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24 November 2008
The economic downturn means thinner budgets and less buying at the Global Gaming Expo.
Scaled-back Silverton expansion set to open24 November 2008
The 35,000-square-foot expansion cost $160 million and includes 800 new slot machines, a high-limit room with 60 more slot machines and three table games, and a six-table poker room.
McCarren to add 1,000 parking spots21 November 2008
The Las Vegas airport can now accommodate 12,820 vehicles in time for the holiday season.
Food and beverage vendors down at G2E21 November 2008
The number of vendors appearing at the 2008 expo was down 20 percent from 2007's 120 exhibitors.
Degrees of change in casino hiring practices21 November 2008
More casinos are looking at educational credentials in addition to real-world experience.
Dubai World gets OK to increase ownership in MGM Mirage21 November 2008
Dubai World has an agreement with MGM Mirage to acquire up to 20 percent of the company.
Casino CFOs paint bleak picture for future20 November 2008
Money is hard to come by and the sinking global economy is not going to help businesses looking to raise capital.
Wall Street says casinos are bad gamble20 November 2008
Casinos that built massive projects didn't factor in cost of financing, say analysts.
Casino "arms race" declared over20 November 2008
Harrah's CEO says fiscal crunch is forcing companies to rethink and refocus business plans.
Smoking bans sap casino revenue is some states20 November 2008
Colorado and Illinois see revenue dip after smoking bans are initiated at the beginning of this year.
Gaming convention begins amid economic downturn19 November 2008
The Global Gaming Expo kicked off its eighth annual convention Tuesday morning at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Hawaiian woman becomes instant millionaire19 November 2008
Jessica Abunag wins over $2 million at the Wheel of Fortune dollar MegaJackpot on her first visit to Las Vegas.
MGM Mirage announces new chief19 November 2008
Jim Murren was approved by the casino company's board of directors five days after Terry Lanni resigned.
Vegas boosters see dark times ahead19 November 2008
Tourism predicted to fall for first time since 2001 and just the third time since 1970.
Shuffle Master VP under investigation by SEC18 November 2008
Brooke Dunne is under investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission for alleged improper trading in company stock .
Gaming revenues fall in 12 states with commercial casinos18 November 2008
American Gaming Association CEO Frank Fahrenkopf Jr. gives the bleak outlook at the Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas.
Hard Rock Hotel signs agreement with American Indian tribe18 November 2008
Gaming in brief: The hotel chain reaches agreement with Nation Enterprises to brand a hotel-casino near Tulsa, Okla.
Worries subside for Las Vegas Sands18 November 2008
Casino giant has told investors it has begun righting its financial ship.
Blown call swings $64 million to bookies17 November 2008
News brief: A missed call at the end of the Steelers/Chargers game costs gamblers big.
Adelson bails out Sands with talk, cash17 November 2008
In a tough economy, the casino giant dips into his own pockets.
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