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Stardust memories: Boyd helped end era of mob control of Las Vegas casinos
30 October 2006
When the Stardust closes for good this week, Boyd Gaming Corp. Chairman Bill Boyd will mark the end of another era in Las Vegas.
Harrah's announces 2007 World Series of Poker dates30 October 2006
The 2007 World Series of Poker will begin on June 1.
Harrah's paid premium for Barbary Coast land27 October 2006
Harrah's Entertainment is paying what amounts to $84.8 million an acre to pick up the 4.3 acre site at the corner of the Strip and Flamingo Road, the last piece of a 350-acre land parcel.
MGM Mirage unveils plans for residences26 October 2006
MGM Mirage on Wednesday unveiled plans for residences at the $7 billion Project CityCenter, saying the 66-acre site will include four condominium developments encompassing five high-rise towers.
Overseas operators make a play for the big money in British casinos25 October 2006
International News Brief: Recent takeover offers indicate how lucrative international casino groups believe Britain will become as the 2005 Gambling Act slowly unwinds many regulatory constraints.
Analysts: Macau to top Las Vegas25 October 2006
International News Brief: Macau has become the world's top gambling destination, analysts said Wednesday, after the latest earnings figures from the southern Chinese territory showed it had probably topped Las Vegas.
Ultimate Blackjack Tour Strikes partnership with Palms Casino Resort in Vegas24 October 2006
The Ultimate Blackjack Tour will bring its high-adrenaline, juiced up version of tournament blackjack to the trendsetting Palms Casino Resort as an official UBT tour stop April 20, 2007.
IGT adding to slot games24 October 2006
Slot machine giant International Game Technology took the initial steps Monday to enter the electronic table game business with plans to develop blackjack and roulette tables that don't require the presence of a dealer.
Las Vegas trade shows get healthier24 October 2006
The Las Vegas trade-show market is getting a healthy boost from a cluster of medical-industry conventions.
STPT sponsors charity tournament24 October 2006
The Small Town Poker Tour will be one of the participating sponsors of "Vince Neil's Off The Strip Poker Tournament" benefiting the T. J. Martell Foundation.
Looking in on: Gaming23 October 2006
Las Vegas developers have been there and done that with shortages of steel and concrete. But glass?
Jeff Simpson on why gambling in grocery and convenience stores is wrong23 October 2006
It's no surprise that slot bars and convenience store owners are emptying their tills in an effort to defeat Question 5 and pass Question 4 on the Nov. 7 ballot.
Walnum captures Festa Al Lago main event title23 October 2006
The least experienced player at the Festa Al Lago Main Event final table became the latest youngster to make the World Poker Tour his coming out party.
Casinos' fear may be so much smoke23 October 2006
Neither of two competing measures on next month's ballot to restrict smoking in Nevada dares to prohibit smoking in casinos.
Expansion of Las Vegas pipeline announced23 October 2006
Kinder Morgan Energy Partners has confirmed earlier reported plans to spend about $388 million to expand a gasoline pipeline to Las Vegas from California refineries.
Nevada Gaming Commission: Panel backs South Coast deal23 October 2006
A plan by Boyd Gaming Corp. to sell its 1,350-room South Coast in Las Vegas to veteran Nevada gambling figure Michael Gaughan won final approval Thursday from the state Gaming Commission.
Inside gaming column: Casinos' newest pals: High netters23 October 2006
A selection of news and views from inside the industry this week.
IGT funds degree program23 October 2006
News Brief: So hungry is IGT for talented employees that it has donated $500,000 to the University of Nevada, Reno's College of Engineering to fund a computer game studies undergraduate degree program.
Nevada casinos' worries may just be smoke23 October 2006
hile there are long-standing assumptions that a smoking ban would hurt the casino industry, there is substantial evidence suggesting that smoking bans do not hurt businesses and over time, might help them.
MGM CityCenter offer condos23 October 2006
The MGM CityCenter will be home to four outstanding contemporary condo developments from some of the world's most renowned architects.
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