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Penn National Gaming submits proposal for Maryland casino resortPenn National Gaming, Inc. has submitted a proposal to the Maryland Video Lottery Facility Location Commission for a $700 million casino resort project to be constructed at the company’s Rosecroft Raceway in Prince George’s County, Maryland.

Casino at Ocean Downs expands hours for summer gamblersSummer will see extended 24/7 opening hours introduced at the Casino at Ocean Downs according to The Daily Times

Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun see lower revenues in DecemberBoth Foxwoods and the Mohegan Sun saw double-digit declines in slot revenues in December 2012 compared to the previous year.

Pennsylvania Casinos earn 4.4% more in 2012Revenues from gambling in Pennsylvania were up 4.4% in 2012 according the latest reports from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.

888 and Facebook to work together...More from Perspectives WeeklyOnline gambling news this week: 888 Holdings has announced a deal to bring real money gaming to Facebook in the United Kingdom. Also, industry news from the U.S. state of Massachusetts and the Canadian province of British Columbia.

Four $150,000 Super Bingo Tournaments Hosted in 2013 by Plaza Hotel & Casino Las VegasThe Plaza Hotel & Casino Las Vegas will host four $150,000 Super Bingo tournaments in 2013 with event dates held February 24-26, May 5-7, August 11-13 and November 17-19. All bingo players will compete head to head in the Plaza ballroom with no linked games. All events are limited to 950 guests.

Sky Vegas to Launch Brand New Mobile CasinoSky Vegas, has announced the launch of Sky Vegas mobile casino, a new application allowing customers to play their favourite online casino games while on the move.

Renovation nearly complete at Fantasy Springs Resort CasinoThe casinowide renovation project at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino is nearly complete, but why wait for the finishing touches when you can take a sneak peek at the massive transformation right now? The bulk of the construction takes place during the week, and every weekend Fantasy Springs is 100% open with all the best slots and table games.

Slot player study finds multiple motivations to gambleThe typical slot machine player is likely to be a woman motivated either by the excitement that comes with winning a prize, the opportunity to kill time, or the desire to reduce boredom and get out of the house.

Spa Resort Casino to undergo renovationThe hotel at Spa Resort Casino in downtown Palm Springs will undergo renovation of its guest rooms, corridors, and lobby this summer, giving guests another great reason to stay at this historic resort.

Playboy Casino planned for 2011 opening in LondonThe new gaming and entertainment venue will feature a restaurant, lounge, members club, table games and high-limit salon prive gaming rooms. Set to open in the first half of 2011, Playboy Club London will be located in the exclusive Mayfair area of London.

Casino Openings and ClosingsNevada's Gaming Commission on Thursday approved a gambling license for the $ 3.9 billion Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, clearing the way for the hotel-casino owned by Deutsche Bank AG to open in December, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports. Plans call for the resort to open Dec. 15 with a 100,000-square-foot casino, including 1,500 slot machines and 83 table games. About 2,000 of the 2,995 hotel rooms will be ready immediately, with the remainder opening soon after.

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa to open before year-endA new Hard Rock Cafe will open at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa before year's end, bringing Hard Rock's classic American fare, authentic rock atmosphere and live music to what is already Tampa's leading entertainment destination.

Hollywood Casino Perryville opens in MarylandWith the opening of the Hollywood Casino Perryville, Maryland joins the growing list of states that offer slot machines to the public.

SugarHouse Casino Set to Open in PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia's SugarHouse Casino, featuring over 1600 slot machines, opens on September 23, 2010.

Pennsylvania casino fined $45,000 over disputeHarrah's Chester Casino and Racetrack was fined $45,000 today by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board for improperly dealing with a disruptive patron last year.

SugarHouse Casino breaks ground amid protestsWith protest chants often drowning out the applause of supporters, the lead investor behind the SugarHouse Casino today called the project a 'great addition to the city' before joining other investors and Mayor Nutter to break ground on the $310 million waterfront project.

Wynn Looks to Grab New York City's Slot Machine BusinessWynn Resorts Ltd. sold $500 million of bonds, 43 percent more than planned, as the casino company founded by billionaire Stephen Wynn bids to run New York City's first slot-machine contract.

Gambling Revenues Fall NationwideRecession-weary Americans aren't gambling the way they used to -- and that could be a problem for many U.S. states already struggling with record budget gaps due to the weak economy.

Gun Lake Casino Breaks Ground in MichiganThe Gun Lake Tribe of Pottawatomi Indians will host a ceremony for the $157 million Gun Lake Casino. The casino will measure about 83,000 square feet. That's about half the size originally planned. It's expected to take about a year to build.

Lebanon Raceway Finds Funding for Video Machine LicenseLebanon Raceway owners said they are working on a partnership with the mega food service company Delaware North and expect to fork over their first $13 million installment soon to the state for a video slot machine license.

Massachusetts Leaders Lining up to Support CasinosThe odds appear to be growing. House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo and Senate President Therese Murray both indicated today they were open to the idea of resort casinos, one of the clearest indications yet that casinos may be allowed to open in Massachusetts.

Tropicana Las Vegas appoints new executive teamTropicana Las Vegas proudly announces its new executive team: assembled under the new ownership banner of Tropicana Las Vegas, Inc. and hand selected by Tropicana Chairman and CEO Alex Yemenidjian.

Greektown offering amazing September casino promotionsGreektown Casino-Hotel officials announced three new promotions guaranteed to give CLUB Greektown members more chances to win and have fun in September.

Trump forced to compete for bankrupt casinosDonald Trump must compete with bondholders for control of the bankrupt casino company that bears his name, a judge ruled today.