Betting & Casino News Service

Las Vegas casinos have been slow since the World Series of Poker concluded, but the casinos are hoping that is going to change this weekend when travelers come in for the Labor Day weekend.

Class 1 Casino’s affiliate website is about to go live, just a few weeks after the online casino’s main page was redesigned. Here is a sneak preview of the new Class 1 Affiliate site:

Online Poker.net
Poker Players Alliance Comments on Commerce Casino HR 2267 Stance
Poker News Daily
The PPA’s action alert merely called for players to contact the Commerce and express their disappointment with the casino’s stance towards the sweeping …
The Weekly Turbo: Poker Players VS Commerce Casino, Mizzi Responds to Cheating …PokerNews.com
Californian Casinos Step Up Attack On Poker Players AllianceOnline Poker.net
California poker bill raises stakesContra Costa Times
The Desert Sun

“Deep Dish” is first and “Eater X” second in casino’s gorging contest
Denver Post
A field of 15 competitive eaters, including professionals and amateurs, participated in the contest, held at Lady Luck Casino in Black Hawk.
Colorado casinos use special events to broaden appealDenver Post
Competitive eaters go head-to-head over bulls’ ballsWestword (blog)

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Casino News Authority
Bicycle Casino, Hawaiian Gardens, Hollywood Park Side with Commerce
Poker News Daily
Several days after the Poker Players Alliance (PPA) issued a petition to reverse the Commerce Casino’s stance against pro-internet gambling legislation in …
Group opposes casino’s online stanceThe Desert Sun
Pro Poker Players Unhappy With Commerce Casino; May BoycottCasino Gambling Web
The Nightly Turbo: Poker Pros VS Commerce Casino, Trapped Chilean Miners …PokerNews.com
Online Poker.net

Casino Scam Report
South Africa: Much At Stake in Piggs Peak’s Online Gaming Appeal
AllAfrica.com
Johannesburg ‘

July was a strong month for Pennsylvania casinos and the increase in revenue was due to the inclusion of table games at casinos throughout the state.

Straits Times
Casino cash may inject $1.5 bln into Singapore annually-DBS
Reuters
SINGAPORE Aug 26 (Reuters) – Revenues from two new casino-resorts could contribute as much as S$2 billion ($1.47 billion) annually to Singapore’s economy, …
Casinos seen adding 1.5 billion dollars to Singapore economyMSN Malaysia News

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GamingTodaySlotsToday
Even after salary cut, casino CEO earns $4 million
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
In the latest fiscal year, though, the casino company rewarded Perry with cash and stock that more than doubled his total pay to $4.1 million. …
KeyBanc Raises Isle Of Capri Casinos (ISLE)Casino Gaming Stock
Analyst upgrades Isle of Capri Casinos on expectations for more regional …CanadianBusiness.com
Isle of Capri Casinos Ready for its Quarterly Earnings ReleaseTradersHuddle.com

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Louisiana’s casinos post strong July in winnings
BusinessWeek
The 13 riverboats, Harrah’s land casino in New Orleans and the four race track casinos won $219.4 million last month, down only 0.4 percent from $220.3 …

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The Nevada Gaming Commission has given final approval to casino veteran Anthony F. Santo to operate three casinos in downtown Las Vegas that he said are ‘

CASINO Q&A Casinos can change the payback anywhere, anytime
Detroit Free Press
QUESTION: Can a casino change the paybacks on its slot machines instantly? I’ve heard that casinos do it on busy weekends. You have said in the past that …
The Smart Money: For one-armed bandits, some rules of thumbPhiladelphia Inquirer

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Foxwoods celebrates new power plant
Norwich Bulletin
Foxwoods Resort Casino’s tribal owner celebrated the startup of a $35.7 million power plant that engineers say will reduce pollution and …
Casino operating new natural gas plantWTNH
Massachusetts on sidelines as Foxwoods, Mohegan revenues riseBoston Herald
2 Connecticut casinos report higher July revenueBusinessWeek
TheDay.com (blog)

Atlantic City casino earnings fall in second quarter
Press of Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY – Casino profits plunged by more than 20 percent in the second quarter, continuing the slump that has plagued Atlantic City’s gaming industry …
Atlantic City casinos see gross profits dip againBoston Herald
At AC casinos, numbers down 22.6%Philadelphia Inquirer

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Massachusetts on sidelines as Foxwoods, Mohegan revenues rise
Boston Herald
After more than a year of declining revenue, Connectict’s casinos saw an uptick last month that left Bay State casino …
2 Connecticut casinos report higher July revenueBusinessWeek
Connecticut Casinos’ Slot Revenue Up For First Time In Two YearsCasino Gambling Web
Q&A: Robert Victoria, Foxwoods chief marketing officerNorwich Bulletin
TheDay.com

eGaming Review
Rock, Harrah’s Agree on $1B Casino Plans
GlobeSt.com
Casino gaming, including the development of four new casinos statewide, was approved by Ohio voters in a constitutional referendum in November 2009. …
Harrah registers Paulson stock with SEC, eyes OhioReuters
Harrah’s Nears Deal to Build Casinos in OhioWall Street Journal
CASINO INDUSTRY: Harrah’s seeks approval to sell sharesLas Vegas Review – Journal
El Dorado Times

Greektown Casino launched an iPhone application that will help customers keep track of promotions, giveaways and other information on the casino’s properties.

kypost.com
Casinos starting to see green again
Gary Post Tribune
Casino revenues showed signs of improvement in July, with all the Northwest Indiana casinos either holding …
Computer snag delays payouts at S. Ind. casinoChicago Tribune
Computer glitch casues delays for winners at Horseshoe CasinoWHAS 11.com (subscription)
NWI casinos change their lucknwitimes.com
Casino City Times

Cash-hungry states add casinos, lure same gamblers
The Associated Press
The casino race is most frenzied in the Northeast, where there are 41 casinos and 20 more planned. Massachusetts, Maine, Maryland, Pennsylvania and New York …

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Town Hall
Station Casino Family to Remain in Control
Wall Street Journal
The founding family of Las Vegas casino owner and operator Station Casinos Inc. appeared poised to remain in control of the company as a …
Lenders, majority owners win Station CasinosThe Associated Press
Fertitta brothers head Station Casinos auction bidVentura County Star
Fertittas Retain Control Of Station CasinosKVVU Las Vegas

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