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Gaming News Archives - Page 3096MGM Mirage to cut 440 jobs15 April 2008
MGM Mirage is laying off some 440 management employees at both the property and corporate levels, a response to the souring national economy but also part of a corporate belt-tightening program begun last year.
Bally Technologies showcases over 30 game titles15 April 2008
Bally Technologies, Inc. will showcase more than 30 distinct game titles and a number of new systems innovations during the National Indian Gaming Association's Indian Gaming '08.
President Casino to reopen after flooding15 April 2008
News Brief: The President Casino in downtown St. Louis is scheduled to reopen Tuesday morning after it temporarily closed Saturday morning due to rising flood waters on the Mississippi River.
Nevadan at work: Gaming executive steers company through transformation15 April 2008
As chief financial officer for Progressive Gaming International, Heather Rollo has helped steer the Las Vegas-based company's transformation from a gambling equipment provider to a technology operation that services casinos.
Inside gaming: Sparkle seems off neon for Street15 April 2008
The sinking economy, high gasoline prices, airline troubles and other downbeat financial news are causing casino customers to hang on to discretionary income.
Asking for advice at the blackjack table15 April 2008
John Grochowski: I was playing blackjack and just about holding my own, when another player hesitated over his soft 15, with the dealer showing a 5.
Development: Buying into Vegas14 April 2008
With the U.S. dollar weakening against foreign currencies, international investors are snapping up many of the Strip's high-priced condos.
Another level for Trump as tower opens14 April 2008
Real estate mogul Donald Trump and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman exchanged pleasantries Friday morning. The talk quickly turned to neckties.
Official moves to block bet regulations14 April 2008
Regulations to enforce an Internet gambling ban would be blocked under a bill introduced this week by Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., chairman of the House Financial Services Committee.
Top-10 gambling songs14 April 2008
The world of gambling -- and gamblers -- has inspired many a song throughout time. Here's a look, complete with video clips, at Casino City's picks for the best gambling songs ever recorded
Airline industry: Allegiant flies clear of fiscal woes14 April 2008
With most airlines about as appealing to investors as an in-flight movie, Las Vegas-based Allegiant Air continues to defy the industry's downward economic spiral.
Playing It Smart: Can you save more by betting more?14 April 2008
While some casinos are willing to trim their house advantage if you bet more money particularly when it comes to slots, Krigman warns that understanding how this incentive works can help in selecting the best machines and modes of play.
Star Casino plans $400 million upgrade14 April 2008
International News Brief: A name change for Star City Casino is on the cards as part of a $400 million upgrade.
Pratt faces pokie probe14 April 2008
International News Brief: Carlton's billionaire president, Richard Pratt faces being hauled before a public hearing over his fitness to hold a gaming licence.
Tabcorp, Tatts face uphill battle14 April 2008
International News Brief: If Tatts Group and Tabcorp are serious about tendering for the $700 million Victorian wagering licence, they will have to think long and hard about antagonising the Victorian Government with threats to sue it for up to $1.2billion in compensation claims for losing the poker machine duopoly.
Trump fumes over proposed smoking ban14 April 2008
News Brief: Warning of possible legal action, Donald Trump denounced a proposed smoking ban that would prevent gamblers from lighting up while playing the slot machines and gaming tables at Atlantic City's 11 casinos.
Art museums on the Strip: Why only one survives14 April 2008
With Guggenheim Hermitage Museum closing next month, we are left with the Bellagio Gallery. And the question: What happened with the Guggenheim?
A 'golden moment' for the Trump International Hotel & Tower14 April 2008
Donald Trump says that his new gold-clad condo and hotel tower is “defining luxury in Las Vegas” and those who were present at Friday's ribbon-cutting ceremony for the building got an up-close view as to why the real estate mogul can make that claim.
Maryland slots to change state14 April 2008
News Brief: In only seven months, Maryland voters will decide whether up to 15,000 slot machines will be legalized.
New Hampshire, Rhode Island push for more slots14 April 2008
News Brief: New Hampshire and Rhode Island lawmakers, as they face steadily mounting financial woes, are scrounging for cash from an unexpected source: Massachusetts taxpayers.
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