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Inside Gaming: Interstate Jockeying May Help Harrah's

26 July 2004

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

Swimming With the Big Fishes

26 July 2004

With a looming pair of megamergers threatening to shake up the balance in Las Vegas, so-called ‘little guys’ are quick to point out that bigger isn't always better.

More Security Expected at Las Vegas Airport

26 July 2004

A self-proclaimed victory in a game of political hardball is expected to soon bring more federal security screeners to McCarran International Airport, according to two members of Nevada's congressional delegation.

Las Vegas Tourism Numbers Up

26 July 2004

The latest air passenger statistics offered no indication Las Vegas’ tourism industry is slowing down anytime soon.

Herbst Weighs New Incentives For Players

22 July 2004

Representatives of Herbst Gaming Inc. said Wednesday that trips to the company's Las Vegas property may be offered as incentives to loyal players at the Midwestern riverboat casinos the company is acquiring.

Hard Rock Considers Expansion

22 July 2004

The Hard Rock Hotel bounced back with such vigor that executives are reportedly eyeing significant growth opportunities both new and old.

Venetian Expansion to Proceed

22 July 2004

lark County authorized The Venetian to proceed with its expansion plan despite concerns that construction will interfere with Steve Wynn's newest landmark, Wynn Las Vegas.

Aladdin Partner Extends Welcome to Singer

22 July 2004

News Brief: One of the partners buying the Aladdin hotel-casino said singer Linda Ronstadt would be welcomed back to the property after the performer was kicked out over the weekend by current management for praising filmmaker Michael Moore.

Harrah's Began with Bingo Parlor in Reno

21 July 2004

Harrah's Entertainment, one of the oldest and most recognized operators in the casino entertainment industry nationwide, was founded in 1937 when Bill Harrah opened a hole-in-the-wall bingo parlor in Reno.

Megamerger: A Contrast in Cultures

21 July 2004

What to make of a proposed deal that would reshape much of the Strip has become a modern-day $64,000 question, and then some, for many local gaming operators.

Caesars Earns Niche in Gaming Pantheon

21 July 2004

fter 38 years of continuous operation, there's little doubt the company now known as Caesars Entertainment has earned its place among the gaming realm's elite.

Harrah's Began with Bingo Parlor

21 July 2004

Harrah's Entertainment was founded in 1937 when Bill Harrah opened a hole-in-the-wall bingo parlor in Reno.

Local Casinos Avoid Mega-Merger Talk

21 July 2004

What to make of a proposed deal that would reshape much of the Strip has become a modern-day $64,000 question, and then some, for many local gaming operators.

Ronstadt Will Continue Praising Moore

21 July 2004

News Brief: Linda Ronstadt said she'll continue to praise Michael Moore and his film "Fahrenheit 9/11" on stage despite an angry reaction at a Las Vegas concert.

A&E Network to Produce Caesars Palace Reality Show

21 July 2004

Caesars Palace has granted unprecedented access to A&E Network to create a new real-life series offering the ultimate behind-the-scenes look at Las Vegas' most legendary resort and casino.

Vegas-Indianapolis Service Planned

20 July 2004

Northwest Airlines will add a daily round trip between Indianapolis and Las Vegas' McCarran International Airport as part of a major expansion by the airline in Indianapolis.

Airline Check-In System to Start in Fall at Some Las Vegas Hotels

20 July 2004

McCarran International Airport hopes to have its SpeedCheck computerized check-in kiosks on line in local hotel-casinos by fall.

Poll Finds More Visitors Growing Leery of Las Vegas

20 July 2004

A new MRC Group Research Institute survey suggests visitors are growing warier about Las Vegas as a travel destination.

THE STRIP: Harrah's has an Out in Merger

20 July 2004

Harrah's Entertainment included an escape clause in its final merger agreement to buy Caesars Entertainment for about $9.4 billion, documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission showed.

Vegas Rock Star Poker Tournament Launched

19 July 2004

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and Clear Channel Entertainment Properties announce the first Vegas Rock Star Poker Tournament and Sweepstakes.

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