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Gamblers not expected to double down in economic downturn, experts say
26 March 2008
News Brief: Las Vegas would like to hold on to one myth in particular these days: Gambling is recession proof.
Starbucks tips case gives hope to dealers26 March 2008
Casino dealers in Las Vegas are cheering a landmark ruling last week by a California court against a tip-sharing policy at Starbucks they hope will build public support for a similar lawsuit filed by dealers at Wynn Las Vegas.
Men's Vogue visits Blackjack Ball26 March 2008
In the April issue of Men’s Vogue, Michael Kaplan visits the 12th annual Blackjack Ball in Las Vegas, where the world’s most skilled blackjack players very discreetly convene to imbibe and talk shop.
Room tax initiative backers dismiss resistance25 March 2008
Proponents of two ballot initiatives that ask voters to reallocate hotel room tax dollars away from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority might not be finding much support.
Monte Carlo puts fire in rearview25 March 2008
Business at the Monte Carlo has mostly returned to normal after a rooftop fire two months ago, according to Monte Carlo President Anton Nikodemus said.
Start the Madness25 March 2008
Basketball fans jam Las Vegas Strip spots like the 40/40 Club as the NCAA Tournament begins.
Commission approves sale of 50 percent stake in Golden Gate25 March 2008
A 50 percent interest in Las Vegas' oldest hotel-casino was sold Thursday to an investment partnership controlled by two brothers whose family made their fortune manufacturing nuts and bolts in the Midwest.
Card-counting movie '21' endures the invasion of Hollywood24 March 2008
After screening “21” at its premiere, Casino City finds that despite a plot and conclusion that differ from the book it is based on, the film will appeal to a variety of movie-goers, regardless of whether or not they have gambling in their blood.
Executive leaving position for Tropicana20 March 2008
Cosmopolitan Chief Operating Officer Scott Butera, a former investment banker specializing in reorganizing financially troubled companies, has left the troubled Strip project to take over as president of Tropicana Entertainment.
Plaza project receives final approval20 March 2008
The Las Vegas County Commission approved Elad IDB Las Vegas LLC's Site Development Plan and Special Use Permit today giving the company all necessary entitlements to begin moving forward with their plans on expanding The Plaza brand to the Las Vegas Strip.
Looking in on: Gaming19 March 2008
Foreclosure filing meant to push Strip project’s sale.
Two nongaming attractions now at Tropicana will be displayed at Luxor19 March 2008
Luxor is picking up two nongaming attractions from the Tropicana.
County urged to probe Harrah's19 March 2008
Electrician who blew the whistle on illegal remodeling at the Rio hotel encouraged Clark County commissioners to push for thorough investigation of management at Harrah's Entertainment.
High Court denies Venetian's appeal19 March 2008
Without comment, the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday denied The Venetian's appeal of last year's ruling by a federal circuit court that the casino violated U.S. labor law in March 1999.
Strip development: Financing imperils projects19 March 2008
Two multibillion-dollar Strip developments less than two miles apart could become victims of the tightening credit markets and rising construction costs.
Book signals Las Vegas' arrival18 March 2008
Christine Binkley’s just-published book, “Winner Takes All: Steve Wynn, Kirk Kerkorian, Gary Loveman and the Race to Own Las Vegas,” is yet another sign that the gaming business has arrived.
Cosmopolitan project continues to move forward18 March 2008
Perini Corporation reports that Deutsche Bank has begun the foreclosure process on the Cosmopolitan Resort and Casino as a parallel track to its negotiations with Global Hyatt Corporation and New York-based Marathon Asset Management.
Blast from the past17 March 2008
News Brief: Workers cleared out a warehouse last week in Sparks, where John Ascuaga’s Nugget had stored many relics of its 53-year history.
After the glamour gigs, they try out new music17 March 2008
It may be the most Vegas show — and most un-Vegas — show in town.
Why Strip resorts need to end nightclub tipping shakedowns17 March 2008
Jeff Simpson on the shakedown for tips at Las Vegas nightclubs.
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