February 2009

New Class II Slots, February 2009

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Check out the new class II slots from February 2009! Featured are the Ultimate Party Spin from Bally, the Triple Hot Ice Bingo from IGT, Elvis Rockin' the Charts Multi-Level Progressives from IGT, Jeopardy! Multi-Level Progressives from IGT, and the Mega Millioni$er from Aristocrat. Any of these would be a great addition to your casino floor.

Miss a Decimal, Lose a Million

By Gina Danner

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Gina Danner

When mailing is money, one typo can cost your career. Imagine going to the tattoo parlor to get the name Robert inked onto your arm, and to your dismay, leaving with Rboerta etched on your skin. You are going to look pretty foolish in the public eye from now on. It may seem like an odd comparison, but a minimal error—such as misprinting a decimal point—on a casino mail piece has similar consequences. Permanent ones.

New Class III Slots, February 2009

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Check out these new Class III slot titles from major manufacturers! Featuring IGT's Ultimate X Poker™ and Clovers & Gold™, Bally's 24 Karat™, WMS' Viva Monopoly™, Ainsworth's Solid Gold, Konami's Thailand Fantasy™, Atronic's The Three Stooges®, Spielo's Pass the Buck, Aristocrat's Hi Octane, and Cadillac Jack's Monkey in the Bank™.

Hot Casino Openings in a Cool Economy

By Krista Reiner and Mary Huyck

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Krista Reiner and Mary Huyck

From the north side of the Las Vegas Strip to the south, it’s not hard to find the scaffolding of another new casino or hotel or restaurant or entertainment facility taking shape. Many of us can’t help but wonder, how can this be? After all, aren’t we in the throes of a global recession?  Unfortunately, there’s more than meets the eye for many of these projects—and not all of it is cause for celebration.

New Administration Not Likely to Change Immigration Enforcement Strategy

By Patrick H. Hicks and Sandra Ketner

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Patrick H. Hicks and Sandra Ketner

With continuing scrutiny placed on immigration law compliance in the hospitality industry, now is the time to make sure your I-9 procedures are up to snuff. The Executive Branch must be seen as vigorously enforcing immigration law at the border and in the interior if Congress is to consider meaningful immigration reform in the future. As a result, employers can expect to be the target of continuing enforcement efforts.

Federal Tax Reporting and Withholding Requirements for Casino Operators

By Peter J. Kulick

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Peter J. Kulick

With the headache of 2009 federal tax reporting deadlines fast approaching, it’s time for some Tylenol and for a refresher course on tip and jackpot withholding. This article focuses on three tax responsibilities of casino operators: 1) tip withholding and reporting obligations; 2) reporting and withholding tax from winning payments; and 3) the new rules for reporting and withholding winnings from poker tournaments.

A Look at Singapore’s Integrated Resorts

By Desmond Lam

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Desmond Lam

Asia has been hit hard in the global economic crisis, but in Singapore, the casino gaming industy has barely started. Explore the economic climate in Singapore and gain insight into each of the two resorts planned for this new gaming jurisdiction. Marina Bay Sands and Resort World at Sentosa, are expected to open in late 2009 and 2010, respectively.

New Products, February 2009

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Check out some of the new products from February 2009. Featured are CashCode's one™, a next generation FrontLoad validator for innovative payment solutions; Primera's LX200 Label Printer, utilizing the latest in monochrome high-speed inkjet printing technology; the all-new, larger V3 from RAMPBOSS; and the comfortable and contemporary Millennium Velocity Slot Cabinet, from Elite Casino Products.

A Future in Flight: Red Hawk Casino

By Krista Reiner

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Krista Reiner

The past, present and future of the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians have recently converged with the opening of the Red Hawk Casino near Placerville, Calif. The 278,000-square-foot facility features more than 2,000 slot machines and 75 table games, six restaurants, four bars, a gift shop, and more than 3,000 lighted and covered parking spaces.