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Rudi Schiffer Gaming Guru - Page 12  Heard it on the River5 July 2005
Lots of observers said that when HARRAH’S bought HORSESHOE there would be
changes aplenty and they were right. We took in all those changes on a recent
media tour of the Tunica casino and have to say that the changes are all positive
and will keep the Horseshoe brand flying high. We heard ... (read more)
Heard it on the River1 July 2005
"We are pleased to bring our two great companies together." With
that statement GARY LOVEMAN, chairman and chief executive officer of HARRAH'S
ENTERTAINMENT announced the closing of the deal that married CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT
with Harrah's, but it also marked the beginning of what Loveman called ... (read more)
Heard It On The River13 June 2005
As you read this item the closing of HARRAH'S Entertainment's acquisition
of CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT should be complete. It was to have taken place on June
13, barring any last minute blips. Locally that means Harrah's will own
GRAND and SHERATON in Tunica, nice additions to the HORSESHOE that it bought earlier. ... (read more)
Heard it on the River23 May 2005
With all the new companies coming into Tunica look for changes and facility upgrades,
all of which will benefit gamers as the competition heats up. Las Vegas has its
singular allure and Atlantic City is popular as well but Tunica still beats 'em
all when it comes to plain ol' gambling. ... (read more)
Heard it on the River10 May 2005
DON BARDEN, CEO of Barden Companies which includes FITZGERALDS TUNICA, made a
keynote speech at the very successful SOUTHERN GAMING SUMMIT just ended in Gulfport
but it was an interview with the GULFPORT SUN HERALD he gave after his presentation
that made the news. Barden told reporter TOM WILEMON that ... (read more)
Heard it on the River3 May 2005
COLONY CAPITAL, en route to becoming a bigger player and major competitor in the
American gaming industry, quietly took over HARRAH'S TUNICA and BALLY'S
in TUNICA at the stroke of midnight this past week and it was business as usual
next day. The transistion appeared to be a smooth one as far as ... (read more)
Heard it on the River21 April 2005
I get about a dozen gambling books a year to review here and right now the postman
is delivering a lot of books on poker, which we all know has rocketed off the
charts. The proliferation of poker, specifically TEXAS HOLD 'EM of the no
limit variety, is an amazing story that keeps adding chapters. ... (read more)
Heard it on the River11 April 2005
If you have a sombrero, you might dust it off for the next BALLY'S ULTIMATE
BLACKJACK TOURNAMENT where you might be able to win a share of the $150,000 prize
money. The theme of this event is "Mucho Dinero" and that includes
a $60,000 top prize. The buy-in is $500 for a great social and competitive weekend
on April 22-24. ... (read more)
Heard it on the River4 April 2005
If you have a sombrero, you might dust it off for the next BALLY'S ULTIMATE
BLACKJACK TOURNAMENT where you might be able to win a share of the $150,000 prize
money. The theme of this event is "Mucho Dinero" and that includes a
$60,000 top prize. The buy-in is $500 for a great social and competitive weekend
on April 22-24. ... (read more)
Heard it on the River16 March 2005
Spring time brings many changes as the weather warms up and early flowers and
trees bloom to brighten up the Delta and renew our hopes of winning a jackpot
but one change that is equally dramatic and about to happen is the changeover
of ownership for several Tunica casinos.
Soon to be official ... (read more)
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