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Australian firm invests in Vegas resort (CNN.com)LAS VEGAS, Nevada (AP) -- Privately held casino resort developer Fontainebleau Resorts announced plans for a $2.8 billion gambling resort on the Las Vegas Strip and said it had secured a key $250 million investment from Australian entertainment giant Publishing and Broadcasting Ltd.

PGCB releases problem gambling guide (Casino City Times)HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania - (PRESS RELEASE) -- A new brochure that can help people assess their personal gambling behavior and determine if they should seek help is now available on the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board's website.

Navajo president names gambling head (Sharewatch)Robert Winter, a New Jersey lawyer who works with several tribes on resort development projects and casino management, will oversee the Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise Board once confirmed by the tribal council's Economic Development Committee.

Navajo president appoints N.J. lawyer to head gambling enterprise (KVOA Tucson)ALBUQUERQUE -- Navajo President Joe Shirley Jr. on Monday appointed a chief executive to head the tribe's gambling enterprise _ a move that should fast-track development of casinos on.

Fontainebleau plans Vegas casino project (BusinessWeek)Privately held casino resort developer Fontainebleau Resorts LLC on Monday announced plans for a $2.8 billion gambling resort on the Las Vegas Strip and said it had secured a key $250 million investment from Australian entertainment giant Publishing and Broadcasting Ltd.

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