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Las Vegas Slot Player Continues Legal Battle

21 November 2000

News Brief: Despite three years of legal disputes and regulatory and court rulings that haven't gone his way, Joe Pepitone continues to fight for the jackpot he believes he won from a malfunctioned machine.

Aladdin Hopes for New Year's Strength

21 November 2000

News Brief: The financially troubled Strip resort continues to deal with the results of its initial 44 days of operations, numbers that were solid during the property's first three weeks but poor in September.

Nevada Gaming Regulators Approves Station's Purchase of Fiesta

21 November 2000

News Brief: Station gets gaming commission’s approval but the city council voted to postpone the company’s gaming and liquor license applications after a union official raised concerns about layoffs expected from the pending sale.

Employees React to Early Comstock Closing

20 November 2000

News Brief: The earlier-than-expected closure of downtown Reno's Comstock Hotel-Casino is drawing a mixed reaction from employees.

Looking Up: Downtown Art 'gallery' is in the Sky

20 November 2000

Thirty banners embossed with works of art created by 30 local artists are flying above Las Vegas Boulevard South, from Charleston Boulevard to Fremont Street.

Reno Hotel Files for Bankruptcy, Closes

20 November 2000

News Brief: The casino closed its doors Friday, only four days after announcing it wouldn't close for 60 days.

Columnist Mike O'Callaghan: Where I Stand: Nevada's Day of Heroes

20 November 2000

This week marks the 20th anniversary of the MGM Grand hotel fire that claimed 84 lives.

Analysts Divided Over Las Vegas Casino Business Trends

17 November 2000

Concern is building among Wall Street analysts over a series of reports that business along the Las Vegas Strip weakened in September.

Regent Casino Chief Out, Talks Continue

17 November 2000

Paul Hanley resigned Thursday as president and chief executive of the Regent Las Vegas after just two months on the job.

Nevada Gaming Board Chairman to Retire

17 November 2000

Nevada Gov. Guinn announces Steve DuCharme, chairman of the state Gaming Control Board, will retire when his term ends.

Station Casino License On Hold

16 November 2000

News Brief: The North Las Vegas City Council voted 5-0 Wednesday night to postpone a decision on Station Casinos' application for gaming and liquor licenses at the Fiesta after a union official raised concerns about layoffs expected from the casino's pending sale.

Columnist Jon Ralston: Why Vote No on VegasOne.com? Council Can Count the Ways

15 November 2000

Despite the VegasOne.com proposal being a dead duck, it will have a routine resurrection before the funeral.

Overdose Victim's Family Sues Venetian

15 November 2000

The family of a 21-year-old woman who died of a drug overdose after a night of partying at the Venetian's Club C2K, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the hotel-casino.

Aladdin Hotel-Casino Off to Rough Start

15 November 2000

The Aladdin, the newest resort on the Las Vegas Strip, has slashed employment and is seeking additional financing. But the company says business is improving, and its London Club casino is doing well.

Discrimination Complaint Against Las Vegas Casino Dismissed

14 November 2000

A federal judge on Monday dismissed a lawsuit accusing the Roadrunner Casino Sahara of racial discrimination when it stopped two black people from playing slot machines.

Lawsuit Claims Harrah's At Fault In Shooting

14 November 2000

News Brief: The estate of a 29-year-old tourist who was killed by a stray bullet at Harrah's Las Vegas is suing the Strip resort for damages.

Bob Stupak Clarifies Role in VegasOne.com Proposal

14 November 2000

The Las Vegas casino developer says the plan to develop an online casino using the city's name and seal was his idea. He's not on the board of directors, although his lawyer is.

Changing Face of Las Vegas Entertainment

13 November 2000

The celebrity showrooms are disappearing, replaced by concert venues and production shows that require three to five years to recover their initial costs.

Shake Rattle And Roll…Las Vegas Style

9 November 2000

A three-sided electronic "Internet Gaming Vision Board" in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, showcases Internet casinos and sportsbooks and promotes Internet gaming 24 hours a day.

Casino Workers Reapplying For Jobs

9 November 2000

When Station closes its purchase of Fiesta, the 1,100 Fiesta employees have to reapply for their jobs.

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