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Inside Gaming: Plazzo May Have Place in Mall Bids

13 April 2004

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

Castaways Deal Paves Way for Reopening

8 April 2004

A trio of local casino operators has a tentative deal to buy and reopen the Castaways hotel-casino near downtown Las Vegas, prospective buyer Randy Miller said this morning.

Nevada Regulators Approve Reopening of Laughlin Casino

8 April 2004

he Nevada Gaming Control Board on Wednesday gave preliminary approval for the owner of a California real estate investment company to reopen the Regency Casino.

Las Vegas Attracts Spring Break Vacationers

8 April 2004

As one of the top destination resorts in the world, Las Vegas is on the radar screen of thousands of individuals and families who escape for the annual ritual of spring break.

Mixed Reactions to UK Gaming Recommendations

8 April 2004

Two major Las Vegas operators and a gaming analyst see the latest recommendations for gambling expansion in the UK as a positive for casino companies. Others aren’t so optimistic.

Economists: Las Vegas Economy Improving

8 April 2004

Profits at the major, publicly traded Las Vegas-based gaming companies jumped an estimated 28 percent in the first quarter of 2004, signaling further improvements in the local economy.

Man Bets Shirt Off His Back

8 April 2004

News Brief: A British man who has sold all his possessions, including his clothes, will stand in a rented tuxedo on Sunday and bet everything on a spin of the roulette wheel.

Pedestrian Bridge at McCarran May Help Ease Airlines' Growing Pains

7 April 2004

A pedestrian bridge linking two concourses at McCarran International Airport would enable the airport's two busiest airlines to expand operations without inconveniencing passengers, the airport's top executive said Tuesday.

Harrah's Execs Eat More Health Care Costs

6 April 2004

News Brief: Harrah's Entertainment Inc. is cutting costs and making health care more affordable for low-wage workers partly by shifting the burden onto employees at the top of the pay scale.

Wynn Pursues Upscale Gamblers

6 April 2004

News Brief: Stephen A. Wynn wants Vegas to become the top destination for every upscale gambler in the world.

Deadline Passes, But Sales Talks Will Continue for Castaways

6 April 2004

The deadline for the partnership of Randy Miller, Rich Gonzales and Rich Ionnone to buy the Castaways passed Monday without a final deal, but with negotiations still in progress, Vestin spokesman Steve Stern said.

The Strip: Mandalay Revises Earnings Upward

6 April 2004

Startled Wall Street analysts, seeing estimated first-quarter earnings at Mandalay Resort Group revised upward 30 percent Monday, described Las Vegas as a boom town with bright prospects for the months ahead.

Two People Killed in Dispute at Off-Strip Casino

5 April 2004

News Brief: Las Vegas police shot and killed a man moments after he gunned down a customer during a dispute Thursday night inside the Eureka Casino, police said.

Wynn to Open With Union

5 April 2004

Wynn's companies have long enjoyed a positive relationship with the Culinary Union, and the developer said he expects that to continue when the megaresort opens.

Inside Gaming Column: Strip-Corner Deal May Be Near for Harrah's

5 April 2004

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

Show Over For Mauled Tiger Pair

5 April 2004

News Brief: A marquee that was home to illusionists Siegfried and Roy's Las Vegas show is being taken down six months after the spectacle was closed by a tiger attack.

Casino Stocks: Gaming Index Soars

5 April 2004

The average value of Las Vegas-based gaming stocks surged by a record amount to hit an all-time high in March, beating all the broad market indicators in the process, analysts said Friday.

Sam's Town Celebrates 25th Anniversary

2 April 2004

When it opened a quarter of a century ago, Sam's Town was a pioneer out on what was then the dusty edge of Las Vegas but on the cutting edge of the gaming industry.

Binion's Reopens to Fanfare

2 April 2004

Two-and-a-half months after closing, Binion's Horseshoe reopened Thursday afternoon to a celebration on Fremont Street and renewed action in one of downtown's most storied casinos.

NCAA Issues Warning to U.S. Firms

2 April 2004

he NCAA has issued warning letters to four Las Vegas hotel-casinos, cautioning them on the use of phrases associated with the organization's popular basketball tournament.

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