Sunday, September 09, 2007

Gaming Column Item #2

Billionaire Kirk Kerkorian, typically media-shy, released a brief statement on the death of former casino executive Alex James Shoofey, who worked for the gaming pioneer in the 1960s.

"Alex was instrumental to the development and success of the International Hotel, and his contributions to Las Vegas cannot be overstated," said Kerkorian, 90, the largest shareholder in MGM Mirage.

Las Vegas Review-Journal

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