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Cy Ryan Gaming Guru - Page 5Nevada Gaming Win Rises in January10 March 2005
CARSON CITY -- Nevada's casino business is doing so well that January's 3.9 percent increase in the amount of money won from gamblers almost seems like a decline.
But after five straight months of double-digit increases, January's $917.1 million gaming win reported today by the state Gaming Control ... (read more)
Gaming Chairman: Nevada Powerball Illegal14 February 2005
CARSON CITY, Nevada -- The chairman of the state Gaming Control board said today he thinks the Nevada Constitutional ban against a lottery prohibits Nevada from joining with other states to participate in a Powerball lottery. But Chairman Dennis Neilander agreed to research the issue to determine if backers of a lottery may get around the constitutional ban by joining with other states. ... (read more)
Nevada's Casinos Report Record Results11 February 2005
CARSON CITY, Nevada -- Nevada casinos fired on all cylinders in 2004, winning a record $10.6 billion from gamblers after posting little or no gain for four years.
The record haul for the state's top industry was a 9.7 percent jump from the $9.6 billion by Nevada's casinos in 2003, and more than double the average yearly increase over the past 10 years. ... (read more)
Clayton Named to Control Board8 February 2005
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Gov. Kenny Guinn today named Mark Clayton of Las Vegas to the state Gaming Control Board to replace Scott Scherer, who did not seek reappointment to a four-year term.
Clayton, 39, is vice president of corporate law for Caesar's Entertainment. He will take over his state job Feb. ... (read more)
Strip's Gaming Profit Soars2 February 2005
CARSON CITY, Nevada -- The 41 big casinos along the Las Vegas Strip posted record profit in the past fiscal year, generating more than $1 billion in net income.
The state Gaming Control Board reported today the 258 casinos statewide that grossed more than $1 million reported net income before ... (read more)
Gambling Revenue Hits Highest November Level11 January 2005
CARSON CITY -- Nevada's 347 casinos enjoyed their best November ever, winning $862.1 million from gamblers, up 12.9 percent compared with November 2003.
Powerful performances in Las Vegas locals casino markets as well as downtown Las Vegas contributed to the state's haul, the Gaming Control ... (read more)
Las Vegas Strip, Nevada Casinos Stay Hot10 December 2004
CARSON CITY -- Fueled by big baccarat and other table-game action, casinos along the Las Vegas Strip won $491.9 million in October, a 20.3 percent increase from a year ago and the highest monthly percentage gain since November of 1999.
The state Gaming Control Board said today that Strip casinos reported a gain of $82.8 million in the money won from gamblers, compared to October 2003. ... (read more)
Nevada Gaming Win Rises 10 Percent10 November 2004
CARSON CITY -- For the second straight month, Nevada casinos posted a double-digit increase in their winnings in September, the second largest monthly haul in history.
The state Gaming Control Board reported today the casinos won $924.7 million in gross revenue compared with $840.6 million of a year ago. ... (read more)
Vegas Bar Pays Gambling Fine22 October 2004
CARSON CITY -- Peter Eliades, owner of the Olympic Garden topless bar in Las Vegas, has agreed to pay a $113,000 fine on allegations he violated gaming regulations. He also agreed to get out of the slot machine business.
The state Gaming Commission on Thursday accepted a settlement between Eliades and ... (read more)
Court Hears Arguments in Mikohn Employment Lawsuit22 October 2004
CARSON CITY -- Attorney Charles McCrea Jr. wants his day in court to press his claim that he is owed more than $1.4 million from Mikohn Gaming Corp., which fired him last year.
But Mikohn, which distributes gaming equipment worldwide, says the issues should be decided in arbitration, not in a district court suit in Las Vegas. ... (read more)
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