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Panel: California Casino Growth Not Hurting Vegas

5 February 2004

The explosion of tribal casinos in California continues to hurt Nevada's second-tier markets but does not appear to be significantly cutting into business in Las Vegas, a panel of experts said at a conference.

NFL, CBS Ad Issue Simmers

4 February 2004

CBS won't broadcast the Super Bowl again for at least another three years, but the NFL still intends to talk to the network about why Las Vegas ads ran on some of its affiliates during Sunday's Super Bowl.

Boyd Honored

4 February 2004

About 200 people attending the 10th annual American Gaming Summit Tuesday in Las Vegas paid tribute to William Boyd, chairman and chief executive of Boyd Gaming Corp., Las Vegas.

Job of Handing Out Racy Fliers Crucial for Some

4 February 2004

News Brief: Handing out photos of topless women to strangers on the Strip for $4 an hour is not Jorge Amador's ideal job.

Analyst: Venetian Clear No. 2, Strong Earnings Put Strip Resort Behind Only Bellagio

4 February 2004

Despite strong growth in 2003 at the Las Vegas Sands, owner and operator of The Venetian, Grand Canal Shops and Sands Macau, net income faltered in the fourth quarter on weak table play, depreciation and interest expenses, officials said Tuesday.

Binion's Workers to Still Get Aid

4 February 2004

A national emergency program that has been used to help hundreds of former Binion's Horseshoe employees is ending, but another 400 out-of-work casino workers will still be eligible for help, a Nevada Partners official said.

NFL Vows to Close Las Vegas Advertising Loophole

4 February 2004

It looks like Janet Jackson's breast isn't the only thing that won't be making a return appearance on next year's television broadcast of Super Bowl XXXIX.

New Nightclub Planned

4 February 2004

Hard Rock Hotel and Casino owner Peter Morton has signed a deal to partner with Hollywood nightlife developer Brent Bolthouse on the opening of a new yet-to-be named nightclub at his Las Vegas hotel.

Las Vegas Hilton President Resigns

4 February 2004

William Bigelow has submitted his resignation as president of the Las Vegas Hilton as the property's prospective buyer makes plans to announce its choice to head the resort after the sale closes.

Closed Casino: Castaways Likely Finished

3 February 2004

The Castaways is unlikely to reopen, Las Vegas casino industry executives predicted on Monday after the 49-year-old hotel-casino was sold to Vestin Mortgage, the property's biggest creditor.

Columnist: Las Vegas, NFL Need Timeout

3 February 2004

Las Vegas Sun columnist, Jeff German, thinks that Las Vegas and the NFL need to step away from their squabbling.

Fraudulent Vegas Casino Scheme Claim Settled

3 February 2004

A California man has agreed to settle Securities and Exchange Commission claims that he defrauded investors in a bogus celebrity-themed Las Vegas resort and casino.

Las Vegas Sands Results Mixed

3 February 2004

Las Vegas Sands Inc., owner of The Venetian resort and the Grand Canal Shops, reported Q4 cash flow of $63.4 million, an increase of 8.7 percent from Q4 2002. But net income of $2.6 million was down from $6 million in Q4 2002.

Gaming Leader Death Almost Unnoticed

2 February 2004

The death of a longtime leading Las Vegas gaming executive last month might have gone unnoticed had the resort that he ran for 34 years not closed last week.

Troupe Offers to Reinstate HIV-Positive Gymnast

2 February 2004

Cirque du Soleil offered Friday to reinstate an HIV-positive gymnast after federal labor investigators found "reasonable cause" to believe the Montreal-based circus engaged in job discrimination when it fired the performer because of his condition.

Hofbrauhaus Opens

2 February 2004

Hofbrauhaus' opening day was Saturday. The Hofbrauhaus is at Paradise Road and Harmon Avenue in Las Vegas.

$300 Million Project Planned for Las Vegas

2 February 2004

Florida-based Turnberry Associates has joined with Centra Properties to develop a 100-acre parcel that sits in the ‘cross hairs’ of Las Vegas Valley.

Castaway Employees Get Help

2 February 2004

The same coalition of groups that helped Binion's Horseshoe workers find work and file for benefits has already begun pointing the Castaways employees toward assistance.

Binion's Targeted for Insurance Probe

2 February 2004

Binion's Horseshoe and its owner are being investigated by the U.S. Department of Labor for possible violations of federal law involving $2.5 million in unpaid worker health insurance claims.

Casinos Cash in on Super Bowl Fans

30 January 2004

While the Super Bowl remains one of the most bet-upon events in history, it's the small bettors that will carry the day in Las Vegas, experts say.

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