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MGM MIRAGE Sets Project CityCenter Foundation With 'Big Pour'With Studio Daniel Libeskind, Murphy/Jahn Architects, and Rockwell Group joining the international design team, the innovative urban metropolis will offers the opportunity to live the Las Vegas Strip experience.

eCOGRA Debuts New WebsiteThe online gaming industry's award winning independent standards authority, eCOGRA has launched a new website www.ecogra.com, to provide the online gaming population with a tool to find out reliable information on trustworthy poker and casino sites.

Treasure Bay Casino Reopens in BiloxiEighty-one slot machines and a restaurant that features Asian Cajun crawfish as its signature dish attracted a steady stream of customers to Treasure Bay Casino and Hotel in Biloxi on Wednesday, its first day to be open after Hurricane Katrina.

Pinnacle Plans $350 Million Casino Resort in Lake CharlesPinnacle Entertainment intends to build a new $350 million casino resort in Lake Charles, La., adjacent to its L'Auberge du Lac Hotel & Casino property. Sugarcane Bay will replace the Harrah's Lake Charles facility, which was largely destroyed by Hurricane Rita and that Pinnacle recently agreed to acquire.

Beau Rivage Resort & Casino to Reopen End of AugustFueled by the unyielding spirit of Biloxi and the resilience of its people, Beau Rivage Resort & Casino will open its doors for business August 29, 2006 -- 12 months after Hurricane Katrina ravaged the Gulf Coast.

High Roller Train From NYC to Atlantic City Gets Go AheadAn express train to take high rollers to and from the Big Apple to Atlantic City could hit the rails by fall 2007, and casinos are picking up the fare.

Revamped Jupiters Casino UnveiledJupiters Casino has had a major refurbishment, which includes a new entrance, complete with gold square-studded columns and a 'movie star' walkway.

Pinnacle's Downtown St. Louis Casino Project Scope IncreasedPinnacle adds a nightclub, parking and site improvements, retail stores, and other program adjustments to the casino resort under construction in the city of St. Louis, Missouri.

Las Vegas New Frontier May Become MontreuxA Kansas real estate tycoon who bought the New Frontier eight years ago has designs on creating a Strip resort rivaling the best in town.

InterCasino.com Voted 'Top Online Casino of 2006'Casino Player magazine readers vote Intercasino as the Top Online Casino for the 2nd consecutive year.

Boomtown Biloxi Set to Reopen June 29thBoomtown Biloxi will re-open ahead of schedule on Thursday, June 29 and patrons will experience an all-new, re-modeled interior and once again be able to enjoy the property's popular 350-seat buffet.

Tioga Downs Opening Draws Big CrowdsEven without its video slot machines open, Tioga Downs off Route 17 drew more than 15,000 people to its opening weekend.

Pompano Park Morphing into a RacinoSuburban Pompano Beach is getting a 'racino' as its harness race track slowly morphs into a combination racetrack and casino.

Chickasaw Nation Will Open Riverwind Casino in JulyThe state's largest gaming casino, Riverwind is on schedule to be completed and operating in mid-July. The 219,000-square-foot casino, just across the river from Norman on Highway 9 West, will be the 18th gaming facility owned and operated by the Chickasaw Nation.

Playtech to Enter Mahjong MarketPlaytech, the AIM listed international designer, developer and licensor of software for the gambling industry, has announced that it has agreed to exclusive terms with TankSoft Inc, one of the foremost specialists in mahjong gaming software.

Construction Begins on Permanent Greektown CasinoConstruction began today on the permanent Greektown Casino resort, with completion of the new 3,100-space parking garage scheduled for mid 2007 and the new 400-room hotel and gaming floor expansion by mid 2008.

Tioga Downs Opens in New YorkThe new harness racing and entertainment facility includes numerous amenities, including a newly constructed 90,000 square foot grandstand housing restaurants, lounges, arcades, entertainment, and retail, as well as the Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) facility, which includes 750 video lottery terminals, and is expected to open later this month.

Iowa Gaming Commission Approves Riverboat SaleThe Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission on Thursday approved the sale of the Mississippi Belle II riverboat casino in Clinton to Wild Rose Entertainment, setting in motion plans to replace the current casino on the Mississippi River with a land-based casino on the west edge of Clinton.

California Gambling Report Key Findings ReleasedA new report released by the California Research Bureau provides a snapshot of the fast-growing gambling industry. It is now a business that's generating at least $13 billion in annual revenue. Here are some of the key findings of the report.

Maxim Magazine Plans Las Vegas CasinoMaxim magazine put a giant picture of its cover in the desert outside of Las Vegas a couple months ago. Now it has announced it will put its name on a major casino property with construction beginning in late 2007.

Casino Nova Scotia Gets UpgradesCasino Nova Scotia is implementing changes including newer gaming machines, new restaurants, and state-of-the art facial reconginition technology.

Ontario Casino Smoking Ban Goes into EffectWednesday is the last day for smokers to light up at Canadian casinos, then business could light up on this side of the U.S.-Canada border.

Stan's Casino Launched by Stan JamesStan James, a leading sportsbook, poker and casino operator, has announced the launch of Stan's Casino as part of the ongoing improvements the company is offering its members.

Bensalem Prepares for CasinoThe township of Bensalem is prepping for a large influx of people with 4.4 million customers expected to gamble each year on Philadelphia Park's 3,000 new slot machines.

Wild Rose Casino Opens in IowaThe Wild Rose Casino and Resort opened its doors for the first time Sunday to friends and family of the owners and their employees. The public opening is scheduled for June 30th and July 1st.