Sharks in the Desert
by John Smith
One of Nevada's finest newspaper columnists and authors here has penned one of the best biography-history combination books ever with tis work which focuses on those folks who made big money in the casino business. How HAS Las Vegas changed since the early days? Who were the visionaries, the entrepreneurs, those who anticipated what it has become today? Also, what changed the perception of Las Vegas as an 'outlaw city,' to 'a community that prospered because it remained intriguing and was able to constantly reinvent itself'? From Meyer Lansky and Bugsy Siegel, the Flamingo and El Rancho to the earliest days of the Frontier and Stardust, Smith takes us on a historic trip, focusing on the people, their dreams, what went right, what went wrong and how it all led to the Las Vegas we know today.
Global Gaming Business
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Gaming Corporation Financials
According to the American Gaming Association, gambling in the United States is a $72 billion dollar business. Each year, a great perecentage of that total is being earned by publicly-traded corporations. Gaming company mergers have been big news, casinos are bought and sold, and Native American gaming companies are making a big impact. Internationally, gambling is also on the move. US companies are increasingly looking overseas for opportunties and Internet gambling has become legitimate with a number of high-profile and successful IPOs.
Corporate financials for gaming companies give a glimpse into this lucrative world. Harrah's, MGM Mirage, Boyd Gaming, PartyPoker, PBL and many more companies release financials and prospective plans. Keep up with the corporate gaming world here.
Latest Gaming Corporation Financial Results
Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
Isle of Capri Casinos today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended April 30, 2006. For the fourth quarter, the Company reported a 19.3% increase in net revenues to $306.5 million compared to net revenues of $257.0 million for the same quarter in fiscal 2005.
Friday, June 23, 2006
PokerTek Announces Results for First Quarter 2006
Even though the company took a loss of over $1.5 million in the first quarter, PokerTek is looking to gain momentum in the coming months as demonstrations of product and distribution picks up.
Friday, May 12, 2006
Crytpologic Reports Strong Profits
Gambling software company CryptoLogic Inc. said Wednesday its first-quarter profits soared 58 per cent to $7.7 million (U.S.) as its casino games drew more customers -- and now Playboy will use its technology on a new website.
Thursday, May 11, 2006
Century Casinos Increases Year-Over-Year Net Earnings by 68%
Century Casinos, owners of Womacks and Caledon casinos, released reports of strong first quarter earnings. Revenue gains were modest.
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
Lakes Entertainment Announces First Quarter 2006 Results
Lakes Entertainment has posted strong 1st quarter results. After long legal battles, the company sees its plans of working with the Potawatomi and Jamul tribes coming close to fruition.
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
The Majestic Star Casino, LLC Announces First Quarter 2006 Results
Majestic Star Casino, LLC is expected to report net income of $3.7 million compared to net income of $3.4 million for the same period in 2005.
Monday, May 08, 2006
Las Vegas Sands Reports Strong 1st Quarter Results
Las Vegas Sands reported strong gains in the 1st quarter of 2006. Net revenue was up 31.3% and operating income nearly 19%.
Friday, May 05, 2006
World Gaming plc Has Good First Quarter
According to the company, the first quarter of 2006 demonstrated the value of the recently acquired SPORTSBETTING.COM brand, through both strength in key performance indicators and the significant earnings enhancement that this acquisition delivered.
Thursday, May 04, 2006