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Diamond I Comments on Future of Hand-Held Gambling Devices in Nevada; Company's Proprietary, Embedded Biometric Security System Could Provide Desired Protections
2nd June 2005 - Newswire

Diamond I, Inc. (DMOIE), a developer of wireless gaming products, in response to numerous inquiries and recently published articles, discussed the operational features of its WifiCasino GS(TM) hand-held wireless gaming system, as those features relate to recently-passed legislation (AB471) in the State of Nevada. AB471, which authorizes the use of mobile communication devices, such as the company's WifiCasino GS wireless gaming system, for gaming in public areas in Nevada casinos that have 100 or more slot machines and offer at least one other game, has been sent to the Nevada governor for his signature.

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Richest Sporting Event on the Planet Begins Today in Las Vegas
2nd June 2005 - Newswire

Thousands of poker enthusiasts from around the globe will begin descending on the Nevada desert today to compete for some $75 million in total prize money at the 36th annual World Series of Poker. The largest and most prestigious event of its kind, the World Series of Poker is expected to generate more than 15,000 player registrations by the time its main event begins July 7.

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American Wagering Announces Formation of New Division
2nd June 2005 - Newswire

American Wagering, Inc. (BETM) (the "Company") today announced that it has formed a new division, AWI Gaming, Inc. ("AWIG"). The purpose of AWIG is to initially explore opportunities in the rural Nevada hotel and casino market, however any well-regulated casino market world-wide is of interest providing that the property meets the Company's key criteria of local demographics, projected Return on Invested Capital, total capital expenditures, location, size of project, etc. AWIG's ultimate goal is to become the market leader in operating smaller hotel/casino properties serving the needs of the local residents.

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Caesars Entertainment Completes Sale of Interest in Casino Nova Scotia Properties to Great Canadian Gaming Corporation
1st June 2005 - Newswire

Caesars Entertainment Inc. (CZR) today announced that it has completed the sale of its interest in the company that owns and operates two Nova Scotia gaming properties - Casino Nova Scotia Halifax and Casino Nova Scotia Sydney - for approximately US $70 million.

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Company eyes N.J. expansion, revamping of Bally's Las Vegas
31st May 2005 - Las Vegas Sun

Harrah's Entertainment Inc., the No. 2 U.S. casino company, may expand its two Atlantic City resorts and renovate Bally's Las Vegas to take advantage of growing demand in both markets, Chief Executive Gary Loveman said in an interview.

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Nevada Senate Approves Gaming Law Supported by Diamond I; Law to Permit Wireless Gaming in Public Areas at Nevada Casinos
31st May 2005 - Newswire

Diamond I, Inc. (DMOIE), a developer of wireless gaming products, today advised that the Nevada Senate approved Assembly Bill No.471, which authorizes the use of mobile communication devices, such as the company's WifiCasino GS(TM) wireless gaming system, for gaming in public areas in Nevada casinos.

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Harrah's deals five new restaurants
26th May 2005 - Kansas City Business Journal

Harrah's North Kansas City Casino & Hotel on Thursday announced five new restaurants that will open this year as part of a $130 million casino and hotel upgrade launched late last year.

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Gaming figures blast would-be regulators
25th May 2005 - Native American Times

The head of the National Indian Gaming Association spoke “on the challenges by some state and federal lawmakers looking to exploit Indian gaming for their own political gain,” according to those who attended the event.

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Trump Entertainment Resorts, Inc's Shares of New Common Stock Commence Trading
23rd May 2005 - Newswire

Trump Entertainment Resorts, Inc. (the "Company") (OTC: DJTE.PK) announced today that shares of the Company's new common stock commenced trading today in the over-the-counter-market under the ticker symbol "DJTE.PK" with CUSIP number 89816T103. The Company intends to apply to have its new common stock listed on the New York Stock Exchange or other national securities market in the near future.

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Gaming Standards Association Opens Its Standards
23rd May 2005 - Newswire

In a sweeping move that makes industry standardization a reality, the Gaming Standards Association (GSA) today announced its protocol standards are immediately available to the industry for free on its public website.

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Hedging the bets on gaming laws
22nd May 2005 - Philadelphia Inquirer

Lawmakers see an upside if the Pennsylvania Supreme Court strikes down the slots measure. It could be made much better.

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Trump Casino Co. Emerges From Chapter 11
20th May 2005 - Forbes

With a new name, a big bankroll and a challenge as big as you-know-who's ego, Donald Trump's casino company emerged from bankruptcy protection Friday.

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Canadian Gaming Veteran John MacFarlane Named Interim GM of Caesars' Two Nova Scotia Casinos
20th May 2005 - Newswire

Canadian gaming veteran John A. MacFarlane, currently vice president of finance for Casino Nova Scotia Halifax, today was named interim general manager of that property and Casino Nova Scotia Sydney.

