Article Archives for 2010-01-29

Devanni Partridge, reigning Miss Washington and former Miss Auburn, will compete against 52 other contestants at this weekend’s Miss America Pageant in Las Vegas, Nev. The finals are Saturday (5 p.m. tape delay, The Learning Channel) from the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

Deadbeat parents would lose winnings under bill

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Deadbeat parents who win big at Indiana casinos would have to give some of that cash to their children under a bill that has cleared the state Senate. The Senate voted unanimously Thursday for the bill to withhold gambling winnings from parents who owe back child support and win more than $1,200 on slot machines or different amounts on other winnings. Indiana casinos don't ...

Jeannie Black announces run for re-election

Kenner City Councilwoman Jeannie Black announced Wednesday that she plans to seek re-election to the Division B at-large seat. Councilwoman Jeannie BlackBlack described herself as a "fiscal conservative who is 100 percent for simplifying and making government open to the...

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Basketball registration begins Maumelle Parks and Recreation has announced that registration packets for the men’s adult basketball league will be available beginning at 6 a.m. Monday at the Jess Odom Community Center front desk. The league will close after six completed applications per division are received or on Tuesday, Feb. 23, whichever occurs first. Applications must include a fully ...

Charles Moore Benefit Ride for Families and Friends of Violent Crime Victim

He was killed five years ago but his memory continues to live on for many that knew the man they call 'UpChuck.'

Senate Clears Ben Bernanke For 2nd Term

The Senate has confirmed Ben Bernanke for a second term as chairman of the Federal Reserve. The Senate voted 70-30 on Thursday to reappoint Bernanke amid criticism of his judgment ahead of the financial crisis and his support for massive Wall Street bailouts. His supporters credited him for engineering a financial industry rescue in time to prevent a catastrophic collapse.

Gamblers who owe back child support could lose their jackpots

INDIANAPOLIS -- Gamblers who have fallen far behind on their child support payments would lose their jackpots at Indiana casinos under a bill the Senate passed Thursday.

What J.D. Salinger Taught Me about Literary Use of the F-Word

When I first heard of the death of reclusive author J.D. Salinger , who was 91, the news reminded me of the first time I used the F-word. The year was 1956. I was 8 years old. One of the Masterson brothers told me a joke, and he thought it was so funny I ran home to tell my mother.

Social Life upcoming events

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Bill addressing deadbeat parents & casino wins, passes

The bill withholds gambling winnings from parents who owe back child support.

More competition for A.C.: Delaware to allow table games

Gov. Jack Markell signed legislation legalizing table games into law today, setting up an implementation process that should have patrons playing with real cards and dice in as little as four months.

Haiti Is Not Alone, Thousands In North Dakota Left Without Water After Storm

While most of the world focuses on helping Haiti, there are over 10,000 people in North and South Dakota, largely Cheyenne River Sioux Indians, who are in dire need of water, warmth and medical attention. A tiny tribe of Lakota Sioux has been battling wind, rain and subzero temperatures this week as ice storms lash [...]

Transgender Woman Files $10M Suit Vs. Former 49er She Says Sodomized Her

A transgender New York woman has filed a $10 million lawsuit against a former 49ers cornerback she says forcibly sodomized her last year. Angelina Mavilia, a male-to-female transgender wom...

Stranger Writers, Always Down With the City's 'Hardscrabble' Residents, Still Can't Find Their Way Around South Park

A few months ago, when visiting the new Hooters Casino in Boulevard Park, Stranger staffer Lindy West failed to realize South Park was a a neighborhood located within the Seattle city limi... Continue reading "Stranger Writers, Always Down With the City's 'Hardscrabble' Residents, Still Can't Find Their Way Around South Park"

Rush Limbaugh: I Still Don't Know Cause of Chest Pains

The radio host says he thought it was "the big one," but doctors say he has no heart disease

4 contestants win preliminary Miss America awards

Miss America pageant organizers say contestants from New York, Virginia, California and Puerto Rico have won awards during two preliminary competitions in Las Vegas.

Adam Lambert Coming to the Coachella Valley

Tickets go on sale Friday for Adam Lambert's first concert in the Coachella Valley, at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino.

US prop trading ban? Tough, but not impossible

US prop trading ban? Tough, but not impossibleUS prop trading ban? Tough, but not impossible

STOCKTON UNVEILS BOOK ON 30 YEARS OF GAMING IN A.C.

ATLANTIC CITY--A local college unveiled its book on casino gaming in Atlantic City Thursday. Stockton officials showed off their new book this afternoon, "Casino Gaming in Atlantic City: A 30-Year Retrospective."

Adam Lambert To Play Coachella Valley

INDIO - Adam Lambert of "American Idol" will appear in concert here in the desert.

You Ask, Stockpickr Answers

Stockpickr Answers featured questions recently about the Apple iPad, Exxon and more.

Segmented and social, e-mail helps FireKeepers fire up loyalty club members

Battling competition in a growing casino market, Battle Creek, MI-based FireKeepers Casino has used e-mail segmented by recipients’ interest and distributed through social media to build a loyalty club membership triple the initially expected size, says marketing manager Jeff LaFrance.

Morgans Hotel Group Announces Results from Special Stockholders Meeting

NEW YORK----Morgans Hotel Group Co. announced the following results of its special meeting of stockholders held earlier today in New York City.

Jazz Musical Artists To Be Honored at the American Smooth Jazz Awards in 2010

American and International contemporary jazz artists, radio personalities and journalists will gather to honor their peers at the American Smooth Jazz Awards Friday, October 29, 2010, at the Blue Chip Casino Hotel & Spa, located in Michigan City, Indiana.

Sources discount Walmart rumor

Despite persistent rumors of a Walmart popping up on the Bishop Paiute Reservation, Tribal Chairman Bill Vega is insistent that the rumor is not true.

KZ Event Productions makes Las Vegas debut Friday night: Campillo-Shumenov II

LOS ANGELES, January 27, 2010 – The Shumenov brothers, world title challenger Beibut and Chingis, two years ago established their boxing promotional company, KZ Event Productions, in Las Vegas.

More Than 700 Greyhounds Injured at Wheeling Dog Track, 62 Dogs Die

More Than 1,000 Dogs Prevented From Racing Because of Illness, Lameness

Councillor proposes trust fund for Flamborough

Now that the city of Hamilton receives all the revenues from the Flamboro Downs slots, Flamborough councillor Margaret McCarthy says the city owes her city about half a million dollars.

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Movie Review: Don't mess with Mel in ' Edge of Darkness '

Mel Gibson looks battered and lined and tired in " Edge of Darkness ."

Bernanke confirmation advances in crucial vote

Ben Bernanke has cleared a crucial hurdle in the Senate that assures his confirmation to a second term as chairman of the Federal Reserve. The Senate voted Thursday to overcome a filibuster that would have doomed his nomination.

In the Spotlight: Nasha Russia

Ravshan and Dzhumshud arrive at Sheremetyevo Airport packed neatly in a suitcase and are promptly set to work redecorating an oligarch’s apartment for the princely wages of 500 rubles ($16) each.

NFL Player Eric Green Allegedly Sodomized NYC Transgender

Eric Green A transgender New Yorker has filed a $10 million lawsuit against former NFL cornerback Eric Green, accusing him of sexual assault in early 2009. According to the lawsuit, Green met Angelina Mavilia, 38, in a casino in Phoenix when Green was still on the Arizona Cardinals. Green allegedly took Mavilia back to his condo and forcibly sodomized her, then told her, "This never happened ...

Senate Backs Fed's Bernanke For Second Term

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke won Senate confirmation Thursday to a second term at the helm of the central bank. Critics arrayed themselves against Bernanke, but the Senate rejected a filibuster aimed at blocking his reappointment and quickly approved his renomination by a vote of 70-30.

Sandals Foundation Teams up With American Airlines to Deliver Essential Supplies to Haiti

The Sandals Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Sandals Resorts International, is teaming up with American Airlines and its regional carrier, American Eagle, to fund the delivery of much-needed supplies to earthquake victims in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

Thursday January 28, 2010 - 15:47 EST

LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- Billionaire investor Carl Icahn's path to owning one of his best Las Vegas bargains to date was cleared Wednesday when he was named the winner of the auction for the bankrupt Fontainebleau Las Vegas.

Football Legend Tackles Reverse Logistics

SALT LAKE CITY----The Reverse Logistics Association will return to Las Vegas for the 7th Annual RLA Conference and Expo! The world’s largest reverse logistics event runs for three full days February 8-10, 2010, and football legend and current NFL coach Mike Singletary will join the event.

