Article Archives for 2010-02-08

THE doors to Singapore's first casino and Universal Studios theme park will be flung open by the Chinese New Year, which is widely regarded as an auspicious time. Tenants and staff at Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) told The Straits Times that they have been gearing up for the big opening at the end of this week.

Benefit concert proposed

The announced cancellation of this year’s Oklahoma State Penitentiary Prison Rodeo has resulted in a flurry of suggestions.

UFC 109 Relentless: Results and Video

The Ultimate Fighting Championship headed to the Mandalay Bay Casino in Vegas Saturday night for UFC 109: Relentless. Featured fights included Matt Serra vs. Frank Trigg, Nate Marquardt vs. Chael Sonnen, and Randy Couture vs. Mark Coleman. As always, if you don’t want to know the results, head straight to the video. Randy Couture looks like he’s [...]

NASA Award: Recovery Act: Active Electromechanical Suspension System for Planetary Rovers

NASA Award: Recovery Act: Radiation Resistant Reconfigurable Shape Memory Rubber Space Arrays

'Dancing for the Dream' fundraiser scheduled

MASON CITY — A local version of the popular TV show “Dancing with the Stars” will return this year.

Mystery Building In Gary Eyed For Illegal Gambling

While the shabby state of the building at 1701 Jefferson St. in Gary, Ind., suggests the club's members are long gone, there's a shiny padlock on the door, a satellite dish on the roof and steam has been seen pouring out of a vent. Gary police say the building, off the tax rolls for more than 25 years, has long been used for illegal gambling.

NASA Award: Recovery Act: Odor Control in Spacecraft Waste Management

NASA Award: Recovery Act: Automated Hybrid Microwave Heating for Lunar Surface Solidification

NASA Recovery Act: Self-deploying Composite Habitats

Saturday’s Showtime Results Release & Pics: Valero, Abregu Remain Unbeaten | BoxingInsider.com

MONTERREY, Mexico (Feb. 7, 2010) – In a sterling performance, Edwin Valero of Venezuela improved to 27-0 with 27 knockouts and retained the World Boxing Council (WBC) lightweight title with a dominant ninth-round TKO over WBC interim titleholder Antonio DeMarco (23-2-1, 17 KOs) of Tijuana, Mex., Saturday in the main event on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on SHOWTIME®.

Monday February 08 2010

SINGAPORE, Feb 8 – Genting Singapore requested a trading halt on Monday pending an announcement, following the granting of a casino license by the city-state’s regulator over the weekend.

S'pore's first casino to open by Chinese New Year

The doors to Singapore's first casino and Universal Studios theme park will be flung open by the Chinese New Year, which is widely regarded as an auspicious time. Tenants and staff at Resorts World S .....

Genting up after Resorts World at Sentosa gets casino licence

KUALA LUMPUR: GENTING BHD [ ] shares bucked the cautious market in early trade on Monday, Feb 8 after Resorts World at Sentosa (RWS) was awarded its casino licence over the weekend.

A sign casino will open soon?

SINGAPORE, Feb 8 – The Singapore Police Force (SPF) will start serving some 3,500 Exclusion Orders to those with serious criminal backgrounds from Saturday – to keep them out of the two casinos due to open at the two integrated resorts (IRs) – Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) and Marina Bay Sands (MBS). In a statement on Friday night, the police said the exclusion orders are “broadly targeted at ...

(AFX UK Focus) 2010-02-08 01:25 Genting Singapore halts trade pending announcement

SINGAPORE, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Genting Singapore requested a trading halt on Monday pending an announcement, following the granting of a casino license by the city-state's regulator over the weekend. The Straits Times newspaper reported on Monday that Genting, a unit of Malaysia's Genting Bhd, has told staff and tenants the casino and Universal Studios theme park at its Resorts World at Sentosa ...

Flooding around the Tweed | Northern Rivers

Heavy rain flooded the Tweed district on the weekend and cut off outlying villages. THE heavy rain has eased in NSW after thunderstorms and torrential downpours caused problems for hundreds of residents over the weekend.

NSW storm danger over for now

A local lad gingerly crosses one of the flooded causeways on Mt Warning Road in Uki.

Heavy turnout at synagogue fundraiser despite snow

Despite the snow, The East Brunswick Jewish Center held its annual Casino Night fundraiser on Sat. Feb 6th. Congregants and community neighbors joined in the festivities. Well over 200 people showed up to support the synagogue in its efforts to help meet their financial commitments.

Mortgage mystery over John Terry and his 'pay-offs to five lovers'

John Terry found his finances coming under as fierce scrutiny as his sex life yesterday amid claims that he has bought off up to five former lovers.

Lobbyists begin push to legalize online gambling in U.S.

Backed by the online poker industry, U.S. legislators are gearing up for a big push to legalize Internet gambling before the end of a six-month reprieve, according to a report in the Washington Post. After Sen. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) successfully f...

It's the Simp-stones! Curling comes to Springfield

DESPITE the freezing conditions required to play the game, the sport of curling has always struggled to be seen as "cool".

Electrical short forces evacuation at Palace Casino Resort

BILOXI — Loss of power following an electrical short at Palace Casino Resort today forced the evacuation of the property.

Report: VictoryLand employees pick up paychecks, face uncertain future

The facility shut down on the heels of an Alabama Supreme Court ruling lifting a court order that temporarily stopped Gov. Bob Riley's Task Force on Illegal gambling from raiding VictoryLand and Country Crossing in Dothan.

Legislators to focus on Atlantic City government, gaming in meetings today

State lawmakers will hold separate hearings today focusing on the future of Atlantic City.

Friends more important than money

QUALITY relationships are more important to Australians than financial security, health and fitness, or career success, a survey has found.

A Godsend, Except When It’s Not

While the door-to-door service of Access-a-Ride vans can be a lifeline, it is far more cumbersome than hailing a cab or hopping on a train.

1. 25 M'sian stocks that are expected to outperform the FBM KLCI

Standard & Poor's recently issued a comprehensive report on Malaysia and the 25 top stocks it was looking to outperform the market in the Year of the Tiger. Below is an excerpt of that report.

Aussie sets sword swallowing record

Internationally renowned street performer The Space Cowboy, Chayne Hultgren, successfully swallows 18 swords during a Guinness World Record attempt in Martin Place, Sydney on Monday, February 8, 2010. The swords' blades measured 72 centimetres long.

