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February MessagesYou lookin at me ?

5/2 job listings...
How's your French ?
Technicien Machines à Sous - Mazagan Resort, Morocco.
Floor Manager - Mazagan Resort, Morocco.
 

NAME: Michael Lund ( Tipp )
MESSAGE: 
I am looking for Dealers for a fun casino.Dealers needed for one night.
Location: Cork, Ireland
I need dealers for one night only for a fun casino coming up. NO MONEY on the tables.
I need dealers that can give the guests a fun and entertaing time.
casinonites@eircom.net
www.irishcasinonites.com
 

1/2 job listings...
Pit Boss / Pit Manager - Grosvenor Casinos. Cardiff
VIP Services Manager - (PDF) Christchurch Casino. Applications till 22nd February.
French/Italian Online Gaming Marketing Manager - Sunny Group
 
 

NAME: Donna McBride
PESENTLY IN: Canada
IS SEARCHING FOR: Paula Chambers
THE CLUES ARE...: nassau, bahamas
EMAIL: dm71817@telus.net
 

NAME: julie dawn egan
PESENTLY IN: bristol
IS SEARCHING FOR: malcolm david morris
THE CLUES ARE...:  It's my brother who i have lost touch with, he used to work in a casino in bristol, but i think he has also worked on the cruise ships.
EMAIL: julie.egan@live.com
 

NAME: john scott
IS SEARCHING FOR: tina firetto
THE CLUES ARE...: hi looking for tina firetto , used to work together on the Tropicana from miami and for RCCL around 1989-1991. May be married now, she had a daughter called Chloe and Tina was from Bristol although her father was from Cyprus.
EMAIL: sunnyone11@msn.com
 

NAME: Mark McGuckin
MESSAGE: Does anybody have any feedback on a roulette machine made by Q-Lit from Taiwan ?
EMAIL: mark.mcguckin@yahoo.com
 

1/2/2010


 
 
January MessagesYou lookin at me ?

NAME: caron smith
MESSAGE: Hi to all who might remember me from sun city 1985 till 1990. Was engaged to alan halbert (abba) had a daughter ashleigh.
EMAIL: cpmsmith007@yahoo.co.uk
 

22/1 job listings...
General Manager - Princess Casino. Gevgelia, Macedonia.
Director Marketing - Moscow based. Storm International.
Cashier - Grosvenor Bristol. Some slot knowledge req'd.
Experienced Card Room Dealers - G Casino. Luton
 

More job listings required folks !
 

Dealers needed for one night
Location: George - South Africa - Cape Town
Need dealers for one night only. Fun Casino. No money on tables and just have to show the guests a good time.
gordon@vegasnights.co.za
www.vegasnights.co.za
 

21/1 job listings...
Gaming Staff Required - All Levels - Grosvenor Walsall.
Various Gaming Positions - S.E. Asia. Silver Heritage Group.
 

NAME: Chrissie Whiffen
MESSAGE: Hi, to all those hundreds of people who have worked with me before - are you going to be at the ICE??  It has aways proved to be a great location for catching up, but I could see you in one of the cloakroom queues before actually entering the show!  Wouldn't it be better if they had held the show in the summer as winter always proves to be too much for their cloakrooms to handle!!  I look forward to seeing you all.  Some of us go way, way, way back......in the good old days.
EMAIL: chrissiew66@hotmail.com
 

NAME: Irene Wyndham
PRESENTLY IN: Maputo, Mozambique
MESSAGE: Anyone going to IGE next week?
EMAIL: irene@polana-casino.co.mz
 

NAME: gary burgess
PESENTLY IN: Australia
IS SEARCHING FOR: edgar oudshorn
THE CLUES ARE...: mmabatho,  Thaba'Nchu
EMAIL: gillandgaryb@yahoo.co.uk
 

NAME: Casino Reunions
MESSAGE: Next Reunion in London will coincide with IGE.
Tuesday 26th. Jan. 2010 at Prince of Teck, Earls Court Road.
Come straight from IGE or join in later.
EMAIL: npg126@live.com
 

NAME: Nigel French
MESSAGE: Anyone around at the ICE at Earls Court end of Jan, I will be there Tues-Thurs, see you there Thorndyke?
EMAIL: nigel.french@photo-me.co.uk
 

NAME: leo
PESENTLY IN: Zambia
IS SEARCHING FOR: Mark McRea
THE CLUES ARE...: Sun city, Taba nchu Sun, costa rica
EMAIL: lweretel@hotmail.com
 

NAME: Gary Morrison
MESSAGE: Happy New Year to All...
EMAIL: garymorrison67@hotmail.com

1/1/2010


 
 
December MessagesYou lookin at me ?

Wishing all visitors and friends of Gaming floor a very HEALTHY & HAPPY 2010. Hope it's PEACEFUL and PROSPEROUS as well. A double on the first two will do me though ! Ian
 

The Facebook effect ?
Number of messages posted this year...330, 08' - 371, 07' - 453, 06' - 521.
 

