Iacocca firm seeks Nevada casino
9th January 2007

A small casino company with former Chrysler Chairman Lee Iacocca as one of its primary investors is seeking a Nevada gaming license.

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Tahoe Casino Once Owned by Frank Sinatra to Undergo Facelift
2nd January 2007

A north Lake Tahoe resort once owned by Frank Sinatra is moving ahead with plans for a major facelift. Owners say the more than $50 million project to upgrade the Cal Neva Resort Spa and Casino is designed to help it better compete against nearby resorts.

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Revelers toast New Year in Las Vegas
1st January 2007

Thousands of people flocked to the city of excess Sunday to ring in 2007 with cheers, kisses and plenty of toasts.

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Gambling leader accepts $28.8bn bid
20th December 2006

Harrah's Entertainment, the largest gambling business in the world, has been bought out by two private equity investors for $28.8 billion (£14.3 billion).

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Classic Vegas: Sin City's past peeps through
17th December 2006

Following the glory days of the 1970s and '80s and the mostly failed experiment in the 1990s to become more of a family destination, Sin City's new wave is upscale, big-money glamour, like the luxurious Wynn Las Vegas, which took the place of the imploded Desert Inn, and the $7 billion MGM Mirage CityCenter project, which is being built on the site of the old Boardwalk Hotel. Even Donald Trump is building a hotel.

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Ahead of the Bell: Harrah's Bid War?
29th November 2006

Harrah's Entertainment Inc., the Las Vegas casino operator an investment group is trying to take private, may attract a bid of $90 per share or more, analysts said Wednesday, following a report a new offer was in the works.

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Off-Strip Casinos Show Off New Looks
28th November 2006

Several Las Vegas casinos have undergone remodeling, renovation, and expansion recently. But since none of them are located on the Strip, they tend to fly under the radar a little bit.

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New machines make slots a multiplayer game
21st November 2006

Slot machine makers, keen to find a new selling point for a traditional game, are trying to increase the social aspect of slots by linking up machines so players can share payouts and the thrill of winning.

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Harrah's Receives $15.1 Billion Buyout Proposal
3rd October 2006

Harrah's Entertainment Inc. confirmed Monday that it has received a proposal from private equity firms Texas Pacific Group and Apollo Management to buy the company for $15.1 billion. The buyout firms are offering $81 a share in cash, a 22% premium to Harrah's closing price Friday but below the $83.33 high point of the company's shares over the past 12 months.

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Boyd Gaming To Sell South Coast Casino
31st July 2006

Boyd Gaming Corp. said Tuesday that it was disappointed in the performance of its newest Las Vegas casino and it will sell the seven-month-old South Coast property to Michael Gaughan, the founder of the Coast Casinos chain it merged with two years ago. The announcement, combined with Boyd's 79 percent drop in second-quarter net income and less-than-expected profits from chief rival Station Casinos Inc., stoked analysts' fears of weakening demand for gambling among Las Vegas residents.

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The Bicycle Casino's 'Live at the Bike' Goes Sexy and Live
29th July 2006

"Live at the Bike," the Internet's exclusive, live streamed cash poker game to date, has teamed up with host company and new gaming site, Adult Poker Party.net at the World Series of Poker Lifestyle Show in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Las Vegas casino sued after condom discovery
20th July 2006 - IOL

Jacqueline and Gerald Kilcoyne, from Scotland, are suing a Las Vegas hotel-casino, claiming their five-year-old daughter found a used condom in their bed and put it in her mouth, according to court documents published on Wednesday.

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Where a Casino Makes a Neighborhood
17th July 2006 - LA Times

In traditional caps and gowns, the nearly 400 graduates of Foothill High — a quintessential suburban school — crossed the stage recently to receive their diplomas in front of proud parents and cheering friends.

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Golden Gaming to operate Las Vegas Hard Rock’s gaming facilities
13th July 2006 - Leisure Opportunities

Morgans Hotel Group (MHG) has entered into a non-binding letter of intent with casino operator Golden Gaming regarding the management contract of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.

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Lake Tahoe building project may deal old casino town a new hand
13th July 2006 - San Francisco Chronicle

Tahoe's South Shore is about to undergo a $400 million upgrade in an area long known for its aging casinos and family motels.

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Jeff Simpson on Wynn's new dream for the show 'Le Reve'
18th June 2006 - Las Vegas Sun

Steve Wynn had a few reasons for buying out his partner's interest in the Wynn Las Vegas production show "Le Reve."

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Progressive Gaming International Appoints New CFO
16th June 2006 - Money Plans

Progressive Gaming International Corporation (NASDAQ: PGIC), (the Company) a leading provider of diversified technology and content products and services used in the gaming industry worldwide announced today that it has appointed Heather A. Rollo to the position of Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. Michael A. Sicuro has stepped down as the Company's Chief Financial Officer for personal reasons and to pursue other interests. Mr. Sicuro will remain as an advisor to the Company to assist in transitional matters.

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Station Casinos arranges fight against Reno petition
15th June 2006 - KRNV-TV

Station Casinos says it's being harassed by the Culinary Union, which wants new casinos outside the traditional areas in Reno to be subject to a public vote before they can be built.

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California man killed in casino shootout
5th December 2005 - San Jose Mercury News

A California man with a criminal history was identified Sunday as the gunman killed in a shootout at a Lake Tahoe casino that also injured a pair of sheriff's deputies.

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Clooney donates casino cash to kids
5th December 2005 - Digital Spy

Megastar George Clooney is going to donate a quater of the proceeds from his Las Vegas casino, 'The Ramblas', to charity.

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California Woman Wins World Record Penny MegaJackpots(R) Prize at AVI Resort and Casino
11th August 2005 - Casino News Wire

Shigeko Ide Stein visits The Twilight Zone(R) Video Slots at AVI Resort and Casino in Laughlin, Nevada three times a week. Her persistence in playing pennies paid off in a big way Wednesday evening when she became the latest MegaJackpots(R) millionaire, winning a jackpot of $2,995,071 which surpasses the previous world record of $2,065,685 hit earlier this year.

