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Global Gaming Expo 2004: Show Ends With Fistful of Records

13 October 2004

The American Gaming Association will concentrate on enforcing the trade group's new code of conduct for dealing with problem gaming in the coming year, the trade group's president said Thursday at a news conference wrapping up this year's Global Gaming Expo.

Culinary Union Plans Actions Against Four Local Gaming Companies

13 October 2004

Culinary Local 226 will launch a series of job actions in Las Vegas this week to turn up the heat in its confrontation with four local gaming companies that have workers striking at their Atlantic City casinos, union officials said Tuesday.

Suncoast Casino Summer Results Up

12 October 2004

International News Brief: Tsogo Sun's Suncoast Casino fared well over the holiday season, despite a staff strike that lasted almost a month.

TV, Web Driving Poker Fever

12 October 2004

While the popularity of televised poker tournaments has helped drive business to casino poker rooms, online poker sites may be equally, if not more responsible, for the surge in casino traffic.

Barrick Buys Two More Properties

12 October 2004

A private company that bought four aging casinos in downtown Las Vegas has snapped up two motels for future redevelopment.

Panel: Communication Lags in Casino Security

8 October 2004

According to a panel, technology is improving the chances that an undesirable person in a casino can be quickly identified, casinos haven't been keeping up with technology that gives them the ability to move and store that data.

Industry Fears Effect of Anti-Smoking Efforts

8 October 2004

A host of gaming experts warned casino bosses this week that their industry is coming under attack by a well-organized and well-funded group of anti-smoking activists that aim to ban smoking in casinos.

Poll: Las Vegas is Best Destination

8 October 2004

A reader poll for Miami-based Recommend magazine has selected Las Vegas as "Best Selling Destination -- U.S.A./Canada" and "Best Travel Agent Support -- U.S.A

VEGAS.com Seek Rights to Rival Website

8 October 2004

The company that operates the VEGAS.com Web site has asked a Clark County District Court judge to permit it to purchase the rights to use the rival lasvegas.com domain name.

Former Showboat President Dies

7 October 2004

Former Showboat hotel general manager, Frank Modica, died Sunday in Las Vegas. He was 76.

Sigma Suspends Operations

7 October 2004

Sigma Game Inc. of Las Vegas has suspended its operations this week while it considers selling the company or finding a new equity partner.

Marketers Eye Young Crowds, Branding

7 October 2004

The Palms and the Hard Rock Hotel are duking it out in a battle for supremacy over the hearts and budgets of the young, hip crowd.

Penn National CEO Named 'Best Performing CEO' of 2004

7 October 2004

Peter M. Carlino, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Penn National Gaming, Inc. has been named ‘Best Performing CEO’ for 2004 by HVS Executive Search.

VendingData, TCS John Huxley Sign Letter of Intent

7 October 2004

VendingData has signed a binding letter of intent with TCS John Huxley to complete definitive agreements to accomplish a joint strategic relationship within the next 60 days.

Rivals Gang Up on IGT

7 October 2004

News Brief: International Game Technology suffered a setback of sorts at the Global Gaming Exposition this week as rivals poured on the star power.

Execs Expect Merger to Proceed

7 October 2004

News Brief: Executives behind the planned Mandalay Resort-MGM Mirage and Caesars Entertainment-Harrah's mergers say that the proposed takeovers are unlikely to face deal-stopping regulatory resistance.

Bobby Flay's Mesa Grill Opens at Caesars Palace

7 October 2004

Celebrity chef Bobby Flay's Mesa Grill, which features the vibrant Southwestern-inspired cuisine that made Flay famous, opened this week at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. It is the first Flay restaurant outside New York City.

Bobby Flay's Mesa Grill Opens at Caesars Palace

7 October 2004

Celebrity chef Bobby Flay's Mesa Grill, which features the vibrant Southwestern-inspired cuisine that made Flay famous, opened this week at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. It is the first Flay restaurant outside New York City.

Survey: Casinos Shifting to Younger Designs

6 October 2004

Future casinos will be designed primarily with a younger audience in mind rather than for older, more affluent customers, according to an annual survey of design and construction professionals released by the American Gaming Association.

Technology Helping Cheaters Find New Ways to Scam Casinos

6 October 2004

The coinless slot machine technology that has revolutionized slot play and has been a hit with players has also generated a new problem -- cheaters who have found ways to compromise the system.

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