President Barack Obama exercised his revenge Saturday after weeks of attacks from his would-be Republican challenger Donald Trump, joking that the billionaire businessman could bring change to the White House, transforming it from a stately mansion into a tacky casino with a whirlpool in the garden.

Mass. set to renew debate on legalizing casinosBoston GlobeAP / April 30, 2011 BOSTON—Backers and foes of casino gambling vowed to renew their fight on Beacon Hill after a deal to bring casinos to Massachusetts collapsed in haze of political finger-pointing last year. …Mass. set to renew debate on legalizing casinosBoston Heraldall 18 news articles »

UMD study: Most business leaders support commuter rail, casinoFall River Herald NewsArea business leaders support extended commuter rail and a resort casino and are worried by taxes, health care and fuel costs. That’s according to a survey of 163 southeastern Massachusetts business leaders conducted by the …and more »

Philadelphia InquirerCasino developers take issue with tax requirement in state budgetDayton Daily NewsThe casino developers have a different interpretation, saying the voter-approved constitutional amendment says the taxes will be paid on wagers minus payouts. The Commercial Activities Tax is 26 cents on every $100 in business revenue. …Ohio casino developers cry foul over House taxBusinessWeekCasinos object to commercial-activity tax proposalColumbus DispatchValley Forge casino expansion,…

Las Vegas Sands CEO Adelson paid $11.4M in 2010BusinessWeekBillionaire Sheldon Adelson was paid $11.4 million as chief executive of casino developer Las Vegas Sands Corp in 2010, which was double his 2009 pay thanks to his first cash bonus in three years. An Associated Press analysis of a Sands …Las Vegas Sands CEO Adelson Paid $11.4M in 2010ABC Newsall 73 news articles »

New York Daily NewsSummer opening is the target date for Aqueduct casinoNew York Daily NewsGenting New York president Michael Speller points out the fast-moving construction of the casino at Aqueduct. Racing throughout the country has been in a steady decline, but that may turn around soon in New York. …Racino cafeteria set to serve global grubYourNabe.comall 3 news articles »

Columbus DispatchFirm will write plan for area near casinoColumbus DispatchA Maryland company will draw up a plan to develop the area near the Hollywood Casino site in western Franklin County. The Central Ohio Community Improvement Corp. board chose RCLCO of Bethesda from four finalists yesterday. …and more »

Las Vegas Sands CEO Adelson paid $11.4M in 2010BusinessWeekBillionaire Sheldon Adelson was paid $11.4 million as chief executive of casino developer Las Vegas Sands Corp in 2010, which was double his 2009 pay thanks to his first cash bonus in three years. An Associated Press analysis of a Sands …Las Vegas Sands CEO Adelson Paid $11.4M in 2010ABC Newsall 72 news articles »

Philadelphia InquirerOhio casino developers cry foul over House taxBusinessWeekDevelopers of four casinos in Ohio say House budget changes would cost them tens of millions of dollars in additional taxes and may be illegal. Penn National Gaming Inc. of Wyomissing, Pa., is building casinos in Columbus and Toledo …Casinos object to commercial-activity tax proposalColumbus DispatchCasino developers take issue with tax requirement in state budgetDayton Daily NewsGaming board OKs Valley Forge…

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