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December 5, 2016

CASINO News

	JACK Thistledown to receive makeover The 91-year-old racetrack is investing $9 million to design and build a new façade and a two-story, glass grand entrance, part of a larger-scale $70 million property enhancement. read more
Lucky Dragon Resort off to good start The first Las Vegas property to open since The Cosmopolitan in 2010, Lucky Dragon has been defying expectations since it welcomed guests two weeks ahead of the grand opening date. (Las Vegas Review-Journal) read more
MGM Resorts sets sights on Atlanta Casino Jim Murren, the company's CEO, told Atlanta's business leaders in October that a casino complex could bring thousands of jobs to the economy, were Las Vegas-style gambling made legal in Georgia. (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution) read more
Hard Rock Tulsa unveils life-size gingerbread house The confectionery cottage will stand in the hotel front lobby until 26 December. read more
Sarah Jessica Parker to debut boutique at MGM National Harbor The new casino, which opens on Thursday night, will feature the actress and designer's collection of shoes, handbags, accessories and little black dresses. read more

LAS VEGAS LIFE News

	Caesars Entertainment to launch paid parking Later this month, the company will roll out self-parking and valet charges to eight of its nine properties in Vegas. read more
South Point owner buys land surrounding hotel Michael Gaughan bought $7.05 million worth of land around the Las Vegas hotel, a discount from what the previous owners paid for the spot a decade ago. (Las Vegas Review-Journal) read more

Minnesota player wins Hard Rock Poker Open

Patrick Mahoney went home with $564,227 after taking down last week's Seminole Hard Rock's Rock 'n' Roll Poker Open at the Hollywood, Florida casino. read more

The Reel Life: Gone fishing edition

A Florida man was caught after attempting to rob a convenience store and hiding out in a local pond. read more

ENTERTAINMENT News

	SNL's Jim Breuer to perform at Cherokee Casino This Saturday night, the Cherokee Casino & Hotel West Siloam Springs in Oklahoma hosts the comedian that was named one of Comedy Central's "100 Greatest Stand-ups of All Time." read more
Canadian rock superstar coming to The Orleans Songwriter Burton Cummings will perform at The Orleans Showroom in Las Vegas on 11-12 January. Tickets are on sale now. read more
Society of Seven to bring spirit of Hawaii to Suncoast Showroom The Hawaiian-based group will perform in Las Vegas 17 and 18 December. Tickets are on sale now. read more

Did You Know?
The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority is expected to receive fee income of $750 million from its investment in a South Korean casino in Incheon.

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