Secret Gambling in Gary?

While the shabby state of the building at 1701 Jefferson St. suggests the club’s members are long gone, there's a shiny padlock on the door, a satellite dish on the roof and steam has been seen pouring out of a vent. Gary police say the building, off the tax rolls for more than 25 years, has long been used for illegal gambling.

Michael Irvin Accused of Sexual Assault

Filed under: Football It just seems that the words "NFL player," "woman" and "hotel" are almost never good to hear. The latest allegation doesn't involve a current NFL player, but a great former player. Michael Irvin, formerly of the Dallas Cowboys was arrested for a rape that allegedly occurred two years ago. A woman claims that Irvin and another man raped her at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel ...

Police Detain 19 In Gaming Raids :: Bernama.com

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 8 (Bernama) -- The police picked up 19 people, including three female customers, when they raided three internet cafes in Taman Pusat Kepong here last night in connection with computerised gaming.

Christie shifts on racetrack gaming, says he's "not ruling it out"

Three months ago, Chris Christie the candidate pledged that he would oppose bringing gambling to the northern part of the state. This week, Christie the governor wouldn’t go there.

Edwin Valero retains title with stoppage of Tony DeMarco…

In spite of being a two-time world champion with an unbeaten record of 26-0, with all victories coming under the limit, many questions still remained about the legitimacy of Edwin Valero’s power punching ability and overall boxing skill.

Around Town: Bears' Hester has super homecoming week

Devin Hester experienced the joy of Super Bowl Week without having to actually play in Super Bowl XLIV in Miami.

Casinos the future of Florida's beaches?

As Gov. Charlie Crist pushes his Seminole gambling deal, some legislators are thinking bigger for the 2010 session. TALLAHASSEE

Are PA Democrats Blowing It?

As a former New Englander, I was pretty interested when Republican Scott Brown defeated Democrat Martha Coakley for the Senate seat Ted Kennedy held for decades. Conservatives are trying to spin the defeat as a rebuke to Obama's left wing agenda, but I disagree: it was a combination of the party base's rebuke of the Democratic leadership's pro-corporate agenda and a hearty helping of anti ...

So far, key issues still unsettled in session

INDIANAPOLIS — The General Assembly has agreed to give Hoosier voters the ability to limit their property tax bills and appears on track to pass new ethics rules for legislators and lobbyists this year.

So far, key issues still unsettled at midpoint of Indiana legislature

The Indiana General Assembly has agreed to give Hoosier voters the ability to limit their property tax bills and appears on track to pass new ethics rules for legislators and lobbyists this year.

Panel votes to scrap lobbying law

PHOENIX — State senators are trying to repeal a ban on their ability to move from legislator to lobbyist overnight, a restriction put in place in the wake of a public corruption scandal that resulted in the arrest and conviction of seven lawmakers.

Marty Rhone – “Denim Or Lace”

Yesterday I was rather exhausted after DJing from 3pm until 3am on Saturday night (SERIOUSLY! BOOK ME FOR YOUR PARTY! BABY WANTS MONEY!) and basically spent the entire day lying on the couch watching television. I flicked over to the ABC and saw some dude singing the hits of Cliff Richard at an RSL that apparently also goes by the name Crown Casino. I can tell you exactly what I was thinking as ...

High-Speed Pursuit Ends With Crash

A high-speed chase ended with a crash Sunday night in Council Bluffs.

Ho family's power network

Macau tycoon Stanley Ho Hung-sun's living room could double as a mini mainland political consultative conference in the future.

#Update* Genting Singapore confirms RWS gets casino licence

KUALA LUMPUR: Genting Singapore PLC has confirmed that Resorts World at Sentosa Pte Ltd (RWS) was issued a casino licence by the Singapore government.

Genting Rises as Singapore Awards Casino License (Update1)

Feb. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Genting Bhd. , Asia’s largest publicly-traded casino operator, and its Singapore unit rose after they received a casino license from the Singapore government, allowing their resort to tap the holiday crowd.

Genting Singapore shares up as much as 5.4pc on casino

UPDATED SINGAPORE, Feb 8 – Casino-operator Genting Singapore shares rose as much as 5.4 per cent on Monday after Singapore's gaming regulator granted the firm a casino licence over the weekend. Around 0235 GMT, the shares were up 2.7 per cent at S$1.14. Genting suspended trading in its shares earlier on Monday to formally announce the receipt of the casino licence. It did not say when it expects ...

NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter HiRISE Images February 3, 2010

NASA Cassini Significant Events 01/27/10 - 02/02/10

The most recent spacecraft telemetry was acquired on Feb. 1 from the Deep Space Network tracking complex at Madrid, Spain. The Cassini spacecraft is in an excellent state of health and all subsystems are operating normally.

ATK and NASA to Perform Final Ground Test for the Space Shuttle Program

Isiniwalat ni Enrile na panunuhol ni Villar pinagdududahan

MANILA - "Dapat pa bang paniwalaan ang tao na minsan ng umamin na pineke niya ang sariling ambush noong panahon ng martial law?

Sentosa IR hiring card dealers in Taiwan

Written by Our Correspondent According to a Straits Times report today, Resort World Sentosa (RWS) will be hiring 150 card dealers in Taiwan who are expected to be paid around $1,800 monthly. The advertisement was posted on Taiwan’s 1111 Job Bank website. RWS spokesman Robin Goh told the Straits Times that RWS remained “highly committed” to hiring locals [...]

Anber: Naugler a rare breed of toughness and class

Please read the full story on TSN.ca for the latest details

Doherty 'least desirable UK neighbour'

BRITONS have voted rock star Pete Doherty the country's least desirable celebrity neighbour after a string of lurid headlines about his wild parties, a poll showed on Monday.

New Orleans Saints win Super Bowl

MIAMI (AP) - The New Orleans Saints have capped their fairy tale season with a strong victory in Super Bowl 44. They've beaten the Indianapolis Colts 31-17, thanks partly to a fourth quarter interception by Tracy Porter, who ran 74 yards for a touchdown. It was the Saints first Super Bowl apppearance.

