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The Beach Boys Scheduled Performance at Mandalay Bay Beach, Las VegasThe timeless musical group The Beach Boys will bring its unparalleled talent to the stage at Mandalay Bay Beach Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24. The concert is scheduled to begin at 9:30 p.m.

The Venetian to Host Jennifer Harmon Charity Poker Tournament Benefitting SPCAThe Venetian hosts the 3rd Annual Jennifer Harman Charity Poker Tournament to benefit the Nevada S.P.C.A. (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) local no-kill animal shelter

The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Ribbon Cutting CeremonyOn Tuesday, April 14 at 4 p.m., the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino held a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the opening of the Joint, the brand new, state-of-the-art concert venue.

Florida House and Senate Split on Gambling ExpansionGambling has never been a popular cause in the Florida House. So it's not surprising that even as the House advanced legislation Monday raising betting limits at poker rooms, conservatives in the chamber sent a message to the gambling-friendly Senate: Back off plans to further expand gaming in a new deal with the Seminole tribe.

Allen Iverson Banned at MGM and Greektown Casinos in DetroitAllen Iverson has gone from being a one-man economic stimulus plan for the city's downtown casinos to persona non grata. He has spent a ton of money down there, but recently he's been banned from both MGM and Greektown casinos.

Caesars Atlantic City and Mets Reach AgreementCaesars will mix high rollers with high pops in a new marketing agreement with the Mets to help the Atlantic City casino tap the lucrative New York market for more gambling customers.

World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) Tournament ScheduleThe third annual World Series of Poker Europe presented by Betfair has solidified its tournament schedule, Harrah's Entertainment, Inc., owner and operator of the world's most prestigious poker tournaments announced today.

Woman Wins $33 million Megabucks JackpotYou may have noticed the advertisements along the bottom of Review-Journal section fronts in recent weeks promoting the latest Megabucks jackpot prize. The jackpot, more than $33 million, hit on Easter Sunday in Sparks at a casino owned by bankrupt Herbst Gaming. It was the second largest Megabucks jackpot ever.

PokerStars Hosting African Charity TournamentPokerStars, the world's largest online poker site are pleased to announce a special star-studded addition to its European Poker Tour (EPT) Grand Final week with the first ever Ante Up For Africa Europe Celebrity Charity Poker Tournament. The event is aimed at raising money within the poker community for the current humanitarian mission in crisis torn Darfur.

Greektown Casino-Hotel Announces $50,000 Club PromotionGreektown Casino-Hotel officials announced an exciting new promotion in which CLUB Greektown members will be eligible to win their share of $50,000 in cash prizes. The "$50,000 Table Games Cash Giveaway" is the next in a series of gaming promotions giving Greektown patrons more and better opportunities to win.

MGM CEO Getting Large Pay BoostMGM Mirage Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jim Murren is picking up a little more spending money. In a filing last week with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the casino operator said it had executed a new employment agreement with Murren, replacing the contract that was expiring in January. The new agreement expires in April 2013.

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.

WSOP Sierra Poker Classic Crowns ChampionThe second annual Sierra Poker Classic took place at Harvey's during the first two weeks of April. The series, labeled as an official World Series of Poker Satellite Event, included 13 tournaments, including the first-ever "Crazy Pineapple World Championship," won by Tom Christopher, from Las Vegas. Several snowstorms in the area produced a modest turnout. But for those who trekked to Tahoe to ski and play poker, the conditions were ideal.

Devilfish Announces 'Final Table From Hell' Poker TournamentsDevilfishpoker.com today announced the Final Table from Hell which will see the best poker players of the next five weekly Devilfish Bounty tournaments take their seats at an exclusive single table tournament with site ambassador Dave "Devilfish" Ulliott on May 12.

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.

PartyGaming and U.S. Reach SettlementPartyGaming PLC Chief Executive Jim Ryan said Tuesday that its non-prosecution agreement with U.S. authorities over its defunct U.S. operations will help the online gambling group access capital for merger and acquisition activity.

Venus Pool Las Vegas Ready to Open for First-Class Summer FunWith the 2009 pool season upon Las Vegas, Venus Pool Club at Caesars Palace prepares to open Wednesday, April 22. Promising impeccable service and stylish relaxation, Venus Pool Club provides a hip poolside paradise for sunbathers ages 18 and up.

Mac Players Able to Participate in Full Tilt Online Poker SeriesMac poker players have been rejoicing at the news that the 12th Full Tilt Online Poker Series (FTOPS) will kick off on May 6th. Not only is Full Tilt Poker the world's second largest online poker site, but it also offers a fully downloadable client for Mac poker players.

New VIP Program Offered at Carbon PokerCarbon Poker's highly acclaimed VIP program has hit the tables offering players the chance to use their points in manner of ways. Carbon Poker players have got a brand new store, the ability to exchange points for cash and also buy in to tournaments to name a few.

New Online Bingo Site Ready to LaunchWith numerous bingo cash specials, 200% first deposit bonus, 50% referral bonuses, monthly prizes for top players and great competitions, it's an exciting day for online bingo players today as we see the arrival of bingobeez.com; the latest online offering taking the bingo world by storm.

Aristocrat Technologies to Attend Native American Gaming Association Trade ShowThere are many imitators, but attendees at the NIGA 2009 tradeshow will easily spot the real thing in Aristocrat Technologies' Booth #800, which will be filled with the very latest games in Aristocrat's exciting portfolio.

Online Casino Offering an Entire Month of Great PromotionsJust as it is the start of a new season, April is filled with new promotions. Cash in on buckets of bonuses cascading to your account... and get caught with huge windfalls in the downpour.