2006 June 04 Gambling News, Events and Happenings - Page 3

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Five years ago, the casino company that is now Harrah’s Entertainment Inc. decided not to bid for a gambling license in the booming Chinese enclave of Macau while its competitors pushed in their chips.

NICHOLS — Visitors to Friday’s opening night of harness racing at Tioga Downs can expect an atmosphere geared as much to the family as to the gambler.

Pokagon Band leaders called up ancient customs Saturday to break ground on a sprawling casino complex that will bring land-based gambling to the Northwest Indiana market for the first time.

Natchez Mississippis devastated Coast casino industry is well on the road to a recovery jackpot, the states top gaming chief said this week.