Should Casino Pay Gambling Addict's Debt? Sep 18, 2009
Ceasars and Horseshoe are owned by the same corporation, Harrah's Entertainment. The following year, when the sued her for failing to repay the $125,000, Kephart filed a countersuit, claiming she was a "pathological gambler" and that the casino knowingly "took advantage of her to enrich itself.". (ABC News -- Business)
Bankruptcy judge OK's Thistledown, Remington sales Sep 16, 2009
5 million for the Thistledown track near Cleveland from Harrah's Operating Co., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nevada-based casino giant Harrah's Entertainment Inc.. Harrah's offered $42 million in cash at closing and contingent payments of $47. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Harrah's Offers $720 Million in New Note to Repay Debt Sep 9, 2009
Casino giant Harrah's Entertainment says it'll offer $720 million in new secured notes to give it more time to repay lenders. The private Las Vegas-based company said Tuesday that the new notes will be due 2017, while the funds will repay debt due much sooner. (KLAS-TV)
Packer may use cash hoard for US casinos Sep 8, 2009
Crown has been involved in about $US3 billion of North American gambling purchases since 2006, buying stakes in Cannery Casino Resorts LLC, Stations Casinos, Harrah's Entertainment Inc, Canada's Gateway Casino Income Fund and Fontainebleau Resorts LLC. ... 5 billion in charges against those investments with Stations and a unit of Fontainebleau in Chapter 11 bankruptcy while Harrah's Entertainment Inc. offers bondholders new notes with later maturities to cut borrowings. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
MGM Mirage Taps Name Power In Global Push Aug 31, 2009
"If they're hoping to compete with Four Seasons, that's a high bar," said Randy Fine, a former Harrah's Entertainment Inc. vice president who started and runs the Las Vegas casino marketing and consulting firm Fine Point Group. Even if MGM Mirage leads all companies in franchising and managing casinos, it will face tough competition from non-gambling hotel firms, said Fine, who helped manage four casinos for billionaire Carl Icahn before they were sold. (New York Post -- Business)
Watanabe Trial Pushed Back To 2010 Aug 29, 2009
Watanabe's lawyers maintain he had an agreement with Harrah's Entertainment making him immune from criminal charges over debts like those he ran up at Caesars Palace and the Rio hotel-casino. Watanabe has pleaded not guilty to theft and bad check charges that could get him probation or up to 16 years in prison. (7 KETV Omaha)
Crown denies privatisation plans Aug 27, 2009
5 per cent interest in Harrah's Entertainment - the world's biggest casino operator - in January last year. The $1. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Aqueduct Gaming Announces the Addition of the Harrah's Brand to Its Plans for Aqueduct Aug 25, 2009
About Harrah's Entertainment Inc.. Harrah's Entertainment Inc. is the world's largest provider of branded casino entertainment ... Harrah's Entertainment is focused on building loyalty and value with its customers through a unique combination of great service, excellent products, unsurpassed distribution, operational excellence and technology leadership. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Giving: Casinos join Vegas green nonprofit Aug 19, 2009
Casino operators Harrah's Entertainment, Inc., and MGM Mirage are also founding partners of the effort. The nonprofit hopes to encourage so-called green investments and the creation of green jobs in the Silver State. (MSNBC -- Environment)
World Series of Poker extends ESPN deal to 2017 Aug 18, 2009
The cable network and private casino operator Harrah's Entertainment, Inc., which owns the series, were expected to formally announce the deal Tuesday. The new seven-year deal begins in 2011, after the current deal expires. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Romeus On Preseason Bednarik List Aug 18, 2009
The formal presentation of the award will be made at the Maxwell Football Club Awards Gala hosted by Harrah's Entertainment Atlantic City March 5, 2010. The Panthers have a 12-game regular-season schedule this fall, including seven contests at Heinz Field. (PittInsiders.com)
BLACK OPS MISSION Aug 17, 2009
Many of his companies -- including Harrah's Entertainment and Linens 'N Things -- have recently collapsed, much like the companies his former Drexel clients owned. "When it comes to distressed investing, Black is like the Michael Jordan of the Bulls," said one savvy financial pro, who said a review of Black's track record as a PE investor looks more like "the Michael Jordan of the White Sox.". (New York Post -- Business)
