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Indiana Casino Proposal Adamantly OpposedLocal government and Hoosier Park officials say they are adamantly opposed to a state legislator's plan to put a casino in downtown Indianapolis to generate tax revenue for a debt-plagued Indianapolis sports board.

Delaware Government Hooked on GamblingDelaware is hooked on gambling. The State cannot pay its bills without the money legalized gambling pours into the state treasury, about $203 million this year.

Dubai World Pressing CityCenter Partner for CommitmentDubai World, which owns half of the financially troubled CityCenter project on the Strip, is pressing CityCenter partner MGM Mirage and CityCenter's bank lenders for a commitment that would allow the project to be completed without fear that the project would be thrown into bankruptcy, according to a source familiar with the plan.

Atlantic City Penny Slots Attractive to Budget-conscious GamblersIn these difficult economic times, budget-conscious gamblers have been pinching their pennies — except for when it comes to playing the penny slot machines.

Las Vegas Visitation Down 8 PercentDeep discounts helped attract tourists to Las Vegas resorts but not enough to offset a lousy economy, according to tourism figures showing local visitation fell 8 percent in February to about 2.8 million people.

Racino Representatives Oppose Delaware Casino BillRemoving the threat of new casinos and betting parlors isn't enough to win their support of the governor's gambling proposal, representatives of the state's three existing racinos say.

Retired Wisconsin Woman Turns a Penny Into $1 MillionA retired Wisconsin woman vacationing in Laughlin, Nev., will take home quite an impressive souvenir from her trip – a check for $1,115,540.81! The woman became a millionaire playing Aristocrat Technologies' Millioni$er™ multi-site progressive penny slot at Don Laughlin's Riverside Resort Hotel and Casino.

Florida Senate Steams Ahead with Gambling PackageWith gambling a central debate in the Legislature's budget battle, the Senate steamed ahead with its casino gambling package Tuesday, setting up a three-week cliffhanger on whether Republican legislative leaders can cut a deal on a sensitive political issue.

High Heels Poker Tour Offering All Women's AcademyThe High Heels Poker Tour and Academy will be offering a 1-day all women's poker academy with poker pro Susie Isaacs who will offer her insight, expertise and experiences as a professionally ranked poker player.

Deleware Looking to Sports and Other Gambling-related LegislationThe Markell administration in Delaware has eyes on sports betting and other gambling-related legislation.

After Rejecting Gaming Expansion, Florida Passes Scaled-back Gambling BillAmid warnings that expanding gambling is not a good bet for the state this year, a House committee passed a scaled-back Indian gaming bill Friday.

Massachusetts Survey Supports CasinosBay State residents support the authorization of two or more resort casinos in the commonwealth by a wide margin, according to a survey out today.

Arizona Allowing Poker Parlor ExpansionAmid confusion about the legal status of a game that has emerged as one of America's favored pastimes, Arizona's Poker Parlors are expanding rapidly.

MGM Mirage stock jumps at CityCenter newsA day after reports that Los Angeles-based Colony Capital might be the financial savior of the $8.7 billion CityCenter development, the project's partners remained relatively quiet. Investors and Wall Street, however, answered loudly.

NBC Heads-Up Championship Airs SundayCelebrity Apprentice star Annie Duke, comedian Brad Garrett, actor Don Cheadle and the world's best poker pros are the featured participants in NBC's 5th Annual National Heads-Up Poker Championship, which premieres Sunday, April 12 at Noon - 2PM ET (Check local listings for PT) and airs for six consecutive weeks in that time slot.

Florida House Says 'No No No' to Gambling ExpansionTalk in the state Legislature about expanding gambling in Broward and Miami-Dade counties can conjure up a thrilling James Bond-like scenario.

Kentucky Budget Issues Makes Gambling Proposals More AttractiveHouse Speaker Greg Stumbo's proposal for video lottery terminals at racetracks was quashed in the General Assembly session that ended last week -- but it may not be gone for long.

LA-based Investor May Help Financially Troubled CityCenterLos Angeles-based Colony Capital, which owns the Las Vegas Hilton and 75.9 percent of Station Casinos, could be bringing some much-needed cash to the troubled $8.7 billion CityCenter development, news reports say.

Ohio Horse Racing Authority Pushing Slot ProposalOhio's horse racing authority is pushing state lawmakers to allow slot machines at Ohio's seven tracks, including Northfield Park, without having to go to the ballot, where voters have shot down gambling numerous times in recent years.

Police Investigate Counterfeit Chips at Indiana CasinoPolice were called twice Sunday regarding allegedly counterfeit chips. The second call, at 5:50 p.m., led to about a dozen people being detained by several police officers at the establishment at 4608-10 Parnell Ave.

Montreal Casino to Catch up to North American Competition with $305M RenovationLoto-Québec will spend $305 million to fix up the Expo '67-era Montreal Casino building to help the casino keep up with its North American competition.

Trump Plaza in Atlantic City Removes Electronic Poker TablesThey were fast, mistake-proof and didn't need to be tipped. But they had no personality. So now they're gone. Atlantic City's experiment with electronic poker tables proved to be a resounding failure because it seems humans prefer other humans when it comes to dealing the cards.

Florida Seeking To Lower Gambling AgeAt 18, Floridians can vote, join the armed forces and buy a pack of cigarettes. Should they be able to play blackjack or slots?

Binion's Gambling Hall & Hotel Presents Third Annual Poker ClassicThe advent of Summer brings more poker to Las Vegas than any other time of year. Binion's Gambling Hall & Hotel, with an unmatched poker lineage in both years and reputation, will usher in the season with the 3rd Annual Binion's Poker Classic.

Once Again Harrah's Extends Bond Tender OfferHarrah's Entertainment Inc. extended its bond tender offer again Thursday, as the company struggles to reduce its debt load.