NAME: Jane Tauran
PESENTLY IN: UK
IS SEARCHING FOR: Joe Galloway
THE CLUES ARE...: used to work with you. i am Shaun's girlfriend.
EMAIL: janetaur@hotmail.com
 

NAME: Shaun Pearce
PESENTLY IN: uk
IS SEARCHING FOR: Gavin Dillerstone
THE CLUES ARE...: We shared a flat in East-End in 1990. London.
EMAIL: sha_pea@hotmail.com
 

NAME: Grant McLoney
MESSAGE: I'll be in London for the IGE convention. Anyone interested in talking business or catching up please let me know.
EMAIL: grantmcloney@yahoo.com
 

NAME: Steve Brown
MESSAGE: Wishing everyone a merry christmas and all the very best for new year...hope to see some old face's at the gaming expo for a beer and round at the Prince of wales pub afterwards...All the best everyone
EMAIL: stevekoplfc96@hotmail.com
 

NAME: Bryan & Julie Webster
GREETING: Best Wishes to all who know us for Christmas and the New Year!!
Ian I have sent a friend request on Facebook - seems we have a few co-aquaintances! Cheers!
EMAIL: bryanwebster@btconnect.com
 

Christmas break... Sorry no updates from the 22nd to 29th.
Back to Blighty to see the family. Here's the view as I type....

Time to find somewhere new to live I think.
Email answered and I'll also be posting on Facebook. Ian


 

NAME: mario and jeanette eastham
MESSAGE: MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OUR FRIENDS IN THE CASINO WORLD. MAY YOU ALL HAVE A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS SEASON AND HOPEFULLY WE CAN SEE EACH OTHER  SOMEWHERE WHEN WE VISIT SOUTH AFRICA NEXT YEAR IN FEBRUARY.
WE HOPE ALL WILL BE WELL WITH EVERYONE IN 2010.
BEST REGARDS. MARIO AND JEANETTE.
EMAIL: m-eastham@sky.com
 

NAME: To all my old chinas
GREETING: To all of you home or away have a goodun,love  & peace. mark
EMAIL: markpayney@hotmail.co.uk
 

NAME: Dean Jones
GREETING: Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all I have known over the years.. Would also love to hear from any old co-workers from the Society Club, Swansea...
EMAIL: jones408@inisghtbb.com
 

NAME: Andy "Taff" Sellers
GREETING: A very Merry Christmas and a Happy Healthy and Prosperous New Year to all, wherever you may be :o)
EMAIL: andytaff@hotmail.com
 

NAME: Rick Joel
GREETING: Wishing a very happy Christmas and the best of New Year's to all our friends, old and new, still in the business and those who have escaped but still keep in touch with all the news.
Keep up the good work Ian, this is still the best way to get back in contact with all those old friends all around the world, have a good break over the holiday !
To everyone we know have a great one. Zeinab and Rick.
EMAIL: zr@kj7146.fslife.co.uk
 

NAME: Brian Oneill
MESSAGE: Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for the New Year to all I have known over the last 22 years in the business.
EMAIL: brianponeill68@gmail.com
 
 

16/12 job listings...
Experienced casino dealers - Navan, Ireland, Royal Flush Poker Club.
Erfarhrene Coupiers - Pfäfficon, Switzerland
 

If you wish to send a Christmas message please make sure it's on it's way before the 21st - last day before I take a break  Ian
 
 

NAME: Steve Khan
MESSAGE: Looking for Mike Shiettani. Mike please get in touch. Best regards. Steve.'
EMAIL: khan@rajganing.com
 

15/12 job listing...
Dealers: Full Time/Part Time - Donegal, Ireland. Blackthorn Casino
 

NAME: Scott & Julie Campbell Cowan
GREETING: Wishing all those who know and remember us, a wonderful Christmas and a very prosperous New Year. Let us all take a moment and remember all those that have left us in the year past.
EMAIL: ScottCC711@aol.com
 

NAME: Ian Wood
PRESENTLY IN: Macau
MESSAGE: Just want to wish all old, present and future friends a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
EMAIL: ianrwood@yahoo.com
 

NAME: Carl Farrell
MESSAGE: To all the characters I have worked with over the last 24 years..have a great xmas and new year. www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTPpzd8U7WE
EMAIL: outofcyprus@hotmail.com
 

NAME: Peter Nicholson
MESSAGE: G'day Ian. Sophisticated sites? Bah-who needs 'em. You're the best. Concise and precise, and because you're doing such a good job, i've bunged you a ton. Get yourself a Terry's chocolate orange. Merry Christmas.
EMAIL: peter@taleon.ru
Thank you Peter, very much appreciated. Flickr.com upgrade for GF's image collection and a HD Camera have recently been purchased from donations. Balance remaining in the kitty posted shortly. Ian
 

11/12 job listing...
Surveillance Manager - Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. Direct Ad. link.
 

NAME: Adrian Pardy
MESSAGE: Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and good luck to you all. Fond memories and stories to tell will be with me forever...X
EMAIL: adrianpardy@yahoo.com
 

10/12 job listing...
Card Room Manager - Les Croupiers, Cardiff.
 

NAME: Carole Ann Rice
MESSAGE: Merry Christmas and a jolly new year to everybody
EMAIL: scottishdiva@hotmail.com
 

NAME: Gavin Clements
MESSAGE: Very sad news of the passing of John Fouche.R.I.P. mate.
EMAIL: gams@vodamail.co.za
 

8/12 job listing...
Experienced Dealers - Grand Casino Brussels.
 

7/12 job listing...
Customer Services Cashiers - Aspers Group. Northampton & Newcastle. (PDF) Direct link.


It's pretty obvious that this message board has suffered since more sophisticated social networking sites have emerged - if you can't beat 'em join em I say. So feel free to post your groups or collections that you think are of interest to casino people. Ian

Here are some that you may like on Facebook...

