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"Poker Face" part of Palms advertising campaign
8 December 2009
The Palms Casino has signed an agreement to feature the hit Lady Gaga song "Poker Face" in a new advertising campaign.
Wall Street optimistic about slot makers8 December 2009
Wall Street analysts left last month's Global Gaming Expo with an optimistic view of Nevada's slot machine industry.
MGM banking on CityCenter high-rises8 December 2009
CityCenter residential officials believe the opening of the $8.5 billion project as well as a price reduction implemented in October, will spur sales in the project's remaining high-rise condominiums.
Sinatra and master chef combine for dining excellence at Encore Las Vegas7 December 2009
Steve Wynn says he thinks Frank Sinatra would "dig" the new restaurant at Encore Las Vegas that bears his name on the front door. And after dining at Sinatra, Casino City is in full agreement.
CityCenter getting mostly favorable reviews7 December 2009
Visitors to the MGM Mirage megacomplex on the Las Vegas Strip have heaped praise on the project, but say that it might be a little too high-end overall to attract mass appeal.
Caesars Palace lost and found gives back7 December 2009
Caesars Palace in Las Vegas sees many items reach its lost and found, and many of those items are eventually donated to needy causes.
Penn National has no interest in Pinnacle7 December 2009
Penn National officials shot down an idea that the gaming company would acquire rival casino operator Pinnacle Entertainment.
Slot-maker IGT promotes two employees4 December 2009
The slot machine giant has promoted Robert Melendres as chief legal officer and corporate secretary and Craig Billings as chief of staff and head of corporate development.
Rampart Casino announces Progressive Pai Gow Poker winner4 December 2009
Dennis Perkins was dealt a seven-card straight flush and won $97,204 at the Las Vegas casino.
Economic forecaster Schwer dies after battle with cancer4 December 2009
Keith Schwer was an economics professor at UNLV and served as the key forecaster on the Southern Nevada economy.
Mandarin Oriental brings unique amenities4 December 2009
The new CityCenter hotel is billing itself as a true boutique nongaming hotel on the Las Vegas Strip.
Buy a gambling-related book as a holiday gift, stocking stuffer3 December 2009
Poker, poker chip collecting, gambling history and more -- there's a perfect book for everyone on your holiday gift list. Here are a several suggestions.
CityCenter's Crystal aims to be retail "epicenter"3 December 2009
MGM Mirage wants Crystals, the 500,000-square-foot luxury retail and entertainment district at CityCenter, to be the retail "epicenter" of the West.
Unsecured Station creditors seek trustee3 December 2009
A committee of unsecured creditors in Station Casinos' bankruptcy case are asking a judge to appoint a trustee to take over the company's operations.
Gaming industry passings noted2 December 2009
Bill Velardo, Richard Fiore and Jeffrey Clontz have all passed away within the last three weeks.
Gaming officials keep eye on Dubai2 December 2009
Nevada gaming regulators are closing watching the financial maneuvers of Dubai World, who received a license to share in revenue from CityCenter's Aria casino.
Sands China hurt by Dubai World trouble1 December 2009
An IPO offered by Las Vegas Sands on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange fell more than 10 percent on its first day of trading.
Gaming stocks mostly down in November1 December 2009