Genting S’pore shares up as much as 5.4 pc

CASINO-OPERATOR Genting Singapore shares rose as much as 5.4 per cent on Monday after Singapore's gaming regulator granted the firm a casino licence over the weekend. Around 9:35am (0235 GMT), the shares were up 2.7 per cent at S$1.14. Genting suspended trading in its shares earlier on Monday to formally announce the receipt of the casino licence. It did not say when it expects to open the ...

Asian markets in the red

KUALA LUMPUR: Most key Asian markets kicked off the new week on Monday, Feb 8 in the red, with Japan and Hong Kong's benchmark indices below their psychological levels as worries about fiscal problems in Europe continued to dent investor confidence.

Speakers: Community persisting through challenges

In sizing up the state of the Petoskey community on Friday, several speakers noted local institutions’ persistence through an economically challenging time.

Genting S'pore shares up as much as 5.4 pct on casino

SINGAPORE, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Casino-operator Genting Singapore shares rose as much as 5.4 percent on Monday after Singapore's gaming regulator granted the firm a casino licence over the weekend.

Genting Singapore up as much as 5.4pc

SINGAPORE: Casino-operator Genting Singapore shares rose as much as 5.4 per cent today after Singapore's gaming regulator granted the firm a casino licence over the weekend. Around 9:35am, the shares were up 2.7 per cent at S$1.14. Genting suspended trading in its shares earlier on Monday to formally announce the receipt of the casino licence. It did not say when it expects to open the casino in ...

KL shares lower at mid-morning

SHARE prices on Bursa Malaysia turned lower at midmorning today. At 11.10am, the benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia Kuala Lumpur Composite Index (FBM KLCI) shed 4.13 points to 1,243.77 after opening 0.09 of a point lower at 1,247.81. The Finance Index slipped 96.32 points to 10,846.41 and the Industrial Index shed 8.06 points to 2,567.62 but the Plantation Index rose 5.07 points to 6,154.12. The FBM ...

Rent-free smart home up for grabs

THE search is on for a family to live in Australia's first ever smart home.

Singapore halts trade pending announcement

GENTING Singapore requested a trading halt on Monday pending an announcement, following the granting of a casino license by the city-state’s regulator over the weekend.

Genting rises pre-market on Singapore casino license

GENTING Bhd, Asia’s largest listed casino operator, rose in pre-market trading in Kuala Lumpur after its Singapore unit obtained a casino license from the Singapore government for its resort in the city-state.

Genting Singapore halts trade pending announcement

SINGAPORE, Feb 8 – Genting Singapore requested a trading halt on Monday pending an announcement, following the granting of a casino license by the city-state’s regulator over the weekend. The Straits Times newspaper reported on Monday that Genting, a unit of Malaysia’s Genting, has told staff and tenants the casino and Universal Studios theme park at its Resorts World at Sentosa casino-resort ...

Full-Report: Hernandez-Corley

Welterweight contender Freddy Hernandez admitted he has had difficulties facing southpaw fighters throughout his career. Friday night was no different for Hernandez, who had difficulties in the openings rounds against former world champion DeMarcus Corley.

Devilfish Gaming Plc Signs Services Contract With Merkur Win

LONDON, February 8 /PRNewswire/ -- - Devilfish Gaming Plc's Online Gaming B2B Consultancy Unit, Devilfish Services, to Provide Merkur Win, a Part of the German Gauselmann Group, With Poker and Casino Expertise Devilfish Gaming Plc, the PLUS market-quoted online gaming company (DEVP), today announced its online gaming business-to-business consultancy unit, Devilfish Services, has signed a deal ...

Petrol prices still falling: survey

DESPITE a falling Aussie dollar, the petrol price has continued to drop, with the national average cost of unleaded now $1.24 a litre.

Police detain 19 in gaming raid

Power outage empties Palace

BILOXI — Power is expected to be restored today at Palace Casino Resort, where an electrical short Sunday afternoon forced an evacuation of the entire property.

Manuel says ego got him in binds

It was just the first game of the New York Yankees ’ 1981 season, but an MVP had already been named in lights on the message board: Tom Manuel.

Reno sports books have busy, profitable day

Reno-area sports book officials reported healthy wagering today on the Super Bowl, with strong public interest in both teams and expected increases over last year.

Pocasset Wampanoag bridle at perceived land grab

Interest in Fall River and Freetown by two Cape and Islands-based tribes has touched off a turf war.

Political notebook: Some suggesting gambling as way to boost budget

ST. PAUL – Little has been discussed about using gambling to help balance the state budget, but that could change in coming weeks as lawmakers look to ways to plug a $1.2 billion immediate deficit and a much longer-term problem.

Aussies think sports doping rife

NEW research has found Australians believe many of the nation's elite athletes are drug cheats.

Rendell’s wish list to shrink

HARRISBURG — When Ed Rendell delivers his annual budget speech for the last time Tuesday, the governor known for bringing a kitchen-sink full of priorities is expected to outline a narrower set of goals.

Malaysian Mirror - Business

TOKYO -Japan Airlines has decided to maintain its current tie-up with American Airlines and will end talks with Delta Air Lines, local media reported on Monday.

VA begins Salute to Vets Week

PLAINS TWP. – All Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers across the country are taking this week to salute their veteran patients, and on Sunday about 150 veterans, family members and representatives from veteran-oriented social organizations gathered at the Wilkes-Barre-area medical center to kick off this year’s local event.

Jockey Luis Contreras leads Sunland Park meet

EL PASO -- Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino has featured some pretty fair jockeys in recent years including the likes of Alejandro Medellin, Joe Martinez, Ken Tohill and Jorge Martin Bourdieu.

John Terry's mortgage mystery

John Terry is reportedly in loads of financial trouble, but he still managed to pay off five other lovers to keep quiet about their affairs.

Bah, lovebug!

For anyone single, annoyed at the Hallmark holiday or simply in search of something different to do, here is a list--in no particular order--of the top ten not-so-lovey things to do this Valentine's weekend! 1) Scare yourself with a haunted Tour of Northwest Indiana, put on by Chaos Haunted and Historical Tours.

Private Sourcing Events help Greater China suppliers tap new opportunities as global economy recovers

Nine Global Sources Private Sourcing Events were held in January to help Greater China suppliers expand their exports as the global economy shows signs of improvement.

