Article Archives for 2010-01-30

WASHINGTON (AP) - A new study from the insurance industry finds that state laws banning wireless calling or texting while driving have not resulted in fewer vehicle crashes.

Paterson names Aqueduct gaming operator

New York’s long-awaited selection of an Aqueduct gaming operator finally is over.

Gambling task force asks Alabama Supreme Court to clear way for raid

Super-Sized Branding Surrounds The Super Bowl

South Florida is beginning to feel the fever, Super Bowl fever that is as the Super Bowl returns to Miami for the tenth time on Sunday, February 7th. But as most fans know, the Super Bowl isn't just about football, it's also about the parties, celebrities, concerts and extravagant fan fare designed to promote certain products and brands.

Gibson still playing martyr in ‘Darkness’

It's been seven years since his last film. Will moviegoers forgive Mel Gibson (of drunk driving and anti-Semitic remarks) to watch him being sacrificed for the sins of others?

W.Va. racetrack downplays report of 707 injuries

(AP: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.

Acrobats, magic, and more to ring in Turning Stone's Chinese New Year

VERONA, N.Y. (WKTV) - The world famous acrobats from China are at the showroom at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino this weekend.

Delaware North loses bid to run downstate racetrack

ALBANY -- Gov. David Paterson and legislative leaders have tapped a politically connected group to run a major casino at a downstate racetrack, bypassing Buffalo's Delaware North.

Club MVC qualifiers resume

The Club MVC series of poker qualifying tournaments for the Venetian Deep Stack Extravaganza resume tonight at 7, in the Mountain View Casino. The buy-in is $40 for each qualifier; $35 goes into the prize pool, $5 to the house.

THV Working for You at 6:30: Ballot proposals

First a lottery, now possibly casinos. A couple of weeks ago, we told you about a Texas businessman who wants to open casinos in seven Arkansas counties. That story led to Friday's THV Working for You.

Biloxi point residents fight to save their neighborhood

BILOXI, MS (WLOX) - The signs of Katrina's impact are everywhere on Biloxi's Point Cadet from driveways that lead nowhere, to mailboxes that will never take another delivery.

Alabama Gov. Bob Riley fires back at AG Troy King in casino-closing fight

Governor says attorney general is 'parroting' gambling bosses.

Foreclosure ends vision of Oasis at Shangri-la

TONOPAH -- Lenders last week assumed ownership through foreclosure of a 20-acre tract of land at 2460 W. Highway 372 where Jerry Wang, chief executive officer of the Forum Group Ltd., had plans for an ambitious resort complex.

State picks VLT operator for Aqueduct racino

SARATOGA SPRINGS – The state’s long-awaited selection of an Aqueduct Race Track gaming operator is finally over.

Utah man shoots self during alleged burglary

WEST WENDOVER — West Wendover police officers were called at 6 a.m. Tuesday to a casino regarding a man who had been shot.

Isle of Capri names new board member

Casino owner Isle of Capri Casinos Inc. said Friday it elected Gregory Kozicz to its board of directors, effective immediately.

Tickets Selling Fast for Adam Lambert Concert

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

Riley press release: Supreme Court rules bingo machines illegal

The Alabama Supreme Court today issued an opinion that again makes clear that the so-called “electronic bingo” machines being used by casino bosses across the State are illegal

Fall/winter 2010 menswear collections in Paris

Showmanship reigned as designers introduced their fall/winter 2010 collections in Paris.

Gentlemen, prepare to play it smart

This year, it's all about versatility, adaptability and a timeless style. And when the weather turns cold, think peacoats. This year, it's all about versatility, adaptability and a timeless style. And when the weather turns cold, think peacoats.

KJCT8.com - Grand Junction, Montrose - Weather, News, Sports | Isle of Capri names new board member

ST LOUIS (AP) - Casino owner Isle of Capri Casinos Inc. said Friday it elected Gregory Kozicz to its board of directors, effective immediately. Kozicz, 45, is chief executive officer of Alberici Corp., a St. Louis construction and engineering company.

Paducah closing Noble Park

PADUCAH, KY - Noble Park is closing to vehicles. Due to snowfall, Paducah Parks Services is closing Noble Park and Stuart Nelson Park to traffic. Individuals can enter the park to walk. However, walkers should know that conditions could be slick and they should walk at their own risk.

PLANNING AHEAD: Calendar of Events (February 2010)

Santana In Las Vegas Concert Ticket Giveaway

This a definitely a giveaway that sounds pretty amazing. We are giving away a pair of tickets to see Carlos Santana at the Hard Rock in Las Vegas on February 14, 2010. This concert should be absolutely epic! If you are a fan of his older stuff, you are in luck because this show is [...]

River search finds no one

COUNCIL BLUFFS — The rescue workers who commuters saw around the Missouri River Friday morning were searching for a man they never found.

Robin Antin, Entertainment Matchmaker

Pussycat Dolls creator Robin Antin choreographed Matt Goss' live show at the Palms before making the introduction between Goss and Caesars Palace, a deal that has resulted in the fulfillment of Goss' principle dream: to perform on the Las Vegas Strip at Caesars Palace. Antin continues to manage the Brit crooner as he makes his move to Caesars with 10 p.m. performances Friday and Saturday nights ...

Kelly: Are casinos the best bet for the Meadowlands?

THE Meadowlands swamps are no longer home to just dead mobsters and other strange guests such as that alleged basketball team known as the Nets. Birds of all squawks and feathers are flocking there, including eagles and owls – evidence, perhaps, of a cleaner environment.

UNT students sustain friendship while competing in Miss America pageant

After more than a year of preparation and hard work, Miss Texas Kristen Blair and Miss New Mexico Nicole Miner have been competing in Las Vegas this week in hopes of winning the national title.

Ludacris Readies New Album, Tour With The Black Eyed Peas

This year marks Ludacris' 10th anniversary in the entertainment business. Since bursting onto the at the turn of the past decade, the Disturbing Tha Peace CEO has been riding a major wave of success. Today, he's gearing up for the release of a new album, and tour...

Scandal-free, mature Mel Gibson great in 'Edge of Darkness'

The movie is a solid entry in the police-thriller genre, a slow-burn mystery that knows how to keep the fire smoldering and how to keep it from getting out of control.

Miss Oregon suits up, scores $1K scholarship

Miss America Pageant organizers say contestants from Oregon and Michigan have won awards during preliminary competitions in Las Vegas. Miss Oregon CC Barber won $1,000 during the swimsuit competition after strutting the stage in a black bikini.

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Riley-King Gambling Squabble Continues

Governor Bob Riley has taken another shot at Attorney General Troy King in their on-going squabble over electronic bingo's legality in Alabama. Riley fired off a letter to King this afternoon expressing disappointment that King "shows more concern for the casino gambling bosses in Alabama than for the enforcement of law by dedicated law enforcement officials." Earlier today, King sent Riley a ...

