“Luck” — Episode Two review

Feb. 6   9 Comments  

More gorgeous horse racing on the second episode of HBO's "Luck."

Setting the stage for another epic premium channel series

R.I. may roll the dice on expanded gaming at slot parlor

July 14, 2011   Leave a Comment  

Rhode Island will lose revenue if Massachusetts passes a law legalizing casinos first, according to supporters of a plan to allow poker, blackjack and other table games at a northern Rhode Island slot parlor. The supporters claim the state could lose up to $100 million from residents traveling to Mass. to gamble more freely. State [...]

Attention NASCAR fans: Foxwoods wants to give you $50,000

Feb. 17, 2011   Leave a Comment  

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Yes, really.

Shrine at MGM at Foxwoods on Labor Day

Aug. 28, 2010   Leave a Comment  

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Head to the club

Icahn group cleared to buy troubled Tropicana

March 6, 2010   Leave a Comment  

The New Jersey Casino Control Commission approved the acquisition of the state’s Tropicana Casino & Resort by an entity owned 46 percent by affiliates of Carl C. Icahn, according to a statement released this week. According to the Icahn group, this move clears the way for the embattled Tropicana organization to emerge from bankruptcy, in [...]

Reel Deal Card Games ’09

Oct. 29, 2008   Leave a Comment  

I’ve been in a pissy mood lately when it comes to card games, but I’m being nice here. Kinda.

Fire hurts 17 at Vegas’ Monte Carlo

Jan. 25, 2008   2 Comments  

Sections of the Monte Carlo hotel and casino in Las Vegas caught fire around 11 a.m. Friday, forcing guests and employees to flee the fire and falling flaming debris. Firefighters could be seen battling the blaze from the roof of the hotel, with flames coming from the southern section on the top floors. Las Vegas [...]