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Howard Stutz Gaming Guru - Page 88Peppermill Casino owners agree to $1 million fine over use of slot machine "reset" key14 February 2014
Owners of the Peppermill Resort Spa Casino Reno agreed to pay a $1 million fine to state gaming regulators after an employee was caught using a common slot machine “reset” key on games operated by competing Northern Nevada casinos to steal proprietary information. According to a stipulated settlement filed ... (read more)
Coalition opposing Internet gambling building support13 February 2014
LAS VEGAS -- A coalition seeking a federal ban on Internet gaming said Wednesday it has gained support from 39 faith-based and conservative organizations. The Coalition to Stop Internet Gambling announced the backing during a telephone news conference. The organization, which is financially backed by Las Vegas Sands Corp. ... (read more)
Las Vegas Sands: Websites still down, but core systems not affected13 February 2014
LAS VEGAS -- Las Vegas Sands Corp. said Wednesday the company’s core operating systems were not affected by a sophisticated cyber attack, but the casino operator’s various websites were still offline more than 24 hours after they were apparently taken over by unknown hackers. In a statement, Las Vegas Sands ... (read more)
Pinnacle reports higher revenues, profits up; investors see expanded company13 February 2014
LAS VEGAS -- Regional casino operator Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. grew revenues and profits in the fourth quarter and gave investors a fresh look at the newly expanded company. Pinnacle, which is based in Las Vegas, said its net income for the period that ended Dec. 31 reversed a net loss from a year ago. ... (read more)
Websites owned by Las Vegas Sands' casinos taken down after being hacked12 February 2014
LAS VEGAS -- For a brief time Tuesday, websites operated by Las Vegas Sands Corp. looked like scenes out of the 1983 movie “WarGames.” Those logging on to Venetian.com, Palazzo.com and LasVegasSands.com were greeted with various messages, including simulated flames over the company’s casino locations and a ... (read more)
Affinity Gaming CEO David Ross leaving company in July11 February 2014
LAS VEGAS -- Affinity Gaming CEO David Ross will leave the casino operator in July, the company announced Monday. Ross, 49, has headed Affinity since the Las Vegas-based company was founded in December 2010 following the bankruptcy reorganization of Herbst Gaming. Ross oversaw a restructuring of Affinity, which included the sale of several casinos. ... (read more)
Prominent women in gaming to discuss industry11 February 2014
LAS VEGAS -- Patricia Becker holds the distinction of being the first woman to serve on the Nevada Gaming Control Board. She’s actually the only woman to ever hold a seat on the regulatory panel. Twenty years have passed since then-Gov. Richard Bryan elevated Becker from chief deputy attorney general in ... (read more)
Inside gaming: Who wants ties to that guy?10 February 2014
LAS VEGAS -- Clearly, Caesars Entertainment Corp. doesn’t want visitors to The Cromwell to gamble, drink, smoke, fornicate or perform any other sinful act at the newly renamed boutique Strip hotel-casino. I can’t wait to hear the marketing campaign. Why else would the casino company rename the former ... (read more)
MGM faces fines for blocking gaming agent access10 February 2014
LAS VEGAS -- The Nevada State Gaming Control Board Gaming Commission filed a two-count complaint Friday against the Aria Resort & Casino and MGM Resorts International for blocking two state gaming agents from observing wagering activity in the CityCenter resort’s high-limit casino area. Aria could be fined $25,000 to $250,000 for each count, according to Nevada gaming law. ... (read more)
Rebuilding of the Aliante may augur better times for North Las Vegas casino market7 February 2014
LAS VEGAS -- No one has to tell Terry Downey that North Las Vegas has been one tough casino market over the past few years. He’s lived it. Fourteen months after taking over as general manager of the Aliante Casino Hotel, Downey said the property is seeing positive signs after opening in the heart of the recession and going through a Bankruptcy Court-administered ownership change. ... (read more)
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