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New Canadian Dakota Dunes Casino OpensThe Dakota Dunes Casino houses 620 slot machines, table games, a restaurant and buffet, deli, bar and the 7,000-square-foot multipurpose room.

Pauma Resort to Replace Casino PaumaThe Pauma Band of Mission Indians unveiled plans yesterday for replacing its temporary 1,090-slot casino with a resort featuring a 23-story, 400-room hotel; a spa; an entertainment venue; and twice as many slot machines.

October Opening Planned for MGM Grand DetroitMGM Grand Detroit has announced that it will open its more than $800 million hotel and entertainment destination on October 2nd. Of Detroit's three original casinos, MGM Grand Detroit is the first and only hotel and entertainment destination created as an entirely new venue.

Palazzo Resort Looking at a December 2007 Opening in Las VegasThe Palazzo, which will be the first new resort to open on the Strip since the April 2005 opening of Wynn Las Vegas, is scheduled to open to the public on December 20th, 2007.

Borgata's Second Hotel, The Water Club, Scheduled for 2008 OpeningOn schedule for an early 2008 opening, The Water Club, a signature hotel by Borgata, will introduce a unique brand of hospitality to Atlantic City, offering a personality of its own while combining elements of Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa.

Harrah's to Pour $1 Billion into Caesars Palace in Las VegasHarrah's Entertainment has announced a $1 billion expansion of Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. The expansion is another project in the extensive growth portfolio announced in the past 24 months by Harrah's, including: London Clubs International, Margaritaville Casino & Resort in Biloxi, Miss., The Pier at Caesars Atlantic City, a new hotel tower at Harrah's Atlantic City, a new hotel at Harrah's New Orleans, and a substantial expansion to the Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, Ind.

Resort-Style Casinos Envisioned for MassachusettsThe Patrick administration is focusing on destination resort-style casinos as it decides whether to legalize expanded gambling in Massachusetts, according to executives familiar with the deliberations.

Laughlin Hotel-Casino Becomes Tropicana Expressropicana Casinos and Resorts announced today that the company is changing the name of its property in Laughlin, Nevada, to Tropicana Express. The change, which aims to leverage the brand awareness of its legendary sister on the in Las Vegas strip, takes effect July 28.

7-7-7 Lucky Day for Mohegan Sun VisitorsEveryone's a winner at Mohegan Sun on July 7, 2007. Visitors can celebrate what some are calling the luckiest day of the century with hourly prize giveaways, dining specials and discounts at top retailers throughout The Shops at Mohegan Sun.

Buffalo Creek Casino OpensLess than one day after the National Indian Gaming Commission approved the opening of the Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino, the venue welcomed its first patrons Tuesday morning. The casino opened its doors at 10 a.m.

Saratoga Gaming and Raceway Fireworks and Concert Schedule SetThe luckiest day of the year? While scholars and skeptics across the country debate the significance of 7-7-07, Saratoga Gaming and Raceway already knows what it means: more cash and prize giveaways! And the luck is extending to the entire week with fireworks, the Gin Blossoms, and hot dance nights.

Four Winds Casino to Open SoonAfter years of planning and exhaustive legal challenges, the Four Winds Casino is about to open and two more proposed for southwestern Michigan are close to approval.

Trump May Finalize Sale of Casinos SoonPeople familiar with negotiations to sell his casino company, Trump Entertainment Resorts Inc., say a sale could be announced this week.

Meadows Racetrack & Casino Reaches Out to Nearby MerchantsSome weeks ago, a couple of executives from The Meadows Racetrack & Casino in Washington County strolled into Bella Colore Salon & Spa and bought thousands of dollars worth of gift cards, 200 of them in all, to be doled out to frequent gamblers at the racetrack's brand new slots casino.

Hooter's Las Vegas Casino Falters After Strong OpeningHooters' resurrection of a third-tier casino has gotten off to a rough start. The venture has lost $21 million in its first 15 months.

Ameristar Casino St. Charles 'Top Off' New $265 Million Hotel, Spa and Pool FacilityExecutives of Ameristar Casinos celebrated today with guests and community leaders at a Topping Off ceremony for the Ameristar St. Charles new luxury hotel, spa and pool slated to open in December 2007. To commemorate the occasion, guests signed the final steel beam that was then raised to the top of the 25-story hotel tower, signifying that construction has reached its highest point and a significant milestone toward the project's completion has been achieved.

Crown Macau Opens Hotel Rooms and RestaurantsMelco PBL,the developer and owner of casino gaming and entertainment resort facilities focused exclusively on the Macau market, has confirmed that Crown Macau opened approximately 60 hotel rooms to the public last weekend.

Venetian Macao to Open August 28, 2007Las Vegas Sands Corp. has announced that The Venetian Macao Resort Hotel, Asia's first fully integrated resort and the anchor property of the company's Cotai Strip development, will open on August 28, 2007.

Feather Falls Casino Opens in CaliforniaAbout 150 people attended the ribbon cutting ceremony in front of the new Lodge at Feather Falls Casino, Monday.

Major Expansion Approved for Ameristar's Council Bluffs CasinoAmeristar has received approval from the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) to move forward with the previously announced expansion project at the Company's Council Bluffs property pending further governmental and regulatory approvals.

Foxwoods Philadelphia Casino Opponents Lose in State Supreme CourtNeighbors of the proposed Foxwoods Casino had no legal standing to challenge the state's decision to build a slots-parlor near their homes, the state Supreme Court ruled yesterday.

Isle of Capri Waterloo Expected to Open EarlyAccording to management, the Isle Casino and Hotel in Waterloo, Iowa will open a day ahead of schedule, on June 30.

Ameristar Casinos Plans Major Expansion at Council BluffsAmeristar Casinos has announced a proposed approximately $100 million expansion project at the company's Council Bluffs property. It will make a formal presentation on the project to the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) at the IRGC's June 7 meeting.

Saratoga Gaming and Raceway Officially OpensSaratoga Gaming and Raceway officially opened its expansion Friday. The 45,000 square foot addition includes 431 more video gaming machines including a High Limit area.

PBL Plans for Crown Las VegasPublishing and Broadcasting Ltd (PBL) says it has entered into an agreement to form a joint venture to develop, construct and operate a new casino in Las Vegas.