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Five year financial impact of Downstream Casino over $1 billionThe Downstream Casino Resort in Oklahoma has added $1 billion to the local economy over the past five years according to a new study.

MGM, Penn National, Hard Rock, Mohegan Sun all submit applciation fees for MA casino licenseSeven gaming companies who hope to build casinos in Massachusetts have paid $400,000 each in nonrefundable application fees.

$100 million casino renovation for Golden Nugget in BiloxiWork has begun to transform Isle Casino into the Golden Nugget Casino Biloxi with $100 million in renovations.

Rivers Casino at top of Illinois casinos in revenuesRivers Casino in Des Plaines remains at the top of the Illinois gambling scene with revenues nearly double those of the next-highest grossing casino.

Massachusetts Casinos Make Progress In 2012Massachusetts: It’s been a little over a year since Gov. Deval Patrick signed legislation authorizing the creation of up to three resort casinos and one slot parlor to operate in Massachusetts. But the Bay State is still a few years away from the first legal bet being placed.

$4 Million won on progressive jackpot at Borgata in Atlantic CityA Maryland man visiting Atlantic City last weekend won a nearly $4 million jackpot while playing a $5 slot machine that offered a progressive jackpot.

Online gambling at AC Casinos not likely anytime soon2012 not the year for online gambling at Atlantic City casinos as Governor Christie shows no inclination to sign legislation.

Pinnacle Entertainment purchases Ameristar CasinosPinnacle will double in size to 17 operating properties in 13 distinct geographies. The acquisition of Ameristar's properties will complement Pinnacle's existing portfolio by adding eight casino-resorts in diverse gaming markets, including: St. Charles near St. Louis, MO; Kansas City, MO; Council Bluffs, IA; Black Hawk, CO; Vicksburg, MS; East Chicago, IN; and Jackpot, NV.

Online and land-based gaming is on the increase in the UKAccording to the latest figures released by the British Gambling Commission, 73 per cent of UK adults gambled in 2010, up from 68 per cent in 2007, prior to the global recession. On top of this, online gambling is on the increase.

Cracker to perform at Four Winds Casino February 15Four Winds Casinos has announced that Cracker will play at its Hard Rock Cafe Four Winds on Friday, February 15. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. and the concert will start at 9 p.m.

888 and Facebook to work together...More from Perspectives WeeklyOnline gambling news this week: 888 Holdings has announced a deal to bring real money gaming to Facebook in the United Kingdom. Also, industry news from the U.S. state of Massachusetts and the Canadian province of British Columbia.

SaltCreek Casino opens in OklahomaChickasaw Nation officials today conducted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at SaltCreek Casino, marking the opening of the Nation's first economic endeavor in Grady County.

WMS slot games coming to BC Lottery's Playnow.com siteWMS Gaming Inc. has announced it has entered into a multi-year online content licensing agreement with the British Columbia Lottery Corporation where the BCLC will have access to WMS’ online library of authentic slot games on their gambling website, PlayNow.com.

Is Wynn eyeing a casino in Everett, Massachusetts?Steve Wynn has recently leased a factory building in Everett, Massachusetts. Is a casino in the town's future?

Opening date for Horeshoe Casino Cincinnati setOpening March 4, 2013 and projected to attract nearly 6 million annual visits to the downtown, Horseshoe Cincinnati will be a high-profile addition to the city's sports, entertainment, music and cultural destinations.

888.com inks deal to offer gambling on Facebook in UK888 Holdings Plc, one of the big players in the online gaming entertainment industry has announced it has entered into an agreement with Facebook to launch real-money products over the world’s most popular social network. The agreement will see 888 offer its real-money bingo, casino and slot games through the Facebook platform in the U.K

Greektown Casino-Hotel debuts new Brizola restaurantBrizola restaurant, located just off the casino floor, features a progressive wine menu, including new and old world wines, a large bar complemented with bold design and city views. The menu boasts cuts of prime beef, the freshest seafood and decadent side dishes and desserts.

Gordon Ramsay opens two Las Vegas restaurants in DecemberGordon Ramsay and Caesars Entertainment has announced that Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill will open at Caesars Palace Dec. 18, and that Gordon Ramsay BurGR will open at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino Dec 22.

Mega Moolah Jackpot Hit for £5.8 MillionThe Internet's most famous online jackpot Mega Moolah has once again made front-page news by paying out a colossal £5,882,870.

Four $150,000 Super Bingo Tournaments Hosted in 2013 by Plaza Hotel & Casino Las VegasThe Plaza Hotel & Casino Las Vegas will host four $150,000 Super Bingo tournaments in 2013 with event dates held February 24-26, May 5-7, August 11-13 and November 17-19. All bingo players will compete head to head in the Plaza ballroom with no linked games. All events are limited to 950 guests.

Bad Beat Jackpot is Hit Multiple Times and 18 Players Share Over $67kIt looks like it's not just Black Chip Poker's monthly leaderboard competition The Beast that pays out players ridiculously frequently. The online poker site's Bad Beat Jackpot game was popped two times in just 7 days since it first launched on its new poker community Winning Poker Network.

Party Casino launches Festive Frenzy for the holidaysYou’ve got the chance to unwrap your share of more than 10,000 prizes every day in Festive Frenzy. That’s over 100,000 guaranteed prizes across this 10-day seasonal blowout at Party Casino!

Red Hawk Casino opens new stage, bar, lounge, and dance floorRed Hawk Casino has announced the opening of their all-new stage, lounge, bar, and dance floor. Live at Red Hawk Weekend, Friday, Dec. 14 through Sunday, Dec. 16 celebrates the opening with performances by three popular tribute bands.

Sky Vegas to Launch Brand New Mobile CasinoSky Vegas, has announced the launch of Sky Vegas mobile casino, a new application allowing customers to play their favourite online casino games while on the move.

Rockin’ Elvis® Fest and Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Contest scheduled at Pala Casino The three-day Rockin’ Elvis® Fest and Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Contest will return to Pala Casino Resort and Spa's Infinity Showroom, Friday through Sunday, March 15-17, 2013.