Hospital banquet accepting reservations

The San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital’s 26th Annual Banquet will be held at the Morongo Casino Resort & Spa on Wednesday, Feb. 10. The event is open to the public.

Islamic finance and social responsibility

Column: Swine flu surprises

I'm sitting with a large box of Kleenex in my right hand, Finding Nemo children's vitamins (I still take those - twice a day) in my left and a large bottle of Purell within reach of either hand. My body feels unbalanced - left nostril is runny, right nostril is dry - and my brain feels frozen.

RWS TO GAIN FROM EARLY CASINO LICENCE APPROVAL

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 8 (Bernama) -- The early casino licence approval for Resorts World at Sentosa (RWS), is a positive development for the company.

Roberts eyes history at evolving ACE Classic

Fellow 60-somethings Hale Irwin and Gil Morgan haven't won in three years.

Palace Casino temporarily closed

BILOXI, MS (WLOX) - An electrical short has caused the Palace Casino and hotel in Biloxi to close at least through Monday. Palace General Manager Keith Crosby said an electrical grid short circuited Sunday afternoon around 3:30.

Great performances fill Samala Showroom

Whenever I visit various locations around the region, I am always approached by people who are amazed at the quality of performers who play in our Samala Showroom at the Chumash Casino Resort.

Valero by TKO; Abregu by decision down Mexico way

Valero was much the quicker of the two - from start to finish he’d dart in and out with combos and short bursts of power punches to body and head. Coupled with the effective offensive was an ability to slip and dodge the incoming in a battle of southpaws.

Ambitious Banker, Not to the McMansion Born, Ascends the Ladder of Class

“Union Atlantic” is a lumpy, disappointing book.

Bayan Muna solons to sue AFP for partisan politics

Bayan Muna lawmakers on Monday scored the military for their latest attempt to vilify left-leaning organizations, and threatened to file criminal and administrative cases against the Armed Forces of the Philippines for partisan political activity.

Markets fail when humans are unregulated

Former Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan answered that he had placed his trust in a flawed theory when he was called before Congress to explain why he, Goldman Sachs Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin and Deputy Treasury Secretary Larry Summers, prevented Brooksley Born , head of the Commodity Futures Trading Corporation , a government regulatory agency, from doing her job of regulating over ...

Budda-Box helping cancer patients since 1991

WESTFIELD - An unusual nonprofit organization in Marquette County has been providing financial assistance to county cancer patients since 1991. Budda-Box Fight Against Cancer began as a golf outing and auction to support people in the county with cancer.

Rell continues bid for Keno

HARTFORD - Faced with a nagging budget deficit problem, Governor M. Jodi Rell is gambling again on Keno as a way to raise revenues in Connecticut.

White, Shami bash Perry on education

The two main Democratic candidates for governor are punching hard. But Bill White and Farouk Shami are attacking Rick Perry as much as each other - particularly on education.

Accused rapist on murder charge

A MAN accused of the attempted murder of a Rockhampton grandmother on Australia Day will have the charge upgraded to murder. Police this afternoon confirmed the charges will be upgraded at the 18-year-old's next court appearance on April 28.

Reno-area sports books report big crowds, large betting volume

Reno-area sports book officials reported healthy wagering on the Super Bowl, with strong public interest in both teams and expected increases over last year.

Pricey land buy on Las Vegas Strip a bit of a surprise

Surprised observers of the $25 million acquisition of 2.15 acres at Harmon Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard by developer Brett Torino and two undisclosed partners had one key question: how to value Strip property in this — or any — economy?

Most Asia markets end down amid Greece worries

Uncertainty over sovereign debt in the euro zone hits Asian markets, but bargain-buying in banks and miners limits the losses.

Mardi Gras a big hit: Hypnotist, fortune teller, casino room draw thousands to USU’s annual party

Jamie Andersen dances during a Mardi Gras party on the USU campus Saturday night. (Eli Lucero/Herald Journal) Utah State University freshman Chabre Callister says Logan can be a little quiet for her taste, but on Saturday she and 2,000 other revelers found plenty to do at the school’s annual Mardi Gras party.

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RewardsAffiliates.com Wins Best Affiliate Manager Award 2010

Committee to tackle sports betting bill

Legislation that would allow New Jersey's horse racing tracks and Atlantic City casinos to accept wagers on sporting events will soon go before an Assembly panel.

Silver Spike winners named

The Sierra Nevada Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America recognized Northern Nevada's outstanding communications programs and top professionals for the past year at the 23rd annual Silver Spike Awards on Jan. 26 at the Siena Hotel Spa Casino.

Meadows cancels today's card

The Meadows Racetrack & Casino has canceled Monday's live card because of the impact of the weekend storm. The casino, race book and off-track sites remain open.

Political Insider: Roy Wilson campaign funds donated

Roy Wilson's supporters have found a way to spend the money the late Riverside County supervisor had banked for re-election.

Happenings, Feb. 8

Beaver Meadows - A fish fry benefit for Patsy Hoffman will be held Feb. 19 at the Beaver Meadows Deli from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Donation is $10. The meal will include breaded haddock, fries, cole slaw, coffee, soda and dessert. Interested persons can eat in or

Today's Poll: Do you feel that the Kansas Hollywood Casino and The Woodlands with slots can co-exist?

Do you feel that the Kansas Hollywood Casino and The Woodlands with slots can co-exist? ( poll )

Community events list, 2/8/10

CLIPBOARD Archbald Legion meeting: American Legion Hricak McAndrew Post 869 meeting to reorganize the auxiliary, Feb. 16, 7 p.m., at the post; Terri Heid, 489-5423. Blakely Democrats meeting: Blakely Democrats meeting, Feb. 16, 7 p.m., Blakely Hose Compa

Police start serving casino exclusion orders

RESORTS World Sentosa obtained its casino licence from the Casino Regulatory Authority last Saturday.

Who's talking

How a talent show winner scored in Las Vegas

Slot firm's Podunk casino

Instead of picking world-class MGM Mirage or Hard Rock Entertainment to run the city's first video-slot parlor, Gov. Paterson is betting on the company that runs the largest casino in all of . . . tiny Elko, Nev. And if the Red Lion Hotel & Casino in the sleepy backwater town 500 miles...

