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Nevada Governor Pushes for Improvements

8 December 2004

With Nevada on pace this year to host a record 50 million-plus annual visitors, Gov. Kenny Guinn says the state must capitalize on its unprecedented popularity by using portions of today's tourism windfall to pay for improvements that will make the state more attractive to different industries.

Nevada Bets on Reality TV

8 December 2004

Hoping to emulate The Donald's success with ‘The Apprentice’ while avoiding the critical backlash that was ‘The Casino,’ proponents of outdoor adventures in Nevada's backcountry will soon take their message to the masses using a first-of-its-kind reality television program.

Execs: Nevada's Success Lies in Investment

8 December 2004

Two Las Vegas gaming executives say there is an ever-increasing need for capital investment in attractions and attention to quality customer service if Nevada is going to maintain its edge as the premiere gaming destination in the world.

Gaming Industry Outlook Good

8 December 2004

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 Workers Finding Reason to Smile

8 December 2004

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.

TJ Matthews Named IGT Chairman

8 December 2004

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

IGT Reports Quarterly Dividend

8 December 2004

International Game Technology’s Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of twelve cents ($0.12) per share, payable on January 4, 2005 to shareholders of record on December 21, 2004.

Wynn Resorts Exercises Over-Allotment Option

8 December 2004

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.

Small Nevada Communities Could Have Say

7 December 2004

A pair of small Southern Nevada communities could soon have equal representation with two of Clark County's largest cities when overseeing what might be Nevada's most influential pro-tourism organization.

Nongaming Hotels Thrive in Vegas

7 December 2004

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

Nevada Gaming Board Member to Leave

7 December 2004

Nevada Gaming Control Board member Scott Scherer confirmed today that he would not seek a second term on the board.

Mikohn Spinning Off Sign Division

7 December 2004

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

7 December 2004

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

7 December 2004

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

7 December 2004

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

7 December 2004

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

6 December 2004

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

Boomtown Casino and Hotel Reno Rings in New Year

6 December 2004

Boomtown Casino and Hotel Reno will toast 2005 with a New Year’s Eve celebration of free champagne, party favors and free live entertainment.

Inside Gaming Column: Gaming Opponents Mounting Campaign

6 December 2004

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

Strip Labor: Aladdin Workers OK Union

6 December 2004

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.

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