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Extreme Poker Announces Marketing Campaign for 'The Great Canadian Poker Tournament' Launched
20th May 2005 - Newswire

Extreme Poker Ltd. (EXTP) is pleased to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary, The Great Canadian Poker Tournament Ltd., has begun the launch of its marketing campaign for "The Great Canadian Poker Tournament." Along with national and international corporations inclusive of "poker.com type" beverage and clothing endorsements, "The Great Canadian Poker Tournament" marketing department has contacted, with extremely positive response, demographically consistent companies.

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Kassekert to Deliver Keynote Address at East Coast Gaming Congress
20th May 2005 - Newswire

Linda Kassekert, Chair of the New Jersey Casino Control Commission, will deliver the luncheon keynote address at the 9th Annual East Coast Gaming Congress on May 26 at Boardwalk. Kassekert will articulate the state's evolving gaming policy as Atlantic City and New Jersey position themselves in the increasingly competitive Eastern gaming market.

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Spelling Bee wins support from Isle of Capri Casino
19th May 2005 - Nassau Guardian

The Isle of Capri Casino on Wednesday donated $2,500 to the Bahamas National Spelling Bee to cover the expenses of one of the top finalists who will be accompanying national spelling champion Chelsey Bipat to Washington, D.C. for the 78th annual Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee from May 31 to June 2.

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Construction set to begin next week on Harrah's project
19th May 2005 - Las Vegas Sun

Construction is expected to begin next week on Harrah's Metropolis Casino's $62 million hotel and entertainment complex, officials said.

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Station: Demand for locals casino remains strong
19th May 2005 - Las Vegas Sun

After its Red Rock Station hotel and casino opens in late March, Station Casinos Inc. could begin developing casinos on any one of four parcels of land the company owns around town, executives told shareholders at the company's annual meeting Wednesday.

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Interactive Games Announces Initial Purchase Order for Slot Machine Sales
19th May 2005 - Newswire

Interactive Games Inc. (IGAM) a developer and licensor of interactive casino technologies and mobile gaming applications today announced an initial purchase order for the Company's IG Slot Machines division. The purchase order totaling approximately $100,000 for slot machines to be delivered to newly developed casino operations in Lima, Peru, is expected to expand into the delivery of at least 500 to 1000 machines over the next six months.

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Weekly Newspaper Poker Column -- ``Playing Poker with Daniel Negreanu'' -- Smash Success in First Month of Syndication
17th May 2005 - Newswire

The new weekly syndicated poker column, "Playing Poker with Daniel Negreanu," has gained immediate success as newspapers from coast to coast and throughout Canada have contracted with Card Shark Media to run this exciting new feature.

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Tribal Gaming Leaders Will Convene at East Coast Gaming Congress
17th May 2005 - Newswire

For the first time in its nine-year history, the annual East Coast Gaming Congress will include a panel of prominent leaders from tribal casinos who will discuss important trends that will impact their properties as well as the entire casino industry. Tribal leaders include Jim Allen, Seminole Gaming; Ray Halbritter, Oneida Indian Nation; Jeff Hartmann, Mohegan Sun; and Barry E. Snyder Sr., Seneca Nation of Indians.

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Caesars Entertainment Agrees to Sell Its Interest in Two Nova Scotia Casinos
17th May 2005 - Newswire

Caesars Entertainment Inc. (CZR) entered into a definitive agreement yesterday to sell its interest in the company that owns and operates two Nova Scotia gaming properties - Casino Nova Scotia Halifax and Casino Nova Scotia Sydney - for approximately US $70 million.

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Great Canadian Gaming Corporation: Acquisition of Metropolitan Entertainment Group
17th May 2005 - Newswire

Great Canadian Gaming Corporation (the "Company") (CA:GCD) is pleased to announce that yesterday it entered into two separate agreements to acquire 100% of Metropolitan Entertainment Group ("MEG"), a Nova Scotia Partnership which owns and operates the Casino Nova Scotia Sydney and the Casino Nova Scotia Halifax, pursuant to an operating agreement with the Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation ("NSGC").

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Gensler Leads World Class Design Team for New Urban Metropolis in Las Vegas
16th May 2005 - Newswire

Gensler ... Architecture, Design, and Planning Worldwide announced this week that it has been named executive architect managing Project CITYCENTER, MGM MIRAGE's planned $4.7 billion Las Vegas urban metropolis and the most significant privately funded project in the United States at this time. Scheduled to open in 2009, the 66-acre site will be developed into a master-planned urban complex with a variety of avenues, places and experiences. Responsible for managing the entire master plan and program, Gensler will team with MGM MIRAGE's Design Group coordinating and collaborating with residential developers, hotel operators, and retailers and a host of world-renowned architects.

