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Caesars begins hiring effort aimed at former military members

Caesars Entertainment Corp. Chairman Gary Loveman kicked off the company’s new hiring initiative Wednesday by introducing six employees ranging from senior level executives to frontline casino workers.

AGA’s CEO Frank Fahrenkopf expects federal poker bill to be revived

Frank Fahrenkopf, who will step down in June after 18 years as president and CEO of the American Gaming Association, said Wednesday he believes a comprehensive federal bill legalizing online poker will be brought back to Capitol Hill this year.

Nevada Gold launches casino Facebook app

Nevada Gold & Casinos Inc. on Wednesday joined a crowded space online with the launch of its Gold Star Slots, a free-to-play casino app on Facebook. The company’s new iGaming site enables players to play slots while introducing them to their properties in South Dakota and Washington.

MGM Resorts chairman won’t rule out selling Las Vegas properties

MGM Resorts International Chairman Jim Murren said the casino operator wouldn’t be opposed to selling one or more of its properties in Las Vegas or elsewhere if the numbers were to pencil out.

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IGT, shareholder group tout findings of independent firm in proxy fight

A proxy voting advisory firm has recommended shareholders of slot machine giant International Game Technology re-elect five of the company’s eight board members along with a candidate nominated by a dissident group of shareholders.