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Mardi Gras Casino Receives State Approval - Opens Next Week"Mardi Gras Racetrack & Gaming Center will open next week after receiving the state's approval Wednesday to turn on its Las Vegas-style slot machines for patrons.

Pennsylvania Awards Eleven Permanent LicensesThe Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board today unanimously approved 11 applications for permanent slot-machine gaming operator licenses, including five for the first stand alone casinos awarded under the Race Horse Development and Gaming Act of 2004.

Las Vegas Sands Wins Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Casino BidThe Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board today announced the selection of Sands Bethworks Gaming LLC, a subsidiary of Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS), for a state gaming license that will pave the way for the company to begin construction on a shopping, dining, and entertainment complex located on the site of the former Bethlehem Steel plant in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Philadelphia Park Racino Opens with 2,100 Slot MachinesPhiladelphia Park opened southeastern Pennsylvania's first slot machine parlor and the second statewide on Tuesday, attracting gamblers who said they were happy for a local alternative to the casinos in Atlantic City.

Midwest Gaming & Travel Makes Special Offer for ReadyBetGo VisitorsMidwest Gaming & Travel magazine, the No. 1 source for information about casino gaming and casino destinations in America's Heartland since 1995, is extending a very special holiday offer for friends of ReadyBetGo.

World's First 3D Casino and Poker Room has Just Become Even Better!The3Dpoker.com has just announced the release of version 2.0 which includes over a hundred improvements. This new version has a brand new interface and a greatly enhanced lobby with detailed information about accounts, bonuses and campaigns that allows players to keep track of all bonuses and prizes won more easily.

Blackjack Plan for PA Casinos Busted by RendellGov. Ed Rendell has allowed players at the state's casinos to be served free drinks, but he said they will have to wait for blackjack and other table games.

Purple Lounge Poker Rolls Out in Seven LanguagesDue to the rapid geographical expansion of the online poker market, Purple Lounge, one of the world's most exclusive online poker rooms and casinos, has now launched its website in seven languages.

888.com Goes Mobile with New Cell Phone Casino ActionThe Gibraltar based online gambling operator 888.com claims it is setting the standard, and raising the bar, on what experts are calling 'the next frontier of online gaming' - casino games available on mobile phones. The company announced its entry to the mobile gaming sector this week, presumably using software developed by in-house company Random-Logic.

Qua Baths & Spa Opens at Caesars PalaceThe new spa oasis in Caesar's Palace features Roman baths, crystal body art, Las Vegas' first arctic ice room and much more. Among many innovations, Qua encourages relaxed Social Spa-ing, reminiscent of the glorious baths of ancient Rome, by creating vibrant gathering spaces in private men's and women's areas.

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs Holds Grand Opening CelebrationMohegan Sun at Pocono Downs made history today with a grand opening ceremony, introducing slot machine gaming in Pennsylvania. State and local officials were present as Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor Catherine Baker Knoll joined Mohegan Sun officials in pulling a ceremonial slot machine handle to open the casino.

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The Atlantic City Sands to Give Away Hourly Cash Prizes before ClosingThe Sands in Atlantic City may be closing, but not before giving away more that $200,000 in cash prizes. The casino must distribute all of the money that remains in progressive jackpot accounts before closing its doors for good.

Pinnacle Offers Many Amenities With Baton Rouge Casino ProposalPinnacle Entertainment's proposed south Baton Rouge riverboat casino would offer a menu of amenities, including restaurants, spas and big-name entertainment acts, company executives said Wednesday.

Louisiana Casino Industry Recovering from KatrinaHarrah's New Orleans Casino general manager Jim Hoskins points to a pile of suitcases stacked next to a $1 slot machine as another sign of recovery in New Orleans. It also marks the gambling industry's recovery more than a year after Hurricane Katrina.

Pennsylvania Governor Rendell Accepts First $50 Million Gaming Licensing Fee From Mohegan Sun at Pocono DownsGovernor Edward G. Rendell today accepted a check on behalf of the citizens of Pennsylvania for $50 million from Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs. The Governor said the check represents the first payment made by a gaming entity to the commonwealth, and gets homeowners one step closer to significant property tax relief funded by gaming.

Harrah's Acquires Controlling Interest of London ClubsHarrah's Entertainment, Inc. announced that it has acquired or received acceptances for approximately 83% of the ordinary shares of London Clubs International plc. Harrah's anticipates controlling 100% of London Clubs by the end of the fourth quarter 2006.

MGM MIRAGE to Sell Primm Valley Resorts to Herbst GamingMGM MIRAGE and Herbst Gaming, Inc. have entered into an agreement where MGM MIRAGE will sell its Buffalo Bill's, Primm Valley and Whiskey Pete's hotel-casinos (collectively known as 'Primm Valley Resorts') located in Primm, Nevada, to Herbst Gaming, Inc. for $400 million.

French Lick Casino to Open this FridayWorkers are putting the finishing touches on the French Lick Springs Resort Casino in anticipation of this week's long-awaited opening of the $382 million complex.

Vernon Downs has Official Grand OpeningNevada Gold & Casinos has announced the grand opening of the new 33,000 square foot gaming facility at Vernon Downs and the completion of the $4,000,000 renovation.

Vegas Showgirls Serve as Friendly Monorail AmbassadorsBubbly personalities, dazzling smiles and fabulous costumes have propelled the nearly 20 ambassadors of the Las Vegas Monorail into the ranks of the hottest attractions on the world-renowned Las Vegas Strip. Found in some of the most highly trafficked areas of Las Vegas Boulevard, this elite group of ladies is busy spreading the word about the Las Vegas Monorail and Sprint Central.

Yonkers Raceway - Empire Casino OpensIt may not be Las Vegas on the Hudson, but gamblers with an urge to test their luck will get their chance to hit the only casino merely minutes from the New York City border.

Four Winds Casino Construction Milestone ReachedThe final structural beam on the new Four Winds Casino Resort will be signed and set into place on Tuesday, Oct. 24. By signing the beam, the Pokagon Band is marking the progress of Four Winds Casino in anticipation of its completion late next year.

River Cree Casino to Open on ThursdayThe River Cree casino threw open its doors for a community open houseas as a local crowd toured the huge gaming hall, with its multiple lounges and restaurants lining the perimeter of the casino complex.

StarWorld Casino Latest Addition to Macau's Gambling IndustryGalaxy Entertainment Group Ltd. opens its StarWorld casino in Macau tomorrow, posing another threat to Stanley Ho's dominance in the city's gaming industry six weeks after Wynn Resorts Ltd. opened a $1.2 billion hotel-casino.