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Harrah's merger moving ahead

16 February 2007

Attorneys working on the acquisition of Harrah's Entertainment by two private equity firms are expected to file applications for approval of the merger with state gaming regulators today.

Cosmopolitan Resort and Casino names marketing firm

15 February 2007

Las Vegas-based Tenner & Associates, Inc. has been awarded a long-term contract for branding, marketing and event creation by the soon-to-open Cosmopolitan Resort Hotel.

NBA commissioner cuts the odds

15 February 2007

In the latest development in Mayor Oscar Goodman's quest to secure a major league sports franchise for Las Vegas, NBA Commissioner David Stern told him to submit a plan that addresses the issue of local sports books accepting wagers on NBA games.

Limo companies get big assist from All-Star Game

15 February 2007

Limousines are the transport of choice for the NBA crowd, preferably something high-profile like a stretched Cadillac Escalade or Hummer.

Chinese New Year even bigger than All-Star Game

15 February 2007

Chinese New Year begins Sunday, the same day as the NBA All-Star game, meaning Las Vegas is going to be a very busy place.

CityCenter's Mandarin Oriental newly sold out

15 February 2007

More than 90 percent of the luxury residential offerings at CityCenter's Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas have sold in a mere 14 days.

Partnership plans housing for casino workers

14 February 2007

MGM Mirage, in partnership with developers American Nevada Company and Diamond Resorts, plans to build affordable housing for casino workers on about 160 acres the company owns in Jean.

Officials say Union Park will change face of Las Vegas

14 February 2007

A $6 billion project in downtown Las Vegas that includes everything from 50-story towers to storefront shops is key to reviving the city's struggling core, planners and city officials said Tuesday.

Speedway Casino sold away

14 February 2007

MTR Gaming Group announced Tuesday that it had entered an agreement to sell the Speedway Casino to Mandekic Cos., a local privately held company, for $18.2 million in cash.

Las Vegas sets record for visitors

14 February 2007

Las Vegas attracted a record number of tourists in 2006 despite losing 581 rooms from its hotel inventory, the first such decrease since 1992.

Casino considered for downtown Reno

14 February 2007

News Brief: At least two developers are considering building a hotel-casino in downtown Reno, which would be allowed under zoning changes that the Reno City Council will consider today.

Venetian celebrates Chinese New Year

13 February 2007

The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino will ring in the Chinese New Year in traditional style.

MTR Gaming sells Speedway Casino

13 February 2007

MTR Gaming Group subsidiary, Speakeasy Gaming of Las Vegas, Inc., has entered into a definitive agreement with Mandekic Companies, LLC to sell its Speedway Casino in North Las Vegas, NV for $18,175,000 in cash.

Jeff Simpson on why it's unlikely the online gambling ban will be reversed

12 February 2007

American Gaming Association President Frank Fahrenkopf told Jeff Simpson last week that if online poker players are confident they can persuade Congress to pass a law that would define poker as a game of skill, they're sadly mistaken.

Problem gambling panel hopes to gain renewal of funding

12 February 2007

After allocating almost $2.5 million for programs dealing with the research, prevention and treatment of compulsive gambling in Nevada, a state advisory panel hopes to do it all over again.

NBA All-Star weekend: Spanning the globe

12 February 2007

During nine seasons with the National Basketball Association's Dallas Mavericks, the long arms of German-born Dirk Nowitzki have blocked nearly 700 shots.

Nevada economy: Casinos post record win

12 February 2007

Nevada casinos roared to an all-time record gaming win of $12.6 billion in 2006, fueled by free-spending gamblers frequenting the Strip's glitzy gambling halls.

MGM Mirage, Jeanco Realty enter agreement

12 February 2007

MGM Mirage has entered into a partnership agreement with Jeanco Realty Development, LLC to form a 50/50 joint venture whose purpose is to master plan a mixed-use development in Jean, Nevada.

Heard it on the river

12 February 2007

Rudi Schiffer updates the Tunica scene in this edition of Heard it on the River.

Hard Rock bets on a three-way deal

9 February 2007

Hard Rock casino investors are betting on a three-way deal with to obtain a Nevada gaming license.

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