US$17.7 billion deal: Harrah's buyout clears Nevada

"The largest buyout in gaming history cleared its next-to-last regulatory hurdle Thursday by getting final approval from Nevada regulators....
USA | 21 Dec 2007

Patrick plays his hand in battle over casinos

Governor Deval Patrick launched a dramatic campaign yesterday for his plan to introduce three resort casinos in Massachusetts, telling a...
USA | 19 Dec 2007

N.Y. racetracks seek bigger share of gambling profits

While state leaders grapple over a new contract to run three of the state's thoroughbred racetracks, New York's other tracks face their...
USA | 19 Dec 2007

Banks attack conflicting US gambling rules

Banking lobbyists are warning the US Treasury that regulations proposed in the wake of last year's sweeping anti-gambling law will be impossible...
USA | 18 Dec 2007

Bill would ban military slot machines

A bill in Congress seeks to eliminate military slot machines overseas that take in US$130 million a year, mostly from soldiers. The bill's...
USA | 15 Dec 2007

Casual Online Gambling Sites Come Together

Casual games publisher PopCap Games has announced that online skill gaming website WorldWinner.com has become its exclusive North American...
USA | 06 Dec 2007

Trump Resorts falls

Shares of Trump Entertainment Resorts Inc., already trading at all-time lows, fell Tuesday after the casino operator said its Chief Financial...
USA | 05 Dec 2007