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Trump Taj Mahal New Penthouse Suites Provide Luxury ExperienceThe new penthouse suites bring a new definition to luxury in the casino hospitality industry. Each suite takes inspiration from classical interiors as seen in grand hotels, palaces and estates throughout Europe.

CryptoLogic Releases Bonus Pack 12Exotic travel, hair-raising adventure and the chance to smash a computer await online gamers with the unveiling of Bonus Pack 12, the latest groundbreaking casino slot lineup from CryptoLogic, a leading software developer to the global Internet gaming industry.

Kansas Continues Gambling ExpansionAlthough a state law authorizing new casinos faces a court challenge, state officials are moving ahead with preparations for expanded gambling anyway.

Julian 'Yo-Yo' Thew wins 671,000 Euros at PokerStars EPT TourneyJulian 'Yo-Yo' Thew lifted the winners trophy and collected a cool €671,000 (£470,000 / $950,000) cheque as victor of the PokerStars EPT tournament in Baden, Austria on Wednesday night.

Deval Patrick Files Casino Gambling Bill in MassachusettsGovernor Deval Patrick will file a casino gambling bill today that gives him control of a seven-member gaming authority that would auction off licenses and regulate the casinos.

Will Maine See More Racinos?The head of the state's Gambling Control Board is questioning whether the reported success of the racino in Bangor is justification for setting up gambling parlors in other parts of the state.

More Losers Win With Bad Beat Jackpot at UltimateBet.comThe wallets of Texas Hold'em fans at one popular online poker site are filling up faster than ever thanks to the addition of an enhanced Bad Beat Jackpot game.

Bad Beat Record Set at UltimateBetTexas Hold'em Poker fans have even more reason to be fanatic after learning that 343 online poker players will share in UltimateBet's first Bad Beat Jackpot.

Poker After Dark Features Familiar ProsThis week's match on NBC's Poker After Dark features five familiar faces, three of whom had victories in PAD's first season, and one newcomer. Returning are previous winners Phil 'The Unabomber' Laak, John Juanda, and Clonie Gowen.

Seminole Casino Expansion Makes its DebutAt noon Thursday, the public got its first look at the $120 million expansion of the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa. The addition makes Tampa's Hard Rock the largest casino in Florida, with 3,075 gambling machines spread across a 3.3-acre gaming floor.

WinStar Casino Begins ExpansionThe Chickasaw Nation's WinStar Casino in southern Oklahoma has begun construction to transform itself into a destination casino with a 400-room hotel, a convention center and a doubling of gaming space.

Mashpee Wampanoag Ramp Up Casino PlansGov. Deval Patrick has pegged 2012 as the opening date for three proposed commercial casinos in Massachusetts, but the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe believes it may be able to jump into the game earlier, with its own Indian casino.

New Hampshire Reacts to Massachusetts Casino PlansIf Massachusetts approves casino gambling, New Hampshire will be pressured to quickly follow with a resort casino of its own at Rockingham Park and, possibly, at Hinsdale Greyhound Park.

Massachusetts May Have Casinos After AllGov. Deval L. Patrick has laid out plans to bring casino gambling to Massachusetts, proposing three resort-style gambling casinos and promising to dedicate up to $450 million in annual state revenues to rebuilding roads and bridges and local property tax relief. The announcement has stirred the interest of a number of parties including Harrah's MGM Mirage, and James Packer's PBL-Melco

Poker Superstars Face Off on NBC's Poker After DarkNBC's Poker After Dark brings viewers yet another exciting new episode next week, as six top pros that have experienced tremendous success on the tournament circuit face off against one another in a unique match-up.

Twin River Casino Grand Opening Draws CrowdsThe grand opening of Twin River Casino featured $220 million in renovations and expansions including 4,752 video lottery terminals.

18-Year-Old Girl Wins First World Series of Poker EuropeNorway's 18-Year-Old Annette Obrestad stunned the poker world with 1 million pounds sterling win in first World Series of Poker Europe Presented by Betfair.com.

Annie Duke $100,000 Hold'Em Tournament PlannedOn Thursday, October 25, San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino will raise the bar on its commitment to providing world-class gaming and entertainment by holding the Annie Duke $100,000 Hold 'Em Tournament. The Tournament will be held in San Manuel's beautiful Yuhaviatam Showroom and will be emceed by Annie Duke, top-rated female Poker Player and winner of the World Series of Poker.

Fair Grounds Expects to Open Slot Casino SoonFair Grounds Race Course enters a new era with the opening of a temporary slot-machine gaming facility at 10 a.m. Sept. 21, Fair Grounds President Randall Soth announced today.

The Allure of Table Games in Casinos EnduresTable games have long conveyed an air of glamour and exclusivity, going back to Monte Carlo, the Rat Pack and Casino Royale. They're about high stakes, intrigue, padded leather armchairs -- and, of course, impeccably mixed cocktails.

Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino Expands HoursStrong customer response has prompted the Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino to expand its operating hours, less than two months after the downtown Buffalo gaming venue opened its doors.

Crowds Stream Into New Macau CasinoIts construction involved filling in the sea between two of Macau's islands to recreate the Las Vegas strip, and then carefully cutting out tiny canals to provide at least a hint of Venice. On August 28th the Venetian Macau, the world's biggest casino, opened its doors to an ocean of people eager to get to its tables.

Dan Harrington Wins WPT Legends of Poker and $1.6 MillionThe Bicycle Casino ended its month-long Legends of Poker series with the highly-anticipated World Poker Tour $10,000 no-limit hold'em tournament that wrapped after 1:00am on Friday, August 31st. Dan Harrington, world renowned poker champion and author, took the coveted title of 2007 WPT Legend of Poker, along with over $1.6 million.

Venetian Macau Becomes the World's Largest CasinoThe Venetian Macau has officially opened. The property has 870 tables and 3,400 slot machines in the world's largest gambling hall, which is encircled by 350 shops, more retail space than any Hong Kong mall.

Poker After Dark Begins New SeasonThe summer doldrums are over. Beginning with the week of September 10, NBC will launch five consecutive new matches of the popular show Poker After Dark as part of their second season, with the final two new matches to be aired in November.