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Poker Bustouts: Documentary Chronicles Highs and Lows of Poker Pros
3rd August 2005 - Casino News Wire

Ever wonder what happened to the professional poker player that won $1 million in the World Series of Poker but never showed up on television again? In reality, the penniless pros far outnumber the glitzy television regulars. Why? Because professional poker is like the French Foreign Legion: nobody cares about your past, and you have no future.

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Nickelback Lead Singer Chad Kroeger Joins Vegas Rock Star Poker
2nd August 2005 - Casino News Wire

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) and Clear Channel Entertainment Properties today announced Chad Kroeger, lead singer of Nickelback, will join rock greats, Gene Simmons, Dave Navarro and Jerry Cantrell at the second annual Vegas Rock Star Poker Tournament on August 25th-27th, 2005 at The Palms Casino Hotel Las Vegas.

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Gaming Commission OKs rules for slot surveillance
29th July 2005 - Las Vegas Sun

The Nevada Gaming Commission unanimously approved a series of new gaming regulations that shorten the process for modifying surveillance systems, allow slot manufacturers to ship devices out of state to locations that allow gaming and allow slot machines in liquor stores.

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Extreme Poker Announces 'The Great Canadian Poker Tournament' Scheduling Production of the Thirteen-Week Reality Television Program.
27th July 2005 - Casino News Wire

Extreme Poker Ltd. (EXTP) is pleased to announce that its television program, "The Great Canadian Poker Tournament, brought to you by EmpirePoker.com," is scheduled for production the last week of August 2005.

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International Game Technology Announces Definitive Agreement To Acquire WagerWorks, Inc.
27th July 2005 - Casino News Wire

International Game Technology (IGT) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement with WagerWorks, Inc. ("WagerWorks") pursuant to which WagerWorks would be acquired by IGT in an all cash merger. The consummation of the merger is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. IGT expects the transaction to be completed in August 2005.

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GSA to Hold Open, Industry-Wide Bob Training Session at G2E
27th July 2005 - Casino News Wire

Having recently made all of its protocols open to the industry, the Gaming Standards Association (GSA) will conduct one of its popular, BOB (Best of Breed) "Under the Hood," protocol training sessions during the upcoming Global Gaming Expo (G2E) trade show. The session, which is free to attend, is open to the entire industry.

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Winners Announced in First Ever 'Romero Awards: Recognizing Excellence in Casino Marketing'
19th July 2005 - Casino News Wire

The winners of the inaugural Romero Awards were announced at a luncheon Monday at Casino Marketing: The 2005 Conference at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

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Even Poolside, Casinos Entice by Hand-Held
2nd July 2005 - Casino News Wire

No more need to fret about all that wasted time waiting in line for the buffet at your favorite casino. Or those tedious talks in a convention room just a few yards from the casino floor. Help is on the way to make it possible to gamble any time - in fact - all the time.

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WMS Gaming and Cyberview Technology Enter into Server-Based Gaming System Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property License Agreements; Agreements Broaden and Accelerate WMS' Server-Based Gaming Initiatives
22nd June 2005 - Casino News Wire

WMS Gaming Inc., a subsidiary of WMS Industries Inc. (WMS), announced today that it has entered into wide ranging technology transfer agreements with Cyberscan Technology Inc. (d/b/a Cyberview Technology). Under the terms of the agreements, WMS has purchased the latest versions of Cyberview's server-based and downloadable gaming systems and related technologies. The non-exclusive agreements also give WMS the right to create derivative versions of these systems and to use, sell, lease, export or distribute the Cyberview technologies in all gaming markets, subject to certain restrictions including time and product restrictions on entry into certain markets.

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Diamond I, Inc. Sees Bright Future for its Wireless Gaming Products, as States' Authorized Gaming Activities Grow; Response from Small Casino Operators Particularly Encouraging
22nd June 2005 - Casino News Wire

Diamond I, Inc. (DMOI), a developer of wireless gaming products, issued a statement today regarding its perception of the country's gaming industry, particularly with respect to the gaming industry outside of Las Vegas. In its statement, Diamond I indicated that it had experienced a high degree of interest in its WifiCasino GS(TM) wireless gaming products from casino operators across the U.S., particularly from smaller casino operators in search of ways to maximize their patrons' gaming experience.

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Norbert Aleman, Anthony Curtis and Andrew Orgel Join Players Network's Advisory Board
22nd June 2005 - Casino News Wire

Players Network (PNTV) announced today that Entertainment Businessman and Producer Norbert Aleman, Gaming Industry Publisher Anthony Curtis and Media & Entertainment Leader Andrew H. Orgel have joined a new Advisory Board to contribute to Player's Network's next phase of development.

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Konami Opens New Gaming Production Facility in Las Vegas
17th June 2005 - Casino News Wire

Konami (TSE: 9766) has opened a new office and production facility in Las Vegas for Konami Gaming, its wholly own subsidiary.

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Players Network Establishes Gaming Lifestyle Marketing Division
16th June 2005 - Casino News Wire

Players Network (PNTV) announced today that it has established a new Gaming Lifestyle Marketing Division. That division will provide the foundation for a new revenue stream for the company from the establishment, growth and leveraging of an eventual multi-million individual database of gaming and travel consumers, a marketing partnership program with major hotel casinos and a player services business for individuals and corporations.

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Stratosphere Casino Hotel and Tower Presents Annual Citywide Fourth of July Fireworks Display and 'Independence Pool Party' on Sunday, July 3
15th June 2005 - Casino News Wire

The Stratosphere Casino Hotel and Tower will present its annual citywide fireworks display and "Independence Pool Party" on Sunday, July 3, announced American Casino & Entertainment Properties officials.