Former Binion murder defendant Tabish wins parole

LAS VEGAS (AP) - The man acquitted of killing Las Vegas casino executive Ted Binion but convicted of stealing his treasure has been granted parole. A state prisons spokeswoman said Thursday that 44-year-old Rick Tabish could be released as early as April 2.

Crocs shed light on gambling habits

Crocodiles are being used to shed light on the factors that make people more likely to become problem gamblers.

Gaming Alive And Well in Lima Pending Court Ruling - 1/28/2010

The State Supreme Court has not made a ruling and until it does, games such as tic-tac-fruit will be played. Former Lima councilman Ray Magnus has opened up 'Lucky Spot Gaming' on North Main street in Lima near Northland.

Duped by online get-rich-quick scheme

GEORGE TOWN: A 46-year-old businessman who invested in an online get-rich-quick scheme thought he was set for life after the company lavished him with exotic holidays with VIP treatment.

Korea District Heating Shares Double in Market Debut (Update1)

Jan. 29 (Bloomberg) -- Korea District Heating Corp. , a state-run provider of heat to warm houses, doubled in its first day of trading on demand from investors who missed buying the stock in its initial public offering.

Review: Mel Gibson returns in 'Edge of Darknes

It's been seven years since his last film, but Mel Gibson is still playing martyr. One might fairly call Gibson "The Crusader," and not just because of his widely known religious views or because he directed "The Passion of the Christ." For much of his career, Gibson has played both reluctant and enthusiastic heroes righteously battling corruption ("Lethal Weapon"), oppression ("The Patriot ...

Trip to Pauma has available seats

FALLBROOK The Fallbrook Senior Travel Club is planning a trip to Casino Pauma on Monday, Feb. 15. The cost is only $7 and includes the drivers tip. A bus will depart the Fallbrook Senior Center, 399 Heald Lane, at 9 a.m. and return at 3 p.m. The casino will give each traveler a $10 credit on their Players Card. A senior buffet costs $5 and begins at noon. Acceptable identification includes: a ...

Film Factory hosts Bonsall Sundowner, calls for festival entries

BONSALL- Everyone was there, even Elvis, when the Fallbrook Film Factory hosted the Bonsall Chamber of Commerce Sundowner at Pala Casino on Thursday, January 14. Guests who sat or stood in the overflowing Sycamore Room were entertained by Elvis, also known as King Kruk, who thrilled the guests with a little bit of hip gyration and a lot of soulful singing. Several tables laden with many ...

Alt Text: Your Geek Guide to Poker-Chip Snobbery

Home gamblers double down on obsession, delving into the weight, composition and relative cool factor of various types of "casino tokens." Don't let this happen to you.

N.J. Sen. Lesniak blasts Gov. Christie on sports betting

A state senator who is leading an effort to make sports betting legal in Atlantic City casinos on Thursday blasted Governor Christie’s transition report on sports and gaming.

Review: 'Edge of Darkness'

Edge of Darkness RATING: (POLITE APPLAUSE)Drama. Starring Mel Gibson, Bojana Novakovic and Danny Huston. Directed by Martin Campbell. (R. 117 minutes. At Bay Area theaters.) In the six years since his last big-screen role, Mel Gibson has taken on the look of...

Anthem Institute North Brunswick Student Wins National Graphic Design Competition

A logo design by Josh Hriniak, a Graphic Design & Animation student at Anthem Institute North Brunswick was selected as the grand prize winner in the Career College Association logo design contest.Â

Gaming executive David Fendrick packs bags; no longer under Agua Caliente employment rolls

David Fendrick, the chief operating officer for the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians' ventures at The Spa Resort Casino and the Agua Caliente Casino Resorts Spas, is no longer employed by the tribe.

Broomfield Enterprise upcoming events -- Jan. 28

Upcoming events in and around Broomfield

Rivers Casino Fined After Two Minors Play Slots

The Rivers Casino on the North Shore is facing fines after two teenagers went on the gaming floor. The incidents happened in 2009 and the casino was fined $16,000. In October, a 15-year-old got past floor security playing the slots for 17 minutes.

Former assistant D.A. won't be prosecuted for incident at casino

The Louisiana attorney general will not prosecute a former Bossier-Webster district attorney accused of manhandling his wife at a casino and then threatening the jobs of the arresting officers. The facts of the case don't warrant prosecution and Sentell's wife doesn't want the case pursued, the director of the attorney general's criminal division said Thursday. "The attorney general's office ...

Bondholders file appeal over Herbst reorganization plan

Bondholders standing to lose $362 million in the Herbst Gaming Inc. bankruptcy case on Thursday appealed a Nevada bankruptcy judge’s approval of Herbst’s reorganization plan.

Review: Mel Gibson finds himself on fragile 'Edge of Darkness'

The actor brings the anger and vengeance, but the thriller gets compromised.

Wait for it, wait for it — casinos or racinos in Texas?

So far, the Legislature hasn’t been desperate enough for money, but times are changing.

Mudbugs To Face Killer Bees, Eagles This Weekend

BOSSIER CITY, LA - The Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs play at home twice this weekend, hosting Rio Grande Valley tomorrow night and Colorado on Saturday night at the CenturyTel Center.

Ben Bernanke given second term at Federal Reserve

Ben Bernanke has faced criticism from both left and right over his handling of the economy Photograph: Jim Young/Reuters The chairman of the Federal Reserve,

One man hospitalized after workplace accident at Pella Corp.

The following is a news release provided by the Pella Corporation. MURRAY, KY - Jan. 28, 2010 - One man remains hospitalized at Murray Calloway County Hospital in Murray tonight as a result of an accident that occurred at Pella Corporation's Murray Operations at 307 Pella Way today.

Film review: Edge of Darkness

EDGE OF DARKNESS *** DIRECTED BY: MARTIN CAMPBELL STARRING: MEL GIBSON, RAY WINSTONE, DANNY HUSTON, BOJANA NOVAKOVIC

Movie review: The return of Mad Mel

Mel Gibson is back and brutal as ever. Maybe that's not such a good thing.

Indiana legislative update: Township boards, redistricting, definition of marriage

Updates on gay marriage, redistricting, township boards, deadbeat parents and livestock operations.

Manfredo Back In Ring

PAWTUCKET — After a quiet 2009, Peter Manfredo Jr. is looking to make some noise in 2010.

Panel shares community’s legacy

Black History Month unites Las Vegas, as a panel spoke on the progress made with race relations in the city

Orange you glad we didn't call it banana: Q&A with 100 Monkeys

Every good vampire needs a day job, even if it is playing in a rock band.

100 Monkeys barrel into town

What do "Twilight" vampires do during the day? Play in rock bands, of course.

Indian Creek Village council incumbents face challengers

It's election season for Indian Creek Village, one of Miami-Dade County's smallest but wealthiest communities. With two seats up for grabs, four candidates -- two incumbents and two challengers -- have qualified to run for public office in the island village, located in Biscayne Bay, west of Surfside.

Delaware Legislature, governor approve table games

New Jersey's tiny neighbor to the south now poses a bigger threat to Atlantic City's $3.9 billion casino market. In a final legislative vote Thursday, Delaware's Senate legalized Atlantic City-style table games, such as blackjack, poker, craps and roulette.

Preservation group will fight Gettysburg casino project

A coalition of national and state historic preservation groups will fight renewed plans by Gettysburg businessman David LeVan to develop a casino in Adams County.

Mohegan Sun to create 500 jobs this year and open a dealer school

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs expects to increase employment by 50 percent in preparation for casino table games. The Plains Twp. gaming facility, which has 2,466 slot machines and employs about 1,000 people, plans to create 500 more jobs this year. About

2. Women set to be entertained by erotic dance

CHIPPENDALES, a show featuring erotic male dancing, is set to make its debut in Asia this March.

Bellator set to debut second season on April 8

Bellator Fighting Championships will debut its second season on April 8 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla., and will follow up with a final round event at the same event on June 10, the promotion announced on Wednesday.

Fall River in casino talks with Mashpee tribe

FALL RIVER – Representatives of the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe are in talks with city officials to strike a new casino deal, Fall River Mayor William Flanagan confirmed today.

