April 2010

Leading in the Footsteps of Tradition: An Interview With Lynn Malerba

By Mary Lynn Palenik

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Mary Lynn Palenik

As the first elected tribal council chairwoman of the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut, Lynn Malerba is leading her people during the most tumultuous and challenging economy since the tribe was federally recognized some 16 years ago. I met with Lynn to talk with her about her October election, her feelings about being the first woman to lead Mohegan’s tribal council, and her plans for the tribe and their enterprises.

New Table Games & Gear, April 2010

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Casino Enterprise Management brings you the latest table games and gear from manufacturers. This month, read about Shuffle Master's High Five Poker, TCSJOHNHUXLEY’s Double Action™ Roulette and VisuaLimits’ table game limit signs.

Don’t Crap Out on Copyrights

By Jonathan W. Fountain

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Jonathan W. Fountain

This article discusses how copyrights play an important role in the construction and operation of casinos and the manufacture of electronic gaming machines (EGMs), and how even a basic understanding of copyrights by casino management and EGM manufacturers can avoid unnecessary, lengthy and expensive litigation. This article provides basic answers to five questions.

Live Poker: Is the Fad Over or Here to Stay?

By Theron Thompson

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Theron Thompson

I am sure that many of you have been approached about hosting a televised poker event or by a professional poker management group that wants to market and manage a major poker tournament for your property. But is the poker fad is over and should downsize or eliminate your poker room operation?

Gaming Transactions in Indian Country: A Rough Guide for Rough Times

By Gabriel S. Galanda and Anthony S. Broadman

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Gabriel S. Galanda and Anthony S. Broadman

Late last year, when it appeared to Wells Fargo that the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians wasn’t going to timely pay interest and principal on $46.6 million in bonds it had issued, the bank went to court. Instead of coming away with a receiver and its money, Wells Fargo learned that the contract on which it was suing was entirely “void” since it had not been submitted to the NIGC for approval.

Mathbox 20: The View from the Soapbox

By John Wilson

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John Wilson

Does 4 + 2 x 5 = 40? Or is it 14? A shocking number of students—and teachers—don’t know the answer to this simple question, and sooner or later, this lapse in basic knowledge is going to impact your casino operations.

Indiana Racinos: Stay or Go?

By Gregory F. Hahn

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Gregory F. Hahn

From the time Indiana joined the Union in 1816 until approximately 20 years ago, all forms of wagering were illegal in the state. There’s no doubt that Hoosier State racinos got a raw deal with the state. But does the state have an obligation to lower taxes and fees in light of struggling revenues?

New Class III Slots, April 2010

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Read all about the latest Class III slot titles here. This month features the newest games from the following manufacturers: AC Coin & Slot, Ainsworth, Aristocrat, Bally, BetStone, Cadiiac Jack, IGT, Incredible Technologies, Konami, Multimedia Games, SPIELO and WMS.

SOX Whistleblowers get “Two Bites at the Apple”

By Patrick H. Hicks and Deborah L. Westbrook

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Patrick H. Hicks and Deborah L. Westbrook

Under the Department of Labor’s regulations, employers must be aware of the possibility of fighting an employee’s whistleblower claim under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act on two fronts—before a federal agency and in the federal courts.