News at my desk Wednesday January 9, 2013 @ 2PM

quick snippets of news are:

Wynn Brings MGM Executive On-Board

MACAU, SAR (January 8, 2012) -- Wynn Resorts Ltd has hired an executive from MGM Resorts International to head a new development division.

The Responsible Gambling Trust Appoints an Assistant Director of Commissioning

LONDON, U.K. (January 7, 2013) -- The Responsible Gambling Trust today announced that Jane Rigbye has been appointed as the charity’s Assistant Director of Commissioning.

January May Bring New Monthly Record

MACAU, SAR (January 8, 2012) --The month has only just started but U.S.-based brokerage firm Sterne Agee says initial data is already hinting that January may set a new monthly casino gross gaming record.

Colorado Lottery to Launch New Jackpot Game Named ‘Pick 3’

DENVER, Colorado (January 8, 2013) – This spring, the Colorado Lottery will introduce a new Jackpot game named “Pick 3.” Playing Pick 3 is as easy as 1-2-3! Players simply pick three numbers from zero to nine or they can ask the clerk for a Quick Pick. Three-digit lottery games are a mainstay in many parts of the U.S.

Union Releases Counterproposal to Camelot's Lottery Bid

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (January 8, 2013) -- The union representing Pennsylvania Lottery employees said today continued public management and operation of the system would mean $799 million more over six years than a private company's guarantees