The week's headline gambling news, including recession hitting the Las Vegas Strip, deals signed between online casino companies, and a survey that looks into what draws gamblers to Internet casinos rather than land based ones.

Las Vegas landmark Tropicana has filed for bankruptcy protection, due to problems it has had with its Atlantic City operating license.

Las Vegas landmark Tropicana has filed for bankruptcy protection, due to problems it has had with its Atlantic City operating license.

The week's headline gambling news, including recession hitting the Las Vegas Strip, deals signed between online casino companies, and a survey that looks into what draws gamblers to Internet casinos rather than land based ones.