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Venetian Sidewalk Ruled Open to Union
13 July 2001
The Culinary Union won a lengthy fight when a federal appellate court ruled that individuals can picket along the Venetian hotel-casino's privately owned sidewalk because it is a public thoroughfare.
Nevada Gaming Regulators Concerned about Topless Club13 July 2001
The Nevada Gaming Control Board is considering stripping the gaming license of the Olympic Garden, a prominent Las Vegas topless dancing club.
Las Vegas Casino Supplier Sues Former Employees13 July 2001
JCM American Corp., a gambling equipment maker, sued two former employees, alleging they breached a non-compete agreement when they stole its proprietary information and trade secrets to create a rival business.
Regent Sale Hearing Delayed Again13 July 2001
A court hearing to approve plans to sell the bankrupt Regent Las Vegas was delayed Thursday, after Regent attorneys asked for more time to develop a sale plan.
High-Roller Sued for Casino Debts13 July 2001
Las Vegas gambling figure Jack Binion, whose license in Illinois was denied by the Illinois Gaming Board in part because of his association with high-roller Kamel Nacif, is now suing Nacif to recover $4.18 million in gambling debts.
Former Debbie Reynolds Casino Going Greek12 July 2001
The company that acquired the Debbie Reynolds hotel-casino near the Las Vegas Strip is dropping the Reynolds name and theme. It will re-open as the Greek Isles hotel-casino.
Las Vegas Casinos Introduce Progressive Keno-Lottery Game12 July 2001
News Brief: While lotteries are illegal in Nevada, a new casino game with a progressive jackpot starting at $5 million combines the elements of a lottery with keno.
Aztar Reports Revenue Drop12 July 2001
News Brief: Volatile stock markets have hurt the consumer confidence of the 55-and-older crowd, cutting into the midweek business of Tropicana owner Aztar Corp., a top company official said.
MGM Grand Gets New President12 July 2001
The MGM Grand hotel-casino has a new president, following the promotion of long-time Las Vegas casino executive Bill Hornbuckle.
Aladdin Attorney Reports Progress on Redesign12 July 2001
An attorney representing one of the Aladdin's owners outlined the progress of a redesign of the struggling Strip property to the Nevada Gaming Control Board Wednesday, but provided little new light into the property's financial situation.
Longtime Palace Station Executive McNeill Dies11 July 2001
McNeill worked at Palace Station for 21 years as a bingo manager first, and then as a marketing executive until his death on Monday.
MGM Mirage Looking at Internet Casino Jurisdictions11 July 2001
The Las Vegas gaming giant is eager to get into Internet gambling. Its president says it might open an online casino even before Nevada authorizes it, if a jurisdiction with tough regulations is found.
Execs Leave Harrah's Rio Casino10 July 2001
The Rio hotel-casino's top two executives abruptly departed Monday, four days after Harrah's Entertainment Inc. warned poor table game hold at its off-Strip property had once again hurt its profitability.
Las Vegas Strip Casinos Record Big Win in May10 July 2001
Strong business during the Memorial Day weekend, particularly from high-rollers on the Las Vegas Strip, helped Nevada casinos produce their largest percentage increase in gaming win in the last five months in May.
Waitress' Case to Proceed Against Hilton, Dennis Rodman9 July 2001
A Las Vegas Hilton cocktail waitress won the right to a trial in her lawsuit alleging she was fondled by basketball star Dennis Rodman and then fired for reporting the incident to the hotel-casino.
Cash-Optional Slots New Trend in Las Vegas Casinos5 July 2001
News Brief: Coinless slots machines are gaining in popularity among some players who prefer the convenience and clean hands that a card or voucher provides over handling a bucketful of coins.
PDS Gaming Cancels Deal to Buy Video Poker Pubs5 July 2001
PDS Gaming has called off its deal to acquire Las Vegas's largest chain of video poker bars.
Partner in Regent Resort Bid Pulls Out of Deal5 July 2001
A sudden, unexpected rift has developed between Peccole Nevada Corp. and Heller Financial Inc. , identified as the first bidders on the bankrupt Regent Las Vegas hotel-casino.
Casinos Help to End Las Vegas Blackout3 July 2001
News Brief: A California-style electricity crisis ambushed Las Vegas on Monday afternoon, leaving about 10,000 residential customers without power for 45 minutes until casinos voluntarily reduced their own consumption to make up for the energy shortfall.
Nevada Panel Gearing Up for Online Gaming Study3 July 2001
The Nevada Gaming Commission will begin the task of studying Internet gambling at the end of this month, when it conducts its first hearing on the subject, in Las Vegas.
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