl in the All-Navy Tournament.His success continued through his bowling career, as he managed to bowl his second perfect game to kick ...

Aboriginal tourism industry launches cultural authenticity program

VANCOUVER, British Columbia – The Aboriginal Tourism Association of British Columbia is making it easier for visitors to identify the most authentic, accurate and respectful representations of First Nations and Métis culture by launching its “Authentic Aboriginal” cultural authenticity program.

Talented teen cruises to Caribbean glory

What were you doing when you were 19 years old? Enjoying college? Searching for a job? Figuring out the meaning...

Good-cause calendar

January * Thursday: Dinner and the Arts, Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts, 6 p.m., $18 individual, $120 table for six, $5 for entertainment only at 7:15 p.m.; dinner catered by Outback Steakhouse, silent auction, performances by CCA studen

New issue of beachblvd arrives

The February-March issue of beachblvd magazine, arriving at newsstands this week, has something for everyone, from street parties on Mardi Gras, to tips for planning a blissful wedding day, to pristine fairways on the golf course.

Unmasked: After decades on screen, actor and stuntman Dick Warlock finally conquers his stage fright

He was the man behind the mask in “Halloween II” and made a career working with movie stars like John Wayne, Robert De Niro, Clint Eastwood, Kurt Russell, Tom Selleck, James Caan, Charlton Heston, Charles Bronson, Mel Gibson, Sylvester Stallone and even Elvis.

Laughlin officials react to bridge decision

LAUGHLIN - Reaction was swift Friday from both the Laughlin Chamber of Commerce and the Laughlin Economic Development Corporation over the previous day's announcement that the second bridge connecting Laughlin to Bullhead City on the Arizona side won't be at Bullhead City's Riverview Drive.

Muskegon sounds off: 'We want those windmills'

Chronicle/Cory Morse Eric Justian, of Muskegon, asks a question during the Aegir Offshore Wind Farm proposal public information meeting at Shelby High School last week. The wind farm is proposed off the Oceana County Lake Michigan shoreline. Justian said he wants to see the wind farm go to Muskegon.

No local municipalities to lower taxes in 2010

Municipal tax bills will range from $967 in Upper Makefield to $98 in Newtown Township, officials said.

Cruising with teens a good idea, really

Winter breaks with teenagers can be a challenge. Or so I'm told.

For donors, no clear choice for governor

or the first time in decades, Nevada’s political establishment seems unable to settle on a candidate for governor, funneling large campaign contributions to both Democrat Rory Reid and Republican Brian Sandoval while abandoning incumbent Gov. Jim Gibbons, according to a review of campaign finance reports by the Las Vegas Sun.

Q&A With Bay City businessman Art Dore: A country club, the GLB Region and his legacy

John Ehlke | The Bay City Times"You don't always hit home runs sometimes you strikeout, " said Art Dore about his life in the business world.Bay City businessman Art Dore understands that if Bay City and the Great Lakes Bay...

At Policeman's Ball, officers show off fancy footwork

The third annual Policeman's Ball drew 750 people to the Riverside Convention Center on Saturday night.

Oasis of the Seas: Does size really matter?

Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas is huge -- it's the world's largest cruise ship, after all -- and a total blast -- from casinos to spas, it's impossible to be bored. Call it Vegas and Disneyland, rolled into one. "Wait'll you see the ship!" Myra, the Royal Caribbean check-in agent, gushed as I prepared to board the Oasis of the Seas. "We're going to have to pull you off by the teeth on ...

Kassi KOs Droz

It took rising heavyweight Fred Kassi a couple of rounds to warm up Saturday night at the Les Bonano promoted event the at Hollywood Casino in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, but when he did he made it count.

Casino site needs a ballot win

Central Ohio's new political guessing game: How will voters in the rest of the state feel about a change of address for the casino in Columbus?

First Nations relieved by Casino Rama 'windfall'

Now that the Chippewas of Mnjikaning have lost their latest bid to keep 35 per cent of the profits from Casino Rama, other First Nations eagerly await the "windfall" of cash they say will build roads, help educate youths and nurse struggling start-up companies.

50 years of splendor at The Spa

It has long been called a place of power and healing.

Scott Gillman: Banking on North Jersey’s taste for burgers

Scott Gillman, president of Mascott Corp., believes in having a diversified food portfolio.