The Slice: Nearly 30 years later, he still speaks of miracles - Mon, 08 Feb 2010 PST

With the 30th anniversary of the “Miracle on Ice” two weeks away, it seems like a good time to check in with Mike Eruzione. The captain of the 1980 U.S. gold medal hockey team, a 55-year-old Massachusetts resident, answered a few questions Thursday night before a speaking/meet-and-greet gig at Northern Quest Casino.

High rollin’ on the red carpet

Many Tallahassee residents may never have dreamed of stepping out of a limo, walking along the red carpet and answering question after question about who they’re wearing.

Legislators focus on Atlantic City

State lawmakers will hold separate hearings today focusing on the future of Atlantic City.

Gibson returns: Edge of Darkness review

After eight years away, Mel Gibson has returned to the big screen. The near decade-long absence has, however, put no cobwebs on Gibson’s ability to keep an audience paying attention. In Martin Campbell’s “Edge of Darkness,” Gibson plays Boston Police Detective Thomas Craven, who loses his adult daughter when she is gunned down outside his house [...]

Gov Chris Christie plans tour of snow socked coast

ATLANTIC CITY — Gov. Chris Christie and fellow New Jerseyans should see "a better day" Sunday, when sunshine and clear skies are expected to replace the blizzard conditions that left parts of the state under mounds of snow and brought the weekend to a standstill.

Singapore's first casino may open this weekend

SINGAPORE: Singapore is set to open its first casino as early as this weekend, the city-state's latest roll of the dice in its efforts to turn from a staid manufacturing hub to an Asian playground for the rich.

Pinnacle Entertainment amends credit facility

Casino operator Pinnacle Entertainment said Monday that it amended and restated a credit agreement, giving it $375 million of revolving credit.

PASCUA YAQUI TRIBE AND MCCARTHY BUILDING COMPANIES TO BREAK GROUND FOR MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR HOTEL AND CONVENTION ...

(February 5, 2010 – Tucson , Arizona ) -- The Pascua Yaqui Tribe, owners of Sol Casinos (Casino of the Sun and Casino Del Sol), is proud to announce the groundbreaking of the new Sol Casinos Hotel and Convention Center.

Non-profit events: Feb. 8, 2010

The Friends of the Wayne Public Library will hold a Blue Bag book sale Feb. 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Friends Room of the library, 461 Valley Road. Pay $5 for a blue bag and fill it with your choice of books. Also, on Feb. 28 the group is holding a half-price book sale.

MGM MIRAGE Announces Launch of Credit Facility Amendment and Extension Transaction

MGM MIRAGE today announced that it is seeking amendments to its aggregate $5.55 billion of senior credit facilities which would extend the maturity of a substantial portion of those credit facilities from October 3, 2011 to February 21, 2014.

Aff Europe Certified Affiliate Program

Aff Europe have one well known online casino in City Club , and another, more recently launched, which is already doing well, Crown Europe. At the London Affiliate Conference it was the affiliate program that the team was determined to promote, and this they did.

Betty Lea Duncan

Betty Lea Duncan, 80, of Summerfield, Florida formerly of Sykesville, Maryland, died at her home on Thursday February 4th, 2010. Born September 26t ...

Poker Pro Offers Half His Winnings "For a Song"

LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - February 8, 2010) - A professional poker player and award-winning songwriter, Jason Mershon, has come up with a unique and ambitious plan to promote his new poker song called "Playin' Poker for a Livin'."

Auction of 1-800-PAJAMAS and 1-800-pajamas.com to Conclude on February 12, 2010

Ernest Hemple and Joseph Sugarman, owners of the URL www.1-800-pajamas.com and the phone number 1-800-PAJAMAS , announced that they are selling the brand at an auction concluding 2 PM on 02/12/2010 Pacific Coast time.

Tom Manuel says ego got him in binds

It was just the first game of the New York Yankees ’ 1981 season, but an MVP had already been named in lights on the message board: Tom Manuel.

Pinnacle Entertainment Announces Refinancing of Credit Facility

On February 5, 2010, Pinnacle Entertainment entered into an amended and restated credit agreement. Terms of this amended and restated credit agreement provide the Company with a $375 million revolving credit facility with a stated maturity date of March 31, 2014.

Aren't you in enough trouble already John? Love-cheat Terry uses mobile phone while driving

The footballer risked running into further problems by using his mobile phone as he drove away from the Chelsea ground last night.

Gambling Latest

Houston County Commission will be asked Monday to amend the county's rules fir charitable bingo operations in order to remain current with the law.

Cuba: Journey to the provincial heart

Lydia Bell sets out on a road trip, accompanied by her husband, assorted hitchhikers and a pig.

Obama's 'stupid' jab at Vegas

President Obama made a couple of stupid little jokes about Vegas. He uses our Las Vegas as a symbol. Everyone knows what Vegas means. Doc Pomus wrote "Viva Las Vegas" for Elvis years before Doc ever visited Sin City and got everything right.

Report/gallery: Valero-DeMarco

In front of nearly 8,000 mainly hostile fight fans, lightweight king Edwin “Inca” Valero (27-0, 27 KOs) of Merida, Venezuela, kept his WBC lightweight crown, as well as his KO streak, intact as he stopped former interim WBC champ Antonio “Tony” DeMarco (23-2-1, 17 KOs) at the Arena Monterrey in Monterrey, Mexico in a much-anticipated 12-round championship fight .

Tolling of Interstate 80 has its share of detractors

Members of the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce are opposed to placing tolls on Interstate 80, according to the results of a nonscientific survey. Lew Dryfoos III, the chamber's vice president of transportation, said 87.7 percent of the 147 responden

William Hill Online Marks 1st Anniversary

The previous gambling affiliate marketing conference held in London on January 2009 was the launch pad for the new William Hill Online company. At this year's event we had the chance to meet with their representative to discuss how the year had passed.

State's Amtrak ridership dips

With hands clutched tightly around their travel dollars, it should be no surprise that far fewer people rode Amtrak in Montana last year.

Batavia Downs remedies assured

Western Regional Off-Track Betting officials Sunday said they will correct administrative problems that prompted the New York Lottery to threaten pulling the plug on profitable video lottery games at Batavia Downs racetrack and casino.

