Atlantic City casinos received the ruling they were looking for on Friday after Governor Jon Corzine signed a new law that will allow casinos to stay open, even if the state government shuts down.

Kabuki Japanese Restaurant will open its 12^th location this Fourth of July weekend in the new Town Square. Located just south of “The Strip” behind Mandalay Bay, Kabuki will join upscale retailers and restaurants in the new lifestyle center geared towards Las Vegas locals. The Las Vegas opening falls in line with the chain’s expansion plans outside of Southern California, and comes on the heels of two recent Arizona openings in Glendale and Tempe. CEO David Lee states, “We are thrilled to be joining the Las Vegas restaurant scene. Las Vegas is such a dynamic and global market and a place in which we’ll be able to continue showcasing our exceptional cuisine and concept.” For over 17 years, Kabuki has excelled in the casual dining industry, continually offering customers an innovative dining experience with high quality, traditional and contemporary Japanese cuisine. Kabuki’s inaugural Las Vegas restaurant is located in the Town Square, lifestyle center . Some highlights include picnic areas, a lush botanical garden featuring fresh flowers, and a pavilion staging area for concerts, fashion shows, and more. Kabuki will be open for lunch and dinner daily and has a menu of over 150 items. Executive Chef Masa Kurihara continually updates the menu, and recently launched a premium and “box” sushi menu this summer. Kabuki’s newly-arrived Sake Sommelier Yuji Matsumoto features refreshing and innovative cocktails on the beverage menu such as a Sakitini and Tokyo style Mojitos made with Sake and Soju. Kabuki also hosts a happy hour featuring a special lower priced menu of sushi, appetizers, and cocktails, Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Each Kabuki restaurant has its own distinct ambiance and décor, reflecting the diverse communities of which they are an integral part. However, unlike Kabuki’s design philosophy, the menu and exceptional service are consistent among all locations. Kabuki Town Square will continue to embody CEO David Lee’s original mission to “provide quality Japanese cuisine and an affordable and enjoyable Japanese dining experience not only for connoisseurs, but for novices as well.” Another trademark at Kabuki is the gracious and efficient service, which begins with their highly skilled sushi chefs. Each is individually trained by Corporate Executive Chef Masa Kurihara and commands an extensive knowledge of seafood and Japanese cuisine.

Eric Seidel was chasing down bracelet number nine in his illustrious career in a Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Low Split-8 or Better tournament at the World Series of Poker, he came up short, however, and finished fourth.

Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut has now become the latest casino to lay off employees because of rising gas and food prices, many employees were laid off in the latest budget cuts.