To customers at Barona Valley Ranch, the slots in a 20-machine bank don’t appear to be much different than any of the casino’s 1,980 other games. But for officials of the East San Diego County American Indian casino and gambling equipment maker International Game Technology, the 20 games represent the beginning of a breakthrough in […]
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As reported by the Bay City Times: “Prosecutors have chosen not to charge a Huron County commissioner with a crime for allegedly frequenting what police call a mini-casino here. “Huron County Prosecutor Mark J. Gaertner also declined to charge the 72-year-old owner of the home along M-25 where Michigan State Police allege the county commissioner […]
Harrah’s Entertainment and Pinnacle Entertainment agreed Monday to a swap of hurricane-damaged riverboat casino properties. Harrah’s will acquire the Casino Magic in Biloxi, Miss.; Pinnacle picked up side-by-side floating casinos in Lake Charles, La. The Las Vegas-based companies signed a nonbinding letter of intent. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals. Harrah’s spokesman David Strow […]
Cash Systems, Inc., a provider of cash access solutions for the gaming industry, today announced a new contract with Crystal Park Casino Hotel. Cash Systems will provide the casino with check cashing, ATM and cash advance services, as well as the All-In-1 ATM product, which offers an array of cash services such as debit card […]
Bluff Poker Radio, the only nationally syndicated Poker radio show, ispleased to announce its growth of original and exclusive poker content onradio. Bluff Poker Radio has now grown its lineup of poker radio shows toTuesday, Wednesday and Saturday nights on Sirius Satellite Radio (channel122) at 8-10pm ET, plus terrestrial radio stations on the Sports Byline […]
Fresh from their successful joint appearance at this month’s NIGA tradeshow,the alliance of JCM American, Tovis Monitors and TransAct Technologies willnext be appearing in Tunica, Miss., at the upcoming Southern Gaming Summit(SGS). SGS is held May 4-5 at the Tunica Arena & Expo Center, and thealliance companies will be in booth #333. The group is […]
First Advantage Corporation a global risk mitigation and business solutionsprovider, today announced that its applicant tracking and talent managementsoftware solution, First Advantage Hiring Management System (HMS), has beenselected by the Venetian Macau Ltd. to automate its recruiting process forthe Sands Macao, a one-million-square-foot casino and entertainment complex,as well as its integrated resort The Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel […]
PGMI, Inc. announces that the Company’s 2006expansion plans are being implemented with the scheduled opening of a newlocation in July. The new Marugin Gyota store will open in the Saitamaprefecture just North West of Tokyo. The location will be a blend of directpurchase and leasehold with a total of 197,458 square feet of land. Thiswill […]
Kenilworth Systems Corporation … Kenilworth Systems Corporation(“Kenilworth”) in an 8-K filing today reported that the Company’s AnnualReport for the period ended December 31, 2005, after having filed anextension until April 17, 2006, will be further delayed for approximatelytwo (2) weeks. Herbert Lindo, Chairman and CEO stated the delay is caused bythe extensive expenses incurred in […]
Forest City Enterprises and Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. today presentedtheir plan for investing more than $1 billion at Station Square to thePennsylvania Gaming Control Board during public hearings held in Pittsburgh.The two industry leaders reiterated their commitment and ability to generatethe most revenues for the state, Allegheny County, City of Pittsburgh, andPittsburgh School District. The plan […]
As reported by the Buffalo News: “Buffalo Sabres owner B. Thomas Golisanosaid Tuesday that while he is late in opposing the Seneca Nation’s newBuffalo Creek casino – and its “video crack” slot machines – he is willingto help the litigants suing to block the development in state and federalcourts. “.The Seneca Gaming Corp. has the […]
As reported by the Associated Press: “Senate Majority Leader David J.Brightbill has returned $21,000 in campaign contributions from donors withgambling ties. “Brightbill, who opposed the 2004 bill legalizing slotmachines in Pennsylvania, said he gave back two checks for $10,000 each fromD&L Realty, of Lackawanna County; he also returned a $1,000 check from thePennsylvania Horsemen’s Benevolent […]
As reported by the Philadelphia Daily News: “Keeping accurate score ofpublic support or opposition is hardly an exact science. But based on thefirst full day of public commentary on Philadelphia casinos, it’s a safe betthat the Foxwoods casino faces the most daunting battle for public supportin the high-stakes bid for one of two state licenses. […]
As reported by the Gary Post Tribune: “Gov. Mitch Daniels said a state probehas begun to uncover evidence that the backers of a private foundationbenefited personally from the $14 million in casino taxes intended for theresidents of East Chicago. “The Attorney General’s Office and the IndianaDepartment of Revenue are heading the probe. “If the investigation […]