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Rudi Schiffer Gaming Guru - Page 9  Heard It On The River22 June 2006
We have our first female president in town and she brings a lot more to the office than some presidents we've known. HOLLY GAGNON has been appointed GOLD STRIKE'S new president, not General Manager, the customary title for heading up a casino operation. She brings with her a portfolio of capabilities that ... (read more)
Heard It On The River2 June 2006
This is a nice story and I hope it has a happy ending. FREDDIE NORWOOD, a former two-time WBA featherweight champion of the world, is starting on the comeback trail of all places at the next FIGHT AT THE FITZ on June 30. With his credentials and name recognition you might of thought he would get a national ... (read more)
Heard It On The River23 May 2006
This is a nice story and I hope it has a happy ending. FREDDIE NORWOOD, a former two-time WBA featherweight champion of the world, is starting on the comeback trail of all places at the next FIGHT AT THE FITZ on June 30. With his credentials and name recognition you might of thought he would get a national ... (read more)
Heard It On The River12 May 2006
BREAKING EXCLUSIVE NEWS STORY ALERT…. I thought that might get your attention. We got a scoop; at least we had one as we went to press with Jackpot two days ago. It's all over the front page in more detail but if you read my column first, here it is in brief. Met with SCOTT HAWRELECHKO, the ambitious and ... (read more)
Myriad Makes A Move11 May 2006
The Tsunami of skepticism that for many months has accompanied the ambitious plans to build a $1.9 billion mega resort in Tunica County ran up against the levee that borders the 540-acre site with the revelation by CEO Scott Hawrelechko that four letters of intent to build adjacent casinos have been signed to the tune of $160 million. ... (read more)
Heard It On The River24 April 2006
We've heard from impeccable sources that the Mississippi Gaming Commission has approved a license for a new casino to be called BALI HAI CASINO-HOTEL. It will bring back a familiar name and gaming pioneer in the state, RICK SCHILLING, who along with his brother opened up SPLASH CASINO at Mhoon Landing in Tunica County in 1992. ... (read more)
Gambling Just Got Better At The Fitz24 April 2006
It didn't take long for Fitzgerald's new director of marketing, Glenn Buxton, to inject his heavy casino marketing experience into the highly competitive Tunica casino jurisdiction once again, and with the new General Manager, Bob McQueen, now reigning in the Castle by the Mississippi, approval was swift in coming. ... (read more)
Tunica County Attractions Beckon Summit Attendees18 April 2006
Cotton and that other cash crop, gaming cash, fuel Tunica County but watching cotton grow gets old soon and gaming needs to be interspersed with other things to give you a balanced agenda while attending the Gaming Summit being held at the Expo Center this month.
The action, food and ... (read more)
Heard It On The River24 March 2006
When the sleek PAN AM Clipper Connection Boeing 727 touched down gently on the wind-swept runway at Tunica Airport, it carried not only a load of travel agents and other guests, but also the hopes of the County and its important casino business for increased visitation from gamblers and tourists. The flight ... (read more)
Heard It On The River14 March 2006
As you read this column we have a "scoop" for you. We heard last week that there will be a press conference at the Tunica Airport next Tuesday and it will be to announce that scheduled airline service to Tunica County will begin. We think it will be from Atlanta for several trips a week, but that is all we know at press time. ... (read more)
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