Sun City Resort South Africa Ex and present employees
Norwegian Cruise Line Crew Bar Members
Sun Ci
DealerEM - Pokerchampionship for Casinoemployees
Casino Staff
Uk Casino Staff
Bahamas Revisited
Atlantic Associates/Greater Atlantic Casino Crew
Golden Nugget Casino (London)
Golden Horseshoe Casino (London)
London Croupiers
Grosvenor Victoria Casino

Croupier gets you over 200 groups including...
Why the **** would you want to be a croupier??



 

Atlantic Associates Reunion - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrVwPdJp3TU
Took place September 2008 at the Southport Raw Bar.
 

4/12 job listings...
Gaming Manager - Palace Casino, Great Yarmouth.
Dealer Vacancies - Gala Casinos, Birmingham.
 

2/12 job listing...
Experienced Dealers - Macau Sporting Club, Cork.
 

1/12 job listing...
Vacancies for Inspectors & Dealers - Palace Casino Gt Yarmouth
 

NAME: Erica Finch
PRESENTLY IN: Jersey
MESSAGE: Trying to find a few people from London Casinos in late 70's early 80's and Gabon, Zaire & Amsterdam Zandvoort. inc...Denis Rose, Allan Byrne, Neal from Southend, sorry mate never knew your surname. Paul Blaker, Carol Quinn, Sue Watts, Maureen O'Connell, Terry Coll. Would love to hear from you.
EMAIL: ericaj@localdial.com
 

1/12/2009


 
 
November MessagesYou lookin at me ?

28/11 job listings...
Experienced Croupiers - Opera House Casino, Scarborough.
Dealer Vacancies - Gala Group. Sunderland.
Experienced Dealers - Circus Casino Manchester.
Experienced Texas Hold'em Croupiers - Mazagan Resort. Maroc.
 

NAME: Stuart Deakin
PESENTLY IN: Manchester - UK
IS SEARCHING FOR: Kimberley Bridges
THE CLUES ARE...: Worked in Thaba Nchu Sun. Has a daughter called Chelsea.
EMAIL: stuart.deakin@yahoo.co.uk
 

NAME: Richard Herd
PESENTLY IN: Edinburgh
IS SEARCHING FOR: Colin McGuinness
THE CLUES ARE...: Worked in Swaziland 85 then went to europe then...

IS SEARCHING FOR: Kenny Berry
THE CLUES ARE...: Edinburgh, Sun City, Berkley, Amsterdam.
EMAIL: rkherd@gmail.com
 

13/11 job listings...
Dealers Required - Deadline passed. No more applicants please.
General Manager - Gala Casino Sunderland  (PDF)
 

11/11 job listing...
Experienced Gaming Staff - G Casino Bolton. Applications by normal mail.
 

NAME: jeff medhurst
PRESENTLY IN: Israel
MESSAGE: To all that know or remember me.I'll be back in blighty at the end of the month. Celebrating my sons birthdays. I'll be in the Southend area, so if anyone wants to catch up, please let me know. you can find me on facebook if you wish.
To every one else, have a great xmas and a fantastic newyear.
EMAIL: jeff.medhurst@hotmail.com
 

9/11 job listing...
Croupier Gesucht - Casino Davos, Switzerland (Winter season)  (PDF)
 

31/10 job listing...
General Manager - Aspers Group. Northampton (PDF)
POSITION FILLED. Ian
 

5/11 job listing...
Player Relations - Aspers Group. Swansea. (PDF)
 

NAME: dave bethell
MESSAGE: just wondering any one remember me? sun city c18 not 12 . frances was my fiance 79 till 82 . got married to punter got 3 great kids. 30 years later got to wondering where people are.
EMAIL: davecatrade@hotmail.com
 

NAME: Geoff Binns
MESSAGE: Hi to all who know me or have worked with me! I hope your all enjoying your careers in the gaming Industry still!!!!
EMAIL: geoffhb@hotmail.com
 

NAME: nikki baylis
PESENTLY IN: london
IS SEARCHING FOR: chris carvell
THE CLUES ARE...: last heard of in Miami, someone must know where he is!
EMAIL: nikkibaylis@tesco.net

1/11/2009


 
 
October MessagesYou lookin at me ?

NAME: angelo
MESSAGE: did anyone knows something about an american company that want to buy casinos in the french part of switzerland?
EMAIL: angelonacucchi@yahoo.co.uk
 

30/10 job listings...
Croupiers/Dealers - Nationwide - What Next Consultancy (Agency)
 

NAME: Frances Campbell
MESSAGE: hi to anyone that remembers me from south africa 1985-1994 Sun City, Comores and Morula Sun. I am moving back to south africa in january to work in the free state!! with rozie evans who you might also remember from south africa!! if you want to check out the website its www.franshoek.co.za get in touch be great to hear from anyone. hope everyone is well and enjoying life xx.
EMAIL: campbell_frankie@yahoo.com
 

NAME: Peter D
MESSAGE: Anybody in the Know in Macau? Is a SJM & Melco merger the best if the inevitable happens?? The Son looks positive and forward looking, western educated and not afraid of technological or operational  improvements..Hmm.
EMAIL: peitd@yahoo.com - email problem  Ian
 

27/10 job listing...
Experienced Cashiers - Mazagan Resort, Morocco.
 