Reported high school basketball cancelations and postponements

Hopkinsville at Livingston Central Girls Canceled. Fulton City at Hickman County Doubleheader (Boys and Girls) Postponed, Rescheduled TBA. Dawson Springs at Lyon County Doubleheader (Boys and Girls) Postponed, Rescheduled TBA.

Sam Haskell: Miss America: We Fund Scholars

The Miss America system provides up to $45 million in scholarships each year -- who else is putting women through college like that?

Tribe Calendar: February 2010 and Purim

Monday, February 1 Mapping Madness Author Ron Arons discusses how to use online mapping techniques to find anyone, anywhere, anyhow. Light refreshments will be served. Free. 7 p.m. Sponsored by the Jewish Genealogical Society of the Conejo Valley and Ventura County.

WPPI Celebrates 30th Anniversary in Style in Las Vegas, NV

CULVER CITY, Calif.----The Wedding & Portrait Photographers International is pleased to announce it will be celebrating its 30th Anniversary in style on March 8, 2010 at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV.

Friday January 29, 2010 - 16:47 EST

DOVER, Delaware -- Delaware's governor didn't waste any time signing into law a bill that allows the state's three racetrack casinos to add table games.

Chartwell Announces Financial Results for the Three and Twelve Months Ended October 31, 2009

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Jan. 29, 2010) - Chartwell Technology Inc. (TSX:CWH) ("Chartwell" or the "Company"), a leading provider of gaming software systems and entertainment content to the online and remote gaming industry, announces audited financial results for the year ended October 31, 2009. Chartwell focused on its core Casino gaming software business in fiscal 2009, continuing to ...

Trade unions to protest Local 54 initiative in Trenton

Local unions could butt heads on Monday when state legislators discuss a bill to hamper Atlantic City's largest casino union's fight against Revel Entertainment Group.

As New York Embraces Gambling, Uncertain Returns

The state moves forward with a casino at a Queens racetrack and others are on the horizon. But how many casinos are too many?.

Ex-Vegas casino exec among group to operate N.Y. video lottery

ALBANY, N.Y. - New York Gov. David Paterson said Friday that he and legislative leaders have chosen a consortium that includes several builders and a former Las Vegas casino executive to install and operate video lottery terminals at Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens.

Leyte Farmers Locked in Battle with Ex-CA Justice Over Land

By RONALYN V. OLEA Since 2000, Alejandro Abaño could not go back to his farm in barangay Cabatianuhan, Alangalang, Leyte. In the first week of February that year, Abaño, together with some agricultural workers, was weeding the coconut land of his father when armed men pretending to be policemen came to their hut accusing them of being rebels. The armed men were allegedly hired by former Court of ...

Mel Gibson returns to film

IT HAS been seven years since his last film, but Mel Gibson is still playing the 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 ...

Schools: Viva Las Vegas

The Viva Las Vegas! Destination Dance will be at McKinney Boyd High School this weekend. The Student Council will sponsor its annual Destination Dance from 8 to 11:45 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30 at the Allen Event Center.

GOP to Require Candidates to Support Party Platform or Forgo Money

The Republican National Committee adopted the resolution as it seeks ways to more clearly distinguish the party from Democrats

Residents plan more ‘Help for Haiti’ with concert

With thousands of people dying and millions more hurting, many people are scrambling to help Haiti. The Fremont Community Foundation will present Flash Cadillac “Help for Haiti” from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday in the Annex at 507 1/2 Main St.

Owner Of Nightclub Where 165 Were Killed Dies

Richard J. Schilling Jr., one of the owners of northern Kentucky's Beverly Hills Supper Club where a 1977 fire killed 165 people, has died.

Stevens County workshop complete loss after fire

STEVENS COUNTY, Wash. - A Stevens County workshop used by logging contractors has been ruled a complete loss after a fire broke out in the industrial structure around 2:30 p.m. Friday.

Beyond the Barge

Matt Goss is heading to Cleopatra's Barge, but that wasn't the only venue Caesars considered.

TRACK TALK: Dale Quarterley assumes coach’s role in California

The Rockland native is directing Candice Munzy of Oklahoma in this weekend’s Toyota All-Star Showdown.

Safeguards to aid gamblers

A SLEW of safeguards were announced by the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) on Friday to help problem gamblers. There will a voluntary stop-loss service, where patrons can limit their losses before they start gaming. There are also limits on credit facilities.

3rd RCMB invitational open golfest strikes today

THE 3rd Rotary Club of Metro Bacolod Invitational Open Fun Golf Tournament reels off Saturday at Bacolod Golf and Country Club in Murcia, Negros Occidental. read more

Mashpee tribe eyeing Fall River for casino

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

Community bingo hit hard by FireKeepers

As many opponents feared, FireKeepers Casino’s success appears to be coming at the expense of smaller operations.

State Troopers VS Bingo Halls

Eight troopers usually patrol Alabama highways in the wee hours but 200 showed up for a pre-dawn casino raid. more

Hearings could end MGM Mirage's stake in Borgata

ATLANTIC CITY - Gaming giant MGM Mirage Inc. and New Jersey casino regulators are discussing "a variety of issues" for a hearing that will scrutinize the company's controversial casino partnership in the Chinese gambling enclave of Macau.

Gambling Raids Stopped at Country Crossing, Victoryland

Mobile District Attorney John Tyson isn't wasting any time in his new position as head of the governor's task force on illegal gambling. Friday morning he had hundreds of state...

Fired officer's appeal: The tale of the tape

There will be a showdown at Bossier City Municipal Complex next week when a police officer who lost his job after the arrest of an assistant district attorney goes before the police civil service board to try to get his job back. A key part of the case will be a recording of the lawyer's profanity-laced ride to the police station. Officer Phillip Vernon was fired after last October's arrest ...

Gibson resurrects career with "Edge of Darkness"

For the first time in nearly a decade, Mel Gibson shows he can still get the audience behind him.

"How I Met The Love of My Life Contest"

Valentine's Day is just around the corner and KMPH FOX 26 wants to help you do something nice for your sweetheart. The KMPH Community Correspondent and Great Day have teamed up for the 4th Annual "How I met the Love of My Life" Giveaway."

Gov. Riley and AG Troy King battle over bingo

Governor Riley’s response to Attorney General Troy King’s letter on bingo battle

(AFX UK Focus) 2010-01-30 00:03 UK's Turner criticises carry trade - report

LONDON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - The chairman of Britain's regulator the Financial Services Authority branded so-called carry trades "economically valueless," the Times reported on its website on Friday. Adair Turner said banks and hedge funds that borrowed cheaply in U.S. dollars to bet on higher yielding investments in emerging markets were adding no value to the real economy, the paper said. "If I ...

Sleepless on the Strip

As a typhoon approaches, Stephen Phelan steps into the alternate universe of empty casinos at dawn.

Travel Challenge: A week in Madeira

Every week we invite competing companies to give us their best deal for a specified holiday. Today: a week in Madeira, departing on 26 February. Prices are for two.

