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Vol. 7 • No. 47 • December 14, 2009, Featured Articles, FANTINI'S FINANCE
FANTINI’S FINANCE: Looking Ahead
The gaming industry appears rudderless as the new year approaches. Good and bad inhabit all sectors of the gaming industry, giving investors a real quandary when considering where to put their money.
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WEEKLY FEATURE: CityCenter Preps for Next Step
With three pieces of CityCenter—the Vdara and Mandarin Oriental hotels and the Crystals retail center (l.)—open for business, the meta resort is preparing to open its long-awaited casino, Aria.
Phased Opening for Marina Bay Sands
Despite early resistance from the Singapore government about phased openings, Las Vegas Sands last week announced that its Marina Bay Sands (l.) would open in phases starting during the first quarter of next year.
Okada Urges Japanese Gaming OK
The most recognized gaming industry veteran from Japan has put out a plea for his countrymen to legalize gaming.
First Ohio Casino Could Open by Late 2012
There may be a race among Ohio’s four casino cities (Cincinnati, l.) to see which one opens its regional resort casino first. Plans are already being drawn up—although nothing can be done until the legislature passes enabling legislation for Issue 3, a constitutional amendment that voters passed last month.
GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Tim Parrott, Chief Executive Officer, Shuffle Master Inc.
This week the Global Gaming Business Podcast features an interview with Tim Parrott, the chief executive officer of Shuffle Master Inc., who talks about his company’s revival over the past year and what it plans for the future.
SJM Opens Major Macau Casino
The Oceanus opens this week across from the main ferry terminal in Macau, giving SJM access to the thousands of people who enter the city from this portal every day.
Thunderbird Rejects Panama Government Claims
In October, the Panamanian government agency charged with oversight of gaming issued a nonpublic directive accusing the local Thunderbird Resorts subsidiary of noncompliance with certain aspects of the law. When the nonpublic matter found its way into the media, Thunderbird decided to respond publicly.
Harrah’s Debuts Online Casino
The first foray into the internet gaming world was made by Harrah’s Entertainment last week as it launched Caesars Casino Online with little fanfare and a ban on U.S. players.