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World Series of TeenPatti Unveils WebsiteThe World Series of TeenPatti website was officially unveiled this morning by tournament organizer and gaming software developer Taj Systems.

London Clubs Set to Open Manchester235 CasinoManchester 235, which opens to punters later this month, is the first of a new wave of luxury casinos coming to the UK ahead of changes in gaming regulations next year.

Americans Still Free to Gamble OnlineAccording to the Interactive Gaming Council, individual American players are still free to gamble online. The prohibition bill does not make it a crime for the individual participant. The focus of the bill is on the financial transaction - the transmission of money from the player to the operator of the gambling site.

Genting to Take Over Stanley LeisureGenting International's offer to take over Stanley Leisure of the UK has turned unconditional now that the Malaysian company's holding in the UK gaming firm is more than 50 pct, Genting International said.

Palms Casino Releases Commemorative Playboy Club ChipsTo commemorate the grand opening of the first-ever Las Vegas Playboy Club, the Palms Casino Resort has announced it will release limited edition Playboy Club casino chips. Beginning at 10 a.m. on Thursday, October 5, 2006, the $5, $10, $25, $50 and $100 denomination chips will be available on gaming tables and at the main casino cage.

Pompano Park Unveils Artists Renderings of Future RacinoPompano Park today will unveil drawings of what the $140 million racetrack casino -- commonly called a 'racino' -- will look like when its doors open sometime in early 2007

Saratoga Gaming and Raceway to ExpandExpansion plans have been announced and are currently underway at Saratoga Gaming and Raceway. The $15 million project will include an additional gaming area with more than 400 video gaming machines; a two-story nightclub; and a buffet restaurant.

The Playboy Club Opens at The PalmsThe first Playboy Club in more than 25 years brings one of the world's top brands together with the popular Palms Hotel in Las Vegas

Glacier Peaks Casino in Montana Officially OpensA $7 million dollar casino has opened in Browning, Montana and offers visitors the only Las Vegas-style gambling in the state. The casino features 500 Class II slots, blackjack and craps

Empire City Casino Opening SoonTimothy Rooney Jr., the track's general counsel and son of owner Timothy Rooney, said the raceway was now shooting for a 'soft opening' Oct. 3, which would see the first 1,871 of 5,500 planned video gaming machines open in the 107-year-old track's renovated clubhouse.

Harrah's New Orleans Opens New 450-Room HotelHarrah's New Orleans Hotel made its official debut Thursday, September 21, hosting a New Orleans-style party that attracted more than 2,500 guests who gathered to celebrate the first completely new hotel to open in the city since Hurricane Katrina.

First Racino May be Coming to the UKArena Leisure, the racetrack operator, outlined plans yesterday to build Britain's first 'racino', a combined racing and casino venue, in Wolverhampton.

Grand Traverse Resort & Casinos to Develop $80 Million New Casino ResortAn October groundbreaking is planned for the 347,000-square-foot casino resort, which will include a 120-room state-of-the-art hotel, 64,000-square- foot gaming floor, concert/entertainment venues, restaurants, and shops.

Its a Grand Opening for Gulfport's Island View Casino ResortGulfports's only casino property opened on Monday with a celebration of residents, dignitaries and more than 1,000 newly employed casino workers.

Harrah's Chester Casino and Racetrack Officially OpensThe grand opening today of Pennsylvania's first new harness track in 41 years, Harrah's Chester Casino and Racetrack in Chester, represents a major advancement for the state's agricultural industry and economy, Agriculture Secretary Dennis Wolff said.

Progressive Slots Link Casinos All over CaliforniaWide-area progressive slot networks link machines all through the state of California. According to IGT, the games are similar to the lottery in jackpots, but with much better odds of winning.

InterCasino.com Grabs 'Best Casino' Award From Strictly Slots Readers PollFor the third consecutive year, readers of Strictly Slots, a respected gambling publication have showered accolades on Intercasino, one of the webs most awarded online gaming sites.

Jean Scott's Frugal Video Poker Book Just ReleasedOne of our favorite authors, and a regular contributor or ReadyBetGo, Jean Scott has released a much anticipated how-to book for video poker fans. The book is a comprehensive look at how to practice, play and win at one of gambling's most popular games.

Blackpool's Future Grim Without Super-CasinoBlackpool's tourism industry faces a slow and painful death without a super casino That was the stark warning delivered to those who have the power to make or break the resort's regeneration dream.

Phone March to Support Online Poker Set for Sept. 12thFrom 9:00am ET to 5:30pm ET on Tuesday, September 12, 2006, concerned online poker players, online gamblers, and anyone interested in seeing their personal freedoms protected should call 800-289-1136. Our toll free system will ask the caller to enter his or her zip code.

New Parkway to Central City Fails Casino Owners ExpectationsA Central City casino that had already filed for bankruptcy shut its doors this week after a new parkway to the gaming town failed to bring an expected increase in business.

Penn National Commits $90 Million to Bangor Casino FacilityThe project budget for Penn National Gaming Inc.'s permanent gaming complex has grown from $72 million to $90 million. The proposed permanent gambling complex would replace the interim Hollywood Slots at Bangor.

PA Gaming Control Releases Public Comments on HearingsThe Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board today published on its Web site some 1,200 written comments submitted to the Board as part of its public-input hearing process. The public-input hearings were the second of four phases of the Gaming Control Board's comprehensive licensing process.

River Cree Resort and Casino Nears Opening DateAlberta's first aboriginal-run casino is weeks away from opening as construction on the $178-million River Cree Resort and Casino wraps up more than two months ahead of schedule.

L'Auberge du Lac Breaks Ground on Hotel TowerL'Auberge du Lac Hotel & Casino, a $370 million Texas Hill Country-themed resort in Lake Charles, La., broke ground yesterday on a $45 million hotel tower expansion. The additional 250 rooms and suites will be complete in Fall 2007.