American Casinos and Gambling in United States

Police: Man shot ex-wife as she held their daughter

Police have identified 24-year-old Mauricio Ernesto Solano-Mejia as suspect in the Monday shooting of his ex-wife at the Gold Spike hotel and casino.

Woman shot outside downtown Las Vegas casino

Woman shot Monday at a downtown Las Vegas casino parking lot was there to hand over her children to her former husband, Metro Police said.

Gaming convention begins amid economic downturn

The Global Gaming Expo kicked off its eighth annual convention Tuesday morning at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Hawaiian woman becomes instant millionaire

Jessica Abunag wins over $2 million at the Wheel of Fortune dollar MegaJackpot on her first visit to Las Vegas.

Feds continue video poker probe of NC shefiff

News brief: Haywood County Sheriff Tom Alexander is accused of accepting bribes in exchange of ignoring illegal gambling operations.

MGM Mirage announces new chief

Jim Murren was approved by the casino company's board of directors five days after Terry Lanni resigned.

Vegas boosters see dark times ahead

Tourism predicted to fall for first time since 2001 and just the third time since 1970.

Two charged in Pittsburgh-area gambling ring

News brief: Federal investigation into the gambling ring in Washington County has led to nine arrests.

Red Hawk Casino announces opening

The Northern California casino will open Dec. 17 and will generate approximately 2,000 jobs.

Shuffle Master VP under investigation by SEC

Brooke Dunne is under investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission for alleged improper trading in company stock .

Gaming revenues fall in 12 states with commercial casinos

American Gaming Association CEO Frank Fahrenkopf Jr. gives the bleak outlook at the Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas.

Fantasy Springs Resort Casino concludes "Benz and Bucks Giveaway"

One lucky woman wins a brand new 2009 2009 Mercedes-Benz C350 Sport Sedan at the California casino.

Tropicana claims it got bad deal

News brief: The former owner of the Tropicana Casino and Resort said it was denied a new license due to political meddling.

South Dakota resort beginning to take shape

The $47 million resort will include a 1,700 seat convention center as well as a Vegas-style casino.

Hard Rock Hotel signs agreement with American Indian tribe

Gaming in brief: The hotel chain reaches agreement with Nation Enterprises to brand a hotel-casino near Tulsa, Okla.