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Las Vegas Resorts Replacing Canceling Customers

31 December 2003

Strip resorts that had seen a drop-off in occupancy rates attributed to terrorist threats already are now seeing rooms fill up as the countdown toward 2004 rolls on.

New Year's Preparations: Anti-terrorism Steps Taken

30 December 2003

Federal officials will restrict flights in the airspace over the Strip on New Year's Eve because of heightened concerns that Las Vegas could be attacked, authorities said Monday.

New Year's: Strip No-Shows Surface

30 December 2003

Cancellations for New Year's Eve jumped dramatically in the past week at previously sold-out Strip hotels, a Deutsche Bank survey found Monday.

Magician Horn is Out of Hospital

29 December 2003

News Brief: Illusionist Roy Horn, who was attacked by a tiger during a show in Las Vegas in October, has returned home from hospital.

Year In Review: On The Rebound

29 December 2003

The business climate in Southern Nevada steadily improved over the past 12 months and, while no major megaresorts are scheduled to open in 2004, continued growth is projected for the coming year.

Inside Gaming Column: Gaming Bosses Took Some Lumps Too

29 December 2003

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

Jingle bells! Casinos Swell for Holiday

29 December 2003

Most major Strip operators reported they were fully booked for the Christmas holiday without a single room left in their hotels and none listed on Internet travel sites.

Here's a Sure Bet: Those New Table Games Favor the House

29 December 2003

It's no coincidence that a couple of the biggest recent changes in Las Vegas table-game pits make some of those games even tougher to beat, industry experts said.

Concerns About Security Not Deterring Strip Visits

29 December 2003

Visitors kept flocking to the Strip at the end of the holiday week despite broadcasts Friday on CNN and Fox News about terror threats to Las Vegas, gaming industry operators said.

Park Place Confirms Deal for Sale of Las Vegas Hilton

28 December 2003

Park Place Entertainment Wednesday confirmed reaching a definitive agreement to sell the Las Vegas Hilton for $280 million to Colony Capital, a Los Angeles-based international private investment firm.

Judge Tosses Gambler's Conviction

28 December 2003

A judge threw out a conviction against an advantage gambler and professional personal trainer who was convicted earlier this year of disorderly conduct for allegedly resisting arrest while being detailed, handcuffed and roughed up at the El Cortez.

Mergers And Acquisitions: Sources Expect Sale of Las Vegas Hilton

25 December 2003

Park Place Entertainment Corp. is expected to announce today the sale of the Las Vegas Hilton to Colony Capital for $280 million, sources close to the deal said Tuesday.

Vegas Resorts Make Few Changes for Holidays

24 December 2003

Besides special menu items and holiday decorations, Las Vegas’ resorts aren’t doing much to draw holiday visitors.

Rio Makes Plans for Wheel in Sky

24 December 2003

The Rio Tuesday announced plans to build the world's tallest observation wheel, part of an $86 million project that it promised would change Las Vegas' skyline and bring millions of new visitors to the off-Strip property each year.

Opinion: Barr Offers Forward-Thinking Policy on Problem Gamblers

24 December 2003

Wallace R. Barr: When Park Place Entertainment began crafting an updated policy to promote responsible gambling at our casinos, we thought that our announcement would attract some attention, both inside and outside the gaming industry.

Hotels Strike Bowl Paydirt

24 December 2003

The Golden Nugget probably feels a bigger impact than the Luxor as host hotels of the 12th annual Las Vegas Bowl, but both properties welcome the business during one of the slower periods of the year.

Hilton Has Rich History in Las Vegas

24 December 2003

For more than 34 years, the Las Vegan Hilton has been a Las Vegas landmark and an important part of the history of the casino capital of the world.

More Signs of Bad Times at Horseshoe

23 December 2003

In what casino industry observers believe is a sign of a near-term sale or closure of Binion's Horseshoe, the husband of property owner Becky Binion Behnen has asked state regulators to withdraw his gaming license application.

Woman Hits $8.9 Million Megabucks

23 December 2003

A retired homemaker from the Hawaiian island of Molokai wasn't even a whole day into her annual Las Vegas vacation when she won $8.9 million while playing a Megabucks slot machine late Monday morning at the Fremont hotel.

Rio Project Planned

23 December 2003

Las Vegas’ Rio hotel-casino is expected to announce today a major construction project that will involve a joint-venture partner.

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