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Alliance Stock Tumbles on Weak Profit Report

Alliance Gaming Corp., the No. 2 U.S. manufacturer of slot machines, today reported improved earnings for its fiscal third quarter, but fell short of analysts' expectations. Its stock slumped on the news.

Passenger Totals: McCarran Sets Monthly Traffic Record

McCarran International Airport, seeing evidence of a public that is increasingly willing to travel, recorded its best-ever month in March with more than 3.6 million arriving and departing travelers.

FCC Chairman Defends Indecency Crackdown

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Michael Powell said Tuesday in Las Vegas his organization's recent and ongoing crackdown on so-called indecent radio and television broadcasts is meant to protect the public and does not violate the free speech rights of broadcasters or American citizens.

World Poker Tour Championship Boasts Largest Prize Pool

The World Poker Tour Championship attracted 343 players to Bellagio for a record-smashing $8.6 million prize pool, the highest ever in tournament poker.

High Times for Bottom Lines; Some Analysts Say Profits Could Spark Boom in Building

To build or not to build, that is a key question facing the gaming industry, analysts said Monday.

Competitors Critical of TV Gambling Stunt

Critics say last week's double-or-nothing gamble by Londoner Ashley Revell at the Plaza hotel-casino in downtown Las Vegas sent the wrong message about responsible gambling.

Harrah's All In For First Tourney

Poker players and casino industry insiders hope that this year's World Series of Poker at Binion's Horseshoe will be a turning point in the storied tournament's 35-year history.

Indecency To Be Hot Debate Topic At Broadcasters Expo

When members of the international broadcasting community gathered in Las Vegas last April for the National Association of Broadcasters' 2003 convention, their industry was largely focused on the United States' then-new war against Iraq.

Cost of Living: Growth and Consequences

The cost of living in Las Vegas usually goes up every time you step into a casino, but historically, it's been relatively low compared with other U.S. cities.

Inside Gaming Column: Wynn's Off-The-Wall Gift Benefits

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

Nevadan At Work: Steven Horsford

A profile of President and chief executive officer, Nevada Partners and the Culinary Training Academy, Steven Horsfold.

A Busy Day at Bellagio

Not only is MGM Mirage's flagship property, the Bellagio, open for business again, but it enjoyed a busier than usual Thursday, a company spokesman, retailers and guests agreed.

Expedia in Pact with Casinos

The Golden Nugget hotel-casinos in downtown Las Vegas and Laughlin have signed an agreement with Internet travel service Expedia Inc. to offer travel reservations online.

Station Casinos Breaks Ground

Station Casinos, Inc. executives today broke ground on Red Rock Station Resort and Casino.

Tourists Eager to Re-enter Bellagio

On Wednesday night, a few thousand people waited for the Bellagio to reopen and for its trademark dancing fountains to come to life.

Inspector: Casinos Vulnerable to Outages

The power outage that shut down the Bellagio and caused the evacuation of thousands of employees and customers could happen at any resort on the Las Vegas Strip and at any time, according to a top building inspector.

Jack Binion, Fred Benninger Honored

Horseshoe Gaming Holding Corp. Chairman and Chief Executive Jack Binion, and former MGM Grand Inc. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Fred Benninger will be inducted this year into the Gaming Hall of Fame.

Vegas Drag Queen Club Clears Hurdle

Donald Troxel's quest to open a drag-themed nightclub in downtown Las Vegas came one step closer to reality this week.

Bellagio Reopens

fter 3 1/2 days in the dark because of a freak power failure, Bellagio turned the lights back on and began welcoming guests back to the 3,000-room Strip megaresort.

Las Vegas Strip Development Plans Unveiled

David Friedman, former assistant to Venetian Chairman Sheldon Adelson, real estate developer Ian Bruce Eichner and an investment company are partnering in a plan to develop 8.5 acres on the Las Vegas Strip.

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