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World Series of Poker to Remain at Horseshoe

5 March 2004

The World Series of Poker will be played downtown in 2005 after Harrah's Entertainment Inc. agreed to keep the world's top poker tournament at Binion's Horseshoe for at least one extra year beyond this year's event.

Las Vegas Mayor Pressing to Keep Poker Tourney

4 March 2004

Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman said he wants the World Series of Poker to stay in Downtown Las Vegas.

Hard Rock Challenges Gaming Board Complaint

4 March 2004

The Hard Rock Hotel says it will fight a complaint filed by Nevada gaming regulators that claims the boutique Paradise Road property's advertising violates state rules.

Stardust Names VP, General Manager

4 March 2004

A longtime gaming executive is now vice president and general manager of the Stardust hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip.

Union Opposes Aladdin Sale

4 March 2004

Nevada regulators are investigating objections raised by the Culinary union to the designated buyer for the Aladdin.

Las Vegas Room Rates Up

4 March 2004

Despite slack convention and events business in late March, first-quarter room rates on the Strip are climbing at double-digit rates to record peaks, analysts said Tuesday.

Barrick Gaming Reveals Plans

4 March 2004

Barrick Gaming Corp. has unveiled plans to renovate and expand the areas around four downtown Las Vegas properties it is buying.

Binion's Horseshoe Sale Approved

4 March 2004

Meeting in back-to-back emergency sessions, Nevada's gaming regulators late Wednesday approved the sale of Binion's Horseshoe to MTR Gaming Group, subject to 10 conditions.

Fitzgeralds' Value Cut by $10 million

3 March 2004

The parent company of the Fitzgeralds hotel-casino in downtown Las Vegas reported a $10 million charge to write down the value of the property after spinning it off to a different company subsidiary in December, the company reported in its fourth quarter earnings statement Tuesday.

March Conventions Hit Record

3 March 2004

For the first time in the Las Vegas Convention Center's 45-year history, 20 separate trade shows and events will occupy the building this month.

Barrick Gaming Discloses Major Investment Plan

3 March 2004

The state Gaming Control Board today recommended approval for Barrick Gaming Corp.'s purchase of most of Jackie Gaughan's downtown Las Vegas real estate assets, including four hotel-casinos.

Las Vegas Slot Parlor Closes

2 March 2004

The Town Hall slot parlor on Koval Lane south of Flamingo Road closed Monday because of financial problems.

Former Castaways, Horseshoe Staff : Once Gone, But Now Taken On

2 March 2004

Thanks to pent-up demand for workers in the gaming industry, major casino companies are snatching up former Binion's Horseshoe and Castaways workers, even as the proposed sales and reopening of the properties are progressing.

Longtime MGM Executive Fred Benninger, 86, Dies

2 March 2004

Fred Benninger, who with longtime friend and business partner Kirk Kerkorian developed notable Nevada resorts including the International and a pair of MGM Grand properties, died Sunday at his Las Vegas home.

Inside Gaming Column: Filegate Left for Control Board to Finish

1 March 2004

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

Airport Efforts Appear to Work

1 March 2004

Sometimes people's fondest dreams come true -- and sometimes their worst nightmares never materialize. So far this weekend, both such scenarios have applied to the operators of McCarran International Airport.

Wynn's Stock, Hotel in Fine Shape

1 March 2004

Wynn Resorts topped off twice this week: It poured the top slab on its signature Las Vegas resort and its stock continued its remarkable climb with share price increases leading all other major gaming companies.

Former Sands Exec to Start Own Company

27 February 2004

David Friedman, the No. 2 executive and jack-of -all-trades for Las Vegas Sands owner Sheldon Adelson has confirmed he is resigning to start a new company.

Expert: Las Vegas Could Benefit from Union Merger

27 February 2004

Las Vegas stands to get a lift from the merger of the Culinary's parent union with the retail, textile and laundry workers union, even though it could be challenging for the gaming industry, a UNLV professor said.

Time Shares Plan Considered for Aladdin Land

27 February 2004

Planet Hollywood International Inc. Chairman Robert Earl thinks time share units may be the best way to use a vacant parcel next to the Aladdin that he and his partners would acquire as part of the Las Vegas megaresort they've agreed to purchase out of bankruptcy protection.

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