FortuNet Sees Zero Profit in 2Q

FortuNet Inc., a maker of wireless gaming machines for casinos and other gambling establishments, on Friday said it doesn’t expect to earn a profit in the second quarter because of substantially higher operating expenses.

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Fri, August 4th, 2006

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