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Bellagio Hosting March Millions Premier Slot Tournament in Las VegasGuests will have the unique opportunity to win prizes ranging from $1,000 in slot freeplay to $500,000 cash upon entering the exclusive March Millions Slot Tournament at Bellagio. The one-of-a-kind, high-end tournament, to be held Friday, March 20 & Saturday, March 21, will offer a prize pool totaling more than $1.8 million.

Massachusetts Gambling Supporters Gain Political AdvantageCasino supporters felt like they hit the jackpot yesterday after a staunch foe, state Rep. Daniel E. Bosley (D-North Adams), was ousted as chairman of the House committee that oversees gambling.

New eBay Video Slot Brings to Life Everyone's Favorite Internet MarketplaceIGN creates stunning new eBay video slot machine. With five vertical, 40-inch big screen reels this video slot is sure to establish a powerful presence.

Las Vegas Still Upset Over Obama's CommentsPresident Barack Obama might have to hold a Cabinet meeting in a gondola at The Venetian to settle this Las Vegas kerfuffle. Obama's recent swipe at corporate excess that used Las Vegas for rhetorical flourish has politicians and tourism boosters from the Potomac to the fountains at Bellagio clamoring to defend Sin City's honor.

PokerStars Celebrates 25 Billionth Dealt HandPokerStars is close to hitting another milestone and is inviting everyone to the bash. The world's biggest poker site is about to deal its 25 billionth hand and is hosting the "25 Billion Bash" to celebrate the achievement.

CelebPoker Hosting Online TournamentEuropean licenced poker-room CelebPoker.com is proud to announce the International Championship of Online Poker (ICOP) - a series of tournaments running over 7 days (9th March-15th March 2009), with a guaranteed prize-pool of €600,000.

Dream Team Poker Hires New Director of Business DevelopmentDream Team Poker today announced the hiring of Katherine Kowal to be the company's new director of business development, adding another industry veteran to their impressive executive team. Kowal will be charged with further advancing Dream Team Poker's casino presence and enhancing brand recognition among poker players.

Thunder Valley Casino Fires Top Management During Halted ExpansionThe top managers of Thunder Valley Casino were fired and the casino's general manager, Scott Garawitz, was placed on administrative leave. Day-to-day management of the casino will be taken over by Las Vegas-based Station Casinos, the management company that has operated the casino for the tribe during construction and the opening of the casino in June 2003.

Class-action Lawsuit Against Venetian on Overtime Pay A Las Vegas attorney has filed a class-action lawsuit on behalf of current and former banquet servers who claim the Venetian resort failed to pay them all of the overtime wages they are due. Attorney Leon Greenberg filed the suit Jan. 29 in Clark County District Court on behalf of former Venetian server Steven Csomos and potentially more than 100 other employees.

Obama's Comments on Las Vegas Receives CriticizmIn late October then-candidate Barack Obama told an audience of 18,000 people in Las Vegas he wanted to help, "not just the folks who own casinos but the folks who are serving in casinos." Now President Obama is under fire for remarks some say undermine that pre-election promise.

Tropicana Seeks Image MakeoverCan the firm that helped Starbucks launch the Frappucino-the Coke of blended coffee drinks-help the owner of the Tropicana hotel and casino? Tropicana Entertainment, which has some work to do in the image department, hopes so.

Katy Perry Performs Live at Wasted Space Las Vegas on Valentine's DayKaty Perry will rock Wasted Space Saturday, Feb. 14 at 8:45 p.m. for a special private Valentine's Day concert following her performance at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards.

'We Love Slots' Portal Hosting $75K Valentine's Tournament PromoOnline slots specialists We Love Slots has launched a huge range of Valentine's Day Slots specials. Designed to be played individually or with a special friend, the games featured can be played online at slots site weloveslots.com this Valentine's Day.

Casino Plex Announces Release of Six New GamesOnline Casino Plex is thrilled to announce the release of 6 brand new casino games to its already extensive list of online games. The new games include 5 new slot machines, increasing the total to 55, and the launch of the very popular French Roulette.

Bad Beat Jackpot Reaches $500,000Just in time for Valentine's Day, players at UltimateBet and Absolute Poker are falling "head over heels" for the Bad Beat Jackpot on the CEREUS Poker Network as it swells to over $500,000 as of Tuesday evening.

Casino Free Mass Coalition Calls Slot Machines 'a technological heroin'News brief - With the prospect of increased gambling options warming on Beacon Hill, an anti-casino advocacy group wrote letters to legislators yesterday urging them to resist approving casinos and slot machines in the state's future.

Odds are Stacking Against Legalized Gambling in HawaiiWith unemployment and economic concerns mounting some lawmakers are looking at new ways to bring in revenue, even if it means legalizing gambling. Today both sides in Honolulu argued their case on the controversial subject.

Spanish Poker Tour Announces 2009 SeasonAfter a very successful first year, the organizers of the Spanish Poker Tour have announced the launch of their 2009 season. Once again, EverestPoker.com, one of the world's leading poker rooms, will sponsor the Tour that will bring hundreds of professional players to the most beautiful destinations across the country.

National Heads-Up Poker Championship Returns to NBC in MarchSixty four of the world's top poker players are going "all in" at the 5th annual National Heads-Up Poker Championship on March 6-8 in Las Vegas. Heads-Up brings a who's who of the poker world to the Caesars Palace Poker Tournament Room to compete in its distinctive, bracket-style head-to-head format for $1.5 million in combined prize money.

PKR Live Poker Tournament Returns to LondonPKR.com has announced that its hugely popular land based festival PKR Live will return to London's Loose Cannon this spring. Taking place between April 17-19, the highlight of the three day festival will be a $500 buy-in main event with an expected prize pool of $75,000.

Holly Madison and Criss Angel Party at LAX in Las VegasThis week Holly Madison and Criss Angel visited two of Las Vegas' hottest nightclubs, LAX Nightclub (above) and Body English. Criss Angel and Holly Madison returned to the two-story LAX Nightclub for yet another evening.

Bodog 'Flight Club' Latest Online Poker PromotionFlying off to exotic locations to play in the world's finest poker tournaments isn't just for the poker pros you see on television. Thanks to Bodog, amateur players can now join the club - the Bodog Flight Club, that is - for as little as $1.

Greektown Casino Ready to Open Contemporary Hotel with $99 Room DealsAfter numerous construction delays, financing problems and even bankruptcy, the long-awaited Greektown Casino-Hotel expects to open this weekend with glitzy but stylish décor, "Go-Go girls" in the bar and $99 introductory rates, hotel officials said Monday.

Titan Poker Announces New VIP Reward ClubThe new Titan poker bonus and reward scheme offered by Club Titan has been launched amid a flurry of excitement at Titan Poker. Players have responded extremely well to the generous bonuses offered through the card room and been clamoring to take part.

Vegas Red Offering Hot Valentine's Day PromotionWith everyone looking forward to the end of the winter, Vegas Red Online Casino has a few surprises in store to keep their members excited about what is to come in the next few months. The online casino knows how to throw a good party filled with big bonuses and exciting online games, so this Valentine's they have another great offer in store for their members.