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Paddy Power and Cryptologic Sign Three-year Online Gambling AgreementCryptoLogic Limited, a world leader in Internet casino and branded gaming software, has signed a three-year agreement to provide at least 9 of its most popular online slot games to Paddy Power, the largest provider of betting services in Ireland and one of the world's best-known gaming brands.

Seminole Tribe Not Likely to Approve Florida Gambling DealThe Seminole Tribe is not likely to approve a gambling deal under terms set by the Florida Legislature, the tribe's attorney said Thursday, citing provisions that could increase costs and competition.

Flight or Fight - How Will Recent Web Poker Busts Effect Online Gambling?The federal government’s recent seizure of millions of dollars from bank accounts used to process online poker transactions is sending shock waves through the Internet gambling community. Will this lead more players to fight for online gambling or stop in fear of losing their money?

Illegal Gambling Bust Uncovers Huge Cocaine and Meth Drug RingFederal agents swooped in with a series of busts on Wednesday and early Thursday on an illegal Seattle gambling ring, that undercover officer had managed to infiltrate and expose a drug ring that was dealing hundreds of thousands of dollars in cocaine and methamphetamine, prosecutors charge.

Online Poker Bust Ups-the-Ante on Internet Gambling RegulationProsecutors' seizure of $34 million belonging to online poker players ups the ante in a long-running struggle between the Justice Department, which wants to shut down the online-gambling industry, and members of Congress who want to make it legal.

Golden Nugget Las Vegas $100,000 Cash 'n' Camaro PromotionThe Golden Nugget will begin its newest promotion June 28, giving away $69,000 in cash and a brand-new 2010 Chevy Camaro SS over 10 weeks, tying in with the Fremont Street Experience’s Summer of ’69: Vegas of Bust celebration,.

Palazzo and Venetian Hosts Sports Dream Bowl in Las VegasThe Palazzo and The Venetian welcome celebrity athletes from the 9th Annual Sports Dream Bowl on Friday, June 12, 2009. From 12:00pm-3:00pm Warren Moon, NFL Hall of Famer and host of the Sports Dream Bowl will hold an exclusive "Meet and Greet" with celebrity athletes and friends inside The Sportsbook Bar & Grill at The Palazzo.

Full Tilt Poker and PokerStars Reimburse Players AccountsAs Reported by Gambling911.com: "In a statement provided to ABC News, Full Tilt Poker [and PokerStars] announced that anyone affected by the recent seizure of player funds via its Instant eCheck platform have had this money reimbursed to their accounts.

ASA Bans Poker Ads for Linking Gambling to Sexual Success magazine campaign for gambling firm Swank Poker, featuring a woman cupping her breasts under the strapline "Will you hold this pair for me?" has been banned by the ad watchdog for linking betting to sexual success.

European Commission Urges US to Drop Online Gambling BanThe European Commission has raised the ante in its high-stakes battle with the United States over online gambling. Maintaining that U.S. laws on Internet gambling violate global trade regulations, the European Union on Wednesday urged the United States to drop its ban on non-U.S. online gambling companies.

Fake Chips, Heroin and Gambling Addiction Involved in Crown LawsuitThe gambler suing Crown for his losses stormed out of court yesterday after a witness gave evidence that he discussed accessing heroin and providing counterfeit notes.

Vegas Casinos Looking to Cash Some Chips in MacauU.S. gaming companies are set to cash in some of their chips in Macau, looking to sell or float assets in the Chinese gambling enclave to prop struggling parent businesses back home in Las Vegas.

Intertops RED Online Casino Announces First Jackpot WinnerJust two weeks after Intertops opened the new Intertops RED Casino it has already had its first big winner. A player known as “Christopher T” won $200,090 playing the T-Rex slot machine. Known for their quick processing, Intertops Red Casino has already started paying the lucky winner.

32Red Online Casino Now Available in 11 Different Languages32Red Online Casino, the winner of the Best Casino Award since 2003, has made their award-winning casino service available in 11 different languages.

Online Poker Players Face Payment Delays as Feds Battle CasinosOpening a new front in the government’s battle against Internet gambling, federal prosecutors have asked four American banks to freeze tens of millions of dollars in payments owed to people who play poker online.

June Tournament Free-Nominon Promotion at Golden CasinoGolden Casino, Online Vegas Casino and Go Casino are doing something that no other online casinos dare to do… they're waiving all Tournament entry fees for an entire month!

Greektown Casino Sees Revenue IncreaseWhile the overall gaming market in Detroit saw a 4.2 percent decline in May, Greektown Casino-Hotel bucked the trend once again with a stunning 7.2 percent year-over-year revenue increase for the month. Greektown was the only Detroit casino to see an increase, with MGM Grand Detroit and MotorCity seeing a 10.9 percent and 3.6 percent decrease, respectively.

Iowa Considers Gambling Expansion by Increasing LicensesIowa has 17 state-licensed casinos scattered throughout the state, but studies indicate there's room for more and residents seem eager to sign off on such expansion.

Macua's Latest Supercasino More Than Just DreamsThe City of Dreams casino complex opened in Macau last Monday, complete with giant crowds and fireworks. Two scions of the gambling industry in Asia, Lawrence Ho and James Packer, set the rock groove by smashing a guitar each in front of the Hard Rock Hotel.

Bethlehem Sands Casino Official Grand OpeningThe Las Vegas Sands' newest casino will be officially unveiled today in a lavish grand opening ceremony.

16 Months of Loss for Las Vegas Strip CasinosFor the 16th straight month, gambling win on the Las Vegas Strip tumbled, falling 15.7 percent in April with only penny and $100 slot machines showing a gain.

Greektown Casino Player Drives off with 2010 CamaroGreektown Casino-Hotel officials announce Gail Abke of Warren, Mich. is the first of four lucky players to win a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro, the top prize among this month's "Play American" promotions.

GTECH Launches New Interactive Gaming PlatformGTECH, a leading provider of lottery and gaming technology solutions worldwide, has officially launched G2, its new interactive lottery, sports betting, poker, bingo, and casino subsidiary. G2 is the new brand name for GTECH's interactive gaming ("igaming") and sports betting services.

Foxwoods' Philadelphia Casino Project Facing DelaysFoxwoods Casino Philadelphia is set to transform a 16.5-acre vacant parcel of blighted, commercial land along the Delaware River into an entertainment conglomerate, with restaurants, entertainment venues, a casino, a public riverfront walkway, a hotel and more, at a potential cost of $1 billion. Unfortunately for Foxwoods, the journey has been anything but smooth.

Free Cracker Concert at VooDoo Beach, Rio Las VegasCracker celebrates their new album with a free show at Voodoo Beach on June 11. Cracker is the alternative rock band that mixes influences and sounds ranging from classic country music, psychedelia, punk and folk into their brand of "Americana" style rock.