Vol. 7 • No. 21 • June 8, 2009 - Print This Issue
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Vol. 7 • No. 21 • June 8, 2009, Featured Articles, GLOBAL GAMING
Isle Of Capri Extends Transition At Bahamas Lucaya Resort
The U.S. operator, returning to its roots following less than satisfactory exploits in foreign markets, organizes another orderly withdrawal rather than a headlong retreat.
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WEEKLY FEATURE: G2E Asia: Down but still vital
Lower attendance figures didn’t mean less quality, as G2E Asia produced news and featured state-of-the-art technology, education and networking.
EchoHawk Confirmed
Larry EchoHawk (l.) was confirmed as the assistant secretary of Indian affairs at the Department of the Interior at a Senate hearing last week, where he got extensive support from Senator Daniel Inouye of Hawaii.
One Up, One Down in Atlantic City
Two Atlantic City casinos were the subject of news about new ownership last week: A group of investors including billionaire Carl Icahn secured ownership of the troubled Tropicana Atlantic City, while Trump Entertainment Resorts called off the deal to sell Trump Marina (l.) to a development group that wanted to transform the aging property into a Margaritaville-themed casino, but the operator still wants to sell the casino.
Legalized Video Poker Awaits Illinois Governor’s Pen
The Illinois legislature has passed a bill that would allow as many as 45,000 video poker machines in bars, restaurants and clubs all over the state. Now Governor Pat Quinn has to decide whether to sign it. But lawmakers are also looking to expand the number of casinos in the state.
Russian Region To Sell Land
At the end of June all legal casino and slot operations in Russia are expected to come to a halt. None of the four designated gaming zones has made much progress—but at least Kaliningrad is ready to start selling land.
FANTINI’S FINANCE: The Thaw Continues
As credit frees up, it opens many options for operators that have solid balance sheets and great location.
UNITE HERE Leader Resigns
Battle between top union honchos forces one to resign; bad blood remains as Bruce Raynor (l.) joins union’s rival.
Interview with Randy Fine, Managing Director, Fine Point Group
This week, the Global Gaming Business Podcast features an interview with Randy Fine, the managing director of the Fine Point Group, one of the hottest consulting companies in the industry.