$15M grant provides training

$15M grant provides training Four years after receiving a $15 million federal grant for education and training, officials from Wall Street West and its 10-county region gathered to celebrate success stories. The federal Department of Labor Workforce Inno

Pike County flag linked to Lincoln bound for N.J. ceremony

by david singleton A bloodstained American flag some historians believe cushioned the head of a dying Abraham Lincoln is taking a brief, sentimental journey for the 201st anniversary of the 16th president's birth. Its destination: Jersey City, N.J. The

Go west for charm and relaxation

Getting there: Either fly into San Juan and rent a car, or schedule a connecting flight into Ponce, Mayaguez or Aguadilla. Hotels: Copamarina Beach Resort & Spa in Guanica, a luxury beach resort. 800-468-4553, copamarina.com.

Spend Valentine's Day away These packages promise a weekend that's romantic — or not

Valentine's Day deals from around the world.

Singular ‘Fitz’ laid Zags’ foundation

Around Spokane, or in the national basketball community, the name Dan Fitzgerald was almost never spoken.

I fought the law and I might win.

So I'm partying with the boss tonight. for the first two hours were bowling. I have three beers the first hour and lots of water and pizza the second hour. (thank God) After bowling were headed for the local casino to hit the cigar bar there. About six blocks from the bowling ally I get pulled over, Now you understand about the pizza and water thing. I get a $150 ticket from a female cop for ...

Coastal Mississippi rebounds after the storm

With a rich and vibrant history stretching back hundreds of years, Biloxi could pick up its story anywhere along the timeline. Yet, for many residents, the narrative begins — or reboots, at least — on Aug. 29, 2005, the day Hurricane Katrina smashed into the Gulf Coast.

Regional Week in Review for Jan. 24, 2010

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

business briefs for the week of Jan. 24

Patricia A. Pagnani has joined the Pilates Studio in Ventnor as an instructor.

To reduce heating costs, wear a sweater

25 Words or Less contestants have lots of good tips on reducing heating costs, and as usual, some funny ones. The consensus is to wear a sweater, while there is disagreement on the merits of heading to Florida. Only one person mentioned my old-fashioned favorite: long underwear.

Tattoo artists from all over the U.S. come for expo at Tulalip casino

TULALIP — Ed Scoll's body is a work in progress. From his neck down to his feet, his body is covered with tattoos. A tiger leaps across his back. A snake wraps around his right leg, from the top of his thigh and down to his foot. Designs in bright colors come to life on his chest, arms and stomach.

Big gamble: Will CityCenter mega resort pay off for Las Vegas?

One of the largest privately financed projects in the United States, at $8.5 billion, CityCenter definitely qualified as a giant gamble for Las Vegas. More than luck was needed for the 67-acre complex to survive and open last month as an upscale mega resort packed with hotels, condos, restaurants and a high-end shopping center.

Seeking Guidance: 'American Casino Guide 2010'

The latest edition of the guide provides toll-free phone numbers, Web site addresses, rates, dining information and more for more than 700 casinos in the United States. It also features more than $1,000 worth of savings in a coupon section.

Hit jackpot with dining delights in Las Vegas

Three days in Las Vegas gives one writer a chance to cover the range in dining options: Bartolotta Ristorante di Mare, BLT Burger, Joel Robuchon and Aburiya Raku.

For big game, South Florida party central

This year's Super Bowl is in Miami, but all South Florida wants to play.

Sterling residents get taste of Vegas

The dining room at Sterling House of Hays assisted living was transformed into a casino Saturday afternoon. There were green felt playing tables, a buffet of treats and even live entertainment, with Elvis Presley making a special appearance.

Poker ace David Marley is flush with success

DAVE Marley's poker face is trained to show no emotion, but there was no hiding his smile after he won £4,000 in a marathon 12-hour tournament. (20/01/2010 13:12:06)

Former St. Ray's duo enjoying new life in Las Vegas

If Jose Rodriguez wasn’t sure he made the right decision by leaving St. Raymond for Impact Basketball Academy and Trinity International HS in Las Vegas, he was convinced one day in late August. The 6-foot-6 swingman walked into the state-of-the-art basketball facility just off the Las Vegas strip one...

Job seekers to Harrah's: Deal us in

CHESTER — Cynthia Jeanette, who has dealt craps in Atlantic City for 29 years, was among the hundreds who attended a table games career information session at Harrah’s Chester Casino & Racetrack on Saturday.