Keenum Racks Up Another Preseason Honor Aug 16, 2009
The formal presentation of these awards will be made at the Maxwell Football Club Awards Gala hosted by Harrah's Entertainment Atlantic City on March 5, 2010. The watch list candidates have been chosen by the Maxwell Football Club's Selection Committee and the Maxwell Club reserves the right to make additions and subtractions to these lists as the 2009 season unfolds. (Uhcougars.com)
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"HARDY MAKES BEDNARIK WATCH LIST: Ole Miss players continue to be nominated for some of college football's highest honors, and on Thursday, Greg Hardy made the watch list for the 15th Chuck Bednarik Award, as announced by Maxwell Football Club President Ron Jaworski. The list is comprised of 55 candidates for the award, which honors the College Defensive Player of the Year. A senior and two-time All-America selection from Millington, Tenn., Hardy is also on the watch list for the Ted Hendricks... (Ole Miss Sports -- Rivals.com)
Dexter Davis Named To Bednarik Award Watch List Aug 14, 2009
The formal presentation of this award will be made at the Maxwell Football Club Awards Gala hosted by Harrah's Entertainment Atlantic City on March 5, 2010. . (Pac-10.org)
Another Cautionary Casino Tale Jul 31, 2009
Another casino operator that went private via an LBO, Harrah's Entertainment, is also struggling with a heavy debt load. Station Casinos executives and an affiliate of the Colony Capital investment firm took the company private in November 2007, and took on heavy debt. (MSNBC -- Business)
Major sports, NCAA try to stop Delaware betting Jul 29, 2009
A marketing and promotional partnership between the New York Mets baseball team and casino company Harrah's Entertainment at the Mets' new ballpark, CitiField. The NHL holding its annual awards ceremony at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. (ESPN -- Basketball News)
Hard Rock hotel expands as Vegas rates linger Jul 28, 2009
"It's (the) wrong place, wrong time," said Randy Fine, a former Harrah's Entertainment Inc. vice president and the founder of Fine Point Group, a casino marketing and consulting firm based here ... Harrah's Entertainment has halted its 660-room Octavius tower at Caesars Palace until further notice. (MSNBC -- Travel)
New rooms adding to glut in Las Vegas Jul 28, 2009
Harrah's Entertainment has halted its 660-room Octavius tower at Caesars Palace until further notice. lect> Add your comment (max {maxchars} characters) You must be logged in to leave a comment. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hard Rock Hotel Expands as Vegas Rates Stay Down Jul 27, 2009
"It's (the) wrong place, wrong time," said Randy Fine, a former Harrah's Entertainment Inc. vice president and the founder of Fine Point Group, a casino marketing and consulting firm based here. "They want to turn a boutique property into a mega-resort. This is probably not the time to be doing that.". (ABC News -- Wire)
NFL Looks Into Allegations Against Roethlisberger Jul 26, 2009
Harrah's Entertainment, the hotel-casino's parent company, declined comment. "We don't comment on pending legal matters," Jacqueline Peterson said from company headquarters in Las Vegas. (Fox News)
Many casino companies cut execs' pay in recession Jul 22, 2009
Harrah's Entertainment Inc., the world's largest casino company, cut the pay of managers at all of the more than 50 casinos it runs. Spokeswoman Alyce Parker blamed the recession and economic climate on the 5 percent pay cuts, which saved the company about $90 million. (NJ.com -- News)
Ex-casino hostess accuses Ben Roethlisberger of rape Jul 22, 2009
Harrah's Entertainment spokeswoman Jacqueline Peterson said the company was not named in the suit and said they did not comment on pending litigation. Roethlisberger canceled a Thursday news conference at the Steelers' facilities, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. (USA Today -- Sports)
Poker's final nine: Logger has lead, Ivey has resume Jul 17, 2009
The website said Shulman, editor of Card Player magazine, feels his magazine has been treated unfairly by Harrah's Entertainment, which owns the rights to the WSOP.. At the finish of play Wednesday, Shulman said his distaste for the bracelet has "nothing to do" with Card Player. (USA Today -- Sports)
