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Interactive Systems reports net loss and net loss per common share for 2004 were $5.99 million and $0.64, respectively, as compared to $5.58 million and $0.63, respectively, during Fiscal 2003.

The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority has completed its offer to the holders of its 7 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2014 to exchange such notes for an equal amount of its newly issued 7 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2014.

Pinnacle Entertainment reports the closing of its previously announced public offering of 4.6 million newly issued shares of common stock at $18.25 per share.

John G. Brokopp: The Grand Victoria Casino deserves a tip o’ the hat for being recognized for sponsoring one of the “Ten Best Casino Promotions of 2004”.

News Brief: Ohio Governor Ernie Fletcher says he'll take action against the proliferation of illegal video gambling machines at truck stops, convenience stores and fast-food restaurants.

The five-member Colorado Division of Gaming Commission has approved gambling licenses for two companies that plan to expand operations in Central City and Black Hawk.

News Brief: Southeast Indiana's riverboat casinos appeared to lose a bit of momentum in November, as the calendar gave them only four weekends to attract gamblers this year compared to five November weekends in 2003.

News Brief: Some casinos in recent years have attracted another element found in the region's deserts and mountains: immigrant smugglers, who take advantage of the crowds and the easy come, easy go of money to recruit down-and-out gamblers.

News Brief: The opening of a second casino in Salamanca and a growing marketing membership program helped drive up profits at Seneca Gaming Corp.

The holding company for the Venetian resort has completed its initial public offering of common stock.

South Coast, with an estimated cost of $500 million, will be the fifth locals casino for Coast Casinos Inc.

GTECH reports revenues for Q3 were $315.6 million, up 23.8% over revenues of $254.9 million in Q3 2004. Net income was $45.9 million, or $0.35 per diluted share, comparable to the same period last year.

News Brief: Harrah's Cherokee Casino wants to bring the first live poker games to North Carolina next year -- but it may be taking a gamble of its own.

Progressive Gaming International has entered into two agreements that expand its existing table management system and related patent portfolio.

Scientific Games was awarded the central monitoring system contract by the Maine Gambling Control Board for its new gaming machine network, subject to the negotiation of a final agreement.

Hollywood Park finished its 36-day Autumn Meet on Monday with daily average handle of $8.94 million, down less than one percent from the daily average of $8.99 million during a 30-day meeting in 2003.

Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc has accepted and purchased $96,630,000 aggregate principal amount of its 9.25% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2007 that were tendered in response to its tender offer for up to $97,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 9.25% Notes.

News Brief: All this week, Barbara Wolberg of Newton wrestled with whether to buy her son a Texas Hold 'Em poker set for his 16th birthday, which falls on Christmas Day.

The Problem Gambling Center, located in a warren of office complexes on the north side of Sahara Avenue and across from the Palace Station casino, isn't easy to find.

News Brief: Hundreds of Utah residents shopping over the weekend at the Utah State Fairpark Zion building picked up ‘entertainment-only’ slot machine.