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Pennsylvania Considering Adding Table Games to Gaming ExpansionGiven the rousing success of Pennsylvania's fledgling slots-only casinos, it is no stretch to wonder what the added benefits might be if the full array of table games - blackjack, poker, roulette, and others - were available.

Mohegan Sun and Other Casinos Increase Low-limit Tables to Draw More VisitorsWith the economy tightening faster than your belt at the casino buffet, savvy gaming establishments are stepping up their efforts to draw visitors to the gambling floor. Many Casinos are increasing low-limit tables on the floor to increase casino patrons.

Carl Icahn and Other Investors Win Tropicana AuctionBillionaire Carl Icahn and other investors won an auction for the bankrupt Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey, a lawyer involved in the sale said.

Indian Tribe Sues Governor Schwarzenegger Over Slot LicensesThe San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians filed a $550 million claim against the state Monday for lost profits resulting from the governor's refusal to allow certain casinos more licenses for slot machines.

LV Sands Civil Trial DelayedThe start of a civil trial concerning how Las Vegas Sands Corp. earned a Macau gaming license has been delayed until Thursday amid reports the sides may be in settlement talks.

Citizens Strongly Oppose Recent IL Slot Expansion LegislationDes Plaines 3rd Ward Alderman Matt Bogusz urged the city council Monday night to strongly oppose video gambling machines in town because they would hurt the city's planned casino.

Station Casinos Gain Fourth Extension to Avoid BankruptcyStation Casinos on Friday was able to put off a bankruptcy filing until another day after getting a fourth extension so it can continue negotiating a restructuring plan, the company said.

Two New Casinos Gain Illinois Senate ApprovalThe Democratic-led Senate voted late tonight to expand the state's casino industry into Chicago and three other cities, though the idea is far from becoming reality.

Melco Crown Opens City of Dreams Casino in MacauMelco Crown Entertainment Ltd. opens its City of Dreams casino today in a $2 billion bet that Macau will rebound from a slump that prompted rival Las Vegas Sands Corp. to halt construction on a neighboring project.

Three World Series of Poker Records BrokenEach of the first three open events of the 2009 World Series of Poker Presented By Jack Link's Beef Jerky has broken records including massive prize pools and unseen player entrants and the largest Omaha tournament ever played.

Las Vegas Sends Lobbyists to Massachusetts for Legalized Gambling Push few Las Vegas-based casino companies are poking around Massachusetts as the commonwealth's government prepares to take another look at legalized gambling, the Boston Globe reported this morning.

Delaware Table Games Could Create 750 New JobsThe soft clink of plastic chips on green felt tables will do more than ease the state's money crunch and fatten profits at Delaware's three casinos. Establishing games such as poker, craps and roulette in Stanton, Dover and Harrington would create as many as 750 new jobs for dealers, money handlers and security.

Slot Supporters and Opponents in Maryland Come to Public HearingAn almost even mix of more than 200 advocates and opponents of a measure that would allow slots at Arundel Mills mall voiced their opinions Tuesday night before the Anne Arundel County Council at the last public hearing before the council votes on the bill next week.

Everest Poker Celebrity Event a SuccessOn the 17th May 2009 actors, celebrities, businessmen and poker players descended on the famous Hotel Du Cap in Cannes, France, for the Wilhelm and Karl Maybach Foundation Gaming night, sponsored by Everest Poker.

Atlantic City Woman Sets Craps World RecordA Morris County woman broke the world record for the longest craps roll in gaming history Saturday night at a time of four hours and 18 minutes at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa.

Golden Heartland Withdraws Kansas Gaming ApplicationGolden Heartland, one of three applicants seeking to manage a state-owned casino in Wyandotte County, has withdrawn from the competition.

World Series of Poker Launch Party to be Held at ND's The Club RioThe Club will host the official launch party for the 2009 World Series of Poker (WSOP), the world’s largest, richest and most prestigious gaming event, on Saturday, May 30, 2009.

Poker Palace Las Vegas Pays $250,000 FineA North Las Vegas casino has agreed to pay a $250,000 fine for allowing a group of alleged illegal bookmakers to lay off bets at the property's race book.

Las Vegas Offering Amazing Memorial Day Weekend RatesSince Las Vegas casinos are in a struggle to maintain full hotels and keep casino floors busy, many are still offering excellent weekend packages for Memorial day weekend.

Slot Proposal for Massachusetts Race Tracks DefeatedThe Senate this afternoon voted resoundingly to defeat a proposal to allow the state's four racetracks to install slot machines -- for now.

Sands Bethlehem Opens Today with High HopesThe $743 million Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem opens today and company executives hope the project will become a model for future development at similar locations.

CityCenter in Las Vegas Nearing CompletionCityCenter is celebrating a milestone with the recent “topping out” of its dramatically inclining high-rise condominiums, Veer Towers, CityCenter’s only pure residential property.

Video Poker Legalized by Illinois SenateThe state Senate overwhelmingly voted Wednesday to legalize video poker, boost liquor taxes and allow lottery wagering over the Internet to help support a $26 billion statewide construction package that is expected to reach Gov. Quinn's desk.

South Dakota Man Strikes Wheel of Fortune Progressive JackpotCharles Teply of Wolsey said he was 'randomly playing different machines' on Monday and got a good feeling about winning the Wheel of Fortune quarters game at Deadwood Gulch Resort.

MGM Mirage $2.6 Billion Restructuring CompleteMGM Mirage completed its $2.6 billion corporate restructuring effort Tuesday, the same day the company announced it would be involved in a $4 billion project to build and operate smaller, nongaming versions of the Bellagio and MGM Grand in Dubai.