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Commission May Consider Restrictions on Strip Pedicabs, Segway Scooters

20 January 2004

News Brief: Clark County commissioners may soon consider new restrictions for pedicabs and Segway scooters on the Strip.

Gaming Industry Bonds Notch Yields of 15 Percent

20 January 2004

Gaming industry bonds posted yields approaching 15 percent in 2003, even better than their yields the year before but seriously lower than returns from similarly rated bond offerings, analysts said Monday.

Casino Closing: Horseshoe Employees Getting Aid

20 January 2004

While executives continued talks Monday to complete Harrah's $50 million deal to buy Binion's Horseshoe, more than 200 of the closed casino's workers sought assistance from Nevada Partners and the Culinary Training Academy.

Woodworkers' Convention to Move to Las Vegas in '05

19 January 2004

The Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers will move its AWFS Fair to Las Vegas in 2005, ending a relationship the event has had with Southern California since 1957.

Four Vegas Flights Added

19 January 2004

America West Airlines will continue its expansion in Las Vegas with four new round-trip flights in April, including new service to Burbank, Calif.

Inside Gaming Column: Gaming Operators Could Hit IPO Market

19 January 2004

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

The Horseshoe Closing: Blame Becky

19 January 2004

Becky Binion Behnen's 5 1/2-year stint as owner of Binion's Horseshoe was a disaster, industry experts agreed.

Downtown Casino: Binion's Deal Still Unsigned

19 January 2004

Becky Binion Behnen and Harrah's Entertainment Friday were 'making substantial progress' in negotiating a final agreement to sell the landmark downtown hotel-casino, a lawyer for Behnen said Friday.

Las Vegas Cabby Wins World Record Nickel Slot Jackpot

19 January 2004

Las Vegas cab driver Robert Baker won a $3.2 million nickel slot jackpot over the weekend.

Caesars Talking to Baseball League

16 January 2004

Caesars Entertainment Inc. is talking to Major League Baseball about moving a franchise to the Las Vegas Valley.

Report: Las Vegas Gaming Fuels Real Estate Market

16 January 2004

News Brief: The Las Vegas office market is expected to improve this year as gaming revenues increase and new jobs are created, according to a new report from a major real estate brokerage firm.

Binion Deal Unsigned

16 January 2004

Sources say that the owner of Binion’s Horseshoe has failed to sign or discuss a definitive sales agreement that was delivered to her Tuesday by prospective buyer Harrah's Entertainment.

Station Casinos to Issue Notes

16 January 2004

Station Casinos has agreed to issue $400 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.50% senior subordinated notes due February 1, 2014.

Las Vegas Tourism Grows

15 January 2004

The local tourism industry grew by 1.3 percent in November despite pre-holiday travel doldrums and a weaker Comdex trade show.

Binion Employees Get Support

15 January 2004

The Culinary union and the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation are joining to provide help and answers to Binion’s Horseshoe’s workers.

Las Vegas Worker Productivity Up

15 January 2004

Productivity in Las Vegas hotel-casinos surged more than 6 percent immediately after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and has continued its upward creep, according to analysts.

Las Vegas Paiutes Sign Development Deal

14 January 2004

The Las Vegas Tribe of Paiute Indians said Tuesday it entered into an agreement with a California developer with local ties to master plan 3,800 acres of reservation land that will possibly include houses, retail stores and a casino.

Vegas Again Exploiting Ban on Super Bowl Ads

14 January 2004

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority is rolling out a $1.5 million campaign today telling viewers they're likely to have more fun here than in Houston, the site of the National Football League's championship game.

Travel Site Offers Concierge Services

14 January 2004

Two VEGAS.com concierge booths are now open at the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace. Tourists and locals use VEGAS.com to book vacations including hotel reservations and airline tickets to Las Vegas.

California-to-Las Vegas Road Trips Getting Easier, Tourism Expert Says

14 January 2004

Leaving Las Vegas -- and getting here, too -- could soon become much easier, a highway traffic expert told local tourism leaders Tuesday.

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