Channing Tatum & Jenna Dewan Sip Champagne in Sin City

• Guess they had a reason to celebrate! Channing Tatum and wife Jenna Dewan were spotted at Las Vegas's Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, where the couple were enjoying a celebratory meal - complete with champagne - at Strip House. The actor's latest movie, Dear John, topped the weekend box office, beating Avatar. The two also took in a fight during their stay in Sin City, and Tweeted out a ...

Prokofiev's "Gambler" - better read the book first

LONDON (Reuters) - Sergei Prokofiev's "The Gambler," based on a Dostoevsky novel about obsessive greed, gets its first outing at the Royal Opera House this week, and, unusually for the company, will be sung in English.

South Florida parimutuels bet on virtual blackjack machines

``Finally, $5 blackjack!'' a Gulfstream Park billboard along Interstate 95 proclaims. Just a few feet to the right, a Mardi Gras Casino billboard shouts ``Virtual Blackjack Baby!''

Winning amounts matter

Requirements for reporting and withholding from a winning bet depend on the type of gambling, the amount won and the ratio of the winnings to the wager.

Singapore shares edge up on positive US futures, Europe cues

SINGAPORE: Singapore shares ended slightly higher on Monday, overcoming weak regional markets on the back of strong leads from US stock futures and European bourses.

Are Casinos the future of Florida's beaches?

As Gov. Charlie Crist pushes his Seminole gambling deal, some legislators are thinking bigger for the 2010 session. Picture a Vegas-style Bellagio on the beach. Rows of neon-lit slot machines, blackjack dealers and craps dice.

Big money buys political influence

Out-of-state observers might find it curious that the chairman of one of Alabama’s leading faith-based groups, Randy Brinson of the Christian Coalition, held a news conference last week to criticize efforts by Gov. Bob Riley to shut down casinos in Alabama.

Arthur Abraham and Marco Huck Heading To The US

BERLIN (Feb. 8, 2010) — Tournament point leader King Arthur Abraham (31-0, 25 KOs) is on his way to America. The undefeated 29-year-old has boarded a plane to Los Angeles this morning.

Barrie man wins $500,00 in Vegas tourney

BARRIE - Brian Troop of Barrie sure knows how to pick ‘em. The soft-spoken, semi-retired accountant, a frequent visitor to Georgian Downs, recently parlayed his penchant for numbers, and love of horse racing, into a $500,000 (U.S.) payday at a tournament in Las Vegas.

Casino peg one back over Ballina

Casinoâ€™s Sam Irvine on his way to 37 for the Cavs in the one-day semi-final on Sunday.

Thousands spent find child

RESCUERS launched an extensive search for a seven-year-old South Casino boy feared drowned in the Richmond River on Sunday.

Public housing ‘will be ghettos’

McKenzie Street resident Liz Dillon is upset by the new development being built beside her house.

Woman claims $521K Lotto jackpot

Associated Press - February 8, 2010 11:34 AM ET BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - The Louisiana Lottery Corporation says Donna B. Landry of Patterson has claimed the sole winning ticket for $521,406...

Police Log Feb. 5, 2010

Name, age, address Place of arrest Charges; bail Feb. 5 Rosemary Anita Osterhout, 47, Elko Elko Justice Court Revocation of bail and a warrant; $6,075 Adalberto Bernardo Gordillo, 46, Chicago, Ill. JR’s Casino Trafficking a controlled substance and unlawful possession for sale of a controlled substance; $505,000

Winning Aqueduct Bidder Loses a Partner

Aqueduct Entertainment Group, the winning bidder to develop a casino-type operation at the Queens Racetrack, is losing a member. The group today announced that Darryl Greene, a convicted felon, had dropped out of the team, losing his 0.6 percent stake in the bid. This better explains how AEG, which is battling a whirlwind of negative attention given allegations that political favoritism led to ...

Connecticut gov wants to gamble on Keno again

(AP:HARTFORD, Conn.) Faced with a nagging budget deficit problem, Connecticut Gov. M. Jodi Rell is gambling once again on Keno as a new way to raise desperately needed revenues.

Thrilling… as expected

The 2010 Oscar nominations were announced to some minor furore this week – I say minor because some commotion was merely prompted by the fact that there were 10 films in the ‘Best Picture’ category, as opposed to five.

Proposed Kan. casino faces final regulatory hurdle

(AP:TOPEKA, Kan.) A partnership hoping to build a casino in Kansas City, Kan., is expected to clear its final regulatory hurdle this week.

Munce sets sights here

CASINO-born Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Chris Munce could be back riding on the Northern Rivers in the coming months if the opportunity presents itself.

Casino heist: Thieves possibly in the military

Karl Stagno-Navarra Detailed investigations into the daring Casinò di Venezia heist last Tuesday night, are leading police to believe that military personnel may have been part of the gang that allegedly made off with €500,000 in cash.

Task force has no jurisdiction at Wind Creek

The state’s illegal gambling task force does not have jurisdiction over Wind Creek Casino and Hotel or other Poarch Creek properties, PCI Gaming officials said Friday.

Who Dats watch Saints march to victory at Hollywood Casino

BAY ST. LOUIS, MS (WLOX) - In Hancock County, game time meant party time for Who Dats from New Orleans to Alabama. More than 600 strong, they huddled up at the Hollywood Casino's Saints Super Bowl party.

Monday February 08, 2010 - 11:32 EST

BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania -- The mayor of Bethlehem, Pa., wants Las Vegas Sands Corp. to set a construction timeline for the Sands Bethlehem's stalled hotel, mall and conference center.

Gaming regulation?

By Adam Prestridge special to the standard PCI Gaming, which owns the Wind Creek Hotel and Casino and has a controlling interest in Mobile Greyhound Track, has backed a bill that would regulate and tax gaming in the state.

Letters to the Editor, February 8, 2010

Clueless regarding life, liberty Senate Bill 6452 and House Bill 2837 target crisis pregnancy centers with special rules and regulations and place them under the oversight of the Consumer…

Letters to the Editor, February 7, 2010

MV kids need your ‘yes’ vote Please vote “yes” for the zero-tax-increase Mount Vernon school levies! What are the issues? The school maintenance…

KCK Casino Steps Closer to Reality

A partnership hoping to build a casino in Kansas City, Kansas is expected to clear its final regulatory hurdle this week.

