Pocono Manor said that they will appeal the decision made by the state board in awarding the license to Louis DeNaples. The board said that Louis DeNaples plan is better compared to Pocono Manors plan.

The state Supreme Court of Ohio is hearing the lawsuit filed by the LetOhioVote group against the slots plan of Gov. Strickland. The court is expected to come up with a decision in the coming weeks.

Benjamin C. Mizer informed the Supreme Court that the slots plan of Gov. Strickland is within the limits of the constitution. LetOhioVote.org is trying to get the plan place in a referendum.

The Flagler Dog Racetrack received its first batch of slot machines on September 2nd, 2009. Flaglers casino floor will open to the public in October 2009.

Laurel lawyers alleged that the state commission gave the track a stricter standard compared with other slots applicants. Laurels application was rejected due to licensing cost issue.

Joe Weinberg defended Cordish Co.s casino slot plan near Arundel Mills Mall before a public hearing on September 9th, 2009. Residents near the area are against the plan.

Tropicana announced that they are are investing in the new gaming products offered by Bally Technologies. Both sides said that they are happy with the renewal of partnership between the two companies.

Kansas racing tracks like the Greyhound Park are petitioning state legislators to allow slot machines at racing tracks. Ruffin Jr. said that the slot machines will help them improve their earnings.

Peter Franchot said in a state conference in Maryland that he is against the slot machines whatever the reason for it. He said that it will only bring problems to the state.

Online casino Viva Macau has recently debut their Coral Cash slots game. Viva Macau hopes that their customers will enjoy the product.

Gov. Ted Strickland appointed Kathleen Burke to replace Michael Dolan as Ohio Lottery Director. Burke said that she looks forward to the challenge of handling the gaming expansion of the lottery.

Mohegan Suns slot machines earned a total of $69.1 million for the month of July. It is less than what Mohegan Sun earned in May 2009.

Sands Bethlehem President Robert DeSalvio said that they will put on hold their slots expansion plan because of lower slots earnings. Sands Bethlehems earnings per day was $211 per machine.

Aces Wired Inc. head Gordon Graves will plead guilty in the video slots machine case that the Texas filed against the company. Graves still maintained the companys innocence of the charges.

Laurel Racing officials are petitioning state officials to restart the slots bidding process. Scott Livingston said that the slots commission change the requirements unfairly.

Rep. Flynn has been pushing for slot machines at Raynham Park for a long time. He stated that he is worried about the tracks survival without the slot machines.

According to the survey made by Rasmussen Reports, around 54% Maryland residents are in favor of the slot machines. If approve, the slot machines will be place in 5 locations in Maryland.