NAME: nick shaw
PESENTLY IN: spain
IS SEARCHING FOR: andy powers
THE CLUES ARE...: moscow the crazy years in Jacko's bar
EMAIL: cewnick@hotmail.com
 

Thought I would share this with you :)
NAME: Colin Skelton
MESSAGE: Hi Ian,
I think I am like many people,  I go on Gaming floor 2 or 3 times a week, mainly to check out people I may know but never think to acknowledge you for what you have done over the years. Yes I use facebook as well, but Gamingfloor is still one of a kind.
From one of the normally silent majority. Thank you, Colin
 

26/10 job listings...
Experienced Casino Dealers - Alea Leeds
Experienced Dealers - Sporting Emporium, Dublin.
 

NAME: Richard Tampin
MESSAGE: Somebody hacked my facebook account, and some rotter is on there now being a scoundrel. I've closed it down (I think), so if anybody needs to get hold of me use the e-mail. Sorry if you've got a virus on your computer, really nothing to do with me.
EMAIL: richardtampin@hotmail.com
 

22/10 job listings...
General Manager - Rank Newcastle.
Slots Technical Manager & Marketing Executive - Sunny Group. Caribbean based.
Casino Director/Dyrektor Kasyna - Olympic Casino Poland.
 

NAME: Lee and Deanna Hanson
PRESENTLY IN: Winnipeg
MESSAGE: To all that remember me - we had a baby boy on Oct 14th - Daxton Lee Alexander Hanson / 8lb 1oz. Both Baby and mother are doing well.
EMAIL: hansonl@mlc.mb.ca
May be a problem with this email address.  Ian
 

NAME: Peter Robinson
MESSAGE: Does anyone have the e-mail address of Connie Bosworth, owner of Highseas Entertainment in Greece please !!!
EMAIL: circusscouser@yahoo.co.uk
 
 

G2E free Exhibit entry

www.globalgamingexpo.com/?appname=100490&moduleid=0&campaignid=61497379
Click on online registration and then use the standard registration form.
Should work until at least the 29th.
Ian
 

NAME: Leo Butterfield
IS SEARCHING FOR: trying to trace my dad, can anyone help ?
THE CLUES ARE...: My name is leo butterfield, trying to find my birth father david little, the only info i have is he worked at the playboy uk, curly hair, he was english, drove a purple vw beach buggy. If anyone can help i would be very grateful. he would be in his 60's. i think he was a croupier. No photos.
EMAIL: dianeandleo1@blueyonder.co.uk

additional info...
"he was 5.9 dark curly hair. slim build, was a dice dealer. worked in charlie chesters early 70s- 74ish, worked for playboy england 75 for 6 months, day craps shift, went to freeport bahamas 76 then came back to uk 77, worked in the victoria sports club/ park tower. Hung round with a jack dyer. thank you to everyone who has helped and given me so much inofrmation from the bottom off my heart"  leo
 
 

Name of Website: Singaporedice.com
Adress(URL): www.singaporedice.com
Description: THE One-Stop Information Point For The Integrated Resorts-Cum-Casinos & Tourism In Singapore
Your name: Donn Richard
Email: donnrichard@singaporedice.com
Interesting !
 

Name: mark payne
Find me on...: facebook
email: markpayney@hotmail.co.uk
 

NAME: paula hughes
MESSAGE: how very sad to hear about our good mate mike, condolences to mikes family, remembering mike in the wild coast sun late 80s early 90s. xxxx
EMAIL: paula.rivera@sky.com
 

FYI - Ian
Your Name: Holger Aulenbach
Email: marketing@presidententerprises.com
Comments: Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,
We proudly announce the auction poker of the project and the domain
name casinos.de scheduled October 15 - October 22nd 2009.
Please take a look at the demo on www.casinos.de
Holger Aulenbach
President Enterprises
 

NAME: ian epps
IS SEARCHING FOR: rachel castle.
EMAIL: ijeppsthfc@hotmail.com
 

NAME: iain mcfadyen
MESSAGE: sorry to hear about Mike Sheils, i had the pleasure to work with him at Wild Coast Sun.Condolences to Michelle and family.
EMAIL: iainsabina@hotmail.com
 

Name of Website: Croupier Forum
Adress(URL): www.croupierforum.co.uk
Description: A forum for croupiers
Your name: Steve Shaw
Email: contact@croupierforum.co.uk
Not alot there at the moment.
 

NAME: Helene Uys
MESSAGE: My heartfelt condolences to Mikes family.
EMAIL: huys777@yahoo.co.uk

9/10 job listings...
Trained Dealers x 2 - Plymouth. Grosvenor Casinos
Experienced Dealers/Croupiers - Sheffield Grosvenor Casino.
 

NAME: dave bethell
MESSAGE: was one of original sun city staff flew out 79 left late 82 i think .flat no c12 flat mate was frances mcclaren then graham lonie then alan dewing.
EMAIL: davecatrade@hotmail.com


Reunions reminder...
Next Reunion in Las Vegas will coincide with G2E
Wednesday, 18th. Nov. 2009
McMullan's Irish Pub.

Next Reunion in London will coincide with IGE
Tuesday, 26th. Jan. 2010
Prince of Teck
Earls Court Road.

www.casinoreunions.com

Name: lee oldale
Find me on...: Facebook.
email: leeoldale@googlemail.com
 

2/10 job listings...
Dealers - Soul Casino, Aberdeen.
Slot Managers - Storm International - Various European locations
Senior Cashier - Grand Casino Brussels
Assistant Trainer - Manchester.
 