(AFX UK Focus) 2010-01-29 04:26 Glance-Market Chatter -- Corporate finance press digest

BANGALORE, Jan 29 (Reuters) - The following corporate finance-related stories were reported by media on Friday:

Man charged in stabbing of woman outside Auburn bingo hall

Marlon P. Bautista, 39, of Kent been charged in the stabbing of a woman outside the Muckleshoot Bingo Hall in Auburn earlier this month.

Danica Patrick’s Nationwide schedule includes TMS race Nov. 6

IndyCar star Danica Patrick has 12 races set for her stock-car debut.

Filipino Parica inducted into Hall of Fame

FILIPINO billiards legend Jose “Amang” Parica turned back American Brown Sy to rule the 60-year-old-and-above Seniors One-Pocket mini event of the 12th Annual Derby City Classic at the Horseshoe Casino and Hotel in Indiana, United States on Tuesday.

Gaming executive David Fendrick packs bags; leaves Agua Caliente resort properties

David Fendrick, the chief operating officer for the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians’ resort properties, was released from his post Wednesday, tribal officials confirmed.

Two people were killed and 30 seriously injured when a coach bus drove into a canal in the eastern province of Sa Kaew

The bus was trying to avoid hitting an approaching motorcycle. Police said two people have been killed and another 30 seriously injured in a coach reportedly carrying gamblers to a casino in Cambodia.

Last chance to buy Casino Night tickets By Shannon Daughtry

Today is the last chance for Baytonians to purchase their tickets to the Baytown Junior Forum’s highly anticipated Red Stocking Casino Night, taking place at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Goose Creek Country Club.

State casino revenues dropped in 2009

By: Ryan Buxton The past year has not been kind to Louisiana casinos. Revenues for riverboat casinos in Louisiana during 2009 were about $69 million less than the 2008 total, according to the Louisiana Gaming Control Board. Though there was a small increase in the last m...

Twin River could be out of bankruptcy by March

PROVIDENCE — Lincoln’s Twin River casino could get out of bankruptcy by mid-March under a Global Resolution agreement approved by the court this week.

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneer Mike Alstott earns Gasparilla grand marshal honor

Grand marshal and ex-Buc Mike Alstott is known for his charity work.

GOLF: Former Aztec Piercy atop leaderboard at Torrey Pines

LA JOLLA -- If his pulse was racing and his heart wasfluttering, Scott Piercy did a great job of camouflaging hisemotions and controlling his vital signs, as he discussed hisleaderboard-topping round on Thursday at the Farmers InsuranceOpen.

UPDATE: Orbitz, Expedia Seek Congressional Help In Fight On Room Taxes

Bassett's pay rose 52 percent in 6 years

Timothy Bassett's salary rose a staggering 52 percent over the last six years, thanks to an unusual clause inserted into his contract as executive director of the Essex Regional Retirement Board. Bassett, whose role as board chairman is being investigated by a state agency, signed a new contract in 2006 that opened the door to tens of thousands of dollars in raises at the expense of taxpayers.

Today in Kansas City | Jan. 29

B.B.’S LAWNSIDE BAR-B-Q: The Hatchlings, 9 p.m.; 1205 E. 85th.

Deadbeat parents would lose winnings under Indiana bill

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Deadbeat parents who win big at Indiana casinos would have to give some of that cash to their children under a bill that has cleared the state Senate.

Oscar-winner shines light on corrupt US politics

After tackling the collapse of Enron and the torture of detainees in Afghanistan, film-maker Alex Gibney is shining a light on corruption in US politics in his latest film.

Cairo-Ballard bridge struck by boat, traffic stopped

BALLARD COUNTY, KY - The Ohio River bridge at Cairo is shut down after getting hit by a boat. Ballard County dispatch says a tow boat hit the bridge around 9:00 p.m. this evening. Transportation officials have shut down traffic on the bridge going both ways.

Mohegan Sun casino seeking 300 dealer

PLAINS TWP. – School will be in session next month for the hundreds of dealers Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs plans to hire to staff the table games to be added to the casino later this year.

Spotlight on corrupt US politics

PARK CITY (Utah) -AFTER tackling the collapse of Enron and the torture of detainees in Afghanistan, film-maker Alex Gibney is shining a light on corruption in US politics in his latest film. Gibney, who won an Oscar in 2008 for his account of how an Afghan taxi driver died in US custody in the documentary 'Taxi to the Dark Side", has now turned his camera on the life and crimes of jailed ...

New Movies and Box Office Predictions: Edge of Darkness, When in Rome

A couple new offerings land around the country.

Students take on role of planners

Most adults would be hard-pressed to explain the function of a city’s official plan, the master planning document that guides critical decisions on land use in the years to come.

Shumenov makes mark in ring and out

Boxer and promoter Beibut Shumenov is dreaming big and making a name for himself.

Review: Magic is INN the air

Eddy Lester is every inch a showman, in the most traditional sense. His breed harkens back to an era before cable TV and the Internet, to vaudeville, circuses and traveling sideshows. For eight charming engagements, he’s putting on a magic show at the Inn of Naples that will take audiences back to those halcyon days.Lester is master of ceremonies, and along with mentalist —mind reader — Dan Tong ...

Identity theft lands Paducah man in jail

MCCRACKEN COUNTY, KY - A case of identity theft means possible jail time for a Paducah man. The McCracken County Sheriff's Department was investigating David Heflin Jr. for using a false identity to purchase utilities at his home. Police say Heflin used his ex-wife's identity to get the utilities.

High water causes road closure

FULTON COUNTY, KY - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says high water is causing a road closure.

Cottonmouths host Children's Miracle Network kids

The Columbus Cottonmouths dropped the gloves, grabbed the art supplies and helped a group of childre

Cruise ship is out of this world

Two million dollars won't buy you the earth but will get you a cabin on The World, a 12-deck cruise ship that sails the planet as long-term passengers live in the lap of luxury.

Edge of Darkness (2010)

Rent It Mel Gibson has returned to acting after a seven year leave of absence, for better or worse, depending on your perspective. "Edge of Darkness" is the material that hooked Gibson out of his semi-retirement, a remake of a momentous BBC miniseries from 1985, directed once again by Martin Campbell ("Casino Royale"). Originally a six-hour engine of suspense and political intrigue, "Edge of ...

The Romantics to perform special Valentines Day concert

On the run to drive out hunger

Runners looking for a local event to catch a second wind and stay in form can sign up for the first Colorado River Run put on by the Yuma Community Food Bank.

The Red Green Show: The Infantile Years - Seasons 1991-1993

Recommended Review: "If women don't find ya handsome, they should at least find you handy." - Red Green Sort of like a rural Canadian "Home Improvement" (without all the annoying family stuff and if Tim looked more like what you imagined next-door neighbor Wilson to look like), "The Red Green Show" ran on Canadian TV (with reruns on PBS), starting in 1991 and ending an impressive 15 years later ...

Pokie Spend Drops Over Year

Gaming machine expenditure in the country’s 1500 pubs and clubs in the year ended December 2009 decreased 5.2 per cent compared to 2008, according to figures released by the Department of Internal Affairs. Spending dropped from $912.6 million in 2008 to $865.5 million in 2009.

Edge of Darkness Review

Director Martin Campbell revisits the Edge of Darkness in this truncated, Americanized retelling of the award-winning British TV miniseries he directed back in 1985. The remake keeps the basic premise of the original -- a cop uncovers political intrigue and corporate corruption while investigating the murder of his daughter -- while updating what the villains are up to.

Mel Gibson returns in fine form with thriller 'Edge of Darkness'

Mel Gibson is back to doing what he does best. For his return to acting after seven years off, he chose wisely with taut 'Edge of Darkness.'

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West Linn embezzler still owes city retirement restitution

An assortment of complications, including a husband who seems to have disappeared, have stalled the years-long recovery of about $361,000 in the public employees retirement account of Elma Magkamit, the city's former finance director who embezzled more than $1.4 million.

Blues slapped on the wrist for booze cruise

The AFL will work with Carlton to better educate players about alcohol issues but has spared the club any sanction over its notorious booze cruise late last year.

Site for casino bone of contention

The Tohono O’odham Nation has plans to build a casino complex in Glendale located near the University of Phoenix stadium where the Arizona Cardinals play. The casino, hotel and shopping center on 135 acres is pegged to be a more than half a billion dollar development. A tribal representative estimated the project would result in 6,000 construction jobs, 3,000 permanent employees with a projected ...

Poor market slams track earnings

DAYTONA BEACH -- In what executives called "a challenging year," International Speedway Corp.'s net income fell 95 percent, from $134.6 million in 2008 to $6.8 million, the company reported Thursday.

