A new convention centre is vital to Blackpool's future, according to the shadow minister for tourism. And a new casino could be part of such a development, said Tory tourism spokesman Tobias Ellwood during a two-day visit to the Fylde coast. Mr Ellwood, who is MP for Bournemouth, which already has a successful conference centre, said he was prepared to host a mini tourism summit in Blackpool to see how investment could be brought forward.

Las Vegas - Gaming industry professionals will be able to join in the fun as Global Gaming Expo (G2E) 2008 welcomes the World Series of Poker (WSOP), the largest and most recognizable poker tournament in the world, for a lineup of charity poker tournaments. G2E 2008 is scheduled for Nov. 18-20 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

As the industry faces one of the most challenging economic times in recent history, the keynote events at Global Gaming Expo (G2E) 2008 will explore what may be in store for the gaming industry and how gaming companies can advance the health and success of their businesses by anticipating these trends. G2E 2008 is scheduled for November 18-20, at the Las Vegas Convention Center...