NAME: Isabella and Georgina Simmons
PRESENTLY IN: London England
MESSAGE: Like to hear from long lost friends at home in S.A.
EMAIL: igsimmons@webmail.co.za
 

NAME: Jacqui Edwards
MESSAGE: Very Sorry to hear the news about Mike Shiels, he was a very nice man.
My condolences to Michelle and family.
EMAIL: majaqduo@hotmail.co.uk

1/10/2009


 
 
September MessagesYou lookin at me ?
Most recent messages are at the top.

Name: Ronald Pieles aka (Andy Andrews)
Find me on...: Facebook
email: ronald@pieles.co.uk
 

NAME: Bob Needham
MESSAGE: Very sad to hear about Mike Shiels he was a friend condolences to Michelle.
EMAIL: need@netactive.co.za
 

NAME: Jimmy & Anne Howard
MESSAGE: Both very upset about the news on Mike. Our heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones. Prayers to request them comfort at this time.
EMAIL: jshoward777@btinternet.com
 

NAME: mario and jeanette eastham
MESSAGE: we just got back from the Canary Isles and we're shocked to find out about Mike Shields....he was a great guy...all our sympathies to Family and Friends.. What a loss again to one of our great Buddies.
Mario Eastham.
EMAIL: m-eastham@sky.com
 

NAME: Karen Steyn
PESENTLY IN: Durban
IS SEARCHING FOR: Rory Phillps
THE CLUES ARE...: Thaba Nchu Sun as well as Naledi and Wild Coast. 1989.
EMAIL: kaysteyn@gmail.com
 

NAME: Carl Farrell
MESSAGE: Sorry to hear about Mike - one of gamings characters and will be sorely missed. I worked with Mike in the Wild coast sun back in the late 80's early 90's and we had a blast there. condolencies to Michelle and family. R.I.P.
EMAIL: outofcyprus@hotmail.com
 

NAME: Steve Thornton
MESSAGE: Heartfelt appologies to Mike's memory. I last worked with Mike at the Wild Coast; not Sun City. Old and upset don't make good friends.
Sorry Mike. R.I.P.  Steve.
EMAIL: stevethornton555@yahoo.co.uk
 

NAME: Carole Ann Rice
MESSAGE: I'm deeply saddened to hear about Mike's passing. I have many fond memories and pics of our crazy party days at Wild Coast Sun, my condolences to Mike's family. R.I.P my friend.
EMAIL: scottishdiva@hotmail.com
 

NAME: Wayne Phillpotts
MESSAGE: The sadness i feel on the passing of MIKE SHIELS.I spent 7 weeks on Safari with Mike in 1988 and what a time we had.God Bless Mate and rest in peace.
Condolences to Michelle & Family
EMAIL: waynenazan@hotmail.com
 

Gaming floor is now on Twitter.
Struggling to see the point (Twaddle.com would seem more appropiate) but I've opened an account anyway. http://twitter.com/Gamingfloor

As you'll see we have more sad news from the gaming world at the moment. If you have some good news though - births, marriages  etc... please feel free to also send that on using one of the form buttons above. Ian
 

NAME: Eddie Plaskett
MESSAGE: Sorry to hear of the untimely passing of Mike Shiels, he will be sadly missed. My condolonces to his family.
EMAIL: eddieplaskett@gmail.com
 

NAME: Steve & Michelle Thornton
MESSAGE: So sad to hear of the tragic passing of Mike Sheils. Another Sun City veteran. Condolences to his family. R.I.P. Steve & Michelle.
EMAIL: stevethornton555@yahoo.co.uk
 

NAME: Scott & Julie Campbell Cowan
MESSAGE: Sorry to hear about the passing of Mike Shiels. God bless and rest in peace. Condolences to his family.
EMAIL: ScottCC711@aol.com
 

NAME: Robert Pitman
PESENTLY IN: Montreal
IS SEARCHING FOR: Mathew Turner
THE CLUES ARE...: was last seen in Greece.
EMAIL: neardarkp@netscape.net
 


NAME: Stuart Boddy
MESSAGE: Sorry to say that Mike Shiels was killed on monday night on his way home from work at Morula Sun casino. Memorial service will be held on.
Tuesday,  22nd September 2009, 13h 30.
The Morula Sun, Club 7 / Leseding.
Thoughts to Michelle and family. Another great guy gone.
EMAIL: stuartcasino@hotmail.com

 

NAME: Dave Pritchard
MESSAGE: So sad to hear my good mate MIKE SHIELS has been killed in a car accident in Pretoria, South Africa. Mike served Sun International for over 20 years, and was Godfather to my son.
He'll be missed.
EMAIL: davepritchard777@hotmail.com
 

NAME: Mike Stephen
MESSAGE: Deeply regret to announce the untimely passing of Mike Shiels in a car crash early this morning (15/09/09). Deepest sympathies to those he left behind.
EMAIL: michael.stephen@za.suninternational.com
 

NAME: Ruben Gooranah
MESSAGE: It is with great sadness that I have to announce the passing of Mike Shiels, Casino Manager of Morula Casino and Hotel. Mike was invloved in a car accident in the early hours of Monday 14th September.
EMAIL: ruben.gooranah@za.suninternational.com
 

NAME: Ros Wilson
IS SEARCHING FOR: Chris Abel
THE CLUES ARE...: Manchester
EMAIL: rozcruising@yahoo.co.uk
PS: I'm also on Facebook.
 

