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PartyPartner Sponsors Budapest Affiliate ConferenceFollowing the tremendous success of the Amsterdam Affiliate Conference, iGaming business are pleased to announce the return of PartyPartners as their platinum sponsor at their next event; Budapest Affiliate Conference (BAC.

Flight of the Conchords Make Las Vegas Stop this SaturdayGrammy nominated New Zealand folk comedy duo Flight of the Conchords announced their North American Tour with a stop at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino’s Joint on Saturday.

Casino Del Rio World Environment Day PromotionIn anticipation of the important occasion, Casino Del Rio, the world's first online eco-casino is also bringing the message for a greener world to their members by running a unique World Environment Day promotion.

Palazzo at The Venetian Unveils AZURE Luxury Pool ExperienceChampagne, frozen grapes, ice towels, poolside cabana massages and Evian water mistings. The Palazzo Las Vegas brings the opulence of the French Riviera to the Las Vegas Strip with the opening of AZURE.

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.

Washingon Law Makers Push Further to Retract Internet Gambling BanAfter coming up short in a first effort, a Democratic lawmaker has again introduced legislation that would roll back a ban on Internet gambling enacted when Republicans led Congress.

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ApplicationGolden Heartland, one of three applicants seeking to manage a state-owned casino in Wyandotte County, has withdrawn from the competition.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

'Game of Skill' Poker Argument Gets Further Push to LawmakersThe counter argument made by the game's biggest boosters is that poker is, in fact, a game of skill -- not a game of chance. Lawmakers across the country, in fact, are starting to agree.

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.

Illinois Lawmakers May Legalize Slots in BarsIllinois lawmakers gave the slot machine industry hopes for a new source of potential revenue Thursday evening. If Gov. Pat Quinn agrees, International Game Technology, Bally Technologies and Illinois-based WMS Industries could get a much-needed boost to their bottom lines.

Casinomoons New Online Casino OpensFor everyone who has been eager to be a part of the latest sensation in online gaming, Casinomoons.com has taken care of all the anxiety with its recent launching.

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.

Online 3-D Casino Announces Third Six-figure Jackpot WinnerOne lucky online slot machine player is glad she took her friend's advice and tried the free games at WinADay.com. She ended up winning a progressive jackpot of over $100K and became the third big jackpot winner at the new three-dimensional online casino site operated by Slotland.com.

Palms Casino Las Vegas Shows Substantial Value DecreaseThe Maloofs' ultra-trendy Las Vegas casino has suffered a substantial drop in value in the past year, a minority investment partner says, suggesting more problems for the family that owns the Kings.

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.

PKR Becomes Sole Live Broadcaster of 24 World Series of Poker EventsNext generation online poker room PKR.com today announced that they have agreed a blockbuster deal with Bluff media that will see PKR.com act as the exclusive sole live broadcaster of 24 bracelet events from this year's World Series of Poker.

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.

Ukrainian Gambling Ban Spawns ProtestsThousands of employees of gaming halls and casinos have demonstrated in Ukraine's capital against a surprise move by parliament to ban gambling establishments.

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.

Bodog Branded Online Casino Launches in AsiaAfter Bodog announced it had signed an exclusive brand license agreement with online gaming operator Haydock back in March 2009, the much-anticipated launch of the Asian-facing website is finally here. On Monday May 18th Haydock launched the site bodog88.com.