Hockey: Rye defeats Scarsdale; White Plains bows to Monroe-Woodbury

Hockey: Dan Broderick scored, assisted by Ryan McGee, in White Plains' 6-1 loss to Monroe-Woodbury at Ebersole Ice Rink in White Plains.

Delegation to submit gaming bill

Carroll County’s delegation to the General Assembly, for the second year in a row, will submit legislation seeking approval for nonprofits to host casino gaming nights as fundraisers.

MGM Mirage Looks to Sell Borgata Stake

MGM Mirage is planning to sell its 50% stake in the Borgata casino resort in Atlantic City, N.J., a report says.

VFW members in court to support club manager

Supporters of a local VFW and its manager will have to wait a little longer as an appeal was assigned to a different judge on Thursday.

Tribe eyes Fall River

FALL RIVER — Representatives of the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe are hedging their bets that this financially strapped city will be a more welcoming home for a future casino, a move that may jilt residents of the rural town that the tribe has promised...

Singapore unemployment falls as new casinos hire

(AP:SINGAPORE) Singapore's unemployment rate fell sharply in the fourth quarter as the developers of two casinos set to open soon in the city-state began hiring.

CONCERT SCHEDULE: Jan. 29 - Feb. 4

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 ...

Huey Lewis show announced at Prairie Meadows

Huey Lewis and the News, a staple of 1980s and early '90s pop, are scheduled to perform at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 22, at The Meadows at Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino in Altoona.

'Edge of Darkness' an odd thriller

Moviegoers can rest easy. Mel Gibson is back in the business of starring in violent, paranoid thrillers. Back in the business of starring in movies — period.

Mel Gibson regains his 'Edge'

Here's one of those infobits guaranteed to make you feel old: It has been almost eight years since Mel Gibson has starred in a movie (Signs).

Alexis Mejias suffers another TKO loss

Former Paterson resident Alexis Mejias (10-3, 4 KOs) suffered his second consecutive first-round TKO loss to heavyweight contender DerricRossy (23-2, 13 KOs), of Medford, N.Y., on Wednesday night in New York. Rossy, a former Boston College defensive end, dropped Mejias twice before the fight was stopped.

Milwaukee's future shines brightest on the drawing board

Milwaukee never looks so good as it does in those artist renderings of fabulous new buildings that may or may not get built. And it's never winter in these glimpses of the possible future.

English bookmaker finds a New Haven

Connecticut Off-Track Betting and Sports Haven in New Haven are about to have a new owner, pending approval from the Connecticut Division of Special Revenue.

Mel-bent on revenge

No matter what you think of “Mad” Mel Gibson’s exploits as an alcoholic bigot and wacko director, he remains an actor to be reckoned with in the rousing revenge melodrama “Edge of Darkness,” his first starring role in eight years. Bringing a new gravitas to a form-fitting role as...

Mel breaks lose

It's been seven years since his last film, but Mel Gibson is still playing martyr.

Mohegan Sun casino seeking 300 dealers

PLAINS TWP. – School will be in session next month for the hundreds of dealers Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs plans to hire to staff the table games to be added to the casino later this year.

National Convention 2010, day one report

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (Jan. 28, 2010) -- Sports Car Club of America's Annual National Convention Presented by Gumout began Thursday morning at the South Point Hotel and Casino with a series of seminars for interested SCCA members.

New Yorker at heart

HAROLD Ford, running for the idea of maybe running for senator from New York, was running into a Brooklyn coffee shop for takeout. "I'm...

Deutsche dumps him

Real estate investment big Jon Vaccaro has been nudged from his post at Deutsche Bank because of deals that went south in the credit crisis, sources said. Among the financing hits: Harry Macklowe's $7 billion portfolio of office buildings and the Cosmopolitan Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Vaccaro, Deutsche...

Sonsie in Atlantic City has flair for international flavors

Other than simply calling it a fine and fun bistro, it's difficult to hang a definitive label on Sonsie, the first restaurant that greets guests as they ascend the escalator from the casino at Caesars Atlantic City to the third level of The Pier Shops at Caesars.

Negative growth in 2009: report

Kingston's economic performance last year was its worst since 1987, a new report states.[...]

Western Motorsports 2010 plans announced

Escondido, CA-Western Motorsports announced today their 2010 drivers lineup and race schedule for 2010. The Escondido, California based team will compete in both endurance desert racing and short-course racing.

Move Ideas from One Business to Another

Looking for the next big thing? You might find it in industry other than your own.

Friday, January 29, 2010

Chairman of Bahamas Gaming Reform Sidney Strachan yesterday slammed the government for continuing to "mishandle and botch the gaming issue."

East Datebook - 01/29/2010

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Job Details

Producer: Edmund Gaynes Off-Broadway (per-performance agreement), approval pending. Author: Jerry Mayer Director: Pamela Hall Choreographer: Gene Castle

Hospitality only bright spot in jobs report

Get FREE Daily Headlines by email! The good news is that Santa Fe showed an increase of 200 jobs in the leisure and hospitality sector of the local economy in December compared with the previous month.

Elgin has plan to fix bad streets

The Elgin City Council has scheduled a public hearing on plans to make almost $5 million in street and other improvements.

Willie Nelson coming to Mystic Lake

Willie Nelson will pull into the Mystic Lake Casino for a two-night stand March 26 and 27. Tickets to see the Red Headed Stranger are $69 and $61 and will go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday through Ticketmaster.

North Dakota oil expo outgrows State Fairgrounds

BISMARCK (AP) - A North Dakota oil expo has grown too big for the State Fairgrounds in Minot, organizers say. The Williston Basin Petroleum Conference and Expo is scheduled for May 2-4 at the Bismarck Civic Center.

Baby left in car in casino parking lot: police

A Surrey mother has been charged with child abandonment after she allegedly left her four-month-old boy in the backseat of an SUV at a downtown Vancouver casino Sunday.

Swine flu vaccine declared success in B.C.

Not everyone in Canada wanted a swine flu shot, but B.C.'s chief medical officer of health says the vaccine helped prevent the spread of the H1N1 virus and was especially well-received among First Nations people in that province.

Man robbed of casino winnings, woman jailed

Associated Press - January 29, 2010 5:44 AM ET SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) - Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator says a Keithville woman is behind bars for robbing a man of his casino winnings.

Former Silver City Casino owner pleads guilty to filing false tax returns

San Francisco real estate developer and failed Nevada gaming applicant Luke Brugnara, who emerged as a bidder for the bankrupt Fontainebleau this month, has pleaded guilty in federal court to filing false tax returns.

Bankruptcy exit near for Herbst Gaming

Herbst Gaming will emerge from bankruptcy next week but it may take up to a year to determine the makeup of the Las Vegas-based casino company and slot machine route operator.

Be a Part of the "Whole New Energy" at the Tropicana Casino & Resort

New Video and Photo Contest asks Guests to “Share the Energy” (PRWeb Jan 29, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/01/prweb3536044.htm

NCPG announces safeguards for problem gamblers

SINGAPORE: The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has announced a slew of social safeguards to help problem gamblers.

Boozy Blues spared more fines

The AFL will work with Carlton to better educate players about alcohol issues but has spared the club any sanction over its notorious booze cruise late last year.

Fundraiser celebrates famous Mapes Hotel

It took only seconds for the Mapes Hotel to be erased from Reno's landscape a decade ago.

Cameron pledges to match Obama bank reforms as credit agency downgrades Britain

The Tory Leader says he's prepared to stand up to the City to drive through reforms to break up Britain's so-called casino banks.

That Poker Dude - Jan. 29

This week, in the poker world, T.J. Cloutier made news when one of his WSOP bracelets appeared on E-Bay, consigned by a pawn shop in Plano, Texas, where Cloutier makes his home.

Today at a glance: Jan. 29, 2010

Benefit Fundraiser, “ Friends Helping Friends : The Road to Recovery,” for Sue Chaplain and Brandon August, 6 to 10 p.m., Canfield Casino, $30 per person, sponsored by friends and colleagues, valet parking available, 580-2523; if unable to attend, make contributions to “ Friends Helping Friends ” and take to Adirondack Trust, 473 Broadway.

EW Movie Review: "Edge of Darkness"

After an eight-year absence from the big screen, actor Mel Gibson is back in the new thriller "Edge Of Darkness." Neil Rosen filed the following review.