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Cash Systems, Inc. Announces Contract Renewal with Ho Chunk Nation
16th May 2005 - Newswire

Cash Systems, Inc. (CKN), a provider of cash access solutions for the gaming industry, today announced a renewed contract with Ho Chunk Nation, Wisconsin's largest casino operator. In addition to providing existing check cashing, ATM and credit and debit card cash advance services, Cash Systems will also provide wireless cash access services to Ho-Chunk Nation, allowing patrons to complete a transaction from remote areas of the casino, such as a slot machine or gaming table.

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Ameristar Casinos Declares Cash Dividend
16th May 2005 - Newswire

Ameristar Casinos, Inc. (ASCA) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.15625 per share, payable on June 20, 2005 to stockholders of record on June 6, 2005. The dividend will be paid on the outstanding shares prior to giving effect to the previously announced 2-for-1 split of the Company's common stock to become effective at the close of business on June 6, 2005.

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Gaming Standards Association Reaches Another Milestone Achievement With Development of GDS Tool Kit
16th May 2005 - Newswire

The success of gaming standards is transforming the industry worldwide, and now the Gaming Standards Association (GSA) has reached another milestone achievement on the road to protocol standardization. GSA's new GDS Tool Kit has completed development and will soon be available to both GSA members and non-members.

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Indiana Governor Signs Legislation Requiring Study of Alternative Trends in Casino Gaming
16th May 2005 - Newswire

Kenilworth Systems Corporation (OTC Pink Sheets: KENS) - On May 11, 2005, Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels signed into law House Enrolled Act 1120, which, in addition to providing funding for a new stadium for the Indianapolis Colts, also requires the Indiana Gaming Commission to study alternative forms of games or trends in casino gaming that could create additional income for Indiana without expanding casino gaming within the state. This provision, a first for any state, was included as a result of the lobbying efforts of Kenilworth Systems Corporation ("Kenilworth").

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Harrah's leads area casinos in April revenue gains
14th May 2005 - St Louis Business Journal

Harrah's St. Louis Casino and Hotel in Maryland Heights led the way, as all area casinos saw revenue increases in April, according to reports by the Missouri Gaming Commission and Illinois Gaming Board.

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Harrah's hires coordinator to convince students on plan
13th May 2005 - Las Vegas Sun

Harrah's Entertainment has hired a former Democratic political operative to help persuade Rhode Island college students to support a proposed casino in West Warwick.

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Casino hires big donor to governor
13th May 2005 - Chicago Tribune

Facing disciplinary hearings that could yank its license to operate a riverboat in Illinois, the bankrupt Emerald Casino has hired as its defense counsel high-powered Chicago attorney Robert Clifford, a generous contributor to Gov. Rod Blagojevich and the private attorney for the governor's chief fund-raiser.

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Lakes Entertainment, Inc. Posts an Updated Investor Presentation to Its Corporate Website
13th May 2005 - Newswire

Lakes Entertainment, Inc. (LACOE). Lakes Entertainment, Inc. announced today that the Company has posted an updated investor presentation to its corporate website. Included in this presentation is an update on Lakes' various casino projects, an updated business overview, including an unaudited cash position as of March 31, 2005, and an outline of the Company's 2005 strategic objectives. Interested parties may view the investor presentation at www.lakesentertainment.com.

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New Iowa casino licenses approved
12th May 2005 - Newswire

Gambling supporters say four casino licenses approved by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission will generate $40 million a year in new state tax revenue.

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Boyd Gaming Adds TO Vegas Bet
12th May 2005 - The Street

Boyd Gaming (BYD:NYSE - commentary - research) is boosting its Las Vegas bet, more than doubling the number of hotel rooms it's building at its South Coast Hotel and Casino.

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Lucky Eagle Casino Offers Military Personnel Free Admission to Comedy Show on Armed Services Day
12th May 2005 - Newswire

Lucky Eagle Casino will provide free comedy show tickets to veterans and members of the armed forces here on Saturday, May 21st, at 8:00 p.m. The show, "Comedy Night's Armed Forces Day Relief," is planned to coincide with Armed Services Day and will feature local comedian Chris Alpine, who recently toured Iraq to entertain troops with "Comics On Duty."

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American Superstars Show at the Stratosphere Casino Hotel and Tower Adds Tim McGraw Tribute
12th May 2005 - Newswire

The American Superstars show at the Stratosphere Casino Hotel and Tower has added Chad Givens as Tim McGraw to its line-up of celebrity tributes to yesterday's and today's hottest music stars, announced American Casino & Entertainment Properties officials.

