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McCarran Airport Grows

With no discussion, the Clark County Commission on Tuesday approved plans to begin work on several new parking options for travelers and employees at McCarran International Airport.

Reno Considers Casino Zoning Changes

News Brief: City officials are considering a rewrite of Reno’s zoning-related gambling policies that would, among other things, streamline the process for a Las Vegas-based neighborhood casino operator to build a new project in south Reno.

Private Poker Parties a Trend for LV Resorts

A couple of weeks ago, Connecticut businessman Michael Vlock sat at a poker table at Wynn Las Vegas with actor Matt Damon, sports legends Pete Sampras and Wayne Gretzky and investment maven Warren Buffet.

Company to Purchase Northern Nevada Casino

American Wagering Inc. has struck an agreement to purchase Sturgeon's Inn Casino in Lovelock and has formed a subsidiary to acquire other hotel and casino operations.

Commission Will Weigh McCarran Parking Plans

Faced with strong existing demand that should soon worsen because of pending construction, the Clark County Commission today will consider a plan that would give outbound travelers and airport employees several new options when parking at McCarran International.

American Wagering to Acquire Sturgeon's Inn & Casino

AWI Gaming, a American Wagering, Inc. subsidiary, has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase Sturgeon's Inn & Casino.

Delegation Buoyed by Position on Nonstops

While a Nevada tourism delegation in China didn't get everything that it wanted from a meeting with Asian airline executives, it did get a consolation prize from the Chinese government.

Inside Gaming Column: Rooms at Wynn Las Vegas on Internet

A selection of news and views from inside the industry this week.

Two Awarded Punitive Damages from Detective Agency Used by Casinos

Two advantage gamblers whose rights were violated in an incident five years ago at Caesars Palace on Friday won punitive damages from a detective agency that supplies information to casinos.

McCarran Passenger Count Approaches March Record

McCarran International Airport reported 3.9 million passengers in May, a 9 percent increase from the same month last year.

Lady Luck Hotel to Develop Land Plan

The owners of the Lady Luck hotel in downtown Las Vegas were awarded a 180-day exclusive negotiating agreement on to develop a plan for 5.5 acres of city-owned land.

Poker Boot Camp Gives Wannabes Lessons

With a professional poker player as the instructor and a curriculum structured much like a college classroom, the Leonard Benson Co.'s Poker Boot Camp has hosted more than 200 students since mid-February.

Exec Suspended as DUI Incident Investigated

Rob Powers, vice president of community relations for the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, was arrested June 9 on charges of felony drunken driving and has been suspended from his job pending an investigation.

Stratosphere Presents Fireworks, Party

The Stratosphere Casino Hotel and Tower will present its annual citywide fireworks display and "Independence Pool Party" on Sunday, July 3.

Newest Vegas Ads Tout Specific Attractions

Starting this week, consumers nationwide will get a taste of Las Vegas through a series of new television spots that will do something that tourism bureaus nationwide have so far avoided.

Casino Marketing Conference Returns

Casino Marketing: The 2005 Conference returns for its second big year July 17-19 at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

Union Holds Job Fair

The fair was held to recruit workers for housekeeping positions at the new hotel tower at Caesars Palace set to open in July.

Allegiant Air Making a Success of Leisure Time

The Las Vegas-based commercial passenger carrier has begun flights linking Orlando's Sanford Airport with four cities already on the airline's route map.

Where to Now, Old Friend?

The prospect that Harrah's Entertainment will assimilate Caesars Palace and turn it into another Harrah's casino has been keeping some loyal high rollers away, even though plans for the property so far are little more than informed speculation.

California Tribes Match Strip Win

Gaming revenues of $5.3 billion produced by California's 56 Indian casinos in 2004 equaled the gaming win reported by resorts on the Strip during the same calendar year, according to a national study of tribal-operated gaming being released today.

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