Brinkley hopes to shine in national spotlight

Yerington's Jesse Brinkley will be in the national spotlight once again this Friday as he faces off against Curtis 'Showtime' Stevens (21-2, 15 KOs) on 'Friday Night Fights' on ESPN 2.

We’ll pay $70 million if Iowa scraps greyhound racing, Harrah’s says

Harrah’s Entertainment, the world’s biggest casino chain, is pressuring Iowa lawmakers to end live greyhound racing and is willing to pay the state millions to see it happen.

Lincoln Day Dinner set for Feb. 6

The Lyon County Republican Central Committee's annual Lincoln Day Dinner is scheduled for Saturday, February 6, at the Casino West Convention Center in Yerington.

Where would the world's best finance brains invest $1bn

Business editor, BBC News website, in Davos Stockmarkets are wobbly again. Global economic prospects are uncertain. So where would big money managers invest?Davos - where the world's rich and ...

Understanding slot volatilities

Whether you know it or not, volatility is one ofthe primary factors driving your experience whenever you play the slots. A high-volatility game will put more of its return in big jackpots, while a low-volatility game will give you a gentler ride, with more frequent small hits. Slot manufacturers put out games with a wide range of volatilities, something players don't always understand when they ...

Consumer alert

NEW IN TOWNTinley Park Sprint store The new Sprint store at the southeast corner of 159th Street and Harlem Avenue in Tinley Park will hold a grand opening Saturday with radio station WUSN (FM-99.5) broadcasting from the event. Those attending will have a chance to win two tickets to the Blake Shelton concert and a $100 gift certificate to the William B. Steak House at Blue Chip Casino in ...

'Noone' time is fine time for winter retreat to '60s

Here are two local music events worth a look. Both take place Saturday. At 7:30 p.m., it's the annual "Salute to the '60s" at Merrillville's Star Plaza Theatre. Tickets are $29. Herman's Hermits, featuring Peter Noone, headline the retro night. I've seen this show before -- and it's a groovy flashback. Herman's Hermits were among the most successful British-Invasion artists of the mid-'60s ...

Gibson a natural as cop in 'Darkness'

Can we think of Mel Gibson simply as an action hero? A star whose personal baggage doesn't upstage his performances? I find that I can. He has made deplorable statements in recent years, which may be attributed to a kind of fanatic lunacy that can perhaps be diagnosed as a disease. The fact remains that in " Edge of Darkness " he remains a likable man with a natural screen presence.

Player's slot machine questions answered

John Brokopp has his finger on the pulse of the Chicagoland gambling world.

Officers target Washington Co. bars

This article has been read 138 times. Forty-five bars, restaurants and clubs in Washington County were raided Wednesday by law enforcement officials in an illegal video gambling investigation.

Steakhouse latest in line of Atlantis upgrades

John Farahi loves projects.

Reno's IGT wins top honors at international gaming awards

International Game Technology took top honors at the 2010 International Gaming Awards in London this week.

Nevada Women's Fund workshop set for today

The Nevada Women's Fund will hold an educational leadership workshop today from 8 a.m. to noon at the Silver Legacy Resort Casino's Silver Baron Room C.

Mel Gibson returns to the screen in 'Edge of Darkness'

It's been seven years since his last film, but Mel Gibson is still playing martyr.

Movies: Mel Gibson makes successful return to action hero

Mel Gibson plays a Boston police detective who is on the search for his daughter's murderer in "Edge of Darkness."

Nelson carries on the family business

Sometimes it's hard not to go into the family business. But then again, there are times when a tweak in the business plan is in order.

BEN AROUND: Can you borrow my stuff?

by Ben Flanagan Remember on “Seinfeld” when Kramer finally gave Jerry back his Walkman (yes, it’s dated) broken into several pieces? Without maintaining eye contact, Cosmo said, “Oh, hey, and by the way, uh, that Walkman was broke when you gave it to me.”

McGovern: Health plan alive

WESTBORO - U.S. Rep. James P. McGovern told a concerned business community yesterday that national health care reform is not dead.

Patrols up on deadly mountain roadways

A no-tolerance policy for reckless drivers has been issued for an area well traveled by commuters, including Coachella Valley residents, due to excessive traffic fatalities that led to the deadliest January since 2007.

Fendrick, local casino part ways

David Fendrick, the chief operating officer for the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians' resort properties, was released from his post Wednesday, tribal officials confirmed.

Home is where your teammates are

South Kitsap's Josh Dubble won't let not always knowing where he'll sleep that night keep him from reaching his goals

Mohegan Sun to add 500 jobs

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs expects to increase employment by 50 percent in preparation for casino table games. The Plains Township gaming facility, which has 2,466 slot machines and employs about 1,000 people, plans to create 500 more jobs this year. A

Big raises, perks for pension board chief

The executive director of the retirement board that controlled municipal pensions for most local towns saw his annual salary rise 52 percent over the last six years, thanks to an unusual clause inserted into his contract.

From Curious Kids to Tipsy Patrons, Museums Can Take a Hit

By LEANNE ITALIE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS A trip here. A misplaced elbow there. The stumbling art student who tore a Picasso tapped into the worst fears of clumsy grown-ups and every well-intentioned parent who dares venture into big-people museums with small children.

Crusaders top Comets

At Crestwood, Coughlin got falls from Ed Ciprich (103), Tom Himlin (112), Pat Green (215) and Shane Smith (285) in its 41-33 win over the Comets on Thursday night. Jake Geroski (119) and Kyle Hankinson (140) each had falls for Crestwood. Pittston Area

Deutsche dumps Jon Vaccaro

movie reviewedge of darkness

et in Boston, Edge of Darkness wants to be the heir apparent to superior Beantown crime dramas such as Mystic River, Gone Baby Gone and The Departed -- except when it apes the Big Apple revenge fantasy Death Wish.

Preservationists pan casino plan

Four of the nation s largest preservation groups have come out in public opposition to businessman David LeVan s proposal to build a casino near the Gettysburg Battlefield.

Deadly Shooting In Obion County

The Obion County Sheriff's Department is investigating a deadly shooting in Obion County. This happened outside of Union City, Tennessee. We have very few details right now. Local 6 has a crew headed to the scene. Stay tuned to WPSD Local 6 and Local 6 Today, starting at 5 AM for the very latest on this breaking news story.

FOX 35 talks to Mel Gibson

FOX 35 talked to Mel Gibson about his new movie “Edge of Darkness”.

Community Club’s Holiday Party For Members

Marye Heston, Mary Polak, Ellen Murphy and Florence Freda are introduced by club president Emily Sari as they perpare to accompany Ellen in her new rendition of the famous poem, The Night before Chrisrtmas.

Ex-prosecutor cleared after October arrest

Associated Press - January 29, 2010 8:34 AM ET MINDEN, La. (AP) - The state attorney general's office will not prosecute a former Webster Parish prosecutor who was arrested in October.

Opening This Weekend: Mel Gibson Returns! Plus, an Awful-Looking Romantic Comedy

By the time Monday morning rolls around, the vast Hollywood wasteland that is the month of January will be but a memory. Before that moment arrives, however, two more derisible movies are set to unspool in theaters. As we do every Friday, here's a handy guide to the new releases. Edge of Darkness What's the story: Look everyone: it's the unofficial sequel to Taken ! Released almost one year to ...

Garden City Guidance Counselor Joins Hofstra Round Table

Natasha Khan, a guidance counselor at Garden City High School, was recently selected as a member of Hofstra University’s School Advisory Committee.

Deadbeat parents who gamble and win must pay

Deadbeat parents who win big at Indiana casinos would have to give some of that cash to their children under a bill that has cleared the state Senate.

Gritty 'Edge of Darkness' a fitting return for Gibson

It's been seven years since his last film, but Mel Gibson is still playing martyr. One might fairly call Gibson ``The Crusader,'' and not just because of his widely known religious views or because he directed ``The Passion of the Christ.''

Home fire burning strongly but there's always next year

Ask most poker players about their ambitions, and they'll tell you there is no greater goal than claiming the World Series of Poker.

Bi-county cooperation alive and well, officials say

Lehigh, Northampton could combine some nursing home operations, they suggest. Leaders in Lehigh and Northampton counties pledged Thursday to improve services and save taxpayers money through more joint initiatives that could include merging some administrative functions at the Gracedale and Cedarbrook nursing homes.

Whippany Rotary donates $3,000 to food pantry coffers

HANOVER TWP. - Whippany Rotary donated $3,000 to the Interfaith Food Pantry Jan. 20 as the demand for food has increased in Morris County.

