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MGM Grand has defined yet another genre of nightlife with the grand opening of Teatro Euro Bar.

Shuffle Master reports dfiluted earnings per share from continuing operations increased 29% to $0.27 and revenue increased 48% to $25.9 million for Q4.

Instead of developing second and third Macau properties with other hotel owners, Steve Wynn says the power of Macau is too valuable to sell, and that he'll build at least one, and possibly two properties on the island.

The head of the MGM Mirage's diversity program says having same-sex benefits available may be the difference in a recruitment battle with a competitor.

Alliance Gaming Corp. responds to a patent infringement complaint was filed yesterday against the company by International Game Technology.

The gaming industry is expected to consolidate further with a particular emphasis on expansion in Las Vegas, according to an 2005 industry outlook published by bond rating company Fitch Ratings.

Casino Direct Health Services, a mobile dentist clinic in Las Vegas, offers on-site general dentistry services to Station Casinos and Boyd Gaming Corp. employees, and is looking to expand to other casinos and, possibly, beyond the gaming industry.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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