WSOP: Former Bear Stearns executive in lead Jul 16, 2009
Harrah's Entertainment Inc., the private casino operator that owns the tournament, will put the rest of the prize money into a conservative interest-bearing account until the day before the final table starts Nov. 7. That will push the prizes for the first through eighth-place finishers even higher. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Final table reached at World Series of Poker as Smith busts 10th, on poker's ultimate bubble Jul 16, 2009
OSKAR GARCIA Associated Press Writer. 3:24 AM EDT, July 16, 2009. (FOX61, CT)
Caesars Palace in Vegas opens new convention, meeting space Jul 15, 2009
Harrah's Entertainment in January announced it was postponing construction of the planned 660-room Octavius Tower but said work would continue on the convention area. The new space opened Monday. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Sands Bethlehem Impact Not as Bad as Feared in AC Jul 11, 2009
That had Dan Nita, Mid-Atlantic president of Harrah's Entertainment Inc., predicting that Atlantic City's declines may have stabilized. In its first full month open, the Sands Bethlehem took in more than $19. (ABC News -- Wire)
StonePoint Completes $750,000 Private Placement Financing Jul 3, 2009
StonePoint CEO James Borkowski stated, "This financing allows the company to build on its successful custom branded programs to such clients as Fairmont Hotels, Caesars Palace (Harrah's Entertainment, Inc.) and Intercontinental Hotels. Through our suite of value added services, we create significant profit centers and increase brand equity for our clients. Clients of StonePoint enjoy the benefits of a single source, multi-service and logistics partnering to replace the inefficiencies of dealing... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
From secrecy to spotlight: World Series of Poker hits 40 Jul 2, 2009
Harrah's Entertainment, a global gaming company, acquired the WSOP rights from the Binions in 2004. That year, the field jumped to 2,576. (USA Today -- Sports)
Trump Leading Private Takeover of Casinos Jun 24, 2009
It owns the Trump Taj Mahal, Trump Plaza, and Trump Marina casinos, making it second only to Harrah's Entertainment Inc., which owns four Atlantic City gambling halls. The three Trump casinos employ about 8,500 in the region. (Newsmax)
Casinos use Detroit woes to hit unions Jun 20, 2009
Now, the four casinos owned by Harrah's Entertainment Inc. are fighting back with a campaign of their own, using the woes of the automakers to hit the union where it hurts ... Four casinos owned by Harrah's Entertainment Harrah's Resort Atlantic City, Caesars Atlantic City, Bally's Atlantic City and the Showboat Casino Hotel are taking out full-page newspaper advertisements listing setbacks the UAW has had in the auto industry, including the bankruptcies of Chrysler and GM, government... (Honolulu Advertiser)
The Rainmaker Group Showcases Profit Optimization Solution in Microsoft Booth at HITEC Jun 18, 2009
A Microsoft Certified Partner, The Rainmaker Group provides revenue optimization solutions and services to companies that include Omni Hotels, Wynn Las Vegas, MGM MIRAGE, Trump Entertainment Resorts, and Harrah's Entertainment ... Hospitality clients include Wynn Las Vegas, Boyd Gaming, Harrah's Entertainment, Omni Hotels, MGM MIRAGE, Trump Entertainment Resorts and other leading hotel companies. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Casinos Serve Up Bargains To Draw Visitors Jun 5, 2009
At O'Sheas Casino, the president of five Harrah's Entertainment Inc. hotel-casinos on the Las Vegas Strip is poking fun at the economic downturn and the excesses that built Sin City's anything-goes reputation. Don Marrandino points at a sign pushing $45 bottles of Jack Daniels whiskey or Smirnoff vodka, and says the promotion parodies the not-too-distant past when the gambling resorts marked up liquor by hundreds of dollars a bottle and patrons couldn't empty them fast enough. (Click2Houston, TX)
Fresh faces join pushto build casinos in Bay State May 28, 2009
"Gary Loveman, a Massachusetts resident and chief executive at Harrah's Entertainment Inc., has been interested in Massachusetts and in possibly forming a partnership with Suffolk Downs. Sheldon Adelson, a Dorchester native and chief executive of Las Vegas Sands Corp., has sought to develop land near Marlborough.One of the biggest question marks is where the casinos would be built.There are various pockets of land available, including a large plot near Interstate 495 in Milford. The Turnpike... (Boston Globe)