Hockey show displays new-age player protection

Ryan Kennedy LAS VEGAS -- The Let's Play Hockey Show took place at the MGM Grand Casino this week.

Aqueduct chosen to run New York City video lottery casino

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Big A Racino operator selected

After nearly eight years of negotiations, three Governors and one false start, Aqueduct Entertainment Group (AEG) has been selected to operate the Racino at Aqueduct.

Turner criticises carry trade - report

LONDON (Reuters) - The chairman of the Financial Services Authority branded so-called carry trades "economically valueless," the Times reported on its website on Friday.

Football Legend to Kick-Off Big Game Sunday at Tropicana Las Vegas

Football legend and Heisman Trophy winner Paul Hornung will be signing free autographs in the Tropicana Las Vegas's Celebration Lounge between noon and 2 p.m. prior to the Big Game on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010.

There she is

Miss Minnesota, Brooke Kelly Kilgarriff of Eagan, will represent the state at the "Miss America 2010 Pageant" (7 p.m., TLC), hosted by Mario Lopez at the Planet Hollywood Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas.

Few tears over torn Picasso

Art experts say there are many ways to return the classic painting "The Actor" to its former glory - or pretty close to it - after a recent accident.

Grand Traverse Band funds tourism industry

This week they announced their first round of pay-outs and one area that's receiving some of the funds is the tourism industry. This has the Traverse City Convention & Visitors Bureau hoping to use the money to increase the number of outside visitors into the area.

Chartwell Technology cites competition, recession for lower Q4 income

CALGARY - Chartwell Technology Inc. (TSX:CWH), an online gaming software systems provider, cited increased competition and the lingering effects of the recession for lower earnings in its fiscal fourth quarter.

Fall River considering casino

Fall River is hoping for an economic turnaround -- and figures the answer could lie with the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe, who wants to open a casino..

Aboard the casino ship: Princess flashes charm, despite financial wrinkles

First casino to open in Russian gambling zone

Russia's first casino in a special gambling zone will open on Saturday in southern Russia, seven months after all gambling establishments had to close or relocate to four designated areas.

Houston Co. Commission Chairman Responds to Raids

Commission Chairman releases his personal thoughts on Friday's events involving Country Crossing.

TV Junkie: 'Ugly Betty' Cast Up for Grabs; NBC's Winter Olympics Silver Lining

Jon Hamm returns to host "SNL" with Michael Bublé as musical guest - 11:25pm, Saturday, on NBC Weekend Edition The Hollywood Reporter put up more analysis of how NBC's bid on the Olympics does have a silver lining . While it's possible that NBC might lose $250 million on advertising during the Olympics broadcast, the network will expect surges in viewing all of its other shows and networks ("The ...

Joker Broker Laughstub Takes Twiistup 7 'Wild Card' Demo

LaughStub.com's Scot Richardson and Nasi Peretz, the winners of Twiistup's Wild Card Demo Night. (Lisa Borodkin/LAist) A comedy club ticketing business, Laughstub.com , will be laughing all the way to the Skirball Center on Thursday, as winner of the "Wild card" competition for a Showoff spot at Twiistup 7 . Twiistup 7 kicked off at UCLA's Anderson School of Business Wednesday night with a ...

Surprise winner tapped to develop Aqueduct racino

Aqueduct Entertainment Group has been selected to develop the racino at Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens, announced Gov. David Paterson late Friday afternoon. But there are some caveats. The decision ends a drawn out bidding process that began six months ago and has been closed to the public. AEG edged out a team led by SL Green, Manhattan's largest commercial landlord, which at one time was seen as ...

Attempted Bingo Raid Prompts Letter War Between Alabama's Governor And Attorney General

Hundreds of Alabama Troopers gathered to raid two multi-million dollar bingo operations in the wee hours this morning. They waited for hours until the missions were called off. Now, Governor Riley is in a war of letters with the state's Attorney General over it.

Odds stacked against Middleboro casino

Meeting between tribe and Fall River officials casts doubt on local project

Scholar-athlete banquet Sunday

SCHOLASTIC FOOTBALL — Central New York Chapter of the National Football Foundation honoring Section III's top scholar-athletes at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino.

Would shorter beach season cost Atlantic City more than it saves?

‘It’s bad enough you have casinos in Pennsylvania,’ says Walt Li, of Atlantic City. ‘You take the beach away and nobody has any reason to be here.’

Lawmakers Consider Casino Gaming in Waikiki

For the first time in more than a decade state lawmakers will consider bringing casino gaming to Waikiki.

Remillard Makes Quick Work Of Lora

When Matt Remillard climbed out of the ring after scoring a fourth-round TKO against Rafael Lora in September to win the NABF featherweight title, he said he walked away with a bad taste after a controversial finish.

Manfredo, Remillard Get Wins In Connecticut

GEK: Vanda, who has still been stopped just once in 52 pro fights, preserved that claim despite falling to 42-10.

Powerball coming to Ill. lottery

Gladys Aponte says she's generally not willing to give up a dollar for a lottery ticket — except when the Mega Millions jackpot surpasses $100 million.

Vietnam’s biggest casino opens in Da Nang

VietNamNet Bridge – The biggest casino in the country to date opened in the central city of Da Nang on Tuesday. The casino is part of a major international resort in the coastal city.

Police Release Murdered Woman's Picture

Police have released the photo of a murdered Hooters Hotel and Casino employee in hopes of generating some leads in the case.

Judge blocks police raid of Alabama casino

SHORTER, Ala. — Attempts by state police to raid two multimillion-dollar casinos in Alabama appear to have been put on hold until next week due to quick work by attorneys who blocked the seizure of thousands of electronic bingo machines. Despite...

Boxing: Manfredo scores unanimous decision to take Super Middleweight title

Peter Manfredo, Jr., has a belt to wear around his waist once again.

Sands’ Singapore Project to Run Without VIP Junkets, Post Says

Las Vegas Sands Corp. will not use VIP junket operators to bring business to its new $6 billion Singapore casino, the South China Morning Post reported, citing chief operating officer Michael Leven.

Casino workers ratify union contract

Dealers at Foxwoods Casino have ratified the first union contract at a tribal casino in the United States.

Card Dealers, Casino Approve First Labor Contract

Card dealers at Foxwoods Resort Casino on Friday approved their first labor contract with the nation's largest casino, becoming what is believed to be the largest group of union-represented card dealers in the country.

Alabama Supreme Court rules against electronic bingo

ST. CLAIR COUNTY — The Alabama Supreme Court issued a ruling Friday, unanimously declaring the electronic bingo ordinance in the town of Ashville illegal, according to Amendment 542 of the Alabama State Constitution.

Head on collision sends one to the hospital

JOHNSTON CITY, IL - Snow is causing accidents all across our region. In one case, police believe that was what caused a head on collision in Johnston City. Authorities say two cars collided head on Friday evening. Snowfall reduced visibility and one car apparently crossed into the wrong lane.