NAME: Julie Campbell Cowan
MESSAGE: To those who know "Scotty Dog", I would just like to say how proud I am of my husband. He has recently completed an MBA.
EMAIL: ScottCC711@aol.com
 

Name: Asian Casinos Symposium 2009
Link: www.tun.sg
email: info@tun.sg
 

NAME: Wayne Phillpotts
PESENTLY IN: Blighty
IS SEARCHING FOR: Gordon Fergus.
THE CLUES ARE...: Interpol
EMAIL: waynenazan@hotmail.com
 

NAME: John Lindsay
MESSAGE: Trying to find Bobby Henderson. Lost your number again. T.T.F.N.
EMAIL: johnlindsay66@hotmail.com
Problem with this email address ?  Ian
 

NAME: Ken Morriss
MESSAGE: I'm currently Dir. of Casino Op's in Panama and I'm looking for some used Abbiati Roulette Tables. Does anyone know of any available ?
EMAIL: kmorriss@vwgrand.com
 

NAME: Irene Jamieson
PESENTLY IN: Canada
IS SEARCHING FOR: Alex Kyriakides
THE CLUES ARE...: Zahle and Beirut Lebanon, where are you beautiful lady?
EMAIL: irenejames@shaw.ca
 

9/9 job listing...
Experienced Casino Staff - Jasmine Court & Viola Hill. N. Cyprus
Experienced Dealers - Genting Coventry - Mint & Maxims
Erfahrene Croupier - Casino Zürichsee. Switzerland
Dealers- Cavan Casino Club. Ireland
 

NAME: Karen Visser
PESENTLY IN: Durban
IS SEARCHING FOR: Craig Dobson
THE CLUES ARE...: Fom the KZN South Coast
EMAIL: kaysteyn@gmail.com
 

NAME: Anel Mostert
PESENTLY IN: Kenya
IS SEARCHING FOR: Bob Sweeney
THE CLUES ARE...: Tanzania, Moscow.
EMAIL: anel@millionairescasino.co.ke
 

3/9 job listing...
General Manager - Princess Casinos. Macedonia.
 

NAME: Wayne Phillpotts
PESENTLY IN: Blighty
IS SEARCHING FOR: Tony Hare
THE CLUES ARE...: Last seen in Tel Aviv bus station.
IS SEARCHING FOR: Phil Egerton
THE CLUES ARE...: last seen in the Transkie in SA in 1989.
EMAIL: waynenazan@hotmail.com
 

1/9 job listing...
Experienced Croupiers (4) - Gala Casino, Gibraltar.
 

NAME: Tony Gerrard
MESSAGE: Anyone from Sun City in the 80's know where to find everyone on Facebook ?
EMAIL: tonygerrard1961@yahoo.com

Addendum: Ian, Thanks for putting up the message have been contacted by loads from our Sun City days, nice to hear from everyone and even though I got most on Facebook I still use your site very often.
 

1/9/2009


 
 
August MessagesYou lookin at me ?

29/8 job listings...
Bingo Manager - Grand Casino Brussels, Belgium
Customer Service Cashier - Aspers Northampton
 

I thank Peter in St. Petersburg, Russia for his generous donation to keep the message board up and running. 
Very much appreciated. Ian
 

28/8 job listings...
Experieced Casino Dealers - Oasis Club Casino, Dublin.
Assistant Casino Manager - Games World Int. Africa.
 

NAME: David Jackson
MESSAGE:Does anyone know where i can find a Mystery Jackpot System,
Screen and Controler. ?  (Cf Plasma or Old Mikohn).
EMAIL: Jacko16@hotmail.com
 

NAME: Tony
PESENTLY IN: Europe
IS SEARCHING FOR: Sharon M.
THE CLUES ARE...: Soames casino Liverpool (PB), and Grovsner Casino Leeds (Manager).
EMAIL: danube67@gmail.com
 

NAME: Daniel Cordos
MESSAGE: Does somebody know somewhere a management vacancy available? 
I have 18 years in this industry and the last 8 as a GM.
Thank you.
EMAIL: broscutadani@yahoo.com
 

NAME: Andy Wheeler
MESSAGE: Hi to everyone from sunny Bishkek. I'm still alive and dodging bullets.
Met lots of Expats here from Moscow. Give us a shout, and we can catch up!
EMAIL: razboynik@yandex.ru
 

NAME: Mark Dreyer
PESENTLY IN: Emerald Casino South Africa
IS SEARCHING FOR: Ugo Armstrong
THE CLUES ARE...: Carousel 1991 to 93 Get in touch mate. Beers are cold
EMAIL: markd@emeraldcasino.co.za
 

NAME: Florentina Jianu
PRESENTLY IN: Romania - Grand Casino Mariott
MESSAGE: Hello all...I am one of the girls working many years for Star Cruises , Carnival Cruise Line or recently for Aida Cruises. I am looking forward to meet and reunite with all my old buddies from everywhere. Your lines will be highly appreciated.
EMAIL: florentina_jianu@yahoo.com
 

20/8 job listings...
Dealer/Inspectors - Aspinalls, London. Cracking opportunity.
Experienced Dealers - Alea Leeds. LCI.
Trainee Dealer & Expereienced Card Room Dealers - Grosvenor Casino Portsmouth.
Customer Service Manager - Grosvenor Casino Portsmouth.
 

