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Controversy Rages over Casino Industry Support of National Airlines

11 December 2000

The bankrupt National Airlines has 56 daily flights from Las Vegas. Should casino companies besides Harrah's give it critical financial assistance? Part One of two parts

Regent Alleges Builders in Scheme for Kickbacks

8 December 2000

The Regent Las Vegas is seeking a court order to compel the deposition of a project manager for conspiring to fabricate change orders to bill the hotel-casino for work that was allegedly never performed.

Construction Companies May Try to Seize Regent Casino

8 December 2000

A group of 10 contractors claims it's owed about $30 million for work performed on the Regent, and each contractor still has liens pending against the resort.

One Casino Group OK'd, Second Vetoed for Reno Casino Purchase

7 December 2000

State gives preliminary approval for Black Hawk Gaming purchase of casino in Reno but vetoes plans by a California businessman for Reno casino ventures, citing ties to organized crime.

Alleged Casino Robber-Murderer Hangs Self in Jail

7 December 2000

Suspect in a string of casino robberies and the killings of two armored car guard apparently hung himself with a bed sheet in his jail cell over the weekend.

Fireworks Open Terrible's at Old Continental Site

7 December 2000

Las Vegas' latest hotel-casino opened Wednesday night, as the $65 million Terrible's Hotel-Casino opened its doors near the Las Vegas Strip.

Stabbed Man Collapses Inside Sahara Casino

7 December 2000

News Brief: A convicted drug dealer was in critical condition Thursday after being stabbed in the heart in front of the Sahara hotel-casino, police said.

National Airlines Files for Bankruptcy Reorganization

7 December 2000

The Las Vegas carrier that grew quickly after its May 1999 debut has been hurt by lack of investment from casinos, insufficient numbers of passengers and rising fuel costs.

Aladdin Fires Back at Firm

6 December 2000

Aladdin Gaming says it wants to audit the payment records of a contractor, who accused them of defaulting on a $7.539 million payment.

Terrible's Waiting on Permits

6 December 2000

Terribles’ stand poised to open its doors tonight, which makes it the last casino to open in Vegas in 2000.

Nevada Tourism Campaign Aimed at RV Travelers

5 December 2000

A $1 million promotion is being launched to draw recreational vehicle owners to Nevada to counteract competition from Indian gambling in California.

New Analyst Coverage Positive for Las Vegas Casinos

5 December 2000

Investment brokerage First Security Van Kasper today initiated coverage of the gaming industry, saying that supply and demand dynamics in the industry remains attractive.

Naked Truth Behind Aladdin's Airport Ad

5 December 2000

Civil liberties advocates believe Prince's controversial concert promotion poster is simply a "Sign O' The Times".

Tabish to do Hard Time for Binion Murder

5 December 2000

Rick Tabish is heading to Nevada's toughest prison to serve time for killing wealthy gambler Ted Binion.

MGM Grand's 'EFX' Ready to Rock 'n' Roll Into 2001 With Superstar Headliner Rick Springfield in Starring Role

5 December 2000

Multi-Talented singer/actor Rick Springfield to revive Rock 'n' Roll in 'EFX' stage spectacular.

Poker Rooms on Strip Declining

5 December 2000

News Brief: Harrah's Las Vegas, The Venetian become latest casinos to remove game: both properties cite lack of customer demand.

Alcohol Use, Abuse are High in Nevada

4 December 2000

Columnist Launce Rake: It appears drinking and the Nevada desert go together like Jack Daniel's and Coke.

Nevada Casinos Praised for Relaxing High Heel Requirement

4 December 2000

News Brief: A statewide drive to `free the feet’ of cocktail waitresses, by giving them choice in the wearing of high heels, has been branded a success.

It's Cowboy Week in Las Vegas

4 December 2000

In Las Vegas' annual flirtation with its past, the National Finals Rodeo is here. Free-spending rodeo fans help the city's economy during a normally slow month.

Vegas Showrooms in State of Change

1 December 2000

Giant marquees once lined the Strip like stone monuments are gone now, replaced by electronic reader boards that many believe symbolize the diminished importance of performers in the eyes of executives who run the city's hotels and casinos.

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