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10-year prison sentence for self-proclaimed 'best dice player in the world'Richard “Mr. Casino” Taylor proclaimed himself “the best dice player in the world” and declared his innocence just minutes before he was sentenced to 10 years in prison this morning for masterminding a craps cheating conspiracy that cost Foxwoods Resort Casino an estimated $70,000 and ruined the careers of a dozen employees.

MGM agrees to add 300 Wheel of Fortune slot machinesInternational Game Technology announced today that it has formalized an agreement with MGM MIRAGE that will add approximately 300 Wheel of Fortune(R) slot machines to its existing base of MegaJackpots(R) branded machines at its casino properties.

Investors still betting on slot machine giant IGTThe Reno-based slot machine giant said Thursday its profits declined 39 percent in the quarter that ended June 30. Revenues fell 23 percent and the number of slot machines shipped to casinos decreased 31 percent. Investors, however, are looking toward the future and not the past when it concerns International Game Technology.

Poker Players Alliance National Poker Week interviewPoker Players Alliance Director Gives CAP TV the Details on This Week's Big Political Online Poker Goals

Regulators concerned about casino operationsTwo weeks after imposing a heavy fine against a Strip casino for not properly controlling illegal activity inside a nightclub on the property, state gaming regulators let gaming licensees know they have other concerns about how casinos are operating.

Taiwan looking to build $910 million mega resort-casinoInternational news brief: Officials in an outlying Taiwan archipelago said on Wednesday they would build a massive resort-casino with investment of at least $910 million if local voters approve a gambling referendum as early as next month.

Poker Players Alliance donates $25K to troopsThe Poker Players Alliance (PPA) presented a check for $25,000 to the USO of Metropolitan Washington and raised an additional $10,000 through a charity poker tournament held last night at the Regency Hyatt in Washington, D.C.. The funds will support USO-Metro's programs and services for wounded warriors and their families receiving treatment at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, the National Naval Medical Center and area Warrior Transition Units.

Playtech shares drop dramaticallyPlaytech, which teamed up with bookmaker William Hill last October to create William Hill Online (WHO), blamed the setback on integration between the two businesses taking longer than thought.

GTECH online casinos pair up with PayPalGTECH G2 has signed a landmark deal with PayPal, a worldwide leader in the field of electronic money transfers, enabling its UK bingo partners to offer their players the ability to transfer funds quickly and cost effectively online.

SlotsClub releases new online casino designSlotsClub.com has redesigned its website to enhance the gaming experience and to increase the entertainment for its players.

PokerStars poker world tour schedule announcedPokerStars is touring the world with poker tournaments stretching across Europe, Asia and New Zealand. Today they have announced the schedule of tour dates and locations.

NBC prime time poker show to make debut Qualifiers get a chance to go heads-up against some of the world's best poker pros for a shot at $1 million when NBC debuts the first-ever prime time poker themed game show on a broadcast network with the premiere of "Face the Ace" on Saturday, August 1 (9-10 p.m. ET).

Nevada casino employee registration system now onlineMore than five years after taking over the casino employee registration program from local law enforcement, state gaming regulators have moved the process online in an effort to cut costs and streamline the work card system.

Doyle Brunson attending Budapest Affiliate ConferenceDoyle 'Texas Dolly' Brunson has confirmed the he will be attending the Budapest Affiliate Conference from the 11th to the 13th of September. The legendary Patriarch of Modern Poker is coming to the event under the invitation of the event organisers, iGaming Business, and will be holding a special Q&A session for all attending delegates.

Free Toad the Web Sprocket concert at the Rio Hotel & Casino Las VegasToad the Wet Sprocket, an alternative rock band best known for their hits “All I Want” and “Walk on the Ocean”, will be playing a free show at VooDoo Beach the Rio Hotel & Casino on Thursday, July 30.

'Pedal Power' new online slot release from Casino ClassicAs the 96th epic Tour de France cycling race enters its halfway stage, popular online casino CasinoClassic.com releases its latest tour de force.

Poker VT big wins at World Series of PokerPoker VT shines at WSOP The poker instructional site saw pros Daniel Negreanu and Jason "JCarver" Somerville cash big at the World Series.

Play United releases new Gladiator themed slot machinePlay United Casino unveiled the latest attraction to online casinos combining Hollywood entertainment with the thrills of Las Vegas. The Online Casino released Gladiator, a new 5-Reel 25-line video slot game that features the characters and actual footage from the award-winning film produced by Paramount Pictures.

Howard Stern joins Poker Players Alliance (PPA)The Poker Players Alliance, the leading poker grassroots advocacy group, is excited to introduce radio host Howard Stern as a member to the rapidly growing poker advocacy group.

PokerStars breaks own online poker world recordPokerStars.com, the world's largest online poker site, has smashed its own world record for hosting the 'LARGEST ONLINE POKER TOURNAMENT', as officially certified by the Guinness Book of World Records.

LV Sands Corp plans IPO launch in Hong KongLas Vegas Sands Corp., controlled by billionaire Sheldon Adelson, plans to apply in Hong Kong early next month for an initial public offering of shares in its Macau casinos, said a person with knowledge of the matter.

'Jackpot Hunter' online poker tournament promotionParty Poker today introduces a new single table tournament (STT) promotion: The Jackpot Hunter! This promotion offers three huge jackpots totalling $80,000 to players who manage to win five consecutive STT's !

Arizona race track owners want casino operationsHorse- and dog-track owners are hoping to take advantage of the state's dire finances to persuade voters to let them operate casinos, a proposal that was rejected at the polls seven years ago.

Asian Poker Tour to be featured in Chinese poker movieAsianLogic, owners of the Asian Poker Tour, are delighted to announce a historic first for poker in Asia. The hotly anticipated Asian Poker Tour Macau Festival, taking place 12-23 August 2009 at the Galaxy Starworld, will be featured in a ground-breaking Chinese language poker movie. Many believe the film will have a similar impact on poker in Asia as the 1998 Hollywood film Rounders did in the western world.

Slot machine expansion a win for Ohio and IllinoisThe slot machine industry is celebrating some good news coming from two of the most unlikely places, Ohio and Illinois. Governors in the two states approved legislation that will add an estimated 40,000 to 75,000 new slot machines in the combined markets. Analysts said the events may trigger slot machine expansion in other states.