NAME: Don Mackenzie
MESSAGE: Looking for "Bossy" Boschoff, Gustave Swanopoel and Andre v/d Merwe last clues were in Pretoria, dodging bullets with me in Iraq and Eastern Europe respectively. Tx.
EMAIL: deepmac@hotmail.com
 

NAME: Colin Stewart
PESENTLY IN: Newcastle, UK
IS SEARCHING FOR: Ian Randle and others
THE CLUES ARE...: Anyone working for Genting at the Lucayan Beach Resort and Casino, Grand Bahama Island, in 1987.
EMAIL: cocolin_o@hotmail.com
 

13/8 job listings...
Customer Service Croupiers - Aspers Newcastle & Swansea
PDF direct link.
 

NAME: nicole lopez
PESENTLY IN: florida
IS SEARCHING FOR: steve fox
THE CLUES ARE...: sudo dad, from leeds, worked in south padre island 1991, yummies ice cream.
EMAIL: nlopez@saic.edu
 

NAME: Don Mackenzie
MESSAGE: For those who use Facebook have u noticed that the bright eyed boys and girls tend 2 be a little thicker round the waist, greyer on top and falling off their perches with alarming frequency. Must concur with $lap's message, we lived hard and played hard so mustn't cry when someone calls no more bets.
EMAIL: don.mackenzie@gmail.com
 

NAME: Bob Tisson
MESSAGE: Sorry to hear about Leon Pinner, one of the good guys.R.I.P.
EMAIL: roberttisson@msn.com
 

NAME: Lorna Mornington
PESENTLY IN: UK
IS SEARCHING FOR: Susannah & Paul Coleman
THE CLUES ARE...: Last saw them on the Grand Princess, did their wedding in St. Thomas, where are those guys??.
EMAIL: Lorna_gb@yahoo.co.uk
 

NAME: Monica Lam
MESSAGE: Dear Ian. Thank you for putting me on the map. Have already heard from some of my old buddies from Maseru and Sun City...
MESSAGE: to Mike Cope, somehow lost your e-mail, pls. send again!.
EMAIL: mlam@telkomsa.net
 

NAME: Jack Black
MESSAGE: Bloody hell Pete I remember you! You tried to take out a Two-Up punter back at Burswood around '86.....he probably deserved it though!
EMAIL: jackblack181@hotmail.com
 

NAME: Barry Cheney
MESSAGE: Firstly, Congrats Dave, sounds like a good theme for a film!!! Secondly i wish to say how sad i was on Ricks passing, He was a really good mate. All the best to you and Jane.
EMAIL: barchey7@yahoo.co.uk
 

NAME: peter nicholson
MESSAGE: bloody hell Dave, i remember you- you suspended me at the wild coast for beating up the security manager in '89. Congratulations to you and Jane. 
Ian, i'll bung you too if you don't make me sign up for paypal...
EMAIL: peter@taleon.ru
Being a PayPal member isn't required for donations just a valid Credit or Debit Card.
The last contiributions were a couple on months ago now :(   Ian
 

NAME: Ray Bertoia
PESENTLY IN: USA
IS SEARCHING FOR: Paul Davis,
THE CLUES ARE...: I am looking for my old buddy Paul Davis. Last seen working on Princess Cruise lines, Crown Princess. Drop me a line sometime shipmate! Ray.
EMAIL: ray92262@yahoo.com
 

NAME: Rosemary Nash (nee Armes)
MESSAGE: Congratuations to Dave and Jane,
Hi Dave hope your well. We worked together at the sometimes hilarious but most of the time total pain, Sevens Seas. Best of luck to the both of you and wishing you a very happy future together. Rose x.

Also, does anyone out there know where Mike Robertson is. We worked together in Moscow 97-98.
EMAIL: rosenash1@btinternet.com
 

NAME: Andriy Prudky
MESSAGE: Because of casino bans in Ukraine i am looking for any employment opportunity (dealer/inspector).Five years experience dealing in Ukraine, Far East(Russia) and Middle Asia
EMAIL: andrei4casino@yahoo.com
 

NAME: Richard Procter
PESENTLY IN: Las Vegas
IS SEARCHING FOR: Robin Caves
THE CLUES ARE...: Last seen (by me) in Stakis, Hull. 1987-1989.
EMAIL: pacificnw@embarqmail.com
 

NAME: Monica Lam
MESSAGE: hello from Cape Town. Looking for my friends from Maseru, Swaziland and Sun City...
EMAIL: mlam@telkomsa.net

1/8/2009


 
 
July MessagesYou lookin at me ?

