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Las Vegas Bets Big on Macau

15 February 2006

International News Brief: For months, a U.S. casino company has been busy creating a replica of Las Vegas on Macau and a patchwork of other islands just south of China between Hong Kong and Hanoi.

Face-lift Receives Official Approval

15 February 2006

The Las Vegas Convention Center's long-awaited face-lift will become a reality after Tuesday's unanimous approval of a proposed $737 million upgrade.

Living a Double Life

14 February 2006

Las Vegas nightclubs and casinos will be inundated with card-carrying astronauts, neurosurgeons and bounty hunters in the coming months, thanks to a new turn in tourism marketing.

Shoot Hoops, Bowl Strikes, Spin Tunes, All in Your Place at the Palms

14 February 2006

The suites, which have been open since December, are part of the still-under-construction, $250 million, 40-story Fantasy Tower.

Casino Development: Boyd Plans For Northeast Las Vegas

14 February 2006

Boyd Gaming will spend $35 million to purchase a 40-acre parcel in North Las Vegas, an indication of the company's belief that the area may house the next wave of casino development.

Experts: Demand to Keep Up with Vegas Boom

14 February 2006

News Brief: Development along the Las Vegas Strip has been in high gear for several years, with more resorts on the way, but demand is likely to keep pace, at least for the next several years, according to industry experts.

Offers They Can Refuse: For now, No Changes on Tap at Sahara

13 February 2006

While other older casinos have discussed potential or imminent redevelopment plans, the Sahara - the northernmost hotel on the Las Vegas Strip - has been relatively silent.

Inside Gaming: Locals Casinos in Safe Game of Catch-Up

13 February 2006

A selection of news and views from inside the industry this week.

This Lady is Ready for a Makeover

13 February 2006

On Friday morning, some 36 hours before it officially closes for a yearlong remodeling, the Lady Luck already appeared shuttered.

The Future of Las Vegas: Meeting the Future

13 February 2006

The Las Vegas Convention Center has for decades drawn visitors at a rhythmic clip, producing cash so steadily it's easy to forget how hard the place actually works.

Boyd Gaming Acquires Las Vegas Locals Casino Site

13 February 2006

Boyd Gaming Corporation reports that the company is acquiring a 40-acre, fully-entitled casino site to grow its presence in the Las Vegas locals gaming market.

Flap Over Ad Slogan Goes to Court

10 February 2006

The trademark dispute over the "What happens here, stays here" slogan is heading to U.S. District Court in Reno, Nevada.

MGM Project Gets Costlier

10 February 2006

MGM Mirage raised the price tag on its Project CityCenter by $2 billion Thursday as part of its plans to upgrade and expand what was already the largest privately financed development project in the U.S. hospitality industry's history.

Survey Predicts Trade-Show Industry Grows

9 February 2006

U.S. trade shows are poised to grow in 2006, with key executives projecting increased revenue and hiring, a new survey shows.

MGM Mirage Provides Update on LV Plans

9 February 2006

MGM Mirage’s Board of Directors has approved the design and budget for Project CityCenter, the Company's previously announced urban development project at the heart of the Las Vegas Strip.

Overbuilding in Las Vegas?: Added Rooms Could Affect Rates

8 February 2006

New construction will likely depress average daily room rates as well as revenue generated by rooms at all Strip properties, a report from a New York City investment banking company warns.

NHL Personalities Linked to Probe of Gambling Ring, Police Say

8 February 2006

News Brief: The National Hockey League has been hit with a major scandal amid allegations Phoenix Coyotes assistant coach Rick Tocchet financed an illegal gambling ring.

Las Vegas Third Nationally in Apartment Index

7 February 2006

Apartment rents throughout Las Vegas are expected to increase 5 percent this year to average of $834 a month.

Venetian's Guggenheim Hermitage Museum Launches New Exhibit

7 February 2006

The Guggenheim Hermitage Museum presents Rubens and His Age: Masterpieces from the Hermitage Museum from February 6, 2006 through July 31, 2006.

The Signature at MGM Grand Accepting Reservations

7 February 2006

Grand announced today that it is now accepting reservations for The Signature at MGM Grand, the luxurious suite hotel to debut in May 2006.

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