When New York voters go to the polls next month, they will be asked about a gambling referendum. Specifically, if the state constitution should be amended to permit up to seven casinos. Despite heavy news coverage about the plan, a voter still might ask: “Doesn’t New York already have casinos?” Yes, it does. New York has more than a dozen racetrack casinos or Indian casinos. Gambling has been here for some time. Because of that, we support the gambling referendum and a constitutional amendment. We believe the positive impact on economic development outweighs any concern over any potential increase in…

From PR Newswire / SHFL Entertainment SHFL entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select Market: SHFL) (“SHFL” or the “Company”) announced today that it has begun the installation of its Video Lottery Terminals (“VLTs”) in New York. “Our first big rollout of VLTs in such an important market as New York is very exciting,” said Gavin Isaacs , Chief Executive Officer for SHFL. This is only the beginning of what we hope to be a very promising future for our slot machine segment in the United States. The rollout was made possible through a November 2012 agreement between SHFL and SPIELO International…