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• Ariz. officials fight for trial in casino case Thursday, 23 May 2013 | 10:57 AM ET

  PHOENIX-- A ruling that allows the Tohono O'odham Nation to build a sprawling, Las Vegas-style casino in suburban Phoenix is improper because it is based on an objective interpretation of Arizona's gambling compact, state officials said in a court filing submitted Wednesday.

• Caesars plans to launch online poker this summer in Nevada Wednesday, 22 May 2013 | 3:55 PM ET

  LOS ANGELES, May 22- Caesars Entertainment Group said it plans to go live this summer with an online poker site in Nevada, the only U.S. state so far to offer legal Internet gambling, and will promote the nascent service to thousands of poker players at its World Series of Poker tournament in Las Vegas starting May 29.

• NY governor, Mohawk leaders sign casino pact Wednesday, 22 May 2013 | 10:10 AM ET

  Regis Mohawk tribal leaders signed an agreement Tuesday to ensure the Mohawks keep their exclusive casino territory in northern New York while paying the state $30 million in gambling proceeds that have been withheld.

• Indian Men Pose With Toilets to Woo Brides Wednesday, 22 May 2013 | 2:46 AM ET

  

  Single men are posting pictures of themselves alongside toilets to show prospective brides that they can safely use the bathroom.

• Connecticut officials laud tourism promo Tuesday, 21 May 2013 | 4:13 PM ET

  HARTFORD, Conn.-- Connecticut's "Still Revolutionary" tourism marketing campaign is succeeding and deserves continued funding, Gov.

• Ky. gov names replacement for tourism secretary Tuesday, 21 May 2013 | 3:14 PM ET

  FRANKFORT, Ky.-- A former gubernatorial aide to three governors will take over as tourism secretary on June 1. Steve Beshear announced Monday that Bob Stewart is his pick to replace Marcheta Sparrow, who is retiring at the end of the month. Brereton Jones, Martha Layne Collins and Julian Carroll.

• Rough Seas For Carnival  Tuesday, 21 May 2013 | 2:55 PM ET

  

  After a string of high profile problems, Carnival's issuing its second profit warning in 2 months, reports CNBC's Simon Hobbs.

• New Jersey moves toward online gambling with proposed regulations Friday, 17 May 2013 | 12:17 PM ET

  May 17- New Jersey announced another step on Friday that will bring it closer to launching online gambling, with plans to publish proposed regulations for Internet wagering on June 3.

• Nev. regulators approve Pinnacle, Ameristar deal Friday, 17 May 2013 | 10:35 AM ET

  LAS VEGAS-- Nevada regulators have approved Pinnacle Entertainment Inc.' s buyout of rival Ameristar Casinos Inc.. Pinnacle Entertainment Inc. has said the acquisition would save it at least $40 million a year and boost earnings. Ameristar's holdings include casinos in Missouri, Iowa, Colorado, Mississippi, Indiana and Nevada.

• Gambling panel weighs southeast Mass. casino bids Friday, 17 May 2013 | 10:03 AM ET

  BOSTON-- Developers who are unsuccessful in their pursuit of casinos in the eastern or western regions of Massachusetts could compete in the newly opened southeastern region under a plan approved by the state's gaming commission on Thursday.

• Inside Barbie's Dreamhouse  Friday, 17 May 2013 | 2:45 AM ET

  

  NBC reports from the new Barbie theme park in Berlin - a pink and glitzy life-size replica of the doll's legendary Malibu home.

• How Small Luxury Hotels Are Thriving  Wednesday, 15 May 2013 | 6:51 AM ET

  

  Paul Kerr, Small Luxury Hotels of the World CEO, explains how his company is profiting by offering guests a unique experience not found at the larger hotels and resorts.

• Hong Kong Mourns Giant Rubber Ducky  Tuesday, 14 May 2013 | 7:27 PM ET

  

  Hong Kong's beloved giant rubber ducky has met a rather unceremonious end in the city's harbor.

• Delaware lawmaker proposes more casinos Friday, 10 May 2013 | 10:40 AM ET

  DOVER, Del.-- A Democratic state lawmaker is reintroducing legislation to allow more casinos in Delaware. Dennis Williams of Wilmington calls for two new casinos, one in New Castle County and one in Sussex County.

• NH House gambling panel would hike state take Friday, 10 May 2013 | 9:47 AM ET

  CONCORD, N.H.-- A special House panel said Thursday it would want a bigger profit for New Hampshire if a casino is approved. The joint panel is considering a Senate bill that legalizes one casino with up to 5,000 video slot machines and 150 table games.

• Abenomics Inspires Creation of 'Branomics Bra' Thursday, 9 May 2013 | 2:49 AM ET

  

  Inspired by Abenomics, lingerie giant Triumph has chipped in with its own strategy to encourage growth.

• It’s Lunchtime: Let’s Dance Thursday, 9 May 2013 | 1:41 AM ET

  

  Midday dance parties are starting around the world. The goal: get the screen-addicted masses to move and groove.

• McDonald's April Sales Slip on Weakness Overseas Wednesday, 8 May 2013 | 12:09 PM ET

  

  McDonald's said on Wednesday that April sales at its established restaurants around the world declined 0.6 percent amid tough competition to attract frugal diners who are shopping around for the best deals.

• Coke Takes Anti-Obesity Show on Road With Labels Wednesday, 8 May 2013 | 9:15 AM ET

  

  Coca-Cola will make its caloric and nutrition content more widely available around the world.

• Norwegian Cruise CEO: 'Breakaway' Built For Success  Tuesday, 7 May 2013 | 1:46 PM ET

  

  CNBC's Simon Hobbs speaks to Norwegian Cruise CEO Kevin Sheehan about better than expected Q1 profit, and how he plans to keep profit moving forward.