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MGM Mirage Counts on 'Ka' to Boost Profit

16 September 2004

MGM Mirage's new $165 million Cirque du Soleil "Ka" show is expected to boost the company's profit margins and drive added visitor interest in Las Vegas, industry insiders said.

McCarren Expansion Driven by More Travelers

16 September 2004

A rising tide of foreign travelers is driving several multimillion-dollar upgrades at McCarran International Airport's Terminal 2.

Marketers Plan Rose Parade Float

16 September 2004

On New Year's Day, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority will for the first time enter a float in the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, Calif.

Gaming Helps Create a "Cool City"

15 September 2004

Terrorism Insurance OK'd for Las Vegas Convention Center

15 September 2004

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority on Tuesday authorized the purchase of the first-ever comprehensive policy for terrorism insurance coverage should the convention center be damaged by a terrorist attack.

Oklahoma City Flights Planned by Las Vegas Carrier

15 September 2004

Las Vegas-based Allegiant Air will begin nonstop round trips between Oklahoma City and McCarran International Airport next month.

Ban of Payday Loan Companies in Casinos Considered

15 September 2004

Looking to head off technological advancements in the short-term consumer lending industry, the state Gaming Control Board plans to draft regulations that would prohibit so-called "payday loans" inside casinos.

Roy Horn to Speak Publicly About Mauling Incident

15 September 2004

News Brief: Roy Horn has never spoken publicly about the incident in which a 380-pound white tiger named Montecore nearly mauled him to death.

Developers' Biggest Need: Workers

15 September 2004

Commercial and home construction will continue at a healthy clip for the next couple of years in Las Vegas, but the rising cost of development could threaten the city's competitive advantage, a real estate consultant said Tuesday.

Solutions Offered for Woes on I-15

15 September 2004

Buoyed by recent and proposed improvements along the Interstate 15 corridor, local tourism leaders are exploring new ways to ease ground-based travelers headed to and from Southern Nevada.

Property Completes Upgrade

14 September 2004

The Monte Carlo Resort and Casino, which is jointly owned by MGM Mirage and Mandalay Resort Group, recently completed a hotel room remodeling effort that includes high-speed Internet access, 27-inch televisions and an updated decor.

Monorail to be Off Track for Weeks, Not days, Official Says

14 September 2004

Several weeks will be needed to determine what's ailing the Las Vegas Monorail and make permanent fixes to the troubled rail line, an official said Monday.

The Strip: A Peek at the Palazzo

14 September 2004

With no ground-breaking ceremony and no public fanfare, Las Vegas Sands Corp. has started laying the foundation for the $1.6 billion Palazzo casino resort, company documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission said.

Las Vegas Visitor Count Gains 2.6 Percent in July

14 September 2004

Despite two consecutive months with below-par improvements in the local visitor tally, Las Vegas' apparent summer slowdown was little more than a desert mirage, a local tourism official said Monday.

Grochowski Goes to Downtown Vegas

14 September 2004

John Grochowski: In the wake of a couple of recent mentions of Las Vegas' better gambling options being away from the Strip, a couple of readers e-mailed to ask if I practice what I preach.

Nevadan At Work: Steve Bell; Executive Vice President of Human Relations and Administration, Caesars Entertainment

13 September 2004

What's the difference between being an assistant men's basketball coach at the University of Connecticut and the chief of administration and human resources at Las Vegas-based gaming giant Caesars Entertainment?

Lessons in Sports Betting Put Some UNLV Officials at Odds

13 September 2004

Training courses to bet on football games are really no different from classes in the fine art of Chinese cuisine, or at least that's the word out of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Teamsters Approve New Pact, End Strike

13 September 2004

Members of Teamsters Local 631 approved a new labor contract Saturday, ending a weeklong strike that was threatening to disrupt Las Vegas' multibillion-dollar convention business during one of its busiest times of the year.

Inside Gaming Column: Digging Deep to Find Progress

13 September 2004

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

New Owners Plan Hispanic Theme for Castaways

13 September 2004

Three local casino operators are betting they can reflag the Castaways at the head of Boulder Highway as La Joya del Sol, complete renovations and reopen it in December, one of the new owners said Friday.

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