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Control Board Criticizes Hard Rock Print Ads

6 November 2003

The Nevada Gaming Control Board has recommended approval of a gaming license for an officer of the Hard Rock hotel-casino, but took the opportunity to criticize the property's risque advertising.

Contracts Awarded for Monorail

6 November 2003

Two contracts were approved last week for the design, construction and equipping of a planned 2.3-mile extension of the monorail into downtown Las Vegas from the Sahara hotel-casino along Main Street to a station near the Fremont Street Experience.

Harrah's Files Complaint Against Nevada Power

6 November 2003

A subsidiary of Harrah's Entertainment Inc. claims delays on the part of Nevada Power Co. are holding up plans to build a power plant at The Rio hotel-casino and have cost the company more than $1.5 million.

Imperial Palace Says Changes Paying Off

6 November 2003

Imperial Palace owner Betty Engelstad and the property's two new trustees have made big investments in technology that are starting to pay off for the center Strip resort.

Trump's Big Plans for Vegas

6 November 2003

Donald Trump says his plans for Las Vegas aren't getting smaller; they're getting bigger. He’s just not sure where the site for his proposed development will be.

Las Vegas Reaps in Benefits of Bull Riding

6 November 2003

The Professional Bull Riders tour has enjoyed a remarkable surge in popularity and is bringing more visitors to Las Vegas.

Casino Developer Steve Wynn Sells Painting for Record Amount

5 November 2003

News Brief: Casino developer Steve Wynn sold one of the 'season's sexiest' paintings for a record amount at a Christie's auction Tuesday night.

Convention Authority Representative Expects Number of Asians Visiting Las Vegas to Climb

5 November 2003

What's been a disappointing year for the local Asian travel sector could conclude on a positive note for Las Vegas, the convention authority's Japanese representative said Tuesday from Tokyo.

Trump Tower Plans on Hold

4 November 2003

The oft-delayed redevelopment of the New Frontier is getting closer to reality, but plans to build Trump Tower Las Vegas on the site are now on hold, property owner Phil Ruffin said Monday.

Las Vegas Convention Numbers Down

4 November 2003

A drop in the number of large conventions and dwindling attendance at major meetings toward the end of this year will hurt at least two major gaming operators, a new report from UBS Warburg says.

Westin Casuarina Hopes to Open Soon

4 November 2003

Inspection delays have pushed back indefinitely the opening of the Westin Casuarina Hotel and Spa, an approximately $80-million resort project built on the site of the former Maxim. The developer had hoped the hotel-casino would be open by now.

Gambling Stock Gauge Gallops Forward in October

3 November 2003

Refinancing Gives Hard Rock Room to Expand

3 November 2003

or a property with a small casino floor, a mere 657 rooms and roughly 1,200 parking spaces, the Hard Rock's influence extends far beyond its off-Strip location in the shadow of the city's megaresorts.

Discounter Plans Flights Between Las Vegas, Dallas

31 October 2003

AirTran Airways, a discount passenger carrier that currently offers 12 nonstop round trips a week between McCarran International Airport and Atlanta, will link Las Vegas and Dallas with a pair of nonstop round trips early next year.

Low Debt, High Times for Icahn Properties

31 October 2003

In 3 ½ years, Icahn Gaming Chief Executive Officer Rich Brown has seen a handful of smaller casinos more than quadruple their cash flow.

Las Vegas New Market Research Target

31 October 2003

Las Vegas has replaced Columbus, Ohio, as the best city in the United States to conduct market research, an executive for NBC said Wednesday.

Harrah's Las Vegas to Host World's Largest Slot Tournament

31 October 2003

More than 260 of the nation's best slot players will gather at Harrah's Las Vegas on Nov. 3 to compete for $1 million and the title of National Champion of Slots at the finals of the ninth annual Harrah's Millionaire Maker.

New Hotel Tower Gives Las Vegas Sands a Boost

30 October 2003

Strip Properties Seeing Little Effect from California Wildfires

30 October 2003

The raging fires in Southern California that blew smoke and ash over Las Vegas Wednesday don't appear to be keeping tourists away from the city, Strip resorts say.

Large Monet Exhibition Coming to Las Vegas

29 October 2003

News Brief: Some of Claude Monet's greatest masterpieces will be on display in a new exhibition at the Bellagio hotel-casino beginning early next year.

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