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Casino Marketing Conference Returns for Second Big Year, July 17-19 in Las Vegas
15th June 2005 - Casino News Wire

Casino Marketing: The 2005 Conference returns for its second big year July 17-19 at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Last year's inaugural Casino Marketing Conference was an overwhelming success, and conference organizers Raving Consulting and Ascend Media Gaming Group are planning an even bigger show for 2005.

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Elton John Extends Contract With Caesars Palace
15th June 2005 - Casino News Wire

Acclaimed singer, songwriter and performer, Elton John, and Caesars Palace in Las Vegas announced today that the artist will extend his exclusive show "The Red Piano" at Caesars Palace through 2008. "The Red Piano" originally was scheduled for 75 shows over a three-year period, beginning February 13, 2004. Responding to overwhelming popular demand, the resort accelerated the initially planned 25 shows per year, completing the original commitment in fewer than 18 months. The new agreement provides for an additional 150 shows through 2008.

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Kenilworth Systems Corporation and Roulabette(TM) Are Bolstered by Nevada's OK For Use of Remote Wireless Gaming Devices
14th June 2005 - Casino News Wire

A spokesman for Kenilworth Systems Corporation (OTC Pink Sheets: KENS), commented: "A giant leap forward in the natural progression for its REMOTE LIVE GAME BROADCASTS occurred when the use of Remote Wireless wagering, using Mobile Devices similar to PDAs and cell phones was unanimously passed by the Nevada State Legislature and signed into law by Governor Guinn last week."

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Billionaires battle for business on the Las Vegas Strip
11th June 2005 - Detroit News

On one corner of the Las Vegas Strip, Steve Wynn runs his signature $2.7 billion megaresort and busily plans another.

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Caesars Tahoe Aquired By Columbia Sussex
10th June 2005 - News Wire

Columbia Sussex Corporation, owner, developer and operator of more than 60 hotels, resorts and casinos worldwide, acquired Caesars Tahoe casino and resort from Caesars Entertainment Inc. Columbia Sussex took control of the property on Friday, June 10, following approvals from the Nevada Gaming Control Board and the Nevada Gaming Commission.

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Casino mogul raises stake in General Motors
8th June 2005 - MSNBC

Las Vegas casino mogul Kirk Kerkorian is extending his stake in General Motors Corp. but getting a much smaller piece of the ailing automaker than he bargained for.

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GSA Holds Open Summit on Future of Downloadable Games
8th June 2005 - News Wire

Drawing an unprecedented gathering of worldwide gaming industry manufacturers and operators, the Gaming Standards Association (GSA) recently held an open summit on the future of downloadable games. GSA member and non-member companies were invited to present possible solutions to challenges surrounding downloadable games.

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GSA Holds Open Summit on Future of Downloadable Games
6th June 2005 - Newswire

Drawing an unprecedented gathering of worldwide gaming industry manufacturers and operators, the Gaming Standards Association (GSA) recently held an open summit on the future of downloadable games. GSA member and non-member companies were invited to present possible solutions to challenges surrounding downloadable games.

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New Las Vegas Marathon to Debut on the World Famous Las Vegas Strip
6th June 2005 - Newswire

The New Las Vegas Marathon will debut on December 4, 2005 with an explosion of fireworks set to Elvis' "Viva Las Vegas" when a field limited to 15,000 participants will become the first in history to run the Las Vegas Strip.

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Shuffle Up Productions, Inc. Announces Additional Details about Its Three Card Poker National Championship
6th June 2005 - Newswire

Shuffle Master, Inc. (NASDAQ National Market: SHFL) through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Shuffle Up Productions, Inc. today announced numerous details about its previously announced Three Card Poker National Championship.

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Harrah's, Caesars announce merger closing date
3rd June 2005 - Memphis Business Journal

Harrah's Entertainment Inc. and Caesars Entertainment Inc. said Friday that Harrah's expects to close its acquisition of Caesars on June 13.

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Wynn's Vegas casino exceeding expectations
2nd June 2005 - Miami Herald

Wynn Las Vegas, the city's most expensive hotel-casino, generated gambling revenue of $64.3 million in its first 34 days of operation, exceeding some analysts' expectations.

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Nevada Law Approves Wireless Gambling
2nd June 2005 - Newswire

Two days ago the Nevada Senate approved the State Assembly Bill 471, which provides provisions for legalized wireless gambling in public areas of Nevada Casinos. The bill was signed into law today by Governor Kenny C. Guinn, opening the door for WiFi casino technology.

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Wynn Resorts Announces Operating Data Through May 31, 2005
2nd June 2005 - Newswire

Wynn Resorts, Limited (WYNN) today released operating data for Wynn Las Vegas through May 31, 2005, representing the property's first 34 days of operations. The initial reaction from customers has been overwhelmingly positive and revenue levels have exceeded our expectations.

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Nevada Governor Signs Gaming Law Supported by Diamond I; Law Permits Wireless Gaming in Public Areas at Nevada Casinos
2nd June 2005 - Newswire

Diamond I, Inc.(DMOIE), a developer of wireless gaming products, today advised that Nevada Governor Kenny C. Guinn has signed AB471, which authorizes the use of mobile communication devices, such as Diamond I's WifiCasino GS(TM) wireless gaming system, for gaming in public areas in Nevada casinos.

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Diamond I Comments on Future of Hand-Held Gambling Devices in Nevada; Company's Proprietary, Embedded Biometric Security System Could Provide Desired Protections
2nd June 2005 - Newswire

Diamond I, Inc. (DMOIE), a developer of wireless gaming products, in response to numerous inquiries and recently published articles, discussed the operational features of its WifiCasino GS(TM) hand-held wireless gaming system, as those features relate to recently-passed legislation (AB471) in the State of Nevada. AB471, which authorizes the use of mobile communication devices, such as the company's WifiCasino GS wireless gaming system, for gaming in public areas in Nevada casinos that have 100 or more slot machines and offer at least one other game, has been sent to the Nevada governor for his signature.

