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Cy Ryan Gaming Guru - Page 4Ex-Nevada Gaming Control Board Member Dies11 August 2005
CARSON CITY, Nevada – (PRESS RELEASE) -- Jack Stratton, who served as a member of the state Gaming Control Board longer than any other person, died Tuesday at a rest home in Carson City.
He was 83 and had been ill for some time.
"He (Stratton) was demanding but fair. He left his mark on the ... (read more)
Nevada Appoints Nongambler to Oversee Problem Gambling Grants Program9 August 2005
CARSON CITY, Nevada -- A nongambler has been hired to head the state's new problem gambling program.
Mike Willden, director of the state Department of Health and Human Services, said Monday that Suzie Kastens will be a contract employee to oversee the grants programs authorized by the 2005 ... (read more)
Court Reinstates Suit Against Hard Rock3 August 2005
CARSON CITY, Nevada -- The Nevada Supreme Court Tuesday reinstated a suit against the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas by a woman who said she was injured in the parking lot during an attempted burglary.
The court said the "Hard Rock owed (Barbara) Galaro a duty to use reasonable care to keep its ... (read more)
Nevada Casinos Enjoy Record Month in April9 June 2005
CARSON CITY, Nevada -- April was a banner month, the best April on record for Nevada casinos, as the opening of Wynn Las Vegas, big baccarat winnings and the continuing strength of the Las Vegas locals market drove the state's robust performance.
The state Gaming Control Board reported today that ... (read more)
Neighborhood Gaming Bill Still Unresolved31 May 2005
CARSON CITY, Nevada -- A controversial bill dealing with neighborhood casinos has sparked battles between gaming companies in Southern Nevada and is a long way from final passage, a key assemblyman said today.
Assemblyman Bernie Anderson, D-Sparks, the chairman of the Assembly Judiciary Committee, ... (read more)
Court Rejects Appeal of Man Convicted of Cheating Slots24 May 2005
CARSON CITY, Nevada -- A man convicted of using a light optic device to cheat slot machines in Laughlin, has lost his appeal to the Nevada Supreme Court.
Wesley C. Hunsucker was sentenced to consecutive terms of 28 to 72 months and 48 to 120 months on charges that included conspiracy to cheat ... (read more)
Gaming Win Hits Record $1 Billion11 May 2005
CARSON CITY -- For the first time Nevada's casinos won more than $1 billion from gamblers in a month.
After two sluggish months, Nevada casinos bounced back in March, reporting winnings of $1.03 billion, an increase of 10.9 percent from a year ago.
The state Gaming Control Board said today the ... (read more)
Court Dismisses Suit Over New Mexico Casino29 April 2005
CARSON CITY, Nevada -- The Nevada Supreme Court on Thursday refused to order pretrial arbitration in a suit in Las Vegas between two companies over operation of a casino for an Indian tribe in New Mexico.
The court rejected the appeal of Nevada Gold & Casinos Inc., which sought arbitration in its contract disagreement with American Heritage Inc., led by Fred Gillmann. ... (read more)
Bill to Limit Gamers on Ads is Withdrawn12 April 2005
CARSON CITY, Nevada -- A bill that would have eliminated state gaming regulators' power to decide whether casinos' billboards or other advertisements were too racy was withdrawn today.
When Sen. Mike Schneider, D-Las Vegas, had introduced Senate Bill 299, he had derided the state Gaming Control ... (read more)
Players Have Good Month In Nevada Casinos8 April 2005
CARSON CITY, Nevada -- For the second straight month, Nevada casinos reported modest increases in the amount of money won from gamblers, posting a 3.8 percent gain over February of last year.
The state Gaming Control Board reported today that the amount won from gamblers in February reached $909.5 million with $765.8 million coming from casinos in Clark County. ... (read more)
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