Casinos serve up bargains to draw visitors back May 26, 2009
At O'Sheas Casino, the president of five Harrah's Entertainment Inc. hotel-casinos on the Las Vegas Strip is poking fun at the economic downturn and the excesses that built Sin City's anything-goes reputation ... Harrah's Entertainment Inc. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Nevada guv vetoes domestic partners bill May 26, 2009
Harrah's Entertainment has called for an override if Gibbons vetoed the measure. The casino giant pointed to an estimated $700 billion in buying power among potential lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender customers. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Obama Coming Back to Las Vegas May 26, 2009
"It's electric. People are so excited and proud to have the president. Proud for the president to see where we all live, and work, and what we do," said Jan Jones with Harrah's Entertainment. Officials at Caesars Palace have been preparing for weeks for the presidential visit. (KLAS-TV)
Pepsi & Rock Band Contest May 22, 2009
Additionally, fans can enter a weekly sweepstakes for opportunities to win a trip to a Harrah's Entertainment property, Xbox 360 Consoles and other great prizes. "MTV's Rock Band has quickly established a new gaming platform that is extremely popular with music fans and gamers alike," said Ralph Santana, VP of cola marketing, Pepsi-Cola North America Beverages. (IGN PS2)
Domestic partnership law advocates gear up for Nevada governor's veto May 22, 2009
(AP) - Advocates of a domestic partnership bill that may be vetoed by Gov. Jim Gibbons are seeking support for a possible override vote by lawmakers, circulating a favorable letter from Harrah's Entertainment - and even an old letter from Gibbons. The Harrah's letter, from executive Jan Jones, states that SB283 is needed to help foster the perception "that our state is a fair place for business and leisure travel.". (KLAS-TV)
Omaha man pleads not guilty in gambling debt case May 21, 2009
Casino giant Harrah's Entertainment Inc. owns both properties. A company official declined comment about Watanabe's claims or the criminal case. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Omaha man blames casino drinks, drugs for big debt May 20, 2009
Casino giant Harrah's Entertainment Inc. owns both properties. Company spokesman Gary Thompson said he could not comment on the Watanabe criminal case or claims that casino employees supplied drugs to Watanabe. (Anchorage Daily News)
Casino industry faces changes after recession May 7, 2009
"We've been growing our markets based on building and expansion and hiring new employees," said John Payne, central division president for Las Vegas-based Harrah's Entertainment Inc. "We're going to have to learn how to attract new customers without building because the capital markets aren't going to be there.". New casino projects have come to a virtual halt since the economic meltdown last year, with companies saying that credit would come at prohibitive double digit interest rates-if it... (NJ.com -- News)
Las Vegas casinos report weak 1st quarter May 6, 2009
Along with Harrah's Entertainment, MGM Mirage, Las Vegas Sands and Wynn are the world's largest casino companies. All are based in Las Vegas. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Hotel: A Winner with Total Customer Value May 6, 2009
" About Harrah's Cherokee Casino and Hotel Harrah's Cherokee Casino is an enterprise of the Eastern Band of Cherokee, located 50 miles west of Asheville at the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Harrah's Cherokee Casino is open 24-hours-a-day to guests who are 21-years-of-age or older. For more information about Harrah's Cherokee or to follow its $633 million expansion, please call 1-800-HARRAHS or visit our website at . About Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. Harrah's... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Harrah's Entertainment and MTV Games' The Total Rock, Total Rewards Rock Band(R) Competition Crowns St. Louis Band 'Ninjas in Disguise' the Winners at the Central Regional Finals Hosted at the Horseshoe Hammond in Chicago Apr 29, 2009
Press Release Source: Harrah's Entertainment, Inc.; MTV Games ... About Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. ... Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. is the world's largest provider of branded casino entertainment. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Harrah's, MGM Mirage make Fortune 500 list Apr 20, 2009