Country Crossing remains closed after attempted raid

Developer says he's not sure when the bingo casino will reopen.

Judge stops casino raid

Circuit Judge Tom Young issued a restraining order in an Alexander City courtroom early Friday morning to stop ...

Foxwoods, MGM Grand dealers ratify union contract

Members of UAW at Foxwoods, Local 2121 have ratified the first union contract under tribal law in the nation, with 75 percent voting in favor.

Foxwoods table-games dealers ratify first union contract

Members of UAW at Foxwoods, Local 2121, have

Colusa Farm Show starts Tuesday

Thousands of visitors are expected to descend on Colusa next week to see and, vendors hope, buy the latest and greatest innovations in farming technology. About 40,000 people are expected to attend the 45th annual Colusa Farm Show, when it gets unde...

Queen of Hearts hotel-casino to be demolished Tuesday

A five-story building in downtown Las Vegas that formerly housed the Queen of Hearts Hotel & Casino will be demolished Tuesday to make way for a new city hall and office complex — and begin the process of bringing new jobs, new development and new night life to the city's downtown.

Chamber installs new directors

The Corning Chamber of Commerce had a difficult time coming up with a theme for its 2010 Installation Dinner, said Barbara Landavazo in her first speech as the group's newly elected president on Saturday. "We wanted it to reflect something uplifting...

Full report: Taxpayers could be liable for casino raids, Attorney General Troy King says

A simmering feud between Gov. Bob Riley and Attorney General Troy King reached a boil on Friday, as the state's top two Republicans sparred over Riley's aggressive push against bingo gambling in Alabama.

Shawn Johnson set as Miss America judge

Iowa native and Olympic gold medalist gymnast Shawn Johnson will be a judge of the 2010 Miss America Pageant. Johnson will join Vivica A. Fox, Miss America 2002 Katie Harman, Dave Koz, Rush Limbaugh, Paul Rodriguez and American Idol contestant Brooke White. Johnson and the six other judges will evaluate the contestants from the preliminaries through the [...]

Rick Tabish Gets Parole

Thursday, the Nevada Board of Parole and Pardons decided it was time for Rick Tabish to leave prison and try to live in society again. He wants to return to Missoula.

Paterson, Lawmakers Pick Bidder for Aqueduct VLTs

Gov. David Paterson said Friday that he and legislative leaders have chosen a consortium that includes several builders and a former Las Vegas casino executive to install and operate video lottery terminals at Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens.

Beverly Hills Supper Club Owner Dies In Florida

COVINGTON, Ky. (AP) - Richard J. Schilling Jr., one of the owners of northern Kentucky's Beverly Hills Supper Club where a 1977 fire killed 165 people, has died. He was 62. Family spokesman Jeff Wellemeyer of Louisville said Schilling, who had suffered from colon cancer, died Wednesday at his home in Boca Raton, Fla. Schilling also ran the Islands Restaurant on the Ohio River waterfront in ...

Limits for casino-goers

CASINO patrons in Singapore will be able to declare how much money they are prepared to lose before they even step up to a gaming table. Once they reach that loss limit, they may need to stop gaming or see a counsellor if they wish to continue, among other options in the pre-commitment systems that the two casinos will be required to implement.

Harrah's To Give Records In High-Roller Case

A Nevada judge says Harrah's Entertainment has to turn over records to a casino high-roller facing criminal charges that he failed to repay almost $15 million in gambling debts.

A tale of two newsrooms

In 2007, Southern Nevada was a dream come true: A land where investment returns rose as high as hotel towers. A vacation paradise for almost 40 million travelers. And a booming community of almost 2 million, with union jobs and tract housing as far as the eye could see.

Death wish

It's hard to think of Mel Gibson playing a crazy cop without Danny Glover and director Richard Donner on board, but don't get the idea Edge of Darkness in any way resembles Lethal Weapon 5. His Boston cop Thomas Craven has nothing to lose after his daughter Emma is blasted by a shotgun on his porch, but he's hardly a cartoon in director Martin Potter's Americanized remake of his own 1985 British ...

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Darling and bankers hold peace talks over breakfast

Signs of a more "constructive" relationship between the Government and leading bankers emerged yesterday after the Chancellor, Alistair Darling, held what amounted to peace talks with senior executives over breakfast at a Davos hotel. Still, some of the exchanges sounded as crunchy as the unyielding muesli normally encountered at such venues.

Sands’ Singapore Casino to Avoid Fee-Earning Junket Operators

Las Vegas Sands Corp. isn’t counting on third parties to bring high rollers to its Singapore casino when it opens in April, enabling it to avoid the commissions it pays to so-called junket operators in the Chinese city of Macau.

Local sports briefs: Visalia venue to host Playboy Fight Night

Playboy Fight Night will debut its brand of combat sports entertainment with a show March 5 at the Visalia Convention Center, headlined by former World Extreme Cagefighting light heavyweight champion Doug Marshall.

Mending Picasso

Experts are trying to determine the best course of action for a masterpiece that was damaged by a clumsy museum-goer ...

Woman facing charges after allegedly leaving baby in car at casino

A Surrey mom is in court this week for allegedly leaving her baby alone in a Vancouver casino parking lot, while she went gambling.

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Brinkley pounds out unanimous decision

RENO - Curtis Stevens told anyone who would listen that Jesse Brinkley had not fought a boxer as powerful as him and that the Yerington native couldn't stand 12 rounds in the ring with him. On Friday night, Brinkley (35-5, 22 KOs) did stand 12 rounds and put Stevens (21-3, 15 KOs) on the canvas in the process. Brinkley took a unanimous decision over Stevens (117-109, 118-08, 119-107) at the ...

Middleboro won't show its cards

MIDDLEBORO — If officials here are upset with the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe's wandering eye, they aren't saying so publicly.

Groups oppose casino near Gettysburg Battlefield

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.

More racing for Ag Society in coming year

The Drumheller and District Agriculture Society has a full slate of events planned this season including more racing. The society held its Annual General Meeting on January 12. The society is planning to attain International Motor Contest Association (IMCA) certification in its racing track.

Craig briefs: Bookmark contest to celebrate Dr. Seuss

March 2 is the birthday of Theodor Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss. When he was 50 years old in 1954, he created his first and maybe most famous book, “The Cat in The Hat.” A publisher challenged Dr. Seuss to use 250 of the most important words for children to learn. Dr. Seuss used 220 words in “The Cat in The Hat,” which was an instant success.

Nicole donates to Haiti

Nicole Kidman has promised the earthquake-stricken Caribbean island $50 000-a-year.

Union pact OK'd by landslide at Foxwoods

Mashantucket - Table-games dealers affiliated

Norwich mayor pushes bond issue

Norwich - Mayor Peter Nystrom hopes to ask voters

Snowdown 2010: Day 3

Snowdown theme contest for 2012, all week, submit entries no later than noon Sunday, Magpie’s Newsstand, 707 Main Ave. Snowdown search for “The Silver Bullet,” all week, find the bullet and win $250 and other prizes, clues released on KIQX and KRSJ radio stations.

