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Palms Seeks Extension to Exit Nevada Power

15 September 2003

The Palms hotel-casino saw its window of opportunity to leave the Nevada Power grid and buy electricity on its own expire last week.

Global Gaming Expo Grows Up

15 September 2003

The Global Gaming Expo, which opens today at the Las Vegas Convention Center and runs through Thursday, has rapidly grown into the greatest show in gaming.

Britney's Surprise Performance

15 September 2003

News Brief: Partygoers hit the jackpot at the Palms hotel-casino early Sunday morning when singer Britney Spears hit the stage unexpectedly.

Coming of Age in Vegas

15 September 2003

Barney Vinson:"After less than a week at dealer's school, I was dealing craps like I'd done it all my life."

Bellagio Fountains Mark Sept. 11 Anniversary

12 September 2003

Tourists watched a special patriotic fountain show in front of the Bellagio on Thursday.

Park Place Honored by Latin Chamber

12 September 2003

The Latin Chamber of Commerce of Nevada has honored Park Place Entertainment Corp. with a `Corporate Award of Distinction.'

Concern Over Economy, Terrorism on the Rise

11 September 2003

Two years after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the United States, concern is rising among Las Vegas visitors about both the threat of terrorism and the economy, an MRC Group Research Institute survey released Wednesday showed.

Caesars Palace Approved for Expansion

11 September 2003

Caesars Palace got the green light Wednesday for a $376 million expansion that will include a new 949-room, 26-story luxury hotel tower as its centerpiece.

Column: Norm!

10 September 2003

Norm Clarke Column: Some rumblings from inside Las Vegas

Mandalay Lists Tenant Lineup for Retail Mall

10 September 2003

It won't be the first hotel-casino operator to open a major shopping mall on the Strip, but Mandalay Resort Group has taken a somewhat unconventional course in developing its new Mandalay Place retail center.

Vegas, Honolulu Flights Set

10 September 2003

An air carrier and a travel agency have signed a three-year, $69.3 million agreement that will offer charter flight service between Las Vegas and Honolulu.

Nevada Economy: Gaming Win Up in July

10 September 2003

Fueled by strong July performances on the Strip and in North Las Vegas, Nevada casinos won $825.5 million from gamblers, 2.6 percent more than in July 2002, the Nevada Gaming Control Board reported Tuesday.

Wendy's Bets on New Strip Locations

9 September 2003

One of the biggest names in fast food is opening its first two stores on the Las Vegas Strip. Wendy's has grabbed a spot in each of two new food courts expected to open by Oct. 1 at the Showcase and Fashion Show malls.

Advance Hotel Room Rates Soared During Third Quarter

9 September 2003

With demand for domestic leisure travel surging over the summer, average third-quarter rates for Las Vegas soared 26 percent midweek and 11 percent on weekends for rooms booked three weeks or more in advance.

Greenspun Corp., Hughes Corp. Cut Funding After Clash Over Tax Differences

9 September 2003

The two biggest real estate development companies in Las Vegas, the Greenspun Corp. and Hughes Corp., have cut their financial support for the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce.

Second Tower at Palms Confirmed

8 September 2003

The Palms hotel-casino on expects to begin construction within a year on a new room tower, property owner George Maloof confirmed today.

Gambling Operators Say Economy's Long Struggles Have Slowed Postattack Rebound

8 September 2003

Almost two years after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks jolted Las Vegas' tourist based-economy, the city's casinos have yet to fully recover, industry insiders said.

Spending, Shopper Counts at Preattack Levels, Retailers Say

8 September 2003

The past two years have presented difficult challenges for Las Vegas' tourism-dependent retailers, but recent consumer trends reported at several Strip shopping centers show damage caused by the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks has largely been overcome.

Inside Gaming Column: Mandalay Still Likes Idea of Illinois

8 September 2003

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

Advantage Gambler Cleared of Charges

8 September 2003

Despite three witnesses willing to swear an advantage gambler committed crimes at the Mandalay Bay resort, Justice of the Peace pro tem Melanie Tobiasson on Thursday dismissed the case midprosecution and found Richard Dougherty innocent.

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