Casino operators Harrah's Entertainment Inc. and MGM Mirage Inc. are again listed among the country's largest companies, according to the latest Fortune 500 list. More News. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Horseshoe Casino Takes Over Famed Left-Field Wrigley Field Billboard Apr 11, 2009
The all new 500 million-dollar Horseshoe Casino, a Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. property, just 20 minutes from downtown Chicago is the premier entertainment and gaming destination in Chicagoland ... ABOUT HARRAH'S ENTERTAINMENT, INC. ... Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. is the world's largest provider of branded casino entertainment. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Harrah's Joins Mets as Signature Partner at Citi Field Apr 11, 2009
Press Release Source: Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. ... FLUSHING, N.Y., April 10 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Mets and Harrah's Entertainment today announced a multiyear marketing and promotional partnership in which the world's largest provider of branded casino entertainment becomes a Signature Partner at Citi Field, the new Mets world-class home, opening April 13 ... The Caesars Club will offer an elevated experience that fans of the Mets and customers of Harrah's Entertainment have come to... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Harrah's Entertainment and MTV Games Announce MTV News Correspondent Sway Calloway to Host the Regional and Atlantic City Competitions for The Total Rock, Total Rewards Rock Band(R) Competition Apr 7, 2009
Press Release Source: Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. ... ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., April 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Hip-Hop icon and MTV News Correspondent Sway Calloway has been tapped to host the four regional competitions and the Atlantic City competition for Harrah's Operating Company's, a subsidiary of Harrah's Entertainment, Inc., and MTV Games' landmark Total Rock, Total Rewards Rock Band Competition ... About Harrah's Entertainment, Inc.. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Tribe's new facility to cater to gamers Mar 23, 2009
Wild Horse Pass intends to compete with Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino, a resort and casino with 1,089 slot machines in Maricopa that is part of the international Harrah's Entertainment chain. Many Harrah's guests come from elsewhere in the country - or world - for free rooms, meals, gifts and gambling vouchers that are part of the perks of being members of the Harrah's Total Rewards players club. (AZCentral -- Business)
Big Unions Team Up For Casino Pacts In 4 States Mar 17, 2009
"A spokeswoman for Caesars' parent company, Harrah's Entertainment Inc., did not immediately return messages seeking comment.In Las Vegas, the Transport Workers Union has been in talks with Wynn Las Vegas and Caesars Palace for nearly two years, said union Vice President Harry Lombardo."If we are to best represent workers in the gaming industry, unions need to take a national and perhaps global approach, and that is exactly what we are doing today," he said.The council plans to conduct publicity... (CBS News -- US)
Judge keeps Vegas Strip nightclub lawsuit alive Mar 13, 2009
"Any claims of any racial bias are outrageous and completely false," Gary Thompson, spokesman for Caesars Palace owner Harrah's Entertainment Inc., said in a telephone interview. "The actual facts will come out as the case proceeds.". (Honolulu Advertiser)
Advertisers get a trove of clues in smartphones Mar 11, 2009
A company called Acuity Mobile, whose clients include the MGM Mirage and Harrah's Entertainment, lets clients use consumer data, including, potentially, income, to determine what kind of offers clients should see. "Someone who does not spend a lot of money with your brand might get a lower-value offer, like a free dessert in Vegas, versus a free buffet" for a high roller, said Alan Sultan, the president and founder of Acuity Mobile. (International Herald Tribune)
Fast-growing Western U.S. cities face water crisis Mar 11, 2009
Major hotel-casinos such as the MGM Mirage and Harrah's Entertainment have adopted "green" building codes, including modifications designed to slash water use by 40 percent. Those measures are starting to pay off, with daily water use down 15 percent per person in the greater Las Vegas area. (Yahoo News)