Adam Lambert's Fantasy Springs Concert

Tickets for "American Idol" runner-up Adam Lambert's Fantasy Springs Concert are selling up fast! 1,400 tickets have been sold so far for the February 27th concert.

Lora's theme: I can't beat Remillard

UNCASVILLE — The rematch was a replay — with a huge side order of redemption along the way. Undefeated NABF featherweight champion Matt “Sharpshooter” Remillard of Manchester disposed of Rafeal Lora of Irvington, N.J., for the second time in five months here Friday at the Mohegan Sun Arena.

Glen Campbell overcomes misfires at show

RAMA, Ont. - It was family night on Friday at Casino Rama as country music legend Glen Campbell launched the first of two shows with his eldest daughter Debby in tow.

Reichhoff returns to Red Cross position

The former leader of the area's American Red Cross chapter has returned to the job, and she's working on restoring the group's fundraising effort in the four-county area.

Ex-49er 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.

Hand pain halts Willie Nelson's N.C. show; bus busted

Singer and guitarist Willie Nelson canceled a North Carolina concert because of a bum hand about an hour after several band and crew members were busted for allegedly possessing moonshine and marijuana.

Mel’s Cop Probes Daughter’s Murder; Buscemi’s Gambler: Movie

Jan. 30 (Bloomberg) -- The past seven years have been eventful for Mel Gibson . He directed two films, including the controversial “ The Passion of the Christ ,” made anti-Semitic remarks during an arrest for drunk driving, split from the mother of his seven children and became a father again with his Russian girlfriend.

Overdevelopment chokes New Buffalo, Michigan

This tiny beach town in the southwestern corner of Michigan is being squeezed by speculators of different stripes. On the west, so many condos have sprouted along Lake Michigan that developers can't fill them. On the east, the new Four Winds Casino Resort draws 15,000 gamblers a day. The population of New Buffalo is 2,200.

Opposition inflames casino debate

Some local supporters of the proposal to locate a casino near Gettysburg have accused a coalition of preservation groups of using the battlefield as a "prostitute" to raise money - prompting preservationists to hit back with a call for civil discourse.

Suspect in $190M Ponzi scheme held in contempt for allegedly failing to disclose all assets

The financial empire that investment guru Trevor Cook and 81-year-old radio pitchman Pat Kiley built together is gradually going the way of Rome, via the auction house.

Bad economy puts Convention Center in the red

Get FREE Daily Headlines by email! Like most convention facilities, the Santa Fe Community Convention Center lost money in recession-ridden 2009 — its first full year of operations — and appears to be heading toward a larger loss for 2010.

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The Southern Plains-Iroquis Athletics Association basketball tournament, featuring the top teams from area schools, resumes today at the Dodge City Civic Center. Friday's scheduled SPIAA tourney games were postponed because of the heavy snows that hit Dodge City and vicinity. That means eight games in all will be on tap today, with the boys and girls championship and third-place games ...

No edge in 'Edge of Darkness'

Review | Mel Gibson plays cop in search of daughter's killer in movie with predictable plot.

Local religion briefs, January 30

ONTARIO Fundraiser set by Knights of Columbus The third annual Knights of Columbus Mardi Gras casino night fundraiser will take place Feb. 13 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 2713 Grove Ave. The event will include casino-style gaming, raffles, a silent auction, food, door prizes and 20-20 drawings. Cost is $25. Information: 909-996-6147, 909-730-7500.

Guard gunned down: exotic dancers among 4 in court

court time: Police escort murder accused Asha "Shordy" Lee, right, and Kelly Ann "Foxy" Shortte to the Tunapuna Magistrates' Court yesterday. -Photos: ROBERTO CODALLO

Religion Calendar for the Erie area

Craig briefs: Group discussion to focus on chapters

The God Delusion/Reason for God discussion group meets at 4 p.m. Sunday at McDonald’s in Craig. For the remainder of January and throughout February, the group will discuss “The Reason for God” chapters 4, 5, 6 and 7.

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Tonight's TV Hot List: Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010

Miss America 20108/7c TLC Mario Lopez once again handles the hosting duties for the 89th scholarship pageant at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. After a 50-year absence, Miss Puerto Rico will rejoin the 50 United States representatives ...

Metro Bank looks back to the future

Britain's first new high street bank in living memory promises old-style service in an ultra-modern setting. Patrick Collinson visits a Metro Bank branch The red and blue hoardings telling passers-by to "love your bank" have puzzled Londoners for months . But in just a few weeks, Britain's first new high street banking chain for 150 years is set to open, with its impressive new halls proclaiming ...

53 beauty queens vie for Miss America crown

Miss America meets The Rugrats, as America's Most Photogenic Baby competition crawls into South Florida. The local leg of the national competition started Thursday at Aventura Mall, where parents can...

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Posted: Saturday, January 30, 2010 2:30 am | Updated: 3:03 am, Sat Jan 30, 2010. A group of 53 beauty queens picked from around the country for their smiles, struts and interview savvy were set to woo a panel of judges in hopes of winning the Miss America 2010 crown.

Bonus Pick: College Basketball Duke at Georgetown. CBS, 1 p.m.

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Brinkley Outpoints Stevens

On Friday night, in front of a sold out arena at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, NV, Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing and Let's Get It On Promotions put together an action packed card on ESPN's "Friday Night Fights" headlined by Curtis "Showtime" Stevens, taking on Jesse Brinkley in an Official IBF eliminator for the number two ranking in the super middleweight division.

Gaming panel’s employee database breached

The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission said Friday that its database containing licensing information of racetrack and casino employees had been compromised after a firewall was breached by an outside Internet address.

A journey of reconcilation to Vietnam draws U.S. veterans

The trip back to Vietnam was a family affair for Tom, George and George Washington Whitehouse: The brothers both had fought in Vietnam. Both figured someday they'd return. They could take their dad, one of the last Americans to leave in 1975 after working as a tax adviser to the South Vietnamese. Dad was turning 90. The Green Beret hung up the phone and walked through his Lake Oswego home, past ...

Riley, King trade words over bingo raids

The emphasis shifted Friday from early morning law enforcement raids on Alabama casinos to late-afternoon political attacks on and by two of Alabama's top officials, Gov. Bob Riley and Attorney General Troy King.

Elburn Seniors headed to Rock Island casino

The Elburn Seniors invite residents to Jumer's Casino in Rock Island on March 2. The cost of the trip is $35, which includes bus fare and lunch. The bus will leave the Elburn Jewel-Osco, 800 N. Main St., at 8 a.m. and return about 6 p.m. Call 630-879-7898 for reservations. Reservations and money are due Feb. 15. ...

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THE Saltires will prepare for next month's Intercontinental Cup qualifiers in the UAE by facing Kenya and Uganda in a triangular tournament in Nairobi.

