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Tourism Board Members Object to 'Sin City' Reference

16 December 2003

When it comes to promoting the state's tourism industry, the phrase "Sin City" is simply too taboo for Manny Cortez.

America Airline Adds Direct Vegas Flights

15 December 2003

America West Airlines will step up competition with Las Vegas market leader Southwest and three other carriers by adding six round-trip flights to six cities in March, the airline announced today.

Park Place, MGM Mirage Consider Casinos in Japan

15 December 2003

At least two Las Vegas-based gaming giants seem be setting their sights on developing a major urban casino in Tokyo.

Gaming Technology: No Change for the Bettor

15 December 2003

The rapid replacement of coin-based slot machines with coinless ticket-in, ticket-out technology is the biggest change to hit locals casino slot floors since bill validators, casino operators agree.

Inside Gaming Column: 'Phantom' May Soon Haunt Venetian

15 December 2003

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

Media Circus Expected for Binion Trial

12 December 2003

The local media are expected to turn out in force Monday for a court appearance of Sandy Murphy and Rick Tabish, the alleged murderers of casino executive, Ted Binion.

Las Vegas Monorail Service to Begin March 1

12 December 2003

The four-mile Las Vegas Monorail will begin accepting passengers March 1, the system's board of directors said Thursday.

Convention Attendance Boosts Las Vegas Visitor Volume

12 December 2003

Visitor volume climbed 3.1 percent in Las Vegas in October, thanks primarily to an increase in convention attendance for the month, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority said Thursday.

Las Vegas Back in New Year's Spotlight

12 December 2003

Las Vegas is rebounding as a hot New Year's holiday destination following two years of tepid growth, surveys of room rates booked three weeks or more in advance show.

Las Vegas Expos Battle for Cowboy Fans

12 December 2003

As professional cowboys battle at this week's Wrangler National Final Rodeo, an equally intense showdown is taking place for the wallets and purses of rodeo fans.

Return of Penny Slots

12 December 2003

Now, casinos are returning to low-denomination slots as ticket-in, ticket-out technology makes the machines more efficient and players tell operators they like the added entertainment time they offer for the same volume of play.

Nevada Casino Impacts County Elections

12 December 2003

Station Casino’s suburban casino project that once pitted developers against nearby residents once again has put a bull's eye on a Clark County commissioner facing re-election.

Philadelphia to Vegas Flights Offered

11 December 2003

Southwest Airlines will offer nonstop round trips between Las Vegas and Philadelphia when it begins serving its newest market in May, the airline announced today.

Fox Bets on Casino Reality Show

11 December 2003

News Brief: Fox has picked up ‘The Casino,’ a show from producer Mark Burnett that will revolve around the relaunch of Las Vegas' landmark Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino on the Fremont St. strip.

Strip Motels Being Demolished

10 December 2003

Two 1960s-era landmarks on the Las Vegas Strip will soon face the wrecking ball to make way for a nongaming luxury hotel.

LVCVA OKs Land for Parking

10 December 2003

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority will spend $1.57 million for five parcels totaling 1.15 acres adjacent to the Las Vegas Convention Center South Hall, the organization's board of directors agreed Tuesday.

'Harm-Minimization' Slots Studied by Industry

10 December 2003

If you went on a 'hot streak' while playing your favorite slot machine, how would you feel if the machine suddenly shut down and gave you an on-screen message warning of the dangers of excessive gambling?

Study Contradicts NCAA

9 December 2003

According to a Harvard University researcher, the extent of gambling that occurs on college campuses has been greatly exaggerated.

Waitress' Suit Against Caesars Reinstated

9 December 2003

The Nevada Supreme Court has reinstated a lawsuit by a cocktail waitress at Caesars Palace alleging the resort was negligent in not providing security in the employee parking garage, where she was abducted twice by her estranged husband.

Park Place Marketing Program Criticized

9 December 2003

Park Place Entertainment Corp.'s Caesars Entertainment-branded MasterCard debuted Monday with many credit officials and gaming foes attacking the bank-casino company partnerships

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