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Inside Gaming Column: Maturing Suggests More Mergers

15 August 2005

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

High-Rise Development: Ivana Buys into Project

15 August 2005

A familiar face bobbed among the real-estate brokers lined up Sunday morning to reserve units in Ivana Las Vegas, a planned high-rise on the Strip.

Caesars Upscale Tower Premieres

12 August 2005

At 5 a.m. this morning, Harrah's Entertainment Inc. opened Caesar Palace's 949-room Augustus hotel tower at the corner of Flamingo Road and Las Vegas Boulevard.

Las Vegas Room Rates Rise in June

12 August 2005

The average daily room rate in Las Vegas continues to soar, statistics compiled by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority say.

South Coast Resort Faces Staffing Challenges

11 August 2005

With Clark County's unemployment rate hovering at around 4 percent, Kathy Caudell knows her company will face a tough job market when it begins searching for some 2,400 employees to staff the upcoming South Coast resort in southwest Las Vegas.

'Jethro' Gets License Approved

11 August 2005

Actor Max Baer Jr., one of the stars of the television series "The Beverly Hillbillies" has gained preliminary approval from state gaming regulators to own a minor percentage in a small casino in North Las Vegas.

Venetian Casino Host to Keep Job

11 August 2005

A Las Vegas casino host, who was president of a Midwestern slot distributor linked to criminal activity in the early 1990s, isn't going to get a state gaming license but will be able to keep his job at the Venetian.

Man Wins $1 Million Slot Jackpot

11 August 2005

Aristocrat Technologies' Millioni$er penny progressive games netted a lucky Las Vegas man $1 million today when he won the top jackpot award at Santa Fe Station Hotel Casino in Las Vegas.

Macau Week Makes Splash in Las Vegas

10 August 2005

Tuesday was the busiest day of Macau Week, which is being observed at the Venetian, the MGM Grand, Wynn Las Vegas and Fashion Show through Sunday.

Stratosphere Owner Reports Revenue Increase

9 August 2005

The owner of the Stratosphere casino today reported a 3 percent increase in revenue in the second quarter and a 32 percent increase in operating income in its gaming division.

Tourism, Trade Focus of Thai Official's Trip to Las Vegas

8 August 2005

Thailand officials want Nevada businesses to expand into the dynamic Asian country.

Inside Gaming Column: Thrill Rides Don't Make Stop at Bottom Line

8 August 2005

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

Atlantic City Still Seen As Little Threat

8 August 2005

While Atlantic City's new-found interest in younger, high roller and nongaming customers mirrors the Strip, industry experts also said the East Coast city poses no threat to Nevada.

Venetian Wins Legal Feud with Web Site

8 August 2005

A federal judge in Virginia has ordered an Internet gambling business to stop using names on its Web sites that are similar to the trademark owned by The Venetian on the Strip.

Harrah's Names New President of Caesars Palace

8 August 2005

Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. reports that Gary Selesner has been named President of Caesars Palace.

Local Tourism: All-Star Game Plan in the Works

8 August 2005

Five-hundred sixty-two days remain before Las Vegas will briefly become professional basketball's brightest stage.

How to Get a Job in Vegas

7 August 2005

Barney Vinson: You wanted a job, you paid for it. Nothing in life was free.

Las Vegas Nets 2007 NBA All-Star Festivities

5 August 2005

In a news conference at the Las Vegas Convention Center this morning, National Basketball Association Commissioner David Stern announced that the league has picked Las Vegas as the site for the weeklong NBA All-Star festivities in 2007.

Boyd Gaming, Las Vegas Reach Land Agreement

4 August 2005

The Las Vegas City Council has accepted Boyd's latest offer of $1.68 million to free itself of the obligation to build the parking garage for the defunct Main Street Station.

Fire Forces Evacuation of Casino

4 August 2005

A three-alarm fire at the Aztec Inn forced the evacuation of the casino and caused an estimated $200,000 in damage but no injuries late Wednesday, fire officials said.

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