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Richest Sporting Event on the Planet Begins Today in Las Vegas
2nd June 2005 - Newswire

Thousands of poker enthusiasts from around the globe will begin descending on the Nevada desert today to compete for some $75 million in total prize money at the 36th annual World Series of Poker. The largest and most prestigious event of its kind, the World Series of Poker is expected to generate more than 15,000 player registrations by the time its main event begins July 7.

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American Wagering Announces Formation of New Division
2nd June 2005 - Newswire

American Wagering, Inc. (BETM) (the "Company") today announced that it has formed a new division, AWI Gaming, Inc. ("AWIG"). The purpose of AWIG is to initially explore opportunities in the rural Nevada hotel and casino market, however any well-regulated casino market world-wide is of interest providing that the property meets the Company's key criteria of local demographics, projected Return on Invested Capital, total capital expenditures, location, size of project, etc. AWIG's ultimate goal is to become the market leader in operating smaller hotel/casino properties serving the needs of the local residents.

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Caesars Entertainment Completes Sale of Interest in Casino Nova Scotia Properties to Great Canadian Gaming Corporation
1st June 2005 - Newswire

Caesars Entertainment Inc. (CZR) today announced that it has completed the sale of its interest in the company that owns and operates two Nova Scotia gaming properties - Casino Nova Scotia Halifax and Casino Nova Scotia Sydney - for approximately US $70 million.

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Company eyes N.J. expansion, revamping of Bally's Las Vegas
31st May 2005 - Las Vegas Sun

Harrah's Entertainment Inc., the No. 2 U.S. casino company, may expand its two Atlantic City resorts and renovate Bally's Las Vegas to take advantage of growing demand in both markets, Chief Executive Gary Loveman said in an interview.

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Nevada Senate Approves Gaming Law Supported by Diamond I; Law to Permit Wireless Gaming in Public Areas at Nevada Casinos
31st May 2005 - Newswire

Diamond I, Inc. (DMOIE), a developer of wireless gaming products, today advised that the Nevada Senate approved Assembly Bill No.471, which authorizes the use of mobile communication devices, such as the company's WifiCasino GS(TM) wireless gaming system, for gaming in public areas in Nevada casinos.

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Gaming Standards Association Opens Its Standards
23rd May 2005 - Newswire

In a sweeping move that makes industry standardization a reality, the Gaming Standards Association (GSA) today announced its protocol standards are immediately available to the industry for free on its public website.

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Extreme Poker Announces Marketing Campaign for 'The Great Canadian Poker Tournament' Launched
20th May 2005 - Newswire

Extreme Poker Ltd. (EXTP) is pleased to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary, The Great Canadian Poker Tournament Ltd., has begun the launch of its marketing campaign for "The Great Canadian Poker Tournament." Along with national and international corporations inclusive of "poker.com type" beverage and clothing endorsements, "The Great Canadian Poker Tournament" marketing department has contacted, with extremely positive response, demographically consistent companies.

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Station: Demand for locals casino remains strong
19th May 2005 - Las Vegas Sun

After its Red Rock Station hotel and casino opens in late March, Station Casinos Inc. could begin developing casinos on any one of four parcels of land the company owns around town, executives told shareholders at the company's annual meeting Wednesday.

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Caesars Entertainment Agrees to Sell Its Interest in Two Nova Scotia Casinos
17th May 2005 - Newswire

Caesars Entertainment Inc. (CZR) entered into a definitive agreement yesterday to sell its interest in the company that owns and operates two Nova Scotia gaming properties - Casino Nova Scotia Halifax and Casino Nova Scotia Sydney - for approximately US $70 million.

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Gensler Leads World Class Design Team for New Urban Metropolis in Las Vegas
16th May 2005 - Newswire

Gensler ... Architecture, Design, and Planning Worldwide announced this week that it has been named executive architect managing Project CITYCENTER, MGM MIRAGE's planned $4.7 billion Las Vegas urban metropolis and the most significant privately funded project in the United States at this time. Scheduled to open in 2009, the 66-acre site will be developed into a master-planned urban complex with a variety of avenues, places and experiences. Responsible for managing the entire master plan and program, Gensler will team with MGM MIRAGE's Design Group coordinating and collaborating with residential developers, hotel operators, and retailers and a host of world-renowned architects.

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Ameristar Casinos Declares Cash Dividend
16th May 2005 - Newswire

Ameristar Casinos, Inc. (ASCA) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.15625 per share, payable on June 20, 2005 to stockholders of record on June 6, 2005. The dividend will be paid on the outstanding shares prior to giving effect to the previously announced 2-for-1 split of the Company's common stock to become effective at the close of business on June 6, 2005.

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Gaming Standards Association Reaches Another Milestone Achievement With Development of GDS Tool Kit
16th May 2005 - Newswire

The success of gaming standards is transforming the industry worldwide, and now the Gaming Standards Association (GSA) has reached another milestone achievement on the road to protocol standardization. GSA's new GDS Tool Kit has completed development and will soon be available to both GSA members and non-members.

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Boyd Gaming Adds TO Vegas Bet
12th May 2005 - The Street

Boyd Gaming (BYD:NYSE - commentary - research) is boosting its Las Vegas bet, more than doubling the number of hotel rooms it's building at its South Coast Hotel and Casino.

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American Superstars Show at the Stratosphere Casino Hotel and Tower Adds Tim McGraw Tribute
12th May 2005 - Newswire

The American Superstars show at the Stratosphere Casino Hotel and Tower has added Chad Givens as Tim McGraw to its line-up of celebrity tributes to yesterday's and today's hottest music stars, announced American Casino & Entertainment Properties officials.

