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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.

The 35,000-square-foot expansion cost $160 million and includes 800 new slot machines, a high-limit room with 60 more slot machines and three table games, and a six-table poker room.

The Las Vegas airport can now accommodate 12,820 vehicles in time for the holiday season.

The number of vendors appearing at the 2008 expo was down 20 percent from 2007's 120 exhibitors.

More casinos are looking at educational credentials in addition to real-world experience.

Dubai World has an agreement with MGM Mirage to acquire up to 20 percent of the company.