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MGM Grand Denies Exploitation of Lions

13 June 2000

An animal rights group complains that the hotel-casino's Lion Habitat exploits the animals. MGM says it was designed with the lions' comfort in mind.

Richard Branson in Discussions for New Las Vegas Resort

12 June 2000

His Virgin Atlantic Airways begins nonstop service from London to Las Vegas, and forms an alliance with National Airlines.

Defense Bill May Carry College Sports Betting Ban

9 June 2000

Irrelevant amendments are permitted to the pending defense bill, and two Senators want to add their bill to ban legal betting on college games.

Aladdin Gaming Eyes Luxury Hotel, Condos

9 June 2000

The project would be built just behind the Aladdin resort, which opens in August. A second condo project is also planned by Turnberry.

Nevada Gaming Win Rises 13.9 % in April

8 June 2000

The Las Vegas Strip had an even better month, with the win increasing 19 percent. And it wasn't just due to new properties.

Suspects Linked to Multiple Las Vegas Casino Holdups

8 June 2000

Police believe they have the leaders of a violent gang involved in five casino holdups.

Wynn Tells Regulators about Plans for Resort on Desert Inn Site

8 June 2000

The master of casino theming says, 'Themes are pretty much a thing of the past.'

Las Vegas Monorail Project at a Crossroads

8 June 2000

State finance board hears arguments today. Will, or should, the project get tax-free bonds?

More Hotel Guests Can Check their Baggage at Las Vegas Airport

7 June 2000

Southwest Airlines has new arrangements with some of the major resorts for delivery of baggage from the airport to the hotel.

Slot Machine Makers Create Their Own Industry Trade Group

7 June 2000

Some of these companies have sued each other in the past, but now they feel the need for a united voice.

Steve Wynn's Purchase of the Desert Inn Set for State Regulatory Approval

6 June 2000

He is using personal funds for the $270 million acquisition, which will be considered Wednesday by Nevada officials.

Rio Hotel-Casino Wins Right to Sue Man Who Claimed Its Suites are Only Rooms

6 June 2000

What makes a suite a suite? It's not just a large room, a Los Angeles lawyer argued.

Harrah's Las Vegas Discontinues Free Gaming Lessons

6 June 2000

The company says there was no demand for the classes. The Rio, also owned by Harrah's, will continue to offer them.

MGM Grand May Change Its Name to Reflect Mirage Brands

2 June 2000

Chairman Lanni says none in the diverse collection of casinos is for sale. Meanwhile, some labor leaders welcome takeover of Mirage.

MGM Grand Talks Strategy After Completing Mirage Acquisition

31 May 2000

Generation X targeted in plans for mega resort at the Strip's Boardwalk site. Lanni says current themes have "over-citied" Las Vegas.

Las Vegas Tourism Official Warns of Threat Posed by Indian Casinos in California

31 May 2000

Repeat visits to Las Vegas declined last year, Cortez said, and 30 percent of the city's visitors come from California.

After One Year in Business, National Airlines Finds Cities Asking to be Included in Its System

31 May 2000

For new spokes from its Las Vegas hub, National is high on Atlanta, Boston, Seattle, Detroit, San Diego, Houston and Washington, D.C. Part Two of two parts.

Mirage Shareholders OK Merger with MGM; Wynn Says Art Will Move to Desert Inn

30 May 2000

Steve Wynn chaired the last Mirage shareholders meeting today. The record deal will probably close tomorrow.

National Airlines Celebrates First Year, Turned Profit After Only 10 Months

30 May 2000

The startup passenger carrier uses Las Vegas as its only hub: Every flight either starts or ends in Las Vegas. Part One of two parts.

Bill Bennett Seeks $65 Million for Key Parcel on Las Vegas Strip

26 May 2000

The 26 acres near the Sahara may be more desirable now, with recent developments at the north end of the Strip.

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