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Extreme Poker Completes Pilot Production
12th May 2005 - Newswire

Extreme Poker Ltd. (EXTP), in conjunction with Pear Pillow Productions, is pleased to announce the completion of its pilot production of "The Great Canadian Poker Tournament."

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Boyd Gaming Announces Expansion of South Coast
12th May 2005 - Newswire

Boyd Gaming Corporation (BYD) today announced that the Company will more than double the number of hotel guest rooms at its South Coast Hotel and Casino now under construction in a dynamic growth area in the southern section of the Las Vegas metropolitan area. The expanded project, which also includes a spa and fitness center, will add approximately 700 hotel rooms and bring the hotel's room count to 1,350 rooms.

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Caesars Entertainment Agrees to Sell Reno Hilton to Grand Sierra Resort Corp
11th May 2005 - Newswire

Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (CZR) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Reno Hilton casino resort to Grand Sierra Resort Corp., a Nevada-based hotel and resort developer, for approximately $150 million.

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Extreme Poker Ltd. Begins Filing for OTCBB/Appoints Adam Feldman President
11th May 2005 - Newswire

Extreme Poker Ltd. (EXTP) is pleased to announce that it has instructed its attorneys and accountants to begin filing the necessary documents to obtain advancement to the fully reporting Nasdaq Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board.

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GTECH and Harrah's Enter into Strategic Alliance
11th May 2005 - Newswire

GTECH Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of GTECH Holdings Corporation (GTK), and Harrah's Operating Company, Inc., a subsidiary of Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. (HET), said today they have entered into a strategic relationship whereby GTECH will supply Harrah's properties with gaming machines, and the two companies will work together to develop new game content.

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Barden: Mississippi among most friendly to gaming
6th May 2005 - Las Vegas Sun

Mississippi continues to attract casino investments because of low and reliable tax rates, says Don H. Barden, who owns casinos in Mississippi, Nevada, Colorado and Indiana.

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Global Gaming Business Announced the Debut of PokerBIZ Magazine
6th May 2005 - Newswire

Casino Connection International, the publishers of Global Gaming Business magazine, today announced the launch of PokerBIZ, a publication dedicated to the commerce and industry surrounding the game of poker.

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Newly-Formed Olympia Gaming Adds Top Executives
4th May 2005 - Newswire

Olympia Gaming, the newly-formed gaming arm of the Olympia Land Corporation, is taking shape with the recent hiring of three top gaming executives. With a collective 60 years of gaming operation and development experience, the trio is comprised of Chief Operating Officer Sean Sullivan, Chief Financial Officer Kirk Saylor, and Chief Marketing Officer DC Graham.

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Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Executive to Speak at Financial Conference
4th May 2005 - Newswire

Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. (ISLE) Vice President of Finance Donn Mitchell is scheduled to speak at the JP Morgan Gaming and Lodging Conference at Wynn Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Wednesday, May 4 at 9:30 a.m. PDT.

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Progressive Gaming International to Present at JP Morgan Gaming and Lodging Conference
3rd May 2005 - Newswire

Progressive Gaming International Corporation (PGIC) (the Company), a leading provider of diversified content and technology products and services used in the gaming industry worldwide, announced today that Russ McMeekin, President and Chief Executive Officer and Michael A. Sicuro, Chief Financial Officer will be presenting at the JP Morgan Gaming and Lodging Conference in Las Vegas on Thursday May 5, 2005 at 11:30 A.M. PDT.

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Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe and Caesars Issue Statement on N.Y. High Court Ruling Upholding State's Native American Gaming Law
3rd May 2005 - Newswire

The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council and Caesars Entertainment Corporation (CZR) today issued the following joint statement regarding the decision of the New York State Court of Appeals to uphold the constitutionality of the 2001 law that authorized the creation of six new Native American casinos in New York State.

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Wynn assures stockholders resort is off to a good start
3rd May 2005 - Las Vegas Sun

Warning shareholders not to judge the long-term performance of his resort based on its opening weekend, Steve Wynn nevertheless dropped several hints at the company's annual stockholders meeting Monday to suggest that his new resort was off to a good start.

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Hilton Senior Vice President to Speak at JP Morgan Gaming & Lodging Conference in Las Vegas; Investors and News Media Invited to Webcast
3rd May 2005 - Business Wire

Marc A. Grossman, senior vice president - corporate affairs of Hilton Hotels Corporation (NYSE:HLT), will speak at JP Morgan's annual gaming & lodging conference on Wednesday, May 4, 2005 at 2:15 pm, pacific time.

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Coke joins Harrah's in 'Winning Will Find You'
2nd May 2005 - Atlanta Business Chronicle

The Coca-Cola Co. has renewed a sponsorship deal for a promotion with Harrah's Operating Co.

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Dubuque Greyhound Park & Casino Selects Mariposa as their Customer Relationship Management Software Solution
2nd May 2005 - Newswire

Venture Catalyst Incorporated ("VCAT") (OTCBB:VCAT), announced today that Dubuque Greyhound Park & Casino has licensed Mariposa, VCAT's award-winning customer relationship management ("CRM"), marketing and business intelligence software system. Located in Dubuque, Iowa, the Dubuque Greyhound Park & Casino is the first racino to license Mariposa.

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It's a Wynn win situation as new casino opens
1st May 2005 - The Province

The legendary casino mogul transformed Las Vegas in 1989 with the opening of the Mirage, the first showy mega-casino on the Strip.

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Court dismisses suit over N.M. casino
29th Apr 2005 - Nashville Business Journal

The Nevada Supreme Court on Thursday refused to order pretrial arbitration in a suit in Las Vegas between two companies over operation of a casino for an Indian tribe in New Mexico.

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McCain: More regulations needed for tribal casinos
28th Apr 2005 - Las Vegas Sun

Sen. John McCain, chairman of the Indian Affairs Committee, said Wednesday he will seek tougher regulations for the booming tribal gambling industry, which far outpaced Nevada as it reaped $18.5 billion in revenue last year.

