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TJ Matthews Named IGT Chairman

IGT today announced that Thomas J. Matthews will succeed G. Thomas Baker, as chairman of International Game Technology.

Wynn Resorts Exercises Over-Allotment Option

Wynn Resorts reports that Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., the underwriter of its previously announced offering of common stock which closed on November 15, 2004, has exercised in full its option to purchase an additional 1,125,000 shares of Wynn Resorts common stock to cover over-allotments.

Nongaming Hotels Thrive in Vegas

The allure of Las Vegas as a hot tourism destination is drawing more InterContinental Hotels Group properties to the area.

Mikohn Spinning Off Sign Division

In its latest restructuring move, Mikohn Gaming Corp. will sell off its casino sign division to the division's employees by March and will rename the company in a move to focus on its slot machine and systems business.

Exec: Openness Key to Helping Workers

Casino companies need to do a better job making workers feel more comfortable about approaching their employers for help in conquering personal problems, including a gambling addiction, Steve Wynn's top human resources executive said at a conference Monday.

AGA VP: Casino Industry Remains Strong

The consolidation that is occurring in the gaming industry is a sign of its maturity and success, an American Gaming Association executive said today.

GSA Hits the Road in Europe at ICE 2005

With worldwide membership now exceeding 75, the Gaming Standards Association will bring its new, landmark standards to Europe, exhibiting for the first time at the International Casino Exhibition in London this January.

Shuffle Master Purchases RFID Patents

Shuffle Master has purchased two patents owned by ENPAT, Inc., U. S. patent numbers 5,735,742 and 5,651,548, which relate to the use of RFID technology at gaming tables and throughout a casino.

Harrah's Donates Defibrillators

Harrah's Entertainment and Cardiac Science, Inc. are providing Automated External Defibrillators to 66 nonprofit organizations.

Inside Gaming Column: Gaming Opponents Mounting Campaign

A selection of news and views from inside the industry this week.

Strip Labor: Aladdin Workers OK Union

The ownership of the Aladdin agreed Friday to allow more than half of its work force to be represented by Culinary Local 226 after a significant portion of the Strip resort's employees signed union authorization cards seeking representation by the state's largest labor organization.

Las Vegas Casinos Fight Norovirus

In the wake of recent outbreaks of the Norovirus in Las Vegas, casinos, hotels and other hospitality facilities are turning to new cleaning and sanitization methods outlined by the Clark County Health District.

Mikohn Gaming Plans Repositioning

Mikohn Gaming Corporation will reposition its business to focus solely on technology and content.

American Casino & Entertainment Sees Profit Increase

American Casino & Entertainment Properties LLC on Wednesday reported net income of $4.2 million on net revenue of $75.1 million for its quarter ended Sept. 30.

Former Mirage Employee Sentenced

A federal magistrate judge in New York on Thursday sentenced a former employee of the Mirage to six months of probation for illegally accessing confidential tax information about an individual's earnings.

Casino Planned for New North Las Vegas

A property owner in North Las Vegas on Wednesday received a green light to build a 1,000-room hotel and casino surrounded by mixed-use residential and commercial buildings on a barren swath of land a few miles from the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Station Cuts Off Talk with Activists

The battle between Station Casinos and a cadre of community activists who have fought the company's plans to develop neighborhood casinos in Summerlin and Spring Valley is heating up.

VendingData Files to Modify Preliminary Injunction

VendingData Corporation has filed an emergency motion to modify the scope of the Preliminary Injunction issued by the court on November 29, 2004.

MGM Mirage Considering Strategic Alternatives in Detroit

MGM Mirage reports that it was considering various strategic alternatives in connection with operations in Detroit, Michigan.

Pinnacle Entertainment Receives Approval St. Louis Purchase

Pinnacle Entertainment’s board of directors has approved the company's proposed purchase of the Embassy Suites Hotel - St. Louis-Downtown from FelCor Lodging Limited Partnership.

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