SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                     WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549

                            FORM 8-K

                         CURRENT REPORT

               Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
               the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report  (Date of earliest event reported)  October 12, 1999
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                      Casinovations Incorporated
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          (Exact name of Registrant as specified in charter)

                                Nevada
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            (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

         000-25855                            91-1696010
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  (Commission File Number)        (IRS Employee Identification No.)

6744 South Spencer Street, Las Vegas, Nevada                 89119
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(Address of principal executive offices)                  (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code   (702) 733-7195
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                            Not Applicable
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    (Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

 ITEM 5.   OTHER EVENTS

      DEATH OF RICHARD S.  HUSON

      On  October 12, 1999, Richard S. Huson, former Chairman  of
the    Board   and   principal   stockholder   of   Casinovations
Incorporated, a Nevada corporation (the "Company"), died after  a
lengthy  illness.   Prior to Mr. Huson's  death,  Mr.  Huson,  as
trustee  of  the Richard S. Huson Revocable Trust (the  "Trust"),
had  transferred to James E. Crabbe the voting rights to  certain
shares  of  the Company's common stock held by the Trust.   As  a
result  of this transfer, Mr. Crabbe holds approximately  63%  of
the voting power in the Company.  For additional information, see
"Item   5.   Other  Information.   Irrevocable  Power-of-Attorney
Granting  Voting  Rights of the Company's Common  Stock"  in  the
Company's  Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB,  as  filed  with  the
Securities and Exchange Commission on August 13, 1999.

      COMPANY DEVELOPMENTS

      Over  the  past  few  months, the  Company's  manufacturing
process has been enhanced through the use of optical tachometers,
laser  heat  sensors,  and state-of-the-art optical  comparators.
This  produced  a  more  consistent manufacturing  process  which
resulted  in  the  elimination  of  approximately   twenty   (20)
manufacturing and service personnel positions.  Also contributing
to  the  reduction  in staff was the implementation  of  upgraded
components  for  the  new  Universal Shuffler(TM) which  resulted
in significantly fewer service requirements.

      In addition, the Company has established service centers in
Detroit,  Michigan;  Seattle,  Washington;  Miami,  Florida;  and
Biloxi,  Mississippi.  The Company's service centers and  quality
assurance  system provide the Company with a consistent  regional
presence and have resulted in fewer service calls.

      By  mid-November, the Company expects to be operational  in
its  new corporate offices and manufacturing center in Las Vegas,
Nevada.

ITEM 7.   FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

          (a)  Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired.

               Not Applicable.

          (b)  Pro Forma Financial Information.

               Not Applicable.

          (c)  Exhibits.

               Not Applicable.



                            SIGNATURE

      Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act
of  1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed
on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.



                            CASINOVATIONS  INCORPORATED
                                     (Registrant)



Date:  October 15, 1999     By: /s/ Steven J. Blad
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                                Steven J. Blad
                                President and Chief Executive
                                Officer