We might be better off without a trading scheme

The socialists yell at climate rallies: ''Carbon trading is a crime!''

VLT ban would show confidence in economy

Odds are that if you're reading this you're a gambler. A full 87 per cent of Saskatchewan's population has done some sort of gambling over the past year. It could be argued that gambling is a part of the very fabric of society here on the prairies.

Dealing with life in the carbon trading twilight zone

Failures in Copenhagen and Canberra are filtering through.

The Weekend Alternative: Revenge Movies

No need to go into a vengeance rage if you can't make it to Edge of Darkness.

LCL says US-based theme contractor potential investor

KUALA LUMPUR: LCL CORPORATION BHD [ ], whose fortunes have been battered following its over exposure to the Dubai property market, has identified US-based KHS&S as a potential investor to regularise its financial condition.

Travel reading: Book offers great gambling information

Since traveling to a casino has become a major tourist activity, thousands of gamblers seek information on gaming and resort hotels.

Mel Gibson still trying to redeem himself

It's been seven years since his last film, but Mel Gibson is still playing martyr.

Entertainment Calendar: 01/29/2010

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Nightlife Calendar: 01/29/2010

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.

Story-less Goa nevertheless entertains

The Tamil movie directed by Venkat Prabhu, is an endless series of gags, jokes and sexual mis-adventures.

Woman Sentenced for Scamming Nuns

A Milwaukee-area woman is sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison for scamming Carmelite nuns in Pewaukee.

Bulletin: State troopers arrive at Country Crossing, other venues for gambling raid

DOTHAN, Ala. -- Alabama state troopers reportedly arrived at the Country Crossing bingo and entertainment complex for an attempted raid early this morning.

Area legislators debate health care, casinos at Corridor Nine event

National political stories, from the recent special U.S. Senate election to the health care debate, dominated a legislative panel discussion yesterday.

Review: Gibson's 'Edge' gets job done

Can there be redemption for Mel Gibson, four years after his drunken tirade made headlines all over the world?

UPDATED: Riley task force attempts to raid Country Crossing, Victoryland

Raids may also be under way elsewhere

Attorney general decides against prosecuting former Webster assistant DA

Sherb Sentell says he is glad the matter is over and he is ready to move forward.

Riley Strikes Back At Gambling!

State troopers and other law enforcement are reportedly in the process of raiding major gambling facilities....the targets are Victoryland in Shorter and Country Crossing near Dothan. Victoryland is owned by Milton McGregor who stirred the pot recently when he hired private detectives to track the former head of Governor Riley's gambling task force..a move that forced the resignation of task ...

1st batch of returnees recount Haiti ordeal

Donna Bacurin, as on any Tuesday afternoon, was busy working at an office building while her husband Gregorio Jr. had just arrived at their flat.

McCarville rink hoping for some home-ice advantage

If Sault Ste. Marie is as kind to Krista McCarville as it has been in the past, then the Team Ontario skip may be in for a winning week at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts.[...]

Gibson flick has familiar feel

Here's one of those infobits guaranteed to make you feel old: It has been almost eight years since Mel Gibson has starred in a movie (Signs).[...]

USA: an insider's holiday guide

From cycling and hiking to eating and shopping, there's lots to do in America - and it's still very good value.

Law allows Del. casinos to feature table games

Delaware Gov. Jack Markell signed legislation legalizing table games, setting up an implementation process that should have patrons playing with real cards and dice in as little as four months.

Surprise gambling raids for Victoryland and Country-Crossing

SHORTER & DOTHAN, AL (WSFA) - Overnight, Governor Riley's illegal gambling task force puts a Macon county casino in its sights. Dozens of state troopers and other officers are waiting for orders to raid Victoryland in Shorter.

An ode to power pop

There's a litmus test for power pop songs, one that decides with permanence whether said song should be filed beneath the heading “classic” or “Meh, so-so.”

SEGAGames Limited Announces the Launch of SEGAPartners (an Integrated Affiliate Program for its Online Gaming Brands)

Chamber honors volunteers, businesses

Shawano Country Chamber of Commerce members and guests gathered for an evening full of glitz and glamour, honors and surprises Thursday at the organization’s 83rd Annual Banquet and Awards, held at The Gathering.

Ala. troopers attempt raids on gambling operations

(AP:SHORTER, Ala.) Hundreds of state police were stymied Friday in attempts to raid two multimillion-dollar bingo operations in Alabama as lawyers scrambled to block the seizure of thousands of electronic bingo machines.

Forfeits take the heat off

LISMORE Touch resumed on Monday and some teams were unable to raise enough players, having to forfeit the points.

Storm rips off roofs

Leanne McLaughlin went to her Highfield Road house in Kyogle yesterday to find the roof across the street.

200-Meter-Long Superyacht Makes All Billionaires' Existing Yachts Look Merely Clitoral [Emocean]

Ain't it always the way? Just when you think you're the owner of the world's biggest yacht, an even larger one appears out of nowhere? (Well, I say nowhere, I really mean Belgium, where boat...

LIVE STREAMING: Illegal Gambling Task Force Attempts to Raid Casinos

Anti-gambling Task Force Commander John Tyson, Jr., spoke in Montgomery about the attempted raids of two Alabama casinos.

LCL to rope in US investor

LCL Corp Bhd ( 7177 ) , an interior fit-out company, wants to rope in a new investor, US-based interior/exterior contractor KHS&S Contractors, as part of its plan to regularise its financial condition.

Woman accused of robbing man of video poker winnings

A Keithville woman has been arrested on charges she convinced a man to give her a ride home and then robbed him of his video-poker winnings. The victim was pulled out of his vehicle and beaten by two men when he stopped on a isolated road. Those men were still being sought today, sheriff's investigators said. Vickie Lynn Smith, 37, faces charges of armed robbery. She was held in Caddo ...

EXCLUSIVE: Disgraced De Stefano says sorry, Geelong in first interview

DISGRACED former Geelong mayor Frank De Stefano has apologised to the Geelong community just weeks after finishing his seven-year sentence for stealing $8.6 million.

Rangers and Devils square off

SOFTBALL returns to the diamonds at Albert Park in Lismore this afternoon with the Far North Coast competition to complete its season after a lengthy break.

Nicole Kidman donates to Haiti

Nicole Kidman is donating $50,000-a-year to Haiti for the next five years to help the earthquake-stricken Caribbean island rebuild.

Calvin Tan, top suspect in Mandaue shabu lab, testifies

ONE of the men accused of operating a shabu laboratory in Mandaue City in 2004 testified yesterday that the real brains of the operation is the state’s witness in the case. read more

Alabama gubernatorial candidate Ron Sparks calls attempted bingo raids 'insanity'

Sparks calls Gov. Bob Riley's attempted raids this morning of VictoryLand and Country Crossing an 'outrageous waster of limited state resources.'

UPDATE: Country Crossing raid stymied; troopers' numbers dwindling

SHORTER, Ala. — Hundreds of state police were stymied Friday in attempts to raid two multimillion-dollar bingo operations in Alabama as lawyers scrambled to block the seizure of thousands of electronic bingo machines. Both the VictoryLand complex...

Dover Downs open workout

An open workout for the press took place yesterday at the freshly painted Elsmere Boxing Club in Wilmington, Delaware to promote “Friday Night Fights”, which will take place on Friday, February 26 at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino in Dover Delaware.

myOptumHealth.com tools

Go to any casino and you'll see many gray heads at the slot machines and blackjack tables. Gambling has become a popular pastime for seniors who often have time to spare and holes in their lives to fill.

Tohono O'odham unswayed by Kyl's opposition to Glendale casino

Tohono O'odham Nation call senator ''one of this country's staunchest opponents of Indian gaming.''

Legislators talk health care, casinos in Westborough

National political stories, from the recent special U.S. Senate election to the health care debate, dominated a legislative panel discussion Thursday morning in Westborough.

Abraham-Dirrell Is A Go For March 6

DIRRELL: "The end of Camelot is near. It's off with 'King Arthur's' head on March 6."

Rock 4 Haiti raises $3500

More than $3500 was raised in donations by generous Queenstown residents, businesses and visitors during the Rock 4 Haiti music festival in Queenstown yesterday.

Friday January 29, 2010 - 11:17 EST

LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- It ranks among the toughest breakups in a city with its fair share of seamy divorces. Like plenty of splits, it had everything to do with money.

