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Gaming News Archives - Page 4190South African Casino Hit by Robbers11 March 2005
International News Brief: Several men firing AK-47s stormed into Gold Reef City Casino and got away with R1.2-million in a daring predawn raid.
Oasis Casino Waits for Israeli Gamblers11 March 2005
International News Brief: Once the daily Mecca for some 3,000 Israelis, the Oasis Casino was empty and silent on Thursday, the product, as manager Hans Holek explained, of four years of Palestinian-Israeli violence.
Zone4Play Acquires Interest in MiXTV11 March 2005
Zone4Play, Inc. has acquired the minority interest in SMS-TV gaming
innovator MiXTV.
Harrah's Discloses Post-Merger Senior-Management Structure11 March 2005
Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. reports that Gary Loveman will be chairman, chief executive officer and president of the company following the planned merger of Harrah's Operating Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Harrah's Entertainment, and Caesars Entertainment, Inc.
Harrah's, Caesars Stockholders Approve Merger11 March 2005
Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. and Caesars Entertainment, Inc. report today that stockholders of both companies separately approved an agreement to merge.
VendingData Appoints New Executive to Board11 March 2005
VendingData Corporation has appointed Mark Newburg as an executive director to its Board. Mr. Newburg, whose career spans over 30 years, is a skilled global executive with experience in the gaming industry.
MTR Gaming Results Up Slightly11 March 2005
MTR Gaming reports that for Q4, total revenues were $71.2 million, compared to $70.4 million in the 2003 period. Net income increased 12% to $2.6 million or $.09 per diluted share, from $2.3 million or $.08 per diluted share in Q4 2003.
Nevada Gaming Win Rises in January10 March 2005
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.
Wynn Blasts Nevada Entertainment Tax10 March 2005
Steve Wynn took full advantage of having the ear of gaming regulators Wednesday by sounding off against the state's new live entertainment tax, which he thinks is hurting Las Vegas' lounge scene.
Nevada Board Approves License for Casino Host10 March 2005
The Nevada Gaming Control Board has recommended approval of a conditional license for a controversial Green Valley Ranch casino host who is a character in Discovery Channel's ‘American Casino’ television show.
Former Mayor: Strip Megamergers Benefit Small Businesses10 March 2005
The pending casino megamergers shaking up the Strip will enhance opportunities for small companies, former Las Vegas Mayor and Harrah's Entertainment spokeswoman Jan Jones told Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce members.
Cash Systems Signs Contract with Chickasaw Nation10 March 2005
Cash Systems, Inc. reports a new contract to provide check cashing, ATM, and credit and debit card cash advance services to the Chickasaw Nation's 14 casinos throughout Oklahoma.
Florida Slot Approval Doesn't Boost Manufacturers' Stocks10 March 2005
The approval Tuesday of slot machines at three racetracks and a jai-alai fronton in Broward County, Florida, gave gaming equipment manufacturers an emotional boost but not much of a jump in stock values.
New Owners to Keep Binion's Spirit10 March 2005
Roger Szepelak, MTR vice president and chief operating officer, says that MTR hopes to revive Binion's glory days as epitomized by its longtime owner, the late Benny Binion.
Wynn Wins Board's Recommendation for License10 March 2005
After five years away from the action, Steve Wynn moved a step closer to operating a Strip casino as the Gaming Control Board voted unanimously Wednesday to recommend licensing of the $2.7 billion Wynn Las Vegas.
Seneca Niagara Casino Host Casino Workshop10 March 2005
News Brief: The Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas teamed with Seneca Niagara Casino to present Gaming for Dummies night, a networking party where dealers taught players the basics of popular casino games.
River Belle Online Casino Payout Totals $5 Million10 March 2005
After a holiday season marked by fabulous festive payouts, it seems River Belle Online Casino is extending the winning cheer well into 2005.
Texas Casino Supporters Optimistic About Plans10 March 2005
News Brief: Two key players in Stanton's proposed $300 million Las Vegas-style West Texas Oasis casino-hotel-RV park visited Midland Wednesday to tout its economic benefits and say it has burgeoning statewide support.
Borgata Exec Criticizes Smoke-Ban10 March 2005
News Brief: Any effort to ban smoking in casino hotels would be misguided, the top executive of the Borgata resort's newest gaming hall said.
Casino License Application Lodged for UK Development10 March 2005
International News Brief: An official application for a casino licence at the Coventry Arena development was lodged this week.
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