'Study Shows Sports Cause' - 'Casinos Expecting Rough 2010'

1. Study Shows Sports Cause of Problem Gambling Among Youth
   By Brian Chan on December 5, 2008
   Despite the fear-driven rhetoric against online casinos by some US lawmakers, a prominent study shows the leading attraction to gambling for young males is sports competitions....
2. Iowa Reconsiders Casino Smoking Exception
   By Lance Burkhart on December 6, 2008
   Iowa politicians are arguing whether to extend the smoking ban to include casinos, or roll back the law to free up bars and restaurants....
3. Station Casinos Fending Off Bankruptcy
   By Lance Burkhart on December 8, 2008
   The Station Casinos chain is trying to reorganize debt and renegotiate bank terms as ways to avoid having to seek bankruptcy protection from debtors....
4. Nevada Senator Against Bailouts, Whether Casino or Auto
   By Brian Chan on December 9, 2008
   Senator John Ensign of Nevada said he might try to block a proposed bailout of the US auto industry, pointing out that his state's casino industry is also suffering, but no one wants to bail it out....
5. Landmark Atlantic City Casino May Close
   By Brian Chan on December 11, 2008
   Resorts Casino, the first casino to open in Atlantic City after casino gambling was legalized, may soon be forced by economics to give way to another mega-resort....
6. Delaware Governor Pushes Sports Parlay Wagers
   By Brian Chan on December 14, 2008
   In response to a Maryland move to install race track slots, Delaware and its new Governor want to let gamblers bet on sports parlays....
7. Carmen Electra is Casino Dealer Dreams Are Made Of
   By Lance Burkhart on December 15, 2008
   Sexy celebrity Carmen Electra took her turn as a Bunny at rthe Playboy Club at the Palms Casino in Las Vegas, dealing blackjack for a night....
8. Philly Smokers Demand Larger Share of Casino
   By Lance Burkhart on December 16, 2008
   A Philadelphia racino has received state permission to double its smoking area to half the casino floor, in response to booming demand for gambling areas that allow cigarettes....
9. Trump to Take Balls and Go Home?
   By Lance Burkhart on December 19, 2008
   Casino operator Donald Trump is considering taking his Atlantic City casino company private....
10. MGM Mirage Among Casinos Expecting Rough 2010
    By Lance Burkhart on December 21, 2008
    Gambling industry analysts are expecting many months, perhaps more than a year, before the Vegas casino economy picks up....