NAME: pamela meeke
PESENTLY IN: las vegas
IS SEARCHING FOR: jane foster or any old friends.
THE CLUES ARE...: I worked in bournemouth, southampton, london [white elephant, park lane vic] holland, spain [santander] togo, ships. If you remember me I would  love to hear from you. cheers.
EMAIL: bessbrookone@yahoo.com
 

NAME: Jackie Block
MESSAGE: Just heard : RIP Leon you were one of the nice guys. Suncity 80's.
EMAIL: jaxeyes@btinternet.com
 

NAME: David Mitchell
MESSAGE: Looking to get away from it all. Slot Tech/Manager position required. Preferably in The Caribbean or other Islands or a ship.  56 yrs old.
EMAIL: mitchelldw@hotmail.com
 

NAME: Gavin
MESSAGE: Great news Dave..congratulations to both you and Jane mate...See you both in a about 4 weeks!!
EMAIL: gavmate777@yahoo.co.uk
 

NAME: Kashmir
PESENTLY IN: South Africa
IS SEARCHING FOR: Chris Ciesielski from Poland
THE CLUES ARE...: London
EMAIL: borgoe1@gmail.com
 

NAME: Peter Greene and Jacko
PESENTLY IN: England
IS SEARCHING FOR: Rory Dunne and Val Hendry
THE CLUES ARE...: Worked in Iran at Varian 30 years ago.
EMAIL: jacko16@hotmail.com
 

NAME: Dave Pritchard
MESSAGE: Hi Ian.
In October 2004 I posted a message looking for an old love.... Jane Macaulay.
We hear so much sad news on Gaming floor these days of old friends leaving us, I'm over the moon to say I asked Jane to marry me yesterday, on a beach in Cape town.... and she said yes, after 25 years !!
Donation on the way....Thanks to Gaming floor.
EMAIL: davepritchard777@hotmail.com
 

21/7 job listings...
Various Casino positions - U.K. & Worldwide. Seefar Associates.
Experienced Gaming Staff - Bolton. G Casino.
Junket Rep's required - More of a business opportunity than a vacancy. Princess Casinos.
 

20/7 job listing...
Dealers & Inspectors - Malpas Casino, Northern Cyprus.
 

NAME: Bruno Dragone
MESSAGE: I am trying  to contact old work mates from Swaziland days 1970 onwards. Also from anyone that worked with me during the last four decades!.
EMAIL: dragonesau@yahoo.com.au
 

NAME: Mario Eastham
MESSAGE: Thank you every one and to Ian for help in finding John Horn, thanks to Mark Carlton-Smith we now have contact,  Keep up the good work Ian with you message site, its a wonderful way to find friends etc.
Mario and Jeanette.
EMAIL: m-eastham@sky.com
Thanks Mario, very much appreciated. The numbers posting are way down now since social networking sites like Facebook and Linked-in have become so popular. Powerful products - maybe it's time to export this message board there ?
 

15/7 job listings...
Experienced Dealers, Gaming Tech & Food & Beverage - Grosvenor Casino, Cardiff.
 
 

NAME: Neil Narter
PESENTLY IN: LA
IS SEARCHING FOR: Prior Workmates
THE CLUES ARE...: Boomtown, Mississippi Belle, Ute Mountain, Fitzgeralds, Riviera Blackhawk, Amelia Belle
EMAIL: Neil63@aol.com
 

NAME: Helen Evans/Lewis Howell
MESSAGE: So sad to hear of Leons death, a good friend and a wonderful shoulder to cry on, lots of laughs with a truly wonderful person. Suncity 85 to 87'
EMAIL: helenhowell@telkomsa.net
 

NAME: mario eastham
MESSAGE: any body know where John Horn is ? Was at Venda last and living in Louis Tricard, South Africa, I would love to get in touch with him again. (Found)
EMAIL: m-eastham@sky.com
 

NAME: stewart porritt
MESSAGE: can anyone tell me how "big eye boy, cockroach road & small road" work on the punto banco touch bet screen? main road & marker road no probs but no one seems to know about the others. any help appreciated. stew
EMAIL: boroboy777@hotmail.com
 

NAME: michael lund (Tipp)
MESSAGE: does any body know where all the equipment that came out of the Russian casinos is up for sale and where somebody might be able to buy it.
EMAIL: micklund01@hotmail.com
 

NAME: Jane Tauran
PESENTLY IN: The Hague Holland
IS SEARCHING FOR: Andy Duffy
THE CLUES ARE...: Used to be in the Femina in Amsterdam, The Hague.
I am Indonesian, Bj dealer. You used to call me your "dutch" mother. Please get in touch.
EMAIL: janetaur@hotmail.com
 

NAME: Jane Tauran
PRESENTLY IN: The Hague Holland
MESSAGE: Hello everybody who use to work in the Femina, Oudezijds Achterburgwal and so on. Please get in touch.
EMAIL: janetaur@hotmail.com
 
 

9/7 job listing...
Dealers, In's, Pitbosses & Slots personnel - Tanger/Agadir, Mor.
 

7/7 job listings...
Dealers & Senior Dealers - G Casino, Coventry.
Experienced Dealers - Grosvenor Casino, Bristol.
 

NAME: Ray Hulley
MESSAGE: Worked with Lil in Poland, Stettin in '92 for a year. So sorry to hear that she has passed away.
EMAIL: hulleyraymund@yahoo.com
 

NAME: one of the million Andrei
MESSAGE: Heads up everybody who worked in Russia! 
There is quite a large world out there
EMAIL: rapidvenezuela@yahoo.com
 

NAME: Tracey Chan
MESSAGE: When I mention some joke, we always have with a friend and she told me Leon pass away. I still in shocked. We used to work together in Star Cruises.
EMAIL: traceezchan@yahoo.com
 

Name: Jake Waller
Find me on...: Linkedin
Link: www.linkedin.com/in/jakewaller
email: jake.waller@newworld-gaming.com
 

2/7 job listing...
Dealers - Voodoo Card Club, Dublin - New Venue.

1/7/2009

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