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Hotel convention honors MGM Grand
28th Apr 2005 - Las Vegas Sun

The president of the world's largest hotel is a man who is surprisingly modest about leading one of the most dramatic transformations of any single property in the hotel business.

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Card count indicates Wynn workers want Culinary Union
28th Apr 2005 - Las Vegas Sun

Well before the place was set to open, management at Wynn Las Vegas agreed to the organizing campaign of the Culinary Union Local 226.

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Wynn Las Vegas Casino Opens, Crowds Swarm
28th Apr 2005 - Reuters

Casino magnate Steve Wynn opened his long-awaited Wynn Las Vegas property just after the stroke of midnight on Thursday to hordes of gamblers eager for a glimpse of the lavish $2.7 billion gambling, hotel and shopping complex.

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Wynn casino wins with crowds
28th Apr 2005 - CNN

Wynn Las Vegas, a $2.7 billion resort built by casino magnate Steve Wynn, opened its doors early Thursday to hordes of visitors eager for a glimpse of the lavish gambling, hotel and shopping complex.

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Harrah's And Caesars Sell Casinos Prior To Merger
28th Apr 2005 - World Leisure News

Las Vegas-based casino operators Harrah’s Entertainment and Caesars Entertainment have sold four properties to Colony Capital for a total of US$1.24bn (£650m, 955m euros).

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Wynn's New $2.7B Vegas Hotel-Casino Opens
28th Apr 2005 - ABC News

His $2.7 billion Wynn Las Vegas debuted early Thursday morning to hundreds of eager people clamoring to get the first glimpse of this city's newest attraction and the most expensive megaresort ever built here.

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Harrah's, Caesars Complete Sale of Four Casinos to Colony Capital
26th Apr 2005 - Newswire

Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:HET) and Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:CZR) today completed the sale of Harrah's East Chicago, Harrah's Tunica, Atlantic City Hilton and Bally's Tunica to an affiliate of Colony Capital, LLC.

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Aristocrat Technologies, Inc. Receives Key Product Approvals in Nevada, GLI Jurisdictions
26th Apr 2005 - Newswire

Aristocrat Technologies, Inc. today announced the approval of key products in Nevada and GLI jurisdictions.

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Harrah's Licenses World Series of Poker Brand to WMS Gaming for Slot Machines
26th Apr 2005 - Newswire

Harrah's License Company, LLC, an affiliate of Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. (HET) and WMS Gaming Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of WMS Industries Inc. (WMS), today jointly announced that Harrah's has licensed the popular World Series of Poker(R) brand to WMS Gaming for the development, manufacture and deployment of video poker and slot machine game themes on WMS' Bluebird(R) gaming devices in North American and Caribbean markets.

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UNITE HERE Proposes Corporate Governance Reform at Station Casinos
26th Apr 2005 - Newswire

Seeking to enhance shareholder rights at Station Casinos, Inc. (STN), UNITE HERE, a pioneer in corporate governance reform in the hospitality industry, is urging shareholders to support corporate governance changes at the gaming company's annual meeting on May 18. UNITE HERE unveiled its proposals in a filing with the Securities Exchange Commission.

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MGM MIRAGE Completes $7.9 Billion Acquisition of Mandalay Resort Group
25th Apr 2005 - Newswire

MGM MIRAGE (MGG) today announced that it has completed its $7.9 billion acquisition of Mandalay Resort Group (MBG).

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Boyd Gaming Reports Record First Quarter Results
25th Apr 2005 - Newswire

Boyd Gaming Corporation (BYD) today reported its financial results for the first quarter 2005. The Company reported record adjusted earnings(1) of $.64 per share, an increase of 121% over the $.29 per share reported in the first quarter last year.

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Full House Resorts, Inc. Applies for American Stock Exchange Listing
25th Apr 2005 - Newswire

Full House Resorts, Inc. (FHRI) announced today the filing of an application for listing on the American Stock Exchange. The Company anticipates the application process to take several weeks to complete.

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Illinois Gaming Board Approves the Escrow of Mandalay's Interest in the Grand Victoria
21st Apr 2005 - Newswire

MGM MIRAGE (MGG) and Mandalay Resort Group (MBG) today jointly announced that the Illinois Gaming Board approved by a 4-0 vote the transfer of Mandalay's 50% ownership interest in the Grand Victoria riverboat casino into an escrow account.

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Harrah's Rakes It In
20th Apr 2005 - Las Vegas Sun

Two weeks ago, Harrah's Entertainment (NYSE: HET) boosted gaming stocks when it provided first-quarter guidance that blew away the analyst estimates. This morning, the retail casino giant released the official results, and they are impressive.

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Hooters Casino Hotel Breaks Ground
20th Apr 2005 - Las Vegas Sun

Neil Kiefer, chief executive of Hooters Casino Hotel and Michael Hessling, chief operating officer, talked about plans for the Hooters-brand property following a groundbreaking ceremony for the $130 million renovation of the Hotel San Remo on Tuesday.

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Harrah's 1Q Profit Soars On Acquisition
20th Apr 2005 - Forbes

Harrah's Entertainment Inc., the world's largest gambling company, said Wednesday that first-quarter earnings increased 27.1 percent, due to the acquisition of Horseshoe Gaming and strong sales growth.

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Aztar Reports First-Quarter 2005 Results
20th Apr 2005 - Newswire

Aztar Corporation (AZR) today reported financial results for its 2005 first quarter, which ended on March 31, 2005; the fiscal 2004 quarter had ended on April 1, 2004. Consolidated EBITDA for the 2005 quarter was $45.7 million versus, in the first quarter of 2004, EBITDA of $46.7 million which was after $3.5 million of insurance recovery related to business interruption applicable to the fourth quarter of 2003.