Agency, city at odds over spending

Some members of the Financial Advisory Authority, the entity that oversees the city's spending, think city leaders are making moves to shut them down so the city will have the sole discretion to spend city money the way they want.

Avatar 'top grossing blockbuster'

Avatar has become the highest grossing film yet at one of Britain's most famous cinemas.

Senior bus funds still expected to drop

The 21 counties that rely on casino revenue to help fund transportation for seniors and the disabled expect to receive less aid in the new fiscal year than they did this year despite a boost in their percentage of casino income.

Day 7 and 8 at a glance

Nadia Petrova claimed her second big scalp in a row, backing up from her thrashing of Kim Clijsters by knocking out world No. 3 Svetlana Kuznetsova.

Local Books In Brief: 01/24/2010

Prize-winning player writes poker guide; Library hosts award-winning author; Cheboygan native pens children's book

News quiz, 1/24/2010

1. What is the topic of an upcoming talk before the South Side Residents Association? A. Rats B. Feral cats C. Graffiti D. Mine subsidence 2. Asked about a possible federal indictment, Lackawanna County Commissioner A.J. Munchak said: A. "So what?" B.

Unlucky numbers: Gross casino revenue fell in 2009

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.

Reno hotels hustle for guests

A room-and-comp package rolled out a few days ago by Grand Sierra Resort in Reno serves as an indicator of the lengths some hotel properties in the region are willing to go to draw business during historically slow early-winter months. Through March, guests at the GSR can book a room for $39, get a second night free, and get a $20 food comp, as well as $10 comps in the hotel's health club ...

House to probe ex-justice's casino group

Lawmakers want to know if gaming trade association is involved in lobbying The House Gaming Oversight Committee wants to know more about the Pennsylvania Casino Association and the role a former state Supreme Court chief justice had with the group.

H1N1 vaccine clinics planned at CMN, casino

Free H1N1 vaccination clinics will be offered in Keshena on Wednesday, Jan. 27, and Thursday, Feb. 4. The clinic on Jan. 28 will be in the atrium of Glenn Miller Hall at College of Menominee Nation, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Joint SEGA and Playtech Online Casino

se SEGA Games and Playtech have signed a new deal, opening the way for the development of an online casino and online poker room by SEGA. Rumors of a SEGA online casino have first aired in September.

Niagara Metals to be named business of the year

WHEATFIELD--The Niagara USA Chamber announced Friday it will honor Niagara Metals, a Niagara Falls recycling firm, as its business of the year during its annual awards dinner Feb. 27 in the Seneca Niagara Casino Hotel.

Always seeking out the ingredients for success

Hillside-based Mascott has branched into burgers, opening the first Smashburger restaurant in New Jersey, on the Glen Ridge-Montclair border.

Tabulam takes centre stage

THE London Palladium, Carnegie Hall and the Sydney Opera House are just some of the impressive venues where singing legend Kamahl has performed.

Avatar tops at box office

ALIEN epic becomes the highest-grossing at one of Britain's most famous cinemas

Day 2 of FreezeXFest washed out

Rain has forced the cancellation of the second day of the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort's 2010 FreezeXFest.

Freeze X Fest returns to Soaring Eagle

The Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort will host the 2nd Annual Freeze X Fest, a outdoor "motorsport" and winter "action-sports event" slated to take place Saturday and Sunday.

Ipswich gambled $68m on pokies

Brothers Leagues club general manager Mark Hennelly said poker machines helped it improve facilities for the community.

The chips are down...

SNAP is about my limit when it comes to card games and what I know about poker, you could write on the back of the ace of spades (which I'm guessing is a decent card to have in your hand in Texas Hold 'Em, but I wouldn't put a lot of money on it). (20/01/2010 13:20:21)

Flooding Closes I-280

The Illinois State Police have closed a stretch of I-280 due to flooding on the road from Mill Creek.

5 teams join D-League

FIVE teams will compete for a chance to represent Cebu City in the national finals of the Nokia-National Basketball Training Center (Nokia-NBTC)-D League 2009-2010 Finals in Pasig City this May. read more

Lavish wedding chapel opens in Atlantic City

Partner Jon Weinrott, right, and director of marketing Wesley Adams, left, admire the view from One Atlantic, a wedding venue built atop The Pier at Caesars in Atlantic City.

