Gaming Partners International Corporation Announces $50,000 Contribution to the Gaming Industry Katrina Relief Fund - Monday 12th of September 2005
Gaming Partners International Corporation (Nasdaq: GPIC - News) today announced that Gerard P. Charlier, the companys Chief Executive Officer, has presented a check for $50,000 to Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr., President and CEO of the American Gaming Association, for the Gaming Industry Katrina Relief Fund. Mr. Charlier was joined in the presentation by the companys Gulf Coast Area sales manager, Jena Cuevas, who resides in Gulfport, MS and fortunately survived the storm. The presentation was made at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas. The goal of the fund is to provide disaster relief and assistance to the affected gaming employees in Mississippi and Louisiana.
In making the contribution, Charlier commented: "Everyone has been deeply affected by the scenes of mass loss, suffering and deprivation caused by this devastating storm. In particular, we note the many industry employees on the Gulf Coast who have been profoundly impacted by this disaster, and are pleased to join in this industry wide effort. We are also very sensitive to this tragedy as our sales employee and our casino customers have suffered losses. As our name indicates, Gaming Partners is committed to partnership with our industry, and we are working to help the affected families restore their lives and to speed the recovery of the casinos and local economy."
About the Company
GPIC manufactures and supplies gaming chips, table layouts, playing cards, dice, gaming furniture, table accessories and other products that are used with casino table games such as blackjack, poker, baccarat, craps and roulette. GPIC is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, with offices in Beaune, France; San Luis, Mexico; and Atlantic City, New Jersey. GPIC sells its casino products directly to licensed casinos throughout the world. For additional information about GPIC, visit our web site at www.gpigaming.com.
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