The frustrating irony of Casino Jack - director George Hickenlooper's overinflated account of super-lobbyist Jack Abramoff's downfall - is that its protagonist, played with hammy exuberance by Kevin Spacey, emerges with even less clarity than he does in the documentary Casino
Robert DeLeo reiterates importance of casino debate - NECN
(NECN: Boston, Mass.) - "I thought that it was wonderful," Massachusetts House Speaker Robert DeLeo said in reaction to Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick's inaugural speech.
In regards to casino, DeLeo said it is
Equity groups seek controlling stake in Palms casino - Las Vegas Review - Journal
Two private equity groups, including one of the co-owners of Caesars Entertainment, are in discussions with Palms owner George Maloof to take over a controlling stake in the off-Strip casino.
Bloomberg News reported Thursday morning that Los Angeles-based Leonard Green & Partners and TPG Capital of Fort Worth, Texas, acquired most of a loan backed by the Palms at a discount last year. The
Chicago casino not a panacea - Examiner.com
Could Chicago become the Midwestern Las Vegas? The Illinois legislature is currently considering a measure that would grant fiveadditional state gambling licenses, including one for a 4,000-position land based casino in Chicago.
Gambling
'Casino Jack' - Victoria Advocate
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By Rene Rodriguez
McClatchy Newspapers
(MCT)
In "Casino Jack," Kevin Spacey gives an enjoyably hammy, grandstanding performance
Governor Christie Signs S-1866 To Boost Economy In Atlantic City - Gov Monitor
Governor Chris Christie has signed Senate Bill 1866, legislation that provides for the issuance of two new casino licenses for facilities with a lower minimum bedroom requirement of 200 rooms rather than the 500 mandated under current law.
By paving the
Las Vegas casino unveils vending machine that spits out gold - WBIR-TV
Just when you thought you'd seen it all in Las Vegas comes Gold-To-Go.
It's a machine that will actually sell you gold bars and coins.
"We kind of like the idea that Vegas is sorta over the top," said Gary Del Prete with the
Casinos celebrate banner New Year's weekend, hope business continues in 2011 - Press of Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY - Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa served more than 60,000 meals to its guests during New Year's Eve weekend. All that food was washed down with 3,230 glasses of champagne.
In other words, the Atlantic City casinos, like their customers, finally had something to celebrate in the bad economy as New Year's Eve proved to be every bit the
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