Ticket Alert: Abraham-Dirrell

Tournament point leader “King” Arthur Abraham will kick off Group Stage 2 of the Super Six World Boxing Classic when he faces Andre “The Matrix” Dirrell on Saturday, March 6, 2010, at the Agua Caliente Casino, Resort, Spa in Rancho Mirage, Calif., in greater Palm Springs, live on SHOWTIME® at 9 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the west coast).

Bison horn in on meat market

BISON, the massive beasts from the plains of the American West, are now roaming the Northern Rivers.

The Projector: Movies opening Friday, Jan. 29

Opera on the big screen, do as the Romans do, find an American in Italy, beware the wrath of a father, follow up on Katrina and beware O'Reilly and Beck. by Amy Atkins Special Screenings After the StormA benefit screening for the After the Storm Foundation, which aids in the rehabilitation of New Orleans communities. Following the documentary, there will be a Q & A with director Hilla Medalia ...

Nothing left to give, Simcoe skate club says

Norfolk continues to pursue the $53,000 debt that the Simcoe Skating Club owed the county at the time it folded on Dec. 21. However, the former president of the club says there is nothing left to give and the county should just drop it.[...]

Friday January 29, 2010 - 11:02 EST

LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- The selection of casino operator for New York City's Aqueduct Race Track has dragged on for almost a year. Now, the three New York City Council members who represent the Southeast Queens Community where Aqueduct is located have weighed in on the matter.

Battle of the gatekeepers

When Jesse Brinkley (34-5, 22 KOs) and Curtis Stevens (21-2, 15 KOs) meet on Friday night in their super middleweight battle at the Grand Casino Resort in Reno, both fighters know that they are the â€œgatekeeperâ€� to their opponentsâ€™ future.

Raids at Ala. casinos blocked by judge

Hundreds of state police have been stymied in attempted raids on two multimillion-dollar bingo operations in Alabama.

Rush Limbaugh: I Thought Chest Pains Were 'The Big One'

What's Your Reaction? As a pain was overcoming his chest last month, Rush Limbaugh thought it was "the big one". "I've never experienced that kind of pain before and I've always wondered what it felt like," he told reporters Wednesday at Las Vegas's Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino.

IBM picks Cebu as GDC site

CEBU’S strategic location, infrastructure and wealth of talents have prompted IBM to open its second Global Delivery Center (GDC) site for application services. read more

NFL Player Accused In Transgender Sex Assault

Professional football player Eric Green has been accused of forcing himself onto a transgendered New York City woman in a lawsuit filed in federal court in Florida.

Gambling Raid Update

State troopers and other law enforcement have pulled back after massing at two major gambling facilities....the targets are Victoryland in Shorter and Country Crossing near Dothan. Apparently the raiding party showed up outside both casinos without search warrants. Victoryland is owned by Milton McGregor who stirred the pot recently when he hired private detectives to track the former head of ...

Cadiz museum to again mark birthdate of Gable

CADIZ - Clark Gable referred to himself as "Just a poor slob from Ohio," but the interest in the famed actor who was born in Cadiz on Feb. 1, 1901, continues.

Sun International sees lower H1 profit, hotel unit suffers

South Africa's Sun International expects to report 20-30 percent fall in first-half headline earnings per share as the economic downturn hit hotel occupancies and room rates.

Attorneys, CEOs, Dentists and More are Up for Bid at the 6th Annual Bachelor Bid for Charity Hosted by The Wild, Wacky ...

(Raleigh , NC ) January 29, 2010 – Look Who’s Up For Bid at the 6th Annual Bachelor Bid for Charity, hosted by The Wild, Wacky, Wonderful Women of the World.

Illegal gambling task force chief to seek to have TRO lifted

Restraining order halted raid on VictoryLand this morning.

Get a little wild for a good cause at Bay City benefit dinner

The American Red Cross East Shoreline Chapter’s 16th annual Wild Taste Extravaganza takes place Feb. 6 at Lumber Barons’ Charcoal Grill and Brew Pub, 804 E. Midland St.

Casino night was well played

I wanted to thank the Estes Park Sunrise Rotary Club for organizing and hosting another Casino Night this past Saturday evening. Thanks are also appropriate to Scott Webermeier at the National Park Village South for the use of their great facility.

Pittsburgh Casino Fined For Teen Gamblers

Pittsburgh's Rivers Casino is facing a substantial fine after a couple of local teens managed to play the slots.

Report: 707 dogs hurt in 21 months at West Virginia track

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - A national group determined to outlaw greyhound racing says 62 dogs died or had to be euthanized...

Trans Woman Sues NFL Player For Sodomy

Angelina Mavilia, a New York-based transgender woman, has filed a $10 million lawsuit against NFL player Eric Green alleging that he forcibly sodomized her.

Allow sports betting to save jobs, says MP

A federal politician is betting that sports gambling could be just the ticket for the struggling casino in Windsor, Ont.

Report: 707 dogs hurt in 21 months at W.Va. track

A national group determined to outlaw greyhound racing says 62 dogs died or had to be euthanized at a West Virginia racetrack between January 2008 and September 2009, while more than 700 were injured, some suffering leg and skull fractures and spinal injuries.

Accidents in the art world

A trip here. A misplaced elbow there.

IGT will close its cabinet shop within 60 days and eliminate 25 jobs

International Game Technology, one of Reno’s largest private employers, will close its Reno cabinet shop in 60 days, eliminating 25 jobs, IGT officials said Friday morning.

New Mom Kendra Wilkinson Plans to Let Loose on Super Bowl Night

She says her family will be "watching the baby" Get more Us! Follow us on Twitter, Friend us on F[...]

Two men killed in single vehicle wreck

PADUCAH - A pickup truck crash killed two people last night in McCracken County. Mccracken County officials say two men in a Dodge utility truck were driving on Lydon Road in Paducah when they lost control of the vehicle and crashed near the intersection of Husband and Lydon Road.

Woman accused of robbing casino winner

Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator says a Keithville woman is behind bars for robbing a man of his casino winnings.

Illegal Gambling Task Force Attempts to Raid Casinos

Anti-gambling Task Force Commander John Tyson, Jr., spoke in Montgomery about the attempted raids of two Alabama casinos.

Table games bill passes, signed by governor

Casino heads say they're ready to start hiring and training dealers.

200m Superyacht Makes All Existing Yachts Look Merely Clitoral

Ain’t it always the way? Just when you think you’re the owner of the world’s biggest yacht , an even larger one appears out of nowhere? (Well, I say nowhere, I really mean Belgium, where boat designers Emocean hail from.) (more…)

Windsor Group Acquires Windsor Remarketing to Expand Services

DALLAS - Windsor Group announced its purchase of Windsor Remarketing, a Fort Worth-based remarketing management company. Their combined menu of services includes skip tracing, repossession management and remarketing management.

An intimate tradition

My parents started it all almost 66 years ago. My married siblings, including myself, ladly followed suit when we decided there was no other better way.

Herbst Gaming to emerge from bankruptcy next week

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Regulatory filings say Herbst Gaming will emerge from bankruptcy next week as a reorganized holding company with assets worth nearly $915 million.

Piston pumalag sa SEC registration

Hindi balakid ang kawalan ng rehistro ng Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operators Nationwide (PISTON) sa Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sa joint petition nito kasama sina Reps. Satur Ocampo, Teddy Casino, Joel Maglunsod at Liza Masa para pigilan ang implementasyon ng Radio Frequency Identification Device (RFID).

Nicole Kidman Donates $250k to Haiti Relief Fund

NICOLE Kidman has donated $250,000 to Haiti. The actress was one of five Hollywood stars to promise the earthquake-stricken Caribbean island $50,000-a-year over the next five years to help the people of Haiti rebuild their lives. Nicole’s Nine costar Penelope Cruz and her partner Javier Bardem — who are believed to be engaged — have committed to [...]

Agua Caliente Chief Operating Officer 'No Longer With Us'

PALM SPRINGS - The Chief Operating Officer for the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is no longer with the tribe.

Happy birthday, Adam Lambert!

Adam Lambert turns 28 today, and the Ministry of Gossip is having a link party to celebrate.

EARNINGS PREVIEW: US Casinos Results To Rise From 2008 Lows

Crist offers bulked-up budget; faces battle with Legislature

Gov. Charlie Crist unveiled a bulked-up, $69.2 billion state budget Friday, which increases state spending on schools and the environment and puts the governor sharply at odds with a Legislature looking to cut spending.

Report: 707 Dogs Hurt In 21 Months At Wheeling Island Track

A greyhound-protection group says 62 dogs died at Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack over a 21-month period ending in September 2009 and more than 700 were injured.