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The Quarter at Tropicana Leads Atlantic City's Revitalization
19th Apr 2005 - Newswire

With the opening of The Quarter, the $280 million non-gaming expansion, Tropicana Casino and Resort has taken the lead in the city's revitalization. While the new 200,000- square-foot dining, shopping and entertainment complex literally changes the city's physical landscape, what's inside will have a deeply profound effect on how guests spend their time and money for years to come.

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Ameristar Casinos Announces Schedule for Release of Earnings and Conference Call
19th Apr 2005 - Newswire

Ameristar Casinos, Inc. (ASCA) plans to release its first quarter 2005 earnings report on Wednesday, May 4, 2005 at 4 p.m. Eastern Time. A conference call discussing the company's quarterly earnings is scheduled to follow the news release distribution on Wednesday, May 4, 2005 at 5 p.m. Eastern Time.

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MGM Mirage revenue climbs 13%
19th Apr 2005 - Newswire

Brisk traffic on the gambling floor, combined with the highest average room rates in the company's history, helped propel MGM Mirage to double-digit jumps in revenue and adjusted profits for the first quarter.

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Watchit Media Signs 17 Additional Hotels to Narrowcast NAB; Watchit Media, Inc. Will Narrowcast to over 33,000 Rooms in Las Vegas
18th Apr 2005 - Newswire

Cotelligent, Inc. (OTCBB: CGZT - News) announced today their wholly-owned subsidiary, Watchit Media, Inc. began narrowcasting segments of the NAB 2005 Convention to 33,000 rooms in Las Vegas, last Thursday, April 14th as attendees began coming into town.

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Nevada Cancer Institute Adds Gift From MGM MIRAGE
18th Apr 2005 - Newswire

MGM MIRAGE has joined the growing list of supporters of the Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) at the Founders Level of $1 million. MGM MIRAGE joins other leading Foundations, businesses and individuals in providing valuable assistance in funding cancer-related research, education, support and treatment initiatives for the residents of Nevada to the official cancer institute for the State of Nevada.

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Global Gaming Business Releases Annual Publication, Tribal Government Gaming
18th Apr 2005 - Newswire

Global Gaming Business magazine today announced the release of the second annual Tribal Government Gaming, a publication devoted to the major issues surrounding Indian gaming in North America. Tribal Government Gaming has quickly become the most respected annual recap of Indian gaming available.

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Sumo: Vegas' Newest Gamble
18th Apr 2005 - MSNBC

Asashoryu, sumo wrestling's reigning champ, is a hotheaded athlete who dominates so completely and disregards traditions so brazenly that he's the fastest-rising star in the Land of the Rising Sun.

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3987 Poker Tables In The Unites States
17th Apr 2005 - Newswire

The latest survey found 3987 poker tables at over 455 locations in United States. Poker Christa lists all the casinos and card clubs in United States.

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2005 World Series of Poker is Just Around the Corner - Have You Qualified Yet?
17th Apr 2005 - Newswire

The 2005 World Series of Poker event is scheduled to begin June 2, 2005 in Las Vegas and an estimated 7,000 players are expected to participate in the $10,000 buy-in, no-limit Texas Hold 'em main event. Anyone, regardless of gender or nationality can play in the WSOP main event as long as they are 21 years of age and can afford the $10,000 entrance fee.

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1Q earns for food, drink, cigs, casinos
16th Apr 2005 - MarketWatch

CHICAGO -- If you can eat it, drink it, smoke it or bet on it, you will soon get a pretty good idea of how well it is doing so far in 2005 as a raft of food, beverage, tobacco and gambling companies roll out their first quarter reports next week.

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Jimmy Kimmel Takes on Former Man Show Co-Star at the L.A. Lakers Celebrity Poker Event
15th Apr 2005 - Newswire

Jimmy Kimmel outplayed his former Man Show co-star Julie Costello at the final table last night at the 2nd Annual Las Vegas Casino Night Celebrity Poker Challenge to benefit the L.A. Lakers Youth Foundation.

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Bill Would Allow Cover Charge In Gaming Areas
15th Apr 2005 - Las Vegas Sun

The Senate Judiciary Committee has unanimously approved a bill that would allow casinos to charge admission to areas where gaming is conducted under certain circumstances.

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Exclusive: Las Vegas Casino Goes For RFID
15th Apr 2005 - Silicon.com

The largest casino group in Las Vegas has told silicon.com it is currently running trials with controversial RFID tracking tags and believes at least one of its rivals is on the verge of an even bigger implementation.

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Don Barden seeks Greektown Casino stake
15th Apr 2005 - Miami Herald

DETROIT - Casino owner Don Barden, who joined with Michael Jackson in a failed bid for a Detroit casino franchise in 1998, is seeking state permission to become a 1 percent owner in the Greektown Casino.

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WYNN OR LOSE IN LAS VEGAS'S NEWEST CASINO - AN UNAUTHORIZED ADVANCE PREVIEW OF STAR CHEFS HIRED BY WYNN HOTEL
15th Apr 2005 - Press World

The April issue of Publishing Mogul Michael Politz's Las Vegas Food & Beverage Magazine hits newstands today with a breaking story on the culinary team at the yet-to-open Wynn Las Vegas.

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JCM American Names Tracie Feeley-Graf Marketing Communications Manager
15th Apr 2005 - Newswire

JCM American has named Tracie Feeley-Graf Marketing Communications Manager. In her position, Feeley-Graf will oversee JCM's marketing efforts for gaming, vending and other business initiatives.

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Global Cash Access Signs Multi-Year Contract with Trump Casino Resorts; Trump Taj Mahal, Trump Plaza and Trump Marina to Use Cash Advance Services
15th Apr 2005 - Newswire

Trump Casino Resorts has signed a multi-year agreement to use the innovative products and services of Global Cash Access, Inc. (GCA), a leading supplier of cash access and related marketing services to the gaming industry.

