Harrah's Las Vegas Casino & Hotel News - Page 9

While we applaud Harrah's Entertainment for the organized and entertaining manner the World Series of Poker is run each year, we also think the event could be even more intriguing. Here's five games we would add to the mix if we were WSOP Commissioner Jeffrey Pollack for a day.

Harrah's Entertainment must defend itself in a new criminal case alleging workers or contractors tampered with fire safety systems at three of its local hotels.

Long-time Massachusetts resident Gary Loveman officially becomes part owner of the NBA team he has rooted for since the 1980s.

Sheldon Adelson and Gary Loveman attended a hearing at the State House on Tuesday with the hopes of encouraging the state's legislature to allow them to build resort-style casinos in their home state.

Already a smash hit with audiences and critics across the country, Hats! comedic musical production has been designed with a Las Vegas flair and will hit The Strip on Jan. 12, 2008.

Our Top-10 list of Gambling Destinations begins in New England, travels the high seas to China and lands in Las Vegas.

Renovations are becoming more important as gaming companies upgrade older rooms to compete for spend-happy guests by offering the latest high-definition TVs or more luxurious hotels rooms with more amenities.

The dates for the 2008 World Series of Poker have been set for May 30 through July 17 at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.

As a safety precaution, Harrah's Las Vegas early Monday evening closed about 600 of its hotel rooms, relocating affected guests to comparable lodgings at sister properties nearby.

As we move into the New Year, we took a moment to look at the progress of the TUNICA CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU in 2006 and under the aggressive leadership of WEBSTER FRANKLIN; the accomplishments of the CVB were nothing less than phenomenal.

The 2007 World Series of Poker will begin on June 1.

Harrah's Entertainment's mammoth redevelopment of the Center Strip area was set to be announced by the end of this month, but all of the details are yet to be finalized.

Hilda Fitch took home the top prize of $1 million at the world's largest slot machine tournament held last night at Harrah's Las Vegas.

A former Hard Rock hotel and casino executive has been named president of the Harrah's Las Vegas and Flamingo casinos, a new position at Harrah's Entertainment Inc.

Harrah's Las Vegas Casino & Hotel will open Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill on June 29, 2005.

Resorts along the Las Vegas Monorail route are frustrated and restless about the dormant high-tech train but cautious about being too critical of its failures, since all agree that safety is the most important element of its operation.

Frank Scoblete: It was the best of crews; it was the worst of crews.

More than 260 of the nation's best slot players will gather at Harrah's Las Vegas on Nov. 3 to compete for $1 million and the title of National Champion of Slots at the finals of the ninth annual Harrah's Millionaire Maker.