Onverse offers free-to-download 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.

Herbst Gaming to emerge from bankruptcy

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

Bingo hall raids blocked again

By Dana Beyerle Montgomery Bureau Chief The machines at Greenetrack are illegal gambling machines and the bingo hall can expect to be raided if they continue to operate, said Gov. Bob Riley's newly appointed gambling task force commander after he attempted to raid two other bingo halls early Friday morning.

Local bingo takes hit

As many opponents feared, FireKeepers Casino's success appears to be coming at the expense of smaller operations.

Markell signs table games into law

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

Lambert tickets going fast

By 12:30 p.m. Friday tickets for “American Idol” runner-up Adam Lambert's Fantasy Springs Feb. 27 concert were selling at brisk pace.

South Burlington woman vies for Miss America crown tonight

LAS VEGAS -- South Burlington's Laura Hall will try to make history tonight by becoming the first Vermonter to be named Miss America. The 2010 Miss America Pageant culminates with an 8 p.m. broadcast on TLC from Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.

In Briefs

DA NANG — Internet service provider FPT Telecom has established an affiliate, FPT Telecom Middle Co, in Da Nang City. The new company will manage four branches in Da Nang, Hue City, Khanh Hoa and Dac Lac provinces, which FPT said were core branches of the nation’s central economic region.

Judge mulls decision in DeNaples' bank suit

Lawyers aired legal arguments Friday on whether a federal court judge in Scranton has jurisdiction over a case brought by Louis DeNaples to regain his seat on the board of First National Community Bank, but no decision was made. U.S. District Judge Thoma

Guv’s picks for VLTs Aqueduct

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50 great holidays for under £500

The Mount Lavinia Hotel, just outside Colombo, is a colonial hotel with parts dating from Victorian days, and with doormen wearing pith helmets. Trailfinders (020-7937 8499, trailfinders.com) has a week’s B&B with Kuwait Airways flights thrown in. Great for relaxing and exploring.

Skipping Gasparilla? There's still plenty to do

If Gasparilla is not your thing, there's still plenty of things to do this weekend.

Partnership that includes LV-based company wins NYC deal

A partnership that includes the Las Vegas-based Navegante Group won a prolonged bidding process Friday and was selected to build and operate a potentially lucrative casino at the Aqueduct Race Track in New York City.

Working as Hollywood publicist from comforts of Ventnor City

Neil Cirucci, of Ventnor, is the longtime manager and publicist for former Playboy Playmate Cindy Margolis. ‘I owe my whole career to him. I know if he lived here in L.A., he would take this town by storm,’ Margolis said.

Mohawks to vote on Catskills casino

DID YOU KNOW? You can now view Calendars of Events for today and upcoming weeks? A complete and up-to-date list of local events is now available on every section of PressRepublican.com.

Wynn and Las Vegas Sands Stocks Shine

January has seen two gaming giants start the year off with a confident swagger. Both Las Vegas Sands (LVS) and Wynn Resorts Ltd (WYNN) have seen their stock prices rise and continue to hold their own.

Miss Texas, Miss New Mexico are West friends forever

No matter who dons a tiara at tonight's Miss America pageant, University of North Texas students Kristen Blair and Nicole Miner say their friendship will endure.

Grape Gatsby and Heroes Among Us draw crowds

01.23.10The main event of this year's Bayfront on Vine season packed several hundred patrons into St. Petersburg's Bayfront Medical Plaza Building for "Grape Gatsby," a 1920s cocktail party that provided a generous sampling of some of the Tampa Bay area's best food and spirits.

Former murder defendant Tabish wins parole

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A defendant made famous in a sensational Las Vegas murder trial that wove together tales of greed, sex, money, drugs and casino lore has been granted parole and wants to move back to his home state of Montana, authorities said Thursday.

Legislator calls Crist's gambling plan 'garbage'

DAYTONA BEACH -- State Rep. Alan Hayes blasted the governor's plan for expanded gambling at Seminole Tribe casinos Friday, saying the state needs a compact "that benefits Floridians, not Seminoles and Miccosukees."

Taking care of their own

Friends and colleagues of stabbing victims Sue Chaplain and her son, Brandon August, crowd the Canfield Casino Friday night for a benefit to offer moral and financial support to help the Greenfield family. Co-workers of the two at Saratoga Hospital helped organize the event. About 500 people were expected to attend.

Local fighters strong at annual bouts

SARATOGA SPRINGS - Just because they aren’t pros doesn’t mean they can’t put on one heck of a show.

At The Shore

Who Is He: Bobby Byrne is a Belmar-based singer who describes himself as an old-fashioned entertainer who lives or dies by the merits of his live show. Byrne has performed in venues ranging from Atlantic City casinos to New York's St. Patrick's Cathedral.

Contest win would be icing on his cake

If Shawn Turner collects the $500,000 grand prize today for the National Handicapping Championship in Las Vegas it will be his second-biggest payday of the month.

Iranian-born comedian Jobrani building bridges by poking fun

History says Maz Jobrani is descended from Caucasians. Some Americans think he's a dangerous Arab. Jobrani, however, prefers to call himself "Brown & Friendly."

Playing faves

ALBANY -- Capping a flawed selection process, Gov. Paterson yesterday picked a business consortium tied to friend and former Democratic Rep. Floyd Flake to build a slot-machine casino at the Aqueduct Racecourse in Queens. But Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver said he had attached four "conditions" to the decision to give...

St. Regis residents head back to polls on referendum

Residents on the U.S. side of Akwesasne will head to the polls today to weigh in on the tribal government's plan to pursue an off-reservation casino in the Catskills region of New York State. The St.[...]

Wranglers Tally Eight In Win Over Utah, 8-5

Salt Lake City, UT - The Las Vegas Wranglers (18-20-4, 40 Points) defeated the Utah Grizzlies (18-19-4, 40 Points) 8-5 in front of 10,020 fans Friday night at The E-Center. Forwards Jeff Hazelwood, Andrew Orpik, and Mick Lawrence all tallied two goals and an assist to lead Las Vegas.

Brutal, bloody and barbaric

IT'S brutal, it's bloody, some say it's barbaric. And it's coming to Australia next month.

A community on the move

Pending, proposed public projects promise brighter days A parade of projects that are underway in the community buoyed the spirit of the crowd at this week’s Business Outlook Conference. “The encouraging thing is that all these projects are home-grown – they are being proposed and pursued by people who live and work here,” said Charles Kocher, publisher of the Curry Coastal Pilot, who moderated ...

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Stephanie Reinhart deals a game of blackjack to Curwood Incorporated employees and spouses -- Amanda and David Lynn of Castalia, Sandy and Bob Willer of Fostoria, and Bre Sanchez of Fremont -- during a party held at Crystal Arbors in Fremont.

Band finds it nitty gritty in studio

When a band that's been performing for four decades gets into the studio to cut a new album, someone's got to be there to tell them when to stop.[...]