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Extreme Poker Completes Pilot Production
12th May 2005 - Newswire

Extreme Poker Ltd. (EXTP), in conjunction with Pear Pillow Productions, is pleased to announce the completion of its pilot production of "The Great Canadian Poker Tournament."

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Boyd Gaming Announces Expansion of South Coast
12th May 2005 - Newswire

Boyd Gaming Corporation (BYD) today announced that the Company will more than double the number of hotel guest rooms at its South Coast Hotel and Casino now under construction in a dynamic growth area in the southern section of the Las Vegas metropolitan area. The expanded project, which also includes a spa and fitness center, will add approximately 700 hotel rooms and bring the hotel's room count to 1,350 rooms.

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Canterbury Park Comments on Minnesota House Omnibus Tax Bill
12th May 2005 - Newswire

Canterbury Park Holding Corporation (ECP) announced today that the Minnesota House of Representatives passed an omnibus tax bill late Wednesday that includes a fifteen percent tax on gross card club revenues at Canterbury Park. In 2004, the levy would have amounted to a $4,265,000 gaming tax on reported Card Club revenues of $28,432,000. However, the Minnesota Senate tax bill, which passed off the Senate floor last week, does not include a new tax on the Card Club.

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Penn National Gaming Names Jon Johnson General Manager of New Gaming Facility in Maine
11th May 2005 - Newswire

Penn National Gaming, Inc. (PENN) announced today that Jon Johnson has been named, subject to being granted all necessary regulatory approvals, General Manager of Penn's new gaming facility now under development in Bangor, Maine. Mr. Johnson currently serves as the Assistant General Manager at Penn National's Hollywood Casino in Tunica, Mississippi.

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Caesars Entertainment Agrees to Sell Reno Hilton to Grand Sierra Resort Corp
11th May 2005 - Newswire

Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (CZR) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Reno Hilton casino resort to Grand Sierra Resort Corp., a Nevada-based hotel and resort developer, for approximately $150 million.

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Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Selected as Recipient for Gaming License in Waterloo, Iowa
11th May 2005 - Newswire

Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. (ISLE) officials announced today that the company and its non- profit partner, Black Hawk County Gaming Association, have been selected by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission as the successful applicant for a gaming license in Black Hawk County, Iowa, located in the city of Waterloo.

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Century Casinos Announces Decision of the Iowa Racing & Gaming Commission
11th May 2005 - Newswire

Century Casinos, Inc. (CNTY) announced today that its 40% owned subsidiary, Landmark Gaming LC, has not been awarded a license to develop and operate the proposed Landmark Casino & Hotel project in Franklin County, Iowa by the Iowa Racing & Gaming Commission (IRGC).

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Extreme Poker Ltd. Begins Filing for OTCBB/Appoints Adam Feldman President
11th May 2005 - Newswire

Extreme Poker Ltd. (EXTP) is pleased to announce that it has instructed its attorneys and accountants to begin filing the necessary documents to obtain advancement to the fully reporting Nasdaq Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board.

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GTECH and Harrah's Enter into Strategic Alliance
11th May 2005 - Newswire

GTECH Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of GTECH Holdings Corporation (GTK), and Harrah's Operating Company, Inc., a subsidiary of Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. (HET), said today they have entered into a strategic relationship whereby GTECH will supply Harrah's properties with gaming machines, and the two companies will work together to develop new game content.

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QI Systems Opens Talks with Cruise Line
9th May 2005 - Newswire

QI Systems, Inc. (QIIIF), a leading provider of innovative smart card solutions, announced today that the company has opened discussions with Ocean Five Cruises, Inc., a major Asian based gaming cruise provider, regarding the development of a cashless payment system for use on Ocean Five's newest cruise ship.

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Planned Casino Near Gettysburg Alarms Some
6th May 2005 - ABC News

The prospect of ringing, flickering slot machines just a cannon shot away from the battlefield at Gettysburg has some historians and preservationists up in arms.

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Barden: Mississippi among most friendly to gaming
6th May 2005 - Las Vegas Sun

Mississippi continues to attract casino investments because of low and reliable tax rates, says Don H. Barden, who owns casinos in Mississippi, Nevada, Colorado and Indiana.

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Casino hearing expected to call reputed mobster
6th May 2005 - Chicago Tribune

Reputed Chicago Outfit boss John "No Nose" DiFronzo and his brother, Peter DiFronzo, will be among those called to testify at a state hearing on whether to revoke the state gambling license once destined for Rosemont, Illinois Gaming Board sources said Thursday.

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Global Gaming Business Announced the Debut of PokerBIZ Magazine
6th May 2005 - Newswire

Casino Connection International, the publishers of Global Gaming Business magazine, today announced the launch of PokerBIZ, a publication dedicated to the commerce and industry surrounding the game of poker.

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