Gaming Expert Sees Casinos Tightening Up Mar 7, 2009
Both MGM Mirage and Harrah's Entertainment say they haven't lowered payouts on machines because that would drive the customer base away. Las Vegas Sands and Station Casinos did no respond by airtime. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Harrah's wants to swap $2.8B in debt for new notes Mar 6, 2009
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Privately held casino operator Harrah's Entertainment Inc. says it wants exchange up to $2. 8 billion in notes to lower debt and pay it later. (KRNV.com, NV)
Total Rock, Total Rewards Rock Band(R) Competition Invades The Venue at Horseshoe Casino, March 6 - April 17 Mar 4, 2009
CHICAGO, March 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Fans of the hit video game "Rock Band 2" are challenged to take their virtual group on tour and hit The Venue stage at Horseshoe Casino for the Total Rock, Total Rewards Rock Band Competition, in partnership with Harrah's Entertainment and Harmonix Promotions and Events, Inc. ... Horseshoe Casino is one of seventeen Harrah's Entertainment properties to host six local, weekly Rock Band competitions allowing fans of the popular game a chance to win a prize package... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Harrah's Getting Ready to Cut Debt: Report Mar 2, 2009
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Private-equity owned Harrah's Entertainment is preparing a plan to reduce its $23 billion debt load, the Wall Street Journal said late on Sunday, citing people familiar with the matter. Harrah's, the world's largest casino company by revenue, was among the companies that lobbied for tax breaks to companies that reduce their debt. (ABC News -- Wire)
What happens in Vegas resonates in Massachusetts Feb 24, 2009
"Nobody is going to go build the next version of the Mirage in Massachusetts right now," said Gary Loveman, the chief executive at Harrah's Entertainment, which operates seven Las Vegas hotel casinos. "It's just not feasible.". (Boston Globe)
3 great deals: Vegas, Scottsdale, Southern California. Feb 21, 2009
Harrah's Entertainment is offering a "Get Your Wings" promotion at seven Las Vegas properties. Guests who book a two-night stay at Caesars Palace, Bally's Las Vegas, Paris Las Vegas, Rio All-Suites Hotel, Flamingo Las Vegas, Harrah's Las Vegas or Imperial Palace will receive a $200 airfare voucher for a return trip to the city. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Harrah's Entertainment and MTV Games Announce the Total Rock, Total Rewards Rock Band(R) Competition Feb 20, 2009
Source: Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. ... LAS VEGAS, Feb. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- World class gaming and music entertainment giants Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. and MTV Games, a part of Viacom's MTV Networks (NYSE: - and - ), have joined forces to find the best Rock Band gamers in America with the first-ever Total Rock, Total Rewards Rock Band Competition ... The competition kicks off in March when Harrah's Entertainment properties become the first in the world to have official and permanent,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Nevada casinos on the look-out for iPhone card counting app Feb 18, 2009
" Yates also said that since the Nevada Gaming Control Board put out its alert, sales of the app have risen to around 500 a day, after lingering at 10 or so a day previously. Apple did not respond to a request for comment Tuesday. In a , Howard Stutz wrote that the Gaming Control Board leaves it up to individual casinos to decide their own policies regarding the use of mobile phones and other electronic devices. But he added in the story that, "After iPhones came on the market in 2007, Harrah's... (CNET News)
Trump Resorts in third bankruptcy filing Feb 18, 2009
Last Friday, Harrah's Entertainment borrowed the remaining balance available under its revolving credit facility. Credit markets generally treat revolver draw-downs as ominous signs that a company is nearing its last dollar. (The Australian)
Casinos warned about card-counting iPhone app... Feb 17, 2009
After iPhones came on the market in 2007, Harrah's Entertainment halted their use at the World Series of Poker. Cellular phones are banned at the tournament, although iPods and other MP3 players are allowed. (The Drudge Report)
