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Instant millionaires at 2009 World Series of Poker main eventThe 2009 World Series of Poker Main Event payout schedule was recently released on Day 1D of the tournament. And the top 9 players who are fortunate and skillful enough to make the final table, will become instant millionaires!

PokerStars hosts biggest party of World Series in Las VegasPokerStars.net, the world's largest poker site, hosted the biggest party of World Series at Rain Nightclub in the Palms Hotel and Casino resort in Las Vegas.

Delaware looking to increase $95 million in gambling revenueDelaware's casinos could pump an extra $95 million a year into the state's general fund by mid-2012 from stepped up slots traffic, new table game ventures and sports betting, an industry official said today.

Cancer fighter gets to play World Series of Poker eventKent Senter, fighting blood cancer, gets his shot at a World Series of Poker championship in Las Vegas.

Nevada gambling revenue continues to fall at slower ratesThe good news: Statewide gaming revenues fell 8.3 percent in May, ending seven straight months of double-digit declines. The bad news: Statewide gaming revenues fell 8.3 percent in May, Nevada's 17th straight monthly decline in the amount of money casinos collected from gamblers.

Las Vegas Sands Corp still behind Macau casinoLas Vegas Sands Corp. executives used Wednesday's topping-off ceremony for the casino operator's $5.5 billion resort in Singapore to announce intentions to restart development of the company's projects in Macau

Bahamas Committee examines gambling lawsA committee has been formed to comprehensively examine the country's gaming laws, and its members are expected to have recommendations completed by the end of next month, Tourism Minister Vincent Vanderpool-Wallace told The Nassau Guardian yesterday.

Indiana casinos battle recession and drop in revenueNorthwest Indiana casino revenues in June were down $1.25 million from a year ago, a sign the recession blues are starting to catch up with the gaming boats.

Winners announced for 2009 'America's Favorite Casino' pollThe publishers of the American Casino Guide, the #1bestselling book on casino gambling and travel, released the results of their readers' poll concerning their favorite casinos in all major U.S. gaming cities.

Russian gamblers find other means to play since casino banIt's been less than one week since Russia's President stripped gambling rights away to citizens in all but a few remote zones in the country. That's not going to stop Russian gambler's from getting their fix.

Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun team up on casino advertisementTwo Indian tribes that now own competing Connecticut casinos are uniting in an effort to lure more gamblers to their properties.

Tropicana Las Vegas Casino Aquisition CompleteOnex Corp. and former MGM Mirage President Alex Yemenidjian have acquired a majority stake in the Tropicana Las Vegas Hotel and Casino as debt holders took ownership following its exit from bankruptcy yesterday.

Four Winds casino wins awards, offers great gambling promotionsFour Winds Casino Resort, the premier gaming destination in the Midwest, is pleased to announce that it was voted "Best Casino," by readers of Shore Magazine and The Times of Northwest Indiana, and "Favorite Casino" by readers of the South Bend Tribune. Separately, Four Winds announced that it will award two fully loaded 2010 Chevrolet® Camaros, plus a share of $25,000 in cash to W Club members on Saturday,

Higher-stakes gambling a win for Colorado casinosColorado's casinos reported Thursday huge spikes in traffic and business on the first day of higher-stakes gambling.

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New slot machines may come to Miami International AirportMiami-Dade County said it needs new sources of cash to meet rising airport costs -- and that could come in the form of slot machines. Miami-Dade County leaders agree slots may be the solution.

Florida governor negotiates gambling strategyGov. Charlie Crist and the Seminole Tribe of Florida began negotiating a new gambling compact Wednesday that would bring revenue to the state in exchange for the tribe's right to a monopoly on some of its casino games.

Cripple Creek casino celebrates 24-hour gambling and higher limitsWith a shower of confetti, champagne toasts and tumbling dice, a new era of gambling began at 12:01 this morning in Cripple Creek.

Rhode Island Senate approves 24-hour gambling at Twin River CasinoThe Senate has voted and sent to the governor a bill to allow round-the-clock gambling, seven days a week at Twin River, while also forcing the owners of the bankrupt track and slot parlor to drop their plans to suspend live greyhound racing on Aug. 8, and run a full 200-day season.

Colorado casinos prepare for more cheatersWith the economy in a world-wide downturn, many gamblers are getting more attracted to cheating as a method of bringing in more cash. Some Colorado casinos are stepping up security to counter this growing problem.

Jerry’s Nugget casino promotions provide more return on table gamesPlaying the pit is more rewarding than ever as Jerry’s Nugget Casino offers cash and higher comps for its More Club members. Set to launch in early July, high-limit players will receive immediate cash back from table games with a new feature at the More Club Kiosk.

Atlantic City Targets Pennsylvania for Casino AdsSome new casino billboards have been popping up in the Lehigh Valley, home turf of the $743 million Sands Casino Resort, Pennsylvania's newest and most expensive slots parlor.

Massive Jackpots For Table Mountain Casino PlayersAll eyes were eagerly watching the Massive Cash Meter at Table Mountain Casino ... and for good reason! Table Mountain Casino Club Card holders know that Massive Cash Jackpots are guaranteed to hit between $20,000 and $50,000.

Las Vegas Casino Deals Hot This SummerWith the economy still in a down-turn and room occupancy below normal in Las Vegas, casinos are doing everything to keep visitors coming. Everything from cheap rooms, comps, and reduced table minimums are just a few benefits on the table to visit Sin City this summer.

Hard Rock to Expand Gambling with New Hungarian CasinoHard Rock International signed an agreement with EuroVegas Hungary Ltd. to open Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hungary.