Nevada News - Page 463

A conservative think tank criticized the public agency charged with promoting Las Vegas, saying that it plays fast and loose with taxpayer money.

Las Vegas Sands shares have lost roughly 95 percent of their value in a little over a year.

Harrah's Vice Chairman Chuck Atwood steps down after serving 30 years with the company.

The $2.3 billion megaresort is set to open Dec. 22 as many Strip casinos continue to struggle.

The fifth season of the popular late night show just finished filming at the Golden Nugget in Las Vegas and will air next year.

There is no timetable on when the Oasis facilities would be reopened as the closing cuts company's workforce by 500.

The Reno casino's Grand Sierra Resort gift card is valid at many attractions including restaurants and bars.

The number of passengers at the Las Vegas airport fell significantly in October as compared to last year.

The casino company is the first in Las Vegas gaming sector to cut contributions.

The newest signature resort in the Wynn collection will open next door to Wynn Las Vegas on Dec. 22.

Big Strip casinos have seen profits plummet despite cutting room rates and offering discounts and other promotions.

Reno casinos struggle as weak economy and tribal casinos sap business.

MGM Mirage, Las Vegas Sands, Boyd Gaming and Wynn Resorts all post double-digit declines in their month-over-month daily price averages.

The owners could loan the company between $450 million and $500 million to weather the current economic storm.

A New York-based hedge fund bought the stake in the mall giant, who has seen its shares lose more than 98 percent of their value this year.

Casino companies are at odds over the prospect of legalized Internet gambling.

Andrew Heyer resigned last week because of increased demands on his "personal business interests."

Culinary union announces launch of housing program, making $2 million in loan assistance available to first-time homebuyers who are covered under Culinary contracts.

Companies show off more slot breakthroughs to interest younger players while still appealing to their core audience of over-65 gamblers.

The economic downturn means thinner budgets and less buying at the Global Gaming Expo.