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Chris Sieroty Gaming Guru - Page 15Wynn warehouse workers reject joining Teamsters union28 March 2013
LAS VEGAS -- Warehouse employees at Wynn Las Vegas and Encore Resort have rejected a union. The vote – conducted and monitored by the National Labor Relations Board on Friday – was 57 against the union and 34 in favor of an organizing offer by the Professional, Clerical and Miscellaneous Employees Local 995 of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. ... (read more)
Wynn Resorts' CEO paid $17.7 million in 2012; shareholders meeting set for May27 March 2013
LAS VEGAS -- Wynn Resorts, Limited announced Tuesday it will hold its annual shareholders meeting on May 7 at Encore in Las Vegas. Shareholders will vote to re-elect four directors as well as ratify the audit committee’s choice of Ernst & Young LLP as independent accountants for the company. Stephen Wynn, D. ... (read more)
Presidential election wagering in Nevada seen pulling in more publicity than revenue27 March 2013
LAS VEGAS -- In Europe, it’s known as novelty betting. Bookmakers from Paddy Power plc to William Hill plc post odds and take bets on a variety of activities, from who looks good to win the Nobel Prizes this year to whether Prince Harry’s next girlfriend will be a blonde or a brunette and who might host the Oscars in 2014. ... (read more)
Nevada lawmakers weigh impact of sports-betting kiosks on gaming industry22 March 2013
LAS VEGAS -- Sports betting kiosks have been around since 2004 and are now as common in Nevada as tabletop slots in taverns and other restricted gaming locations. Developed through a joint venture between VirtGame Corp., Multimedia Enterprises and United Coin, the ATM-like machines allowed customers to place wagers as long as they had money on account. ... (read more)
Wynn Resorts criticizes fund's lawsuit21 March 2013
LAS VEGAS -- Wynn Resorts, Limited on Wednesday criticized an amended lawsuit by a Louisiana public employee pension fund that claims the Las Vegas-based gaming company’s $135 million donation to the University of Macau Development Foundation was improper and potentially illegal. “This is simply an attempt ... (read more)
New Jersey OKs fantasy sports tournaments in casinos20 March 2013
With its plans to legalize sports gambling held up in federal court, New Jersey is allowing casinos to offer daily fantasy games as an alternative. The state’s Division of Gaming Enforcement has published regulations establishing standards for casinos to offer fantasy sports tournaments starting April 22. ... (read more)
Nevada seeking public comment on interstate poker regulations19 March 2013
LAS VEGAS -- The Nevada State Gaming Control Board Gaming Commission is seeking public comment before drafting interstate online poker regulations under the recently passed Assembly Bill 114. Signed last month by Gov. Brian Sandoval, AB114 allows Nevada to enter into compacts with other states to offer Internet poker and other online gambling in the participating states. ... (read more)
Timothy Poster resigns as COO of Wynn Las Vegas13 March 2013
LAS VEGAS -- Timothy Poster resigned as chief operating officer of Wynn Las Vegas, LLC on Monday, less than a month after he was promoted to replace Maurice Wooden. Wooden is president of Wynn Las Vegas and Encore. Michael Weaver, senior vice president of marketing strategy at Wynn Resorts, Limited, declined to comment Tuesday. ... (read more)
Nevada Gold & Casinos posts third-quarter profit12 March 2013
LAS VEGAS -- Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc. on Tuesday posted a profit for the third-quarter, as the company continues to pay down debt, adjust operations at its casinos and slot routes, as well as complete its restructuring program. The gaming company reported net income of $235,356, or 1 cent a share, for the fiscal quarter ended Jan. ... (read more)
Wynn Resorts hopes to build high-end Toronto resort and casino12 March 2013
LAS VEGAS -- A Las Vegas-based gaming company has sent a letter to Toronto's city manager expressing its interest in building a luxury casino-resort. "Much of the public debate on this issue has centered around a false choice between an outdated big-box slots model and no casino," Gamal Aziz, president and COO of Wynn Resorts Development, wrote in a two-page letter. ... (read more)
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