Group says hundreds of dogs hurt at W.Va. track

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -- A national group determined to outlaw greyhound racing says 62 dogs died or had to be euthanized at a West Virginia racetrack between January 2008 and September 2009, while more than 700 were injured, some suffering leg and skull f...

Isle of Capri Casinos Inc. Elects Kozicz to Board of Directors

Isle of Capri Casinos Inc. announced today the election of Gregory J. Kozicz to the Board of Directors effective immediately.

McKee: Casino could pay governments Feb. 12

Local governments could expect their first share of FireKeepers Casino slot profits on Feb. 12, the casino’s general manager said Thursday.

Company awarded for casino construction

The construction of FireKeepers Casino last year earned Lansing-based Clark Construction Company the 2009 Build Michigan Award from the Michigan Chapter of Associated General Contractors.

Flanagan confirms Fall River casino talk, but Wampanoags say tribe's interest preliminary

Mayor Will Flanagan confirmed Friday that a meeting took place between Fall River officials and the Mashpee Wampanoag Indian Tribe late last month about the potential of bringing a casino gaming facility to the Spindle City but that those talks were only in the very preliminary stages.

Rush Limbaugh named Miss America pageant judge

Conservative radio host joins Vivica Fox and Shawn Johnson on 2010 panel

Are you in to be a dealer at Presque Isle Downs?

Presque Isle Downs & Casino wants to know if you have what it takes to become a casino dealer. The casino will hold three informational meetings on Feb. 9 at the Erie Bayfront Convention Center.

Emerald and Ice Gala to increase funds, community

The University of North Dakota Staff Senate will be hosting an "Emerald and Ice" gala event on Saturday, February 6th at the Alerus Center. The goal of the event is to help foster a sense of community among UND employees and raise money to expand the organization's scholarship program.

Task force commander says any illegal bingo machines should be removed from state

By Dana Beyerle Times Montgomery Bureau MONTGOMERY — The Greenetrack bingo hall was not raided by Gov. Bob Riley’s illegal gambling task force, but task force commander John Tyson said Greenetrack can expect to be if it has illegal electronic machines and doesn’t remove them.

Gila tribe OKs study for planned South Mountain Freeway

The Gila River Indian Community still formally opposes the planned South Mountain Freeway.

Bulletin Board: Jan. 29, 2010

Book club celebrates with local author

Grammy Award Winning Music Artist and Acclaimed Actor Chris Ludacris Bridges Kicks Off 2010 and 10 Year Anniversary ...

2010 will mark three-time Grammy Award winning artist, award winning actor, businessman, restaurateur and Disturbing Tha Peace CEO, Chris Ludacris Bridges, 10th anniversary in the entertainment business. Â Since bursting onto the international scene at the turn of the new decade, he has been riding a major wave of success ever since.

Meet Onverse's social MMO

If you thought there could be no social network more time-consuming than Facebook, you were wrong. Onverse, launched in beta last June, brings social networking into 3D, then spices it up with avatars, interior decorating, and mini games you can play against your friends. Best of all, it's completely free for Mac users to download.

Super-sized Oasis of the Seas

ABOARD THE OASIS OF THE SEAS - We were standing on the Boardwalk, admiring the display of hand-carved carousel horses, when we heard the first scream.

Some stereotypes went overboard

ATHENS - After reading David Foster Wallace’s brilliant essay “A Supposedly Fun Thing I’ll Never Do Again,’’ I swore I would never go on a cruise.

Paramore Announce Spring U.S. Tour Dates

Paramore have announced the dates of their spring U.S. tour dates and are no doubt hoping this one won't be plagued by the illnesses that troubled them on last fall's jaunt.

Council to weigh in on casino ballot measure

Published: Friday, January 29, 2010 at 9:21 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, January 29, 2010 at 9:21 a.m. Petaluma's City Council will soon give their input on a proposed ballot measure asking voters whether they support a casino in Sonoma County.

News archive for 2010-01-29

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Partridge to take center stage in Miss America Pageant

Deadbeat parents would lose winnings under bill

Jeannie Black announces run for re-election

AROUNDTOWN

Charles Moore Benefit Ride for Families and Friends of Violent Crime Victim

Senate Clears Ben Bernanke For 2nd Term

Gamblers who owe back child support could lose their jackpots

What J.D. Salinger Taught Me about Literary Use of the F-Word

Social Life upcoming events

Joint USAF/NOAA Report of Solar and Geophysical Activity 28 Jan 2010

Bill addressing deadbeat parents & casino wins, passes

More competition for A.C.: Delaware to allow table games

Haiti Is Not Alone, Thousands In North Dakota Left Without Water After Storm

Transgender Woman Files $10M Suit Vs. Former 49er She Says Sodomized Her

Stranger Writers, Always Down With the City's 'Hardscrabble' Residents, Still Can't Find Their Way Around South Park

Rush Limbaugh: I Still Don't Know Cause of Chest Pains

4 contestants win preliminary Miss America awards

Adam Lambert Coming to the Coachella Valley

US prop trading ban? Tough, but not impossible

STOCKTON UNVEILS BOOK ON 30 YEARS OF GAMING IN A.C.

Adam Lambert To Play Coachella Valley

You Ask, Stockpickr Answers

Segmented and social, e-mail helps FireKeepers fire up loyalty club members

Morgans Hotel Group Announces Results from Special Stockholders Meeting

Jazz Musical Artists To Be Honored at the American Smooth Jazz Awards in 2010

Sources discount Walmart rumor

KZ Event Productions makes Las Vegas debut Friday night: Campillo-Shumenov II

More Than 700 Greyhounds Injured at Wheeling Dog Track, 62 Dogs Die

Councillor proposes trust fund for Flamborough

ENTERTAINMENT LISTINGS, Jan. 29 - Feb. 4.

Movie Review: Don't mess with Mel in ' Edge of Darkness '

Bernanke confirmation advances in crucial vote

In the Spotlight: Nasha Russia

NFL Player Eric Green Allegedly Sodomized NYC Transgender

Senate Backs Fed's Bernanke For Second Term

Sandals Foundation Teams up With American Airlines to Deliver Essential Supplies to Haiti

Thursday January 28, 2010 - 15:47 EST

Football Legend Tackles Reverse Logistics

Former Binion murder defendant Tabish wins parole

Crocs shed light on gambling habits

Gaming Alive And Well in Lima Pending Court Ruling - 1/28/2010

Duped by online get-rich-quick scheme

Korea District Heating Shares Double in Market Debut (Update1)

Review: Mel Gibson returns in 'Edge of Darknes

Trip to Pauma has available seats

Film Factory hosts Bonsall Sundowner, calls for festival entries

Alt Text: Your Geek Guide to Poker-Chip Snobbery

N.J. Sen. Lesniak blasts Gov. Christie on sports betting

Review: 'Edge of Darkness'

Anthem Institute North Brunswick Student Wins National Graphic Design Competition

Gaming executive David Fendrick packs bags; no longer under Agua Caliente employment rolls

Broomfield Enterprise upcoming events -- Jan. 28

Rivers Casino Fined After Two Minors Play Slots

Former assistant D.A. won't be prosecuted for incident at casino

Bondholders file appeal over Herbst reorganization plan

Review: Mel Gibson finds himself on fragile 'Edge of Darkness'

Wait for it, wait for it — casinos or racinos in Texas?

Mudbugs To Face Killer Bees, Eagles This Weekend

Ben Bernanke given second term at Federal Reserve

One man hospitalized after workplace accident at Pella Corp.

Film review: Edge of Darkness

Movie review: The return of Mad Mel

Indiana legislative update: Township boards, redistricting, definition of marriage

Manfredo Back In Ring

Panel shares community’s legacy

Orange you glad we didn't call it banana: Q&A with 100 Monkeys

100 Monkeys barrel into town

Indian Creek Village council incumbents face challengers

Delaware Legislature, governor approve table games

Preservation group will fight Gettysburg casino project

Mohegan Sun to create 500 jobs this year and open a dealer school

2. Women set to be entertained by erotic dance

Bellator set to debut second season on April 8

Fall River in casino talks with Mashpee tribe

(AFX UK Focus) 2010-01-29 04:26 Glance-Market Chatter -- Corporate finance press digest

Man charged in stabbing of woman outside Auburn bingo hall

Danica Patrick’s Nationwide schedule includes TMS race Nov. 6

Filipino Parica inducted into Hall of Fame