Green means ‘go recycle’, Casino

Richmond Valley Council’s Peter Cotterill checks with garbage truck driver Phil Gwynne how the first week of recycling went in Casino.

Pa. gov's budget to pack big boost in school aid

(AP:HARRISBURG, Pa.) When Ed Rendell delivers his annual budget speech for the last time Tuesday, the Pennsylvania governor known for bringing a kitchen-sink full of priorities is expected to outline a narrower set of goals.

Women-owned businesses team with The Wild, Wacky, Wonderful Women of the World to produce the 6th Annual Bachelor Bid ...

Raleigh, NC (February 8, 2010) – It has taken a team effort to organize and produce the 6th Annual Bachelor Bid for Charity, hosted by The Wild, Wacky, Wonderful Women of the World.

Power Outage Empties Palace Casino In Biloxi

Biloxis Palace Casino Resort is evacuated after a power outage that may have been caused by a rodent that fell into the wiring in the casinos primary power panel.

Sounds like love

Many remain skeptical about the economys chances to recover this year, following a gloomy 2009. A quick rebound sounds even more remote to some analysts, as investors speculate about the results of the national elections in May.

LEAH to hold fundraising raffle with Mercedes prize

The League for Educational Awareness of the Holocaust (LEAH) is kicking-off its fundraising season with the raffle of a Mercedes C-Class sedan or a GLK SUV as the prize.

Water From Air Machine Providing Clean Water to Doctors, Nurses and Patients at University Hospital

It works!: "Off-the-grid" water machine first-ever unveiling provides miraculous assistance in hard hit Haiti

MGM Mirage amends credit facility

LAS VEGAS — MGM Mirage is seeking amendments to its aggregate $5.55 billion of senior credit facilities, which would extend the maturity of a substantial portion of those credit facilities from Oct. 3, 2011, to Feb. 21, 2014.

Abraham headed to Palm Springs

Super Six tournament point leader King Arthur Abraham (31-0, 25 KOs) is on his way to America. The undefeated 29-year-old has boarded a plane to Los Angeles this morning.

Skagit folk can feel a part of America’s Cup

In culture and distance Valencia, Spain, is a heck of a ways from Sedro-Woolley. Yet the Skagit Valley has more than a passing interest in what will transpire beginning at 1 a.m. Monday, our…

Citizen petitions must stay open to public view

The Legislature voted last year to give same-sex couples in domestic partnerships the same rights and protections as those of opposite sexes joined in traditional marriage — but not marriage itself.…

Questions over 205km power line

THE Federal Government will next week decide whether to investigate if TransGrid’s proposed 205km high-voltage transmission line linking Lismore to Dumaresq, west of Tenterfield, ‘substantially’ breaches environment protection laws.

Gaming Standards Association Poses Three Crucial Questions Casino Operators Should Ask Their IT Department Today

LAS VEGAS, NV--(Marketwire - February 8, 2010) - At the end of 2009, GSA formally ended its support for the SAS protocol. The organization will now focus all its resources on assisting operators to migrate away from SAS and towards the more capable G2S protocol by suggesting three important questions that can help prepare them for the transition:

David Paterson Has Not Resigned Today [Scandals]

New York Gov. David Paterson consulted with "key Democratic leaders" over the weekend to discuss either a) his imminent resignation pending a New York Times report that he is a corrupt snuggling...

Pete Wentz says Fall Out Boy not completely done

In this photo provided by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy poses on the red carpet at Hard Rock International’s 'Rock ‘N Soul' Party with Drew Rosenhaus at Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla., Friday.

Lights out at Palace, forces evacuation

BILOXI — The power is out at Biloxi’s Palace Casino Resort. An electrical short yesterday forced an evacuation of the entire property. General manager Keith Crosby said the cause of the outage might be a rodent that fell into the wiring in the casino’s primary power panel.

Brown-Cuello added in Verona

Former four-time world title challenger John “The Eastern Beast” Brown (24-17-2, 11 KOs), of Atlantic City, NJ will face Harrison Cuello (18-12-3, 14 KOs), of The Bronx, New York at the Turning Stone Casino in Verona, New York on Friday, February 26. Headlining the big seven-bout show will be hard-hitting Brazilian Isaac Rodriguez (16-0, 13 KOs) taking on former Contender Brian Vera (16-3, 10 ...

San Clemente crime: Teen auto-burglary suspect arrested

An 18-year-old mechanic was arrested Sunday on suspicion of trying to break into a car parked near Saddleback Memorial Medical Center San Clemente. John Alexander McDonald was booked at Central Men's Jail in Santa Ana with bond set at $20,000. The...

MGM Mirage to leave Atlantic City, sell Borgata stake

MGM Mirage confirmed today it will leave New Jersey and selling its 50 percent stake in the Borgata hotel and casino in Atlantic City, according to several published reports.

CAA/AAA 2010 Four and Five Diamond Awards: Excellence recognized!

Home to fully one quarter of Canada's Four Diamond-rated restaurant and hotel establishments, Quebec stands out as a choice destination when it comes to appreciating sophisticated service and exquisitely crafted cuisine.

Casino Night Party to benefit Ag Against Hunger

Entre Nous Society is hosting a Casino Night Party at 6 p.m. Feb. 26 at the D'Arrigo Cooler, 21777 Harris Road, Salinas, to benefit Ag Against Hunger.

Take Home Your Share of $500,000 in Cash and Cars in February and March at Red Hawk Casino

176 Winners to Share up to $500,000 in Cash and Prizes

Fans Gather At Black Bear To Watch The Big Game

Despite the fact the the Vikings fell one game short of making it to the Super Bowl, it didn't stop Northlanders from celebrating the big game. Black Bear Casino and the Northland's NewsCenter hosted a big party last night. Football fans watched the game on two giant televisions as the Saints defeated the Colts 31 to 17.

2010 Pittsburgh Auto Show Opens Thursday

Car lovers' dreams of slipping into the front seat of a sporty convertible may become reality this weekend as the 2010 Pittsburgh International Auto Show rolls into town! The auto show runs from Thursday , February 11 through Monday, February 15 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.

