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Harrah's, ESPN Set to Crown Poker's Top Player

20 September 2004

Ten poker legends gathered at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas and squared off in the 1st annual World Series of Poker Tournament of Champions.

Search for Neonopolis Buyer Goes On

17 September 2004

Vendors aren't the only ones who've found it difficult to lure paying customers to the struggling Neonopolis retail and entertainment center. The $100 million mall in downtown Las Vegas has been up for sale since mid-May, and those in charge of marketing the property are still hunting for buyers, too.

Casino Companies Phasing in 'Code of Conduct'

17 September 2004

Starting this month, many major Las Vegas casinos as well as their sister properties nationwide will post brochures for customers that would have been unthinkable in the early days of legalized gambling, when secrecy and shady business practices were the norm.

American Wagering Poised to Exit Bankruptcy

16 September 2004

American Wagering, a company that operates the largest chain of sports book operations in Nevada, expects to emerge from bankruptcy by the end of the year following the approval of a settlement with the company's largest creditor.

MGM Mirage Counts on 'Ka' to Boost Profit

16 September 2004

MGM Mirage's new $165 million Cirque du Soleil "Ka" show is expected to boost the company's profit margins and drive added visitor interest in Las Vegas, industry insiders said.

McCarren Expansion Driven by More Travelers

16 September 2004

A rising tide of foreign travelers is driving several multimillion-dollar upgrades at McCarran International Airport's Terminal 2.

Marketers Plan Rose Parade Float

16 September 2004

On New Year's Day, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority will for the first time enter a float in the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, Calif.

Gaming Helps Create a "Cool City"

15 September 2004

Terrorism Insurance OK'd for Las Vegas Convention Center

15 September 2004

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority on Tuesday authorized the purchase of the first-ever comprehensive policy for terrorism insurance coverage should the convention center be damaged by a terrorist attack.

Oklahoma City Flights Planned by Las Vegas Carrier

15 September 2004

Las Vegas-based Allegiant Air will begin nonstop round trips between Oklahoma City and McCarran International Airport next month.

Ban of Payday Loan Companies in Casinos Considered

15 September 2004

Looking to head off technological advancements in the short-term consumer lending industry, the state Gaming Control Board plans to draft regulations that would prohibit so-called "payday loans" inside casinos.

Roy Horn to Speak Publicly About Mauling Incident

15 September 2004

News Brief: Roy Horn has never spoken publicly about the incident in which a 380-pound white tiger named Montecore nearly mauled him to death.

Developers' Biggest Need: Workers

15 September 2004

Commercial and home construction will continue at a healthy clip for the next couple of years in Las Vegas, but the rising cost of development could threaten the city's competitive advantage, a real estate consultant said Tuesday.

Solutions Offered for Woes on I-15

15 September 2004

Buoyed by recent and proposed improvements along the Interstate 15 corridor, local tourism leaders are exploring new ways to ease ground-based travelers headed to and from Southern Nevada.

Property Completes Upgrade

14 September 2004

The Monte Carlo Resort and Casino, which is jointly owned by MGM Mirage and Mandalay Resort Group, recently completed a hotel room remodeling effort that includes high-speed Internet access, 27-inch televisions and an updated decor.

Jumpers Take the Plunge

14 September 2004

News Brief: Four B.A.S.E. jumpers launched themselves Monday off four casino hotel buildings in Reno and Sparks, throwing flips from as high as 335 feet before throwing parachutes and landing safely on the ground.

Defendant Sentenced in Casino Theft

14 September 2004

News Brief: Having children ages 2 years and 3 months were not enough to keep out of prison a fourth defendant who helped steal $1.6 million from a Lake Tahoe casino, a judge decided Monday.

Monorail to be Off Track for Weeks, Not days, Official Says

14 September 2004

Several weeks will be needed to determine what's ailing the Las Vegas Monorail and make permanent fixes to the troubled rail line, an official said Monday.

The Strip: A Peek at the Palazzo

14 September 2004

With no ground-breaking ceremony and no public fanfare, Las Vegas Sands Corp. has started laying the foundation for the $1.6 billion Palazzo casino resort, company documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission said.

Las Vegas Visitor Count Gains 2.6 Percent in July

14 September 2004

Despite two consecutive months with below-par improvements in the local visitor tally, Las Vegas' apparent summer slowdown was little more than a desert mirage, a local tourism official said Monday.

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