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New York strikes deal to allow Las Vegas-style casinos
ReutersBy Francesca Trianni NEW YORK, June 19 (Reuters) - New York Governor Andrew Cuomo struck a deal with state lawmakers to license new resort-style casinos, in an effort to help revive a stagnant economy in upstate New York, the governor said on Wednesday....Tags: Casino and Gambling, Regional Authority, Lifestyle and Leisure, Travel, Tourism and Leisure
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Bills to legalize online poker will be introduced in Congress
ReutersBy Sue Zeidler LOS ANGELES, May 31 (Reuters) - Legislation to allow online poker gambling in the United States will be introduced in Congress that would give casinos a larger market than the current few states which allow it, like New Jersey and Nevada....Tags: Peter T. King, Gambling, Lifestyle and Leisure, Politics, U.S. Congress
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U.S. congressman seeks to legalize online gambling nationwide
ReutersLOS ANGELES, June 6 (Reuters) - A Republican U.S. congressman on Thursday introduced legislation to allow online gambling on a federal level, which he says will give consumers more uniformity than legalizing it on a state-by-state basis. The move by...Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, U.S. Congress
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Casino license competitors have strengths, weaknesses
Although Maryland has handed out five casino operating licenses, the state is entering uncharted territory with the allocation of its sixth. For the first time, there's real competition. Three serious operators submitted bids to run a casino in Prince...
Tags: Sports, Construction, Casino and Gambling, Penn National Gaming, Harford Community College
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MGM Asks For July 16 Casino Vote In Springfield
The Hartford CourantMGM Resorts International hand delivered a request to Springfield's mayor and city council president, asking that the city hold a July 16 referendum vote on its casino proposal. The developer is competing with casino plans by Mohegan Sun in Palmer, Mass....Tags: Local Elections, Entertainment, New Products, Movies, Elections
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Officials' phone records show political, personal contacts
Days before last November’s election, Gov. Martin O’Malley used his cellphone to call Jim Murren, the chief executive of MGM Resorts International in Las Vegas. The two talked for 11 minutes that Sunday. Not surprisingly, the topic was the...Tags: Howard County, Harford County, Regional Authority, Ken Ulman, Stephanie Rawlings-Blake
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Three operators submit bids for license for Prince George's casino
Two more bidders emerged Friday to compete against MGM National Harbor for the right to build a casino in Prince George's County. Penn National Gaming submitted a proposal to the state's gaming control agency for a $700-million Hollywood Casino Resort at...
Tags: Sports, Economy, Business and Finance, Penn National Gaming, Lotteries, Lifestyle and Leisure
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3 bids entered for Prince George's casino site
Two more bidders emerged Friday — one a surprise — to compete against MGM Resorts International for the right to build a casino in Prince George's County, which stands with the state to reap millions of dollars from the project. Penn...
Tags: Sports, Penn National Gaming, Harford Community College, Lotteries, Lifestyle and Leisure
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Books a popular gift for Maryland governor
Books -- about the War of 1812, the Chesapeake Bay and other topics -- were popular gifts to Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley last year, according to his financial disclosure forms. He received nearly 90 books during the year, The Baltimore Sun's political...
Tags: Martin O'Malley, War of 1812, Kazakhstan, Executive Branch, Regional Authority
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Springfield Mayor Approves MGM Casino Plan
The Hartford CourantThe city of Springfield has picked its date to the dance. On Tuesday, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced that Springfield would sign an agreement with MGM Resorts International for a casino south of downtown, pending a city council vote expected late...Tags: Penn National Gaming, Elections, Boston, Politics
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Las Vegas: Development to alter New York-New York, Monte Carlo
Get ready for more change along the Las Vegas Strip: Look for alterations to the faces of the New York-New York and Monte Carlo hotels and the addition of an expansive public plaza featuring a variety of new restaurants and shops. The new outdoor space,...
Tags: Brooklyn Bridge, Hershey (Dauphin, Pennsylvania), AEG
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Lakers' Week 18 in review
The Lakers continued their pursuit of a playoff berth, finishing Week 18 at .500 with a 30-30 record. The team dropped the week's opener on Monday to the Denver Nuggets, 119-108. Metta World Peace was retroactively given a flagrant foul (level 2)...Tags: Jerry Buss, Kobe Bryant, Mike D'Antoni, Antawn Jamison, Golden State Warriors
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