The Legislative Council of Hong Kong has dashed plans of Liberal Party leader, James Tien by siding with the majority and refusing to consider a proposed casino on Hong Kong's Lantau Island.

Starting this November, Kewadin Casinos will lower its gaming age limit to 19 at the Hessel, Manistique, Christmas and St. Ignace casino locations.

Yonkers Raceway reopens after a 15-month hiatus. The casino is projected to reap millions every week for the statesince it is the closest casino to the New YOrk City area.

Nevadas state Gaming Control Board reports a 7.5% win record by Nevadas Casinos the month of August. The statewide win was the amount left in casino coffers after gamblers wagered $14 billion in August.

The Golden Nugget casino is undergoing its first facelift since 1984. A highlight of the renovation is the addition of a new 200,000 gallon shark aquarium.

Internet betting firm BetonSports has agreed to a court injunction that seeks to prohibit them from accepting US customers. As part of the agreement, BetonSports will also come out with ads dissuading US poker players from playing on their site.

The Oregon Lottery has partnered up with GTECH, awarding it the contract to provide its new online lottery system. The new system is expected to be put in place by 2008.

The Majestic Star Casino in Gary is the place to go for Chicago area gambling. The casino offers low minimum tables and has recently added several card game tournaments which players can participate in.

September 29, Friday, the Blackfeet tribes new Glacier Peaks Casino held a successful Las Vegas-style grand opening. The largest jackpot during its first month of operation totals $32,000.

CITY House, a nonprofit agency for troubled youths raised approximately $10,000 with the success of The Las Vegas casino night. The raised fund will be utilized to support programs at CITY House.

Silver Slipper Gaming executives announce the grand opening of its casino. Sonny Turner and the Original Platters will be performing in the Casino Show Bar during the celebration.