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Crime organization member pleads guilty for racketeering
11 August 2008
Tien Duc Vu, 50, pleaded guilty today in San Diego to conspiring to participate in a racketeering enterprise, the "Tran Organization," in a scheme to cheat casinos across the country out of millions of dollars.
Pinnacle Entertainment selects Yates/Paric11 August 2008
Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. reports the selection of Yates/Paric as the general contractor for the Company's River City casino project in the Lemay community of south St. Louis County, Missouri.
Hammond Horseshoe casino expansion opens8 August 2008
News Brief: Today Hammond, Illinois celebrates the grand re-launch of the Horseshoe Casino, which has just completed an extensive revamp and expansion to the tune of $500 million.
Casino boosts Wheeling Island, Mountaineer8 August 2008
News Brief: Roulette, blackjack and Caribbean Stud helped Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack and Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort earn a combined revenue of nearly $275 million between Dec. 20, 2007, and July 19.
N.C. tribe votes on alcohol in casino8 August 2008
News Brief: Tribal leaders agreed Thursday to allow members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to vote on whether alcohol sales would be permitted at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino.
Tip sharing cloud forming over Encore8 August 2008
As Steve Wynn prepares to staff his new Encore, his reputation, at least among casino dealers, is still suffering nearly two years after he instituted a policy at Wynn Las Vegas that requires dealers share their tips with supervisors.
PokerTek installs PokerPro at Horseshoe Casino Chicagoland8 August 2008
PokerTek, Inc. reports that it has installed PokerPro at the all-new Horseshoe Casino Chicagoland.
Casino Pauma launches PlayAway system7 August 2008
GameLogic, Inc. reports that Casino Pauma has launched the company's PlayAway system, beginning with its web-based Fun Play product.
CityCenter construction site: Safety issues raised7 August 2008
Several construction workers recently were observed drinking alcohol at nearby bars before they entered the CityCenter job site, a violation of company rules set by the general contractor.
Hard Rock holds steady7 August 2008
The financing is in place and construction on the Hard Rock Hotel's $760 million expansion is proceeding, Morgans Chief Executive Officer Fred Kleisner told investors during Wednesday conference call on the company's earnings.
ORIX Gaming Finance finances Snoqualmie project7 August 2008
ORIX Gaming Finance, as Co-Lead Arranger, in conjunction with Innovation Capital, LLC, as Book-Running Manager, and other lenders, reports the closing of a $45,000,000 term loan to the Snoqualmie Entertainment Authority.
Treasure Island's new event center about to open7 August 2008
On August 30, 2008, Treasure Island Resort & Casino's brand new event center will officially open its doors to an impressive lineup of nationally prominent entertainers.
Citycenter development: Financing fears 'overdone'6 August 2008
Wall Street's concerns about MGM Mirage's delay in completing financing for its massive CityCenter development are overblown, MGM Mirage executives said Tuesday.
Cheating ring thwarted6 August 2008
News Brief: An electronic card game dealer and 11 gamblers are suspects in a cheating ring that took $286,000 from Harrah’s Cherokee Casino, tribal gaming and police officials said today.
Oklahoma off-track wagering compact approved6 August 2008
News Brief: The Bureau of Indian Affairs has approved a compact between the Quapaw Tribe and the state of Oklahoma for the tribe to hold off-track wagering at its new Downstream Casino.
Woman predicts her own winning6 August 2008
A Yucaipa woman who told workers at Spa Resort Casino she was going to win the grand prize in the casino’s Hybrid car giveaway made good on her promise over the weekend.
Viejas tops San Diego list5 August 2008
Viejas Casino is proud to announce they have been voted San Diego’s “Best Casino” for the 9th consecutive year according to the 2008 “San Diego’s Best” Readers Poll.
Echelon delayed, Boyd decision hailed5 August 2008
The announcement by Boyd Gaming Corp. on Friday morning that the casino operator will delay construction of its $4.8 billion Echelon project on the Strip for up to a year was met with applause on Wall Street.
Lake of the Torches Resort wins Romero Awards5 August 2008
Lake of the Torches Resort Casino in Lac du Flambeau Wisconsin took home four awards and five honorable mentions at the annual Romero Awards held during the recent 2008 Casino Marketing Conference at the Paris Las Vegas resort and casino on July 24th.
Playboy event at Fantasy Springs5 August 2008
Playboy Magazine will be previewing the September 2008 issue at a special event inside the Velvet Palm Nightclub at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Saturday, August 30th, 2008 at 9pm.
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