After years of work, the giant $195 million casino will open to the public on Tuesday.

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New York Governor David A. Paterson isplanning to expand gambling to bars, restaurants and racetracks,dramatically expanding the number of locales in the state where gamerscanplace wagers. Paterson expects another $500 million in revenuesnext year.

TheU.K.'s biggest bookmaker Ladbrokessaidthis week it expects 2008 earnings to fall within the range ofanalysts' forecasts. Shares in Ladbrokes rose 4 percent, and PaddyPower's shares rose even higher, at 8.5 percent. Increased taxes inIreland may impact earnings for both firms, next year, however, expertssaid.

World-renowned casino operator MGM Mirage has reported a loss of$1.15 billion for the fourth quarter of 2008 after being forced to write down earlier acquisitions to the tune of$1.18 billion......Full Story

Gambling in Sun International'scasinos isgrowing. New figures emerged today from the leisure group's results forthe year ending June 30, 2008.

Greektown Casino is being marketed to buyers during bankruptcy proceedings and it appears that an initial investor from a rival casino has emerged as a potential owner.

Until a few years ago, Seven Card Stud was the most popular poker game in the cardroom. Everyone who has ever played poker at home is familiar with seven card stud...