Gambling addict Kakavas to appeal

Gambling addict Harry Kakavas will raise the stakes in his battle with Crown Casino after the Supreme Court found the venue was not responsible for him losing $35 million.

IGT to cut 25 jobs

RENO (AP) - International Game Technology says it will shutter its cabinet shop in Reno and eliminate 25 jobs. The world's largest maker of slot machines and casino systems says the cabinet shop will close in two months. A spokeswoman said employees had known the layoffs were coming since September. They received their notices Friday. The company plans to contract that work out.

Card Dealers, Foxwoods Approve First Labor Contract

Poker, investing go hand-in-hand

Ever watch professional poker players calculating the odds, then dissecting their opponents? Those same skills can help you be a better investor.

Raids at Alabama bingo casinos blocked

VictoryLand in Shorter remains open after Alabama State Troopers attempted to seize machines in the bingo casinos about 4 a.m. Friday. The raid was stopped by a temporary restraining order. (The Birmingham News/ Michelle Williams) SHORTER -- Gov. Bob Riley's...

Garforth lawsuit quashed

A Superior Court judge has tossed Phillip Garforth's $60-million lawsuit against the City of Sault Ste. Marie and other parties associated with the failed Gateway waterfront development project.[...]

Tara George soaks up Sault spotlight

Tara George wasn't born in a curling rink. But she may as well have been. She was three or four years old, more than eager to get into the game, but still too young to throw the rocks herself.[...]

Hawai'i facing long odds in Reno

The University of Hawai'i men's basketball team suffered a 23-point loss at San Jose State on Thursday. Now comes the tough game of the road trip. The Rainbow Warriors will play at Nevada today in a Western Athletic Conference game at the Lawlor Events Center in Reno, Nev.

In Casinos, New York Faces Uncertain Returns

With one coming to a Queens racetrack and others on the horizon, how many casinos are too many for the state?

Bata rules Fat Boy 10-ball tilt

Efren “Bata” Reyes finish his final match against hometown bet Brandon Shuff into a virtual workout as he sped away, 15-8, late Friday to snare the Fat Boy 10-Ball Challenge at the Horseshoe Casino and Hotel in Indiana, USA.

Smithereens still at the top of their game

NIAGARA FALLS -- The Smithereens turned the Bear's Den in Seneca Niagara Casino into every local power-pop aficionado's living room.

Operator picked for Aqueduct casino

ALBANY--Gov. David A. Paterson and legislative leaders have tapped a politically connected group to run a major casino at a downstate racetrack, bypassing Buffalo's Delaware North Cos.

Movie review: 'Edge of Darkness'

For much of his career, Gibson has played both reluctant and enthusiastic heroes righteously battling corruption, oppression, injustice and disinformation. In “Edge of Darkness,” he’s up against a little of each.

New York turns to another multistate game to power greater lottery profits

Dick Blume / The Post Standard Charlie Beach gets a lottery ticket from Georgia Anchikites at Rocky's, on North Salina Street, in Syracuse. The store will begin selling Powerball tickets on Sunday.

A roundup of real estate personnel notices

Premier Properties of Southwest Florida Inc., RealtorsMaureen and Michael Joyce, and Milton Collins have joined the company.The Joyces, a husband and wife team, will work out of the company’s Marco Island office. The Joyces are originally from East Islip, N.Y.Maureen Joyce is a graduate of Stony Brook University with a degree in nursing. After a 31-year career as a registered nurse, 25 as a ...

Longtime employees reminisce in final days of former Holiday Inn

When plans were announced that the Soaring Eagle Inn and Conference Center would close its doors and be demolished, the news almost knocked longtime employee Jacob Geisz to his knees.

Iowa Casino Employee Database Hacked

The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission says someone gained access to a computer server that holds more than 80,000 records containing casino employee information.

Giant Pine Mountain 'perfect' for the jumps

IRON MOUNTAIN - Official training for the the 2010 Island Resort & Casino Pine Mountain Continental Cup Ski Jumping Competition was held on Friday. Susie Fox, of the Kiwanis Ski Club, reports that the conditions are perfect. "The jumps have been excellent. We had numerous jumps beyond 130 meters," she said Friday. "Just excellen.

Casino discord delays land-based debate

INDIANAPOLIS — The Senate this week will consider a gambling bill meant in part to help Indiana combat competition from casinos expected to open in Ohio in the next couple years.

VAZQUEZ JR LEARNING HOW TO HANDLE SOUTHPAW SONSONA

Wilfredo Vazquez, Jr. WBO super bantamweight champion Wilfredo Vázquez Jr is learning how to handle a southpaw like “Marvelous” Marvin Sonsona when they clash in a title fight in Vazquez’ hometown of Bayamon, Puerto Rico on February 27.

Deal or no Deal: Is McGuinty going to sell Ontario's Crown Jewels?

The deficit-plagued Ontario government could easily eliminate its $24.7-billion debt by selling its Crown jewels, but is it worth it?

State investigates hacking of computer server

Associated Press - January 30, 2010 10:54 AM ET DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission says someone gained access to a computer server that holds more than 80,000 records...

Frisco chamber awards show wows audience (SLIDESHOW)

“Oscar-worthy production” is one way to describe the Frisco Chamber of Commerce 26th Annual Awards Celebration Friday night at Embassy Suites. Three stages, light changes, multiple performances scattered among the recognition of major business accomplishments over the past year.

Briefly: Jan. 30

Read about what's happening in and around Plymouth.

First legal casino to be officially opened in Krasnodar Ter

KRASNODAR, January 30 (Itar-Tass) -- The first legal gambling centre in Russia -- the Orakul casino -- will be opened in an official ceremony in the southern gambling zone Azov City in the Krasnodar Territory on Saturday.

Governor signs table games legislation

Gov. Jack Markell signed legislation authorizing table games in Delaware on Thursday. That sets the stage for an effort to get the games up and running in the summer.

#Stocks to watch:* LCL, AE Multi, The Store, Jetson

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's stock market ended January on a weak note, down nearly 14 points at 1,259.16 on Friday, Jan 29 from the close of 1,272.78 on Dec 31.

Snowfall totals across Local 6 region

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Mad Mel in Edge of Darkness

By Susan Granger - Having been absent from the screen as an actor since "Signs," Mel Gibson unleashes his anger in this violent revenge-fueled thriller, playing a grief-stricken veteran homicide detective whose 24 year-old daughter Emma (Bojana Novakovic), is gunned down in his arms on the doorstep of his Boston home. Driven by guilt, believing he was the intended target, Thomas Craven (Gibson ...

Accused Framingham swindler facing detention hearing

A Framingham man accused of running a $29 million Ponzi scheme is facing a detention and probable-cause hearing.

Beverly Hills Supper Club Owner Dies

Richard J. Schilling Jr., one of the owners of northern Kentucky's Beverly Hills Supper Club where a 1977 fire killed 165 people, has died. He was 62.

