Niagara Casinos President Named

NIAGARA FALLS, Ontario (PRESS RELEASE) — Art Frank, former President and CEO of Casino Rama, has been named President of Niagara Casinos by the board of directors of Falls Management Company (FMC).

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Fri, June 2nd, 2006

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