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Thursday, February 28, 2013  As trend wanes, casinos in Las Vegas and on Mississippi riverboats fold on poker rooms

Monday, February 25, 2013  During the pursuit, the suspect's vehicle stalled near 6th and Locust and when he tried to restart it, police caught up and arrested him.

Friday, February 22, 2013  Cirque du Soleil reveals details of new Michael Jackson show opening on Las Vegas Strip

Thursday, January 24, 2013  The popular rock and blues duo has been vigiliant about protecting its music from commercialization.

Saturday, October 27, 2012  Big spenders support Quincy Lady Hawks Basketball team  at Vegas Night event.

Friday, August 24, 2012  What's the highest score you've ever bowled? For one Quincy woman her last game reached the ideal number.

Monday, January 30, 2012  Now Illinois could make history by loosening smoking ban restrictions.

Sunday, January 08, 2012  AP source: Billionaire gives $5 million to pro-Gingrich group

Sunday, March 20, 2011  The 19th annual Bowl for Kids Sake kicked off at Casino Lanes.

Saturday, February 19, 2011  Right now, hundreds of people are rolling dice at the 3rd Annual Casino Night to benefit Quincy Catholic Charities.

Saturday, February 05, 2011  The scenes that led to the Bellagio bandit's downfall look less like "Ocean's Eleven" and more like "America's Dumbest Criminals."

Tuesday, November 30, 2010  Two Iowa casino executives accused of illegally donating money to Gov. Chet Culver's re-election campaign have asked for a 60-day delay in their trial.

Wednesday, October 13, 2010  A longtime opponent of casinos in Iowa say he's convinced gambling is bad for the state, but it's unlikely he'll convince voters to shut down an industry that employs thousands and is a top tourist attraction.

Tuesday, September 07, 2010  A fire official says 27 horses were killed in a fire near the Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in West Virginia.

Friday, August 13, 2010  Des Moines County voters will decide Nov. 2 whether Catfish Bend Casino will continue operating or throw in its cards.