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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.

No Doubt Concert Scheduled at the New Joint, Hard Rock Las VegasNo Doubt will return to Las Vegas this summer with special guests Panic at the Disco and The Sounds to deliver a high-energy show to their fans in Vegas’ top rock venue. No Doubt will take the stage at The new Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Friday, August 7.

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.

New Blocking Software for Online Gambling ReleasesParents now have a new weapon in the fight to keep kids from online gambling. The Nova Scotia Gaming Corp. has developed software that parents can install on home computers that will block access to gambling websites. The software is said to be the first of its kind in the world.

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.

Great Father's Day Promotions at Society Café Encore Las VegasGive Dad a break from summertime barbequing and enjoy the culinary delights of Chef Kim Canteenwalla and his extraordinary menu of creative American dishes at Society Café Encore.

Poker Channel in Europe Announces Expanded DistributionThe Poker Channel, Europe's largest dedicated gaming TV network, announces new distribution agreements in Germany, Portugal, Poland, Cyprus and Croatia today, and its first ever live horse-racing coverage.

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.

Failed Poker Website Leads to Criminal Fraud ChargesAn Hidalgo County grand jury indicted Martin Graham Tyson Sr. and his son, Martin Jr. - heads of the Marble Falls, Texas-based Panorama Global Realty Group - last month on securities fraud charges, alleging they misled the backers of their online poker business.

Betwize New Online Casino Ready to OpenThe Betwize website has been launched with a vibrant new look, new content, significant layout updates and features the latest online gambling functionality including a powerful and innovative customer service facility and information by email.

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.

Illinois Gaming Opponents Protest Video Poker LegalizationVideo poker machines could be flooding the nearest neighborhood taverns after the Illinois General Assembly voted to legalize them last week. However, that has not stopped concerned citizens from voicing their protest against the expansion of gambling in Illinois.

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.

Pros and Amatueurs Battle it out at WSOP Vegas EventsTop poker professionals and amateurs with deep pockets put up US$40,000 apiece Thursday to square off in the first major tournament at the World Series of Poker.

European Championship of Online Poker Kicks OffAvid online poker players from around the world are getting into action at TitanPoker.com's 14-day, $4.55 Million Guaranteed European Championship of Online Poker (ECOOP IV), which kicks off on May 25.

All-American Rejects Mandalay Bay Beach Performance July 3rdThe multi-platinum selling group All-American Rejects will perform at Mandalay Bay Beach Friday, July 3. The concert is scheduled to begin at 9:30 p.m.

Delaware Supreme Court Gives Sports Gambling Thumbs UpDelaware's new sports betting law complies with the state's constitution, the state Supreme Court has concluded in a ruling released this morning, paving the way for bets on football games and other sports as early as September.

Reunited Blink-182 Scheduled Performance at Hard Rock Hotel's New Jointblink-182 is reuniting for their first tour in 5 years and will be bringing their highly-anticipated show to The new Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Friday, July 24. Joining blink-182 for this incredible show will be indie-rockers Chester French and punk-rockers Motion City Soundtrack.

Microgaming and Intertops Split After Long and Successful RelationshipMicrogaming has today announced its agreement with Intertops Casino is drawing to a close, due to Intertops Casino wishing to operate in the US market. Microgaming has powered the well established online casino for over a decade, and has enjoyed a successful relationship with it.

New Live Dealer Online Casino Ready to LaunchAt the forefront of live dealer technology and now becoming the UKs fastest growing live dealer action is smartlivecasino.com which has developed its own technology platform for live roulette and live blackjack games. These games are hosted by qualified croupiers who are also entertainment presenters. The casino action is streamed live to online players with no delay so that players can place bets and see the results in real-time.

Bodog Continues to Give Away $12K World Series of Poker Main Event PackagesOnline poker powerhouse Bodog.com continues to offer online poker players the cheapest and easiest path to winning a seat. The next two Sundays alone, Bodog.com is guaranteeing eight $12,000 Main Event prize packages, with qualifiers running daily for as little as a $1!

South Carolina Shoots Down Social Poker GamesThe hopes of South Carolina residents being able to play poker legally this year were dashed, when the two Senate gambling bills which would make 'social' poker games legal were contested during the final days of the legislative session.