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Margaritaville, unions reach deal on contract

13 September 2007

Margaritaville, a restaurant partly owned by singer Jimmy Buffett, reached a tentative accord Tuesday on a new collective bargaining agreement with Culinary Local 226 and Bartenders Local 165.

Union members vote for strike

13 September 2007

About 99 percent of the 8,000 union members who voted did so to authorize a strike or other labor action if they can't negotiate new contracts with 16 employers, including most casinos in downtown Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Hilton off-Strip and Tropicana on the Strip.

Las Vegas pioneer not pleased with plans

13 September 2007

Thomas Williams, known in local historical circles as "The Father of North Las Vegas," is probably not too please with proposals for his land.

UNLV hits Harrah's jackpot

13 September 2007

A $30 million gift from the Harrah's Foundation will breathe new life into UNLV's hotel school by giving it a new building and massively expanding its number of students and faculty.

Hooters casino hosts DVD release

13 September 2007

Hooters Casino Hotel and Universal Studios Home Entertainment are inviting comedy fans to celebrate "National Knocked Up Night" on September 25th, the official DVD release date of the comedy hit Knocked Up.

Rio sports largest spirits ad

13 September 2007

Jim Beam, along with the RIO All-Suite Hotel & Casino are teaming up to unveil the world's largest distilled spirits advertisement.

Pinnacle Las Vegas gets new contractor

11 September 2007

News Brief: The Falconi Group recently named its third general contractor for the planned $740 million, 1,100-unit condominium-hotel development at Tropicana and Cameron avenues, across from The Orleans.

Hard Rock hosts 50 Cent, Kanye West

11 September 2007

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino brought 50 Cent and Kanye West together for one action-packed evening, creating one of the most remarkable nights in Vegas history.

MGM Mirage, Kerzner International , Istithmar Hotels sign deal

11 September 2007

MGM Mirage, Kerzner International Holdings Limited and Istithmar Hotels FZE have entered into definitive agreements forming their previously announced joint venture which will develop a multi-billion dollar integrated resort property on the Las Vegas Strip.

Service on the rise: Checking in bags at hotel, instead of McCarran

10 September 2007

McCarran International Airport is on track to expand its off-airport baggage check-in service in the months ahead.

Gaming roots, nongaming ambitions

10 September 2007

When MGM Mirage in 2004 said it would build CityCenter, it embarked on an identity makeover of epic proportions

Dubai takes a lesson from Vegas on how to become a resort destination

10 September 2007

Even though the Islamic-steeped government of Dubai rejects gambling, there are striking similarities between Las Vegas - specifically the Strip - and Dubai.

Two lawyers debate workers' classification

10 September 2007

A Girls of Glitter Gulch lawyer told the Supreme Court on Friday that Las Vegas exotic dancers do not want to be hired as formal employees of the clubs where they work.

Some celebs resist gambling at VMAs

9 September 2007

News Brief: At MTV's Video Music Awards some guests resisted the gambling urge despite the surrounding Palms Casino.

Jay-Z to open $20 million party lair

7 September 2007

Jay-Z, the rapper-turned hip-hop entrepreneur, has announced the opening of his own venue, a $20 million party lair called the 40/40 Club at the Palazzo, a hotel-casino that will adjoin The Venetian.

Station land buy faces scrutiny

7 September 2007

A 2-acre location on the northern end of the site Station Casino has purchased has caused Station Casino executives to spend some time in front of Nevada gaming regulators.

Lady Luck moves towards opening

7 September 2007

Operators of the closed Lady Luck took another, albeit small, step toward reopening the downtown hotel and casino.

VMA invades Palms Casino Resort

7 September 2007

"The 2007 VMA Pre-Show Royale" is invading the Palms Casino Resort as the biggest names in music and pop culture prance, preen, and pose for the cameras for the MTV awards show.

Planet Hollywood Resort pushes back grand opening

6 September 2007

Planet Hollywood Resort is pushing back its grand opening event seven weeks to Nov. 16-17 because of scheduling conflicts with celebrities and a movie premiere at the property.

Jeff Simpson on reducing the number of illegal workers

5 September 2007

Jeff Simpson on federal Homeland Security Department plans to begin enforcing workplace regulations that will require businesses to screen their employees to make sure their Social Security numbers match their names.

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