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Gaming Today

The Insider

By Ray Poirier
Published: September 09, 2008

Lakes Entertainment Inc. (LACO) announced that Howard Herman, vice president of purchasing, had resigned for personal reasons.

International Game Technology (IGT) says it has installed its new REELdepth video slot games at the Grand Casino Hinckley and Grand Casino Mille Lacs, in Minnesota.

Mathew Jacob, gaming analyst for Majestic Research warned clients that the so-called high-end casinos on the Las Vegas Strip are showing signs of weakness in the current quarter.

Progressive Gaming International Corporation (PGIC) says it will institute a one-for-eight reverse stock split at the close of trading on Monday, Sept. 15.

Keith Copher, a 25-year veteran of the Nevada Gaming Control Board, has joined TableMAX Holdings LLC as the senior vice president of compliance.

PokerTek Inc. (PTEK) has installed its automated poker tables and related software at the French Lick Resort Casino in French Lick, Indiana.

Analysts at Deutsche Bank have upgraded the shares of Shuffle Master Inc. (SHFL) from “hold” to “buy.”

Charles Town Races & Slots has opened a new hotel in Charles Town, West Virginia, as part of its racino.