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Barden's Ideas to Turn Fitzgeralds Around
19 October 2001
Detroit businessman Don Barden has some ideas on how to turn around the Fitzgeralds hotel-casino in downtown Las Vegas, which he purchased out of bankruptcy court.
Wireless Service Devices Coming to Casinos19 October 2001
Aside from improving customer service, orders taken from mobile devices or wireless terminals will stimulate a higher volume of business for the resort, said InfoGenesis' Vice President.
Boxing Legend Interested in Casino Deals19 October 2001
Former boxing champion Sugar Ray Leonard said Thursday he's interested in pursuing a casino project in Las Vegas, should the right opportunity present itself.
Steve Wynn Talks about Plans for 'Le Reve'19 October 2001
Steve Wynn today confirmed the name of his new resort, on the site of the Desert Inn, will be "Le Reve," a hotel marked by another show created by the designer of Bellagio's "O" production.
Panelist: Casinos Won't Leave Security to Chance19 October 2001
According to security experts, Las Vegas casinos have broadened their security efforts in the aftermath of the Sept.11 suicide hijackings.
Fitzgeralds Buyer Approved by Gaming Board18 October 2001
The Nevada Gaming Control Board unanimously recommended approval for Don Barden to acquire Fitzgeralds hotel-casino. He would be the first black business person to wholly own a major Nevada gaming resort.
Casino Sues Nevada Over Rights to Land18 October 2001
Vacation Village is in a legal dispute with the Nevada Department of Transportation over ownership rights to a 15-acre parcel of land beside the bankrupt Las Vegas hotel-casino.
Analysts Agree: Short-Term Prospects for Las Vegas are Poor17 October 2001
Las Vegas has suffered from the national economic downturn and the public’s fear of airline travel, experts say. More of the city’s business is coming from drive-in customers, who spend less money.
Venetian Seeks Replacement of Lien Judge, Master17 October 2001
The Las Vegas Strip's Venetian megaresort asked the Nevada Supreme Court to remove Senior District Judge James Brennan and a special master from a case involving more than $300 million in construction lien claims against the property.
Experts: Building Loyalty Means Offering Value17 October 2001
A panel of casino consumer experts at the Global Gaming Expo rate which casinos gave customers the most and least bang for their buck. They look forward to the opening of the Palms.
Consultant: Casinos Missing Internet Marketing Chances17 October 2001
According to Saverio Scheri III, managing director of Whitesand Consulting, when it comes to the marketing potential of the Internet only a few casino companies truly realizing its true potential.
Regulators Eye Fitzgeralds Deal17 October 2001
Nevada gaming regulators will consider the announced $149 million cash purchase of Fitzgeralds casinos. The buyer, Don Barden of Detroit, would become Nevada's only black casino owner.
Aladdin Beating Expectations16 October 2001
The Aladdin hotel-casino is running ahead of financial expectations in the early days of its bankruptcy, attorneys for the Strip resort told the court.
MGM Grand Sues New York Firm over Cancelled Convention16 October 2001
The MGM Grand hotel-casino sued a New York firm in a dispute over whether the terrorist attacks were the real reason that the company canceled a Las Vegas convention.
Stardust Hit Hard By Slowdown16 October 2001
Boyd's Stardust hotel-casino posted cash flow of $722,000 for the quarter ending Sept. 30, down 76 percent from the year-ago period.
Club, Spa Attempt to Force Aladdin's Hand15 October 2001
The builders of two major projects at the bankrupt Aladdin hotel-casino don't want to proceed with construction unless the Aladdin commits to maintaining their leases.
Las Vegas Gambling Business Continues Recovery15 October 2001
Fears of more terrorist strikes and mailings of anthrax did not take the wind out of Las Vegas' continuing recovery. Occupancy was strong this weekend.
Some Las Vegas Casino Workers Return14 October 2001
One-fourth of the 15,000 local casino industry workers who lost their jobs in recent weeks have returned to part-time status at the Las Vegas megaresorts of MGM Mirage, Mandalay Resort Group and Park Place Entertainment, executives said.
Hotels Say No Early Fallout from Anthrax Scare13 October 2001
Tourists continued to stay at Reno and Las Vegas hotels Saturday despite the news that a letter sent to a Microsoft office in Reno tested positive for anthrax.
Flamingo Reno Buyer Had License Problem12 October 2001
News Brief: The principal owner of the company trying to buy the Flamingo Reno hotel-casino had trouble four years ago with state gambling regulators, who refused to renew his license.
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