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''Playing Poker with Daniel Negreanu''; The New Weekly Poker Column from Poker Champion and 2004 Player of the Year Daniel Negreanu
14th Apr 2005 - Newswire

Daniel Negreanu, the all-time money winner on the professional poker circuit, has teamed with Card Shark Media to write the most informative, entertaining and engaging weekly newspaper poker column ever, specifically targeted to the huge and fast-growing poker market.

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Reno City Council Denies Monarch Bid for Master Plan and Zoning Change for Proposed South Reno Property
14th Apr 2005 - Newswire

Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. (MCRI) ("Monarch" or the "Company") announced that the Reno City Council early today voted to deny the Company's proposed master plan and zoning change that would be required to allow the Company to develop a second hotel-casino on South Virginia Street, in the south part of Reno, Nevada.

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Morgan To Resign From Gaming Board
12th Apr 2005 - Las Vegas Sun

Las Vegas lawyer John T. Moran Jr. today announced his resignation from the Nevada Gaming Commission so he could seek public office.

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Designing A 'Themeless' Vegas Casino
12th Apr 2005 - Planetizen

Architect Cesar Pelli will design a 4,000-room "themeless" hotel-casino, part of a $4.7-billion project to be built on the Las Vegas Strip.

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Bill To Limit Gamers On Ads Is Withdrawn
12th Apr 2005 - Las Vegas Sun

CARSON CITY -- A bill that would have eliminated state gaming regulators' power to decide whether casinos' billboards or other advertisements were too racy was withdrawn today.

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Barrick Breathing 'Viva' Back Into Downtown
11th Apr 2005 - Las Vegas Business Press

To appeal to the increasingly important and profitable Hispanic segment of the market, Barrick Gaming Corporation will launch the first phase of an extensive initiative this month to add attractions designed for Hispanics at its four downtown properties.

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Martin-Rijker at Mandalay Bay!
11th Apr 2005 - Fight News

Superstars Christy Martin and Lucia Rijker will collide in Top Rank's 'Million Dollar Lady' showdown with the winner to earn a purse of $1,000,000 at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas on Saturday, July 30.

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Station Casinos, Inc. Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2005 Results Conference Call
11th Apr 2005 - Newswire

STATION CASINOS, INC. (NYSE:STN - News) WILL HOLD A CONFERENCE CALL AT 9:00 AM (PDT) ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2005, TO DISCUSS THE RESULTS OF ITS OPERATIONS FOR THE FIRST QUARTER OF FISCAL 2005.

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Longoria Helps Usher In New Vegas Lounge
11th Apr 2005 - ABC 7 News

Eva Longoria of "Desperate Housewives" had a celebrity-laden crowd purring when she helped open a new lounge featuring the famous Pussycat Dolls at Caesars Palace hotel-casino.Armed with a horse whip, wearing knee-high leather boots and a zebra-striped mini skirt, Longoria introduced the sexy song-and-dance group to Las Vegas with a provocative meow on Saturday night. The Pussycat Dolls have long performed their cabaret-style shows around Los Angeles, and often feature celebrity guest performers.

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Vegas Goes Back To Naughty Roots
11th Apr 2005 - USA Today

Lost all your cash at the casino? Wake up with a hottie you don't recognize? Don't sweat it in Las Vegas. As its new ad slogan goes: "What happens here, stays here."

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The Revenge Of Steve Wynn
11th Apr 2005 - Business Week

At the hiring office for the new Wynn Resorts Ltd. (WYNN ) casino in Las Vegas, parking lot attendants carry flashlights to direct applicants like jets on a busy runway. Arte Nathan, Wynn's human resources chief, says he has 108,700 applications for 10,000 jobs. Two thousand offers have gone out to employees of rival casino operator MGM Mirage Inc. (MGG ), which has banned Nathan from setting foot on its properties.

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Poker Draws And Holds 'Em In
11th Apr 2005 - CBS News

It's just another weekday afternoon at Foxwoods Resort Casino and the wait for a seat at a poker table is well over an hour. All 81 tables, all 810 seats at New England's only poker room, are filled.

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One of the World's Leading Luxury Hotel Operators Arrives on The Las Vegas Strip
6th Apr 2005 - Newswire

Trump Hotels & Casino Resorts, Inc. ("THCR" or the "Company") (OTCBB: DJTCQ.OB - News) announced today that its Plan of Reorganization (the "Plan") was confirmed by the court in Camden, New Jersey yesterday, and expects to emerge from the process as Trump Entertainment Resorts, Inc. in early May when the Plan becomes effective.

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Alliance Gaming Seeks Bigger Market Share With New Games
6th Apr 2005 - Las Vegas Sun

The nation's No. 2 slot machine manufacturer will begin selling a new game platform this week in hopes of putting a dent in the dominance of market leader International Game Technology.

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It's Finally Here, Legal iGaming is About to Unveil Its Proprietary, Patented Remote Access Technology to the Casino and Gaming Industry
5th Apr 2005 - Newswire

Legal iGaming will deploy the first ever remote access gaming solution to the casino and gaming industry. LiG has finally unriddled the complexities associated with remote access gaming and closed loop secure networks. The most advanced security will allow for remote access connectivity to the casino floor.

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Caesars Entertainment Inc., in Partnership with Onboard Media will Introduce Caesars Player Magazine
1st Apr 2005 - Newswire

LAS VEGAS--April 1, 2005--Caesars Entertainment, Inc. announced today that it has entered into a long-term agreement with Miami Beach-based custom publishing company Onboard Media to publish Caesars Player, a hybrid lifestyle/gaming magazine. The premiere issue is set for release in July 2005.

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Investors Wild For Wynn Resort
30th Mar 2005 - USA Today

LAS VEGAS — It's hard to tell who's more excited about Las Vegas mogul Steve Wynn's soon-to-be-opened resort: gamblers or investors.

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