1st Taboan Literary Awards: Visayan Writers

A highlight to TABOAN 2010: 2nd Philippine International Writers’ Festival on February 10 – 12, 2010 at Casino Español de Cebu, will be the 1st TABOAN Literary Awards. As in most market places or meeting grounds – taboan – the sheer exuberance of various intellects and talents will bring about an effulgence of something transcendent, yet somehow rooted to the area of the taboan.

Celebrate Love: David Pomeranz & Zsazsa Padilla

How do international singer-songwriter David Pomeranz and Philippines’ “Divine Diva” Zsazsa Padilla mark the year’s most romantic date, and keep the romance alive year-round? Read on.

On the road again: Skagit commuters bond over long rides on buses and trains

In the darkness of the morning, a group of sleepy-eyed commuters gathers at a bus stop in downtown Mount Vernon. One commuter already has driven from Sedro-Woolley; another from La Conner. One walked…

The 10 Best Steakhouses in Las Vegas

Every restaurant in Vegas would be a steakhouse if it could be. Ask any restaurateur on or off The Strip and they will tell you that steaks 'n' spuds are what sells, and nothing whets a Las Vegas tourist's appetite like a big plate o' prime beef.

Seattle Mist misses chance

Anacortes’ two Lingerie League football players saw their season end when the Los Angeles Temptation (3-1) stomped the San Diego Seduction 53-0, taking a Western Conference playoff spot away from…

Patterson Woman Claimes Lottery Prize Over $5OOK

BATON ROUGE - Donna B. Landry of Patterson claimed the sole winning ticket for $521,406 Lotto jackpot from the Jan. 13 drawing. Landry purchased her winning ticket from Bayou Vista Truck Plaza and Casino on Highway 90 West in Patterson. The retailer will receive a one-time bonus of $5,214 or one percent of the jackpot prize, for selling Landry her winning ticket. Landry, age 45, received $364 ...

Great Scot!

NORTH BEND — A troupe of trumpeting bagpipers heralded the arrival of the haggis, followed by a procession of skirted swordsmen.

Chicago and Doobie Brothers Summer Tour Includes Stop at Turning Stone

VERNON, February 8, 2010 – The Fourth of July weekend at Turning Stone Resort and Casino begins with a firecracker concert with two powerful hit makers – Chicago and the Doobie Brothers.

Greene County officials defiant about track

GREENSBORO, Ala. (AP) - A state legislator says Greene County’s sheriff has the authority to deputize men to stop a raid of the local dog track.

Tribe’s AG issues FOIA warnings

Council members had questions.

NASA Administrator, JSC Director Set Media Roundtable Today at JSC

Super Mario vs. Scrooge McBuc

This article has been read 7136 times. P.T. Barnum would love PirateFest. Judging by this year's attendance, a sucker is born every minute who will pay $12 to stand in a long line for Lastings Milledge's autograph.

MGM Mirage could sell stake in A.C. property

MGM Mirage says it'll divest its holdings in Atlantic City by placing its 50 percent ownership stake in the Borgata resort and vacant land holdings in trust.

Super Bowl inspires chili contest

It doesn’t matter which team you were rooting for on Sunday, for football fans, the ultimate is the Super Bowl.

Michael Irvin Files $100M Countersuit

Former Dallas Cowboys star Michael Irvin has fired back at a claim of sexual assault with a $100 million countersuit.

Gov. to push school aid, bridge for looming cliff

HARRISBURG (AP) — When Ed Rendell delivers his annual budget speech for the last time Tuesday, the governor known for bringing a kitchen-sink full of priorities is expected to outline a narrower set of goals.

'Big Love': The lost boy

Bill's lost-boy past, his current state as a husband and a father, and whether he's doomed to repeat his father's transgressions by banishing his own son.

Wild Rivers Coast events for Feb. 8 and beyond

The annual South Coast Writers Conference is set for Feb. 12 and 13, in Gold Beach, with special events all day both days. For information and registration, call Southwestern Oregon Community College, 541-247-2741.

WDAM.com Laurel-Hattiesburg, MS The Pinebelt's Choice For News, Sports and Weather | Power outage empties Palace

BILOXI, Miss. (AP) - The power is out at Biloxi's Palace Casino Resort. An electrical short Sunday forced an evacuation of the entire property. General Manager Keith Crosby said the cause of the outage might be a rodent that fell into the wiring in the casino's primary power panel.

Greene County Officials Defiant

An Alabama legislator says Greene County's sheriff has the authority to deputize men to stop a raid of the local dog track.

Kansas City Casino Faces 1 More Test

The partnership hoping to build a casino in Kansas City, Kan., is expected to clear its final regulatory hurdle on Friday.

News: Glen Johnson; The Boxing "Empire"; Chevelle Hallback

“THE ROAD WARRIOR” HITS HALF-CENTURY MARK IN WINS, LOOKS FORWARD TO 2010 TITLE SHOT - HOLLYWOOD, FL, February 8 - It’s one of modern boxing’s most coveted milestones, and on Friday, February 5th, former world light heavyweight champion Glen Johnson his 50 wins in spectacular fashion, stopping fellow contender Yusaf Mack in six rounds at the NSU Arena in Fort Lauderdale to improve to 50-13-2 with ...

Big Love: Sweating It Out

Tribe Plans Meetings for Off-Reservation Members

The Three Affiliated Tribes Business Council plans informational meetings in three North Dakota cities and the Minneapolis area for tribal members who live off the Fort Berthold Reservation.

Big Love: Sweating It Out [Recaps]

Man arrested for taking lost casino cash

Deputies arrested an Immokalee man after he allegedly tried to take money found on the floor of the Seminole Casino.

Casino banks on social networking, mobile technology and virtualisation

In a tight economy, even casinos have to watch their budgets, but IT shops have to move fast to keep up with the competition, says Rod Luck, vice president of IT at the Cache Creek Casino Resort in northern California.

Usmanee perfect as a pro

Television cameras and more than 6,000 spectators aren't enough to distract Lodgepole boxer Arash Usmanee from what's important — his game plan. On Jan. 29, making his U.S. debut as a professional boxer, Usmanee clocked his fifth win on the pro circuit, defeating Jorge Ruiz in a unanimous decision.

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Alabama legislator: Greene County's sheriff could deputize men to resist anti-gambling task force raid

RWS casino to open by CNY