Local 54 president goes own way in stand against Revel

Local 54 President Bob McDevitt stands in front of his Oriental Avenue home with the Revel casino hotel in the background. He argues that the new casino will mean the closing of two existing gaming halls and the loss of hundreds of jobs.

Avatar is highest grossing film at London's Odeon Leicester Square

Avatar has become the highest grossing film yet at one of Britain's most famous cinemas, the Odeon in Leicester Square.

TCM Greatest Classic Films Collection: Marx Brothers

Recommended THE MOVIES: In this reviewer's humble opinion, the Marx Brothers are the greatest of all the great comedy teams--better than Laurel & Hardy, better than Abbott & Costello, better than the Stooges. In their specific comic personas (honed and perfected over years of vaudeville and stage work--lest we forget, they were all pushing or past 40 by the time of their first film, The ...

Showdowns and showcases: Creative continuance for the National Arts Months 2010

Most of the flagship projects, which remain the core of activities of the Philippine International Arts Festival (PIAF) in celebration of the National Arts Month (NAM) this coming February, are furtherance and continuation of last year’s undertakings, which are the gathering and showcasing of best works, thematically inclined or not.

Swing Into Cash

The biggest “top cash prize” swing competition is taking place at Viejas.

Winner Introduces an Unprecedented Triple 50% Revenue Share for All New Casino Affiliates and Poker Affiliates

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM--(Marketwire - 01/24/10) - Winner Affiliates , the affiliate network behind the powerful Winner.com Playtech powered gaming brand, is offering a Triple 50% Revenue Share Promotion. The Winner promotion is being offered to all newly registered members and applies to both casino affiliates as well as poker affiliates equally. Affiliates of Winner Bingo, which is scheduled to ...

Do Online Casinos Target Women More Than Men?

Hunky men, pretty pink and red colors and prizes such as purses and spa vacations...hmm....I sense the casino advertisers may be onto something here. As a woman, I know first-hand about advertising.

Bridgewater-Raritan High School to hold Casino Night fund raiser for Project Graduation

Bridgewater-Raritan High School (BRHS) Project Graduation Committee is holding an adult-only Casino Night and Basket Raffle on Friday, February 19, from 7-11 p.m. at Elks Lodge, 375 Union Avenue in Bridgewater. The price is $50 per person, which includes $100...

Usmanee debuts on TKO show

Sensational junior lightweight prospect Arash Usmanee will make his debut in the United States on Friday, January 29th at the Mohegan Sun Casino, it was jointly announced today by Hennessy Sports and TKO Boxing Promotions.

Meskwaki Vote Could Heal Wounds from Power Struggle

TAMA — Eligible members of the Meskwaki nation will vote Feb. 1 on a proposal that could help heal deep wounds caused by the 2003 power struggle that closed the tribe’s casino for seven months.

AP Interview: Chafee runs in RI as budget hawk

Former Republican Sen. Lincoln Chafee embraces the image of a bean counter as he runs as an independent candidate for Rhode Island governor. To solve chronic state budget deficits, his first campaign proposal is imposing a tax on groceries, medicine and other items -- a move that might not be popular in a state with 12.9 percent unemployment.

Ground and Pound: Swinging sisters highlight Richmond's first MMA event

There was plenty of blood, sweat and machismo on display at MMA At The Rock Saturday night, as the River Rock Casino hosted Richmond's first sanctioned mixed martial arts event in front of nearly 1000 people. But it was a pair of female fighters that set the venue alight as Calgary's Sarah McLeod stepped in against North Vancouver's Wendy Roy despite having taken up the sport just twelve days ...

Miss NV hopes to sparkle at Miss America pageant

GARDNERVILLE, Nev. (AP) -- Miss Nevada Christina Keegan is jazzing up her image for the Miss America Pageant in Las Vegas. The 24-year-old Gardnerville woman will compete against 52 other contestants

Sunday January 24, 2010 - 12:16 EST

You should update the record holder in craps.

Wendover's Red Garter hotel-casino to go on auction block

ELKO -- The Holder Hospitality Group's Red Garter Hotel & Casino in West Wendover is scheduled to go up for auction on Feb. 16 at the Elko County Courthouse.

Cavaliers, Cudgen are in trouble

Reegan Piper attempts to cut while batting for Alstonville against Cudgen at Hill Park Oval, Wollongbar, on Saturday.

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