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Economic Indicators Rise, But Slowdown Could Come

7 September 2005

The ripple effect of Hurricane Katrina will probably slow Southern Nevada's economic growth for a quarter or two, a local economist said.

Company Roping in Plans for Rural Resort Developments

6 September 2005

A Seattle investment company believes it will hit the jackpot with three rodeo and casino resorts in rural Nevada.

Vegas Opens Doors to Evacuees

6 September 2005

Las Vegas governments, businesses and agencies scrambled Friday to coordinate services for those fleeing the hurricane-ravaged Gulf Coast in search of shelter for the short term or the long haul.

Gulf Coast Workers Consider Vegas

6 September 2005

Steve Bottfeld, a local analyst with consumer-research company Marketing Solutions, said the Las Vegas market could begin to see noticeable in-migration from the Gulf Coast within 60 days.

Stewart: Rio Wouldn't Let Me Re-book Show

2 September 2005

Rock star Rod Stewart told a jury that he has always been willing to perform a concert at the Rio to make up for a canceled concert in 2000, but the resort never gave him the chance to earn the $2 million advance he received for the show.

New Orleans Conventions Consider Las Vegas

2 September 2005

Representatives of several conventions and trade shows scheduled to occur in New Orleans within the next 30 to 60 days have contacted local travel officials to ask about moving their events to Las Vegas.

Las Vegas to Discuss Trademark Sale

2 September 2005

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority has scheduled two special committee meetings to discuss potential policy changes in the wake of last year's controversial $1 sale of the ‘What happens here, stays here’ trademark.

Caesar's Tower Already Sold Out

2 September 2005

Guests didn't want to wait until Caesars Palace's corporate leaders and entertainer Celine Dion cut the ribbon tonight to officially open the Strip hotel's new $289 million, 949-room Augustus tower. The building is already sold out.

Hurricane's Potential Effect on Vegas Examined

1 September 2005

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority is analyzing statistics on canceled flights from the Gulf Coast region to gauge whether the storm will hurt tourism here.

Pay Raise Urged for LVCVA Exec

1 September 2005

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority's compensation committee has recommended increasing the salary of Chief Executive Rossi Ralenkotter by 5 percent.

Casino Firms Worry About Employees

1 September 2005

Casino companies say they are focused on the immediate hurricane relief effort and are trying to reconnect with employees.

The Sands Regent Completes Acquisition of Depot Casino

1 September 2005

The Sands Regent reports the completion of an agreement to purchase the Depot Casino and the Red Hawk Sports Bar in Dayton, Nevada.

Las Vegas Hotel, Construction Jobs Pay More Than U.S. Average

31 August 2005

Workers in a majority of Las Vegas occupations earn more than the national average wage for their fields, but valley earnings still lag behind overall U.S. wages.

Guinn Chooses Nine for Problem Gambling Panel

31 August 2005

Gov. Kenny Guinn on Tuesday named the nine members of the new Advisory Committee on Problem Gambling.

Loveman: Stewart Bullied Company

30 August 2005

The president of Harrah's Entertainment said Monday that Rod Stewart's entourage bullied the gaming company into a regrettable, $2 million concert deal in 2000 with threats to destroy a high-profile millennium eve concert at the Rio.

Palms Casino Presents Poker: Quest of Champions

29 August 2005

Ten world-class players will come together to compete for one entry into the Poker: Quest of Champions tournament that boasts a $15 million first prize.

Just Kidding: Book Highlights Options in Las Vegas for Tourist Families

29 August 2005

An estimated four million children traveled to Vegas along with their parents or guardians last year -- a figure that's remained fairly constant for the past five or so years.

Inside Gaming: Pro Sports, Casino a Good Mix in Connecticut

29 August 2005

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

Las Ramblas Plan Revealed

29 August 2005

George Clooney, Rande Gerber and Related Las Vegas and Centra Properties plan to create Las Ramblas, a world-class hotel, condominium and casino complex in Las Vegas.

Silverton Casino Hotel Opens Poker Room

26 August 2005

he Silverton Casino Hotel has introduced a new poker room with six tables and five plasma-screen TVs broadcasting sports and entertainment programs.

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