53 beauty queens compete for Miss America crown during pageant in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS - A group of 53 beauty queens picked from around the country for their smiles, struts and interview savvy were set to woo a panel of judges in hopes of winning the Miss America 2010 crown.

Does Finance Need Better Air Traffic Control?

Iceland's president, Olafur Ragnar Grimsson, said financial regulators can learn a lot from the airline industry.

'Father of Mississippi Gaming' Richard J. Schilling, Jr. Dies at 62

Richard J. Schilling, Jr., successful restaurant, night club, and casino owner considered the Father of Mississippi Gaming, died Wednesday at the age of 62 at his home in Boca Raton, Florida.

Perez successfully defends super featherweight title

Eloy 'The Prince' Perez is one step closer to a world title fight after defeating David Rodela late Friday night in Las Vegas.

I used to be proud to be a banker

When I joined the profession, we bankers were poor but honest folk, says Terry Wogan

Russia Casino Opens Under New Gambling Plan

Half a year after Russia closed all of it's gambling casinos and slot-machine halls, the first new casino opened Saturday under a plan to limit legalized gambling to four comparatively remote areas.

First new Russian casino opens under gambling plan

(AP:AZOV CITY, Russia) Half a year after Russia closed all of its gambling casinos and slot-machine halls, the first new casino has opened under a plan to limit legalized gambling to four comparatively remote areas.

'Jersey Shore' returns but where will they go? Vegas? Miami?

Show will return for mid-summer as shooting will begin soon

Russia’s first legal casino opens in Azov City

AZOV CITY, January 30 (Itar-Tass) -- Russia’s first legal casino after a ban on gambling business outside special areas opened in the southern Krasnodar Territory on Saturday.

Northern Quest Casino is forced to truck in snow from Idaho

AIRWAY HEIGHTS-- It's been a very dry winter across the Northwest and that is causing problems in some places. On the rail jams at Northern Quest Casino they have been forced to truck in snow from Sandpoint, Idaho for the skiers and snowboarders. The snow has been bagged and stored for three weeks. It is a similar story for Cyprus Mountain in Vancouver, British Columbia. They are hosting ...

Tehama County Police and Fire reports: 01/30/10

The following information is compiled from Red Bluff Police Department, Tehama County Sheriff s Department, Corning Police Department and California Highway Patrol.

Illinois adds Powerball to lottery lineup

Gladys Aponte says she's generally not willing to give up a dollar for a lottery ticket — except when the Mega Millions jackpot surpasses $100 million.

Independent American Party convention coming to Elko

ELKO — The Independent American Party plans to hold its state convention Feb. 26-27 in Elko, and the dinner speaker will be author Jerome Corsi.

West Wendover woman charged with domestic violence, assault

WEST WENDOVER — A West Wendover woman was arrested early Thursday morning on a third domestic violence charge.

Elko City Council roundup

At Tuesday’s meeting, Elko City Council: • Heard a suggestion from Councilman Jay Elquist that the council discuss priorities and make sure the budget is allocated accordingly. A workshop likely will be scheduled.

News archive for 2010-01-30

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Study: distracted driving laws don't stop crashes

Paterson names Aqueduct gaming operator

Gambling task force asks Alabama Supreme Court to clear way for raid

Super-Sized Branding Surrounds The Super Bowl

Gibson still playing martyr in ‘Darkness’

W.Va. racetrack downplays report of 707 injuries

Acrobats, magic, and more to ring in Turning Stone's Chinese New Year

Delaware North loses bid to run downstate racetrack

Club MVC qualifiers resume

THV Working for You at 6:30: Ballot proposals

Biloxi point residents fight to save their neighborhood

Alabama Gov. Bob Riley fires back at AG Troy King in casino-closing fight

Foreclosure ends vision of Oasis at Shangri-la

State picks VLT operator for Aqueduct racino

Utah man shoots self during alleged burglary

Isle of Capri names new board member

Tickets Selling Fast for Adam Lambert Concert

Riley press release: Supreme Court rules bingo machines illegal

Fall/winter 2010 menswear collections in Paris

Gentlemen, prepare to play it smart

KJCT8.com - Grand Junction, Montrose - Weather, News, Sports | Isle of Capri names new board member

Paducah closing Noble Park

PLANNING AHEAD: Calendar of Events (February 2010)

Santana In Las Vegas Concert Ticket Giveaway

River search finds no one

Robin Antin, Entertainment Matchmaker

Kelly: Are casinos the best bet for the Meadowlands?

UNT students sustain friendship while competing in Miss America pageant

Ludacris Readies New Album, Tour With The Black Eyed Peas

Scandal-free, mature Mel Gibson great in 'Edge of Darkness'

Miss Oregon suits up, scores $1K scholarship

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Riley-King Gambling Squabble Continues

Reported high school basketball cancelations and postponements

Sam Haskell: Miss America: We Fund Scholars

Tribe Calendar: February 2010 and Purim

WPPI Celebrates 30th Anniversary in Style in Las Vegas, NV

Friday January 29, 2010 - 16:47 EST

Chartwell Announces Financial Results for the Three and Twelve Months Ended October 31, 2009

Trade unions to protest Local 54 initiative in Trenton

As New York Embraces Gambling, Uncertain Returns

Ex-Vegas casino exec among group to operate N.Y. video lottery

Leyte Farmers Locked in Battle with Ex-CA Justice Over Land

Mel Gibson returns to film

Schools: Viva Las Vegas

GOP to Require Candidates to Support Party Platform or Forgo Money

Residents plan more ‘Help for Haiti’ with concert

Owner Of Nightclub Where 165 Were Killed Dies

Stevens County workshop complete loss after fire

Beyond the Barge

TRACK TALK: Dale Quarterley assumes coach’s role in California

Safeguards to aid gamblers

3rd RCMB invitational open golfest strikes today

Mashpee tribe eyeing Fall River for casino

Community bingo hit hard by FireKeepers

State Troopers VS Bingo Halls

Hearings could end MGM Mirage's stake in Borgata

Gambling Raids Stopped at Country Crossing, Victoryland

Fired officer's appeal: The tale of the tape

Gibson resurrects career with "Edge of Darkness"

"How I Met The Love of My Life Contest"

Gov. Riley and AG Troy King battle over bingo

(AFX UK Focus) 2010-01-30 00:03 UK's Turner criticises carry trade - report

Sleepless on the Strip

Travel Challenge: A week in Madeira

Hockey show displays new-age player protection

Aqueduct chosen to run New York City video lottery casino

Big A Racino operator selected

Turner criticises carry trade - report

Football Legend to Kick-Off Big Game Sunday at Tropicana Las Vegas

There she is

Few tears over torn Picasso

Grand Traverse Band funds tourism industry

Chartwell Technology cites competition, recession for lower Q4 income

Fall River considering casino

Aboard the casino ship: Princess flashes charm, despite financial wrinkles

First casino to open in Russian gambling zone

Houston Co. Commission Chairman Responds to Raids