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Nevada Commission Imposes Venetian Fine

19 March 2004

The Nevada Gaming Commission has imposed an agreed-upon $1 million fine on The Venetian for rigging contests and violating state gaming regulations.

Wynn: Property Purchase Won't Affect Resort

18 March 2004

Steve Wynn says his $23 million purchase of the 10 homes remaining on the Desert Inn Estates won't affect his $2.4 billion Wynn Las Vegas resort now under construction.

Ed McMahon Endorses Deal

18 March 2004

Ed McMahon showed up Wednesday at the Las Vegas City Council meeting, where the council approved an ownership transfer of the Jackie Gaughan properties to Barrick Gaming.

Vegas Fuel Surcharge Permanent

17 March 2004

A temporary 20-cent fuel surcharge approved by the Nevada Taxicab Authority in September has become permanent.

New Philippine Flight Also Opens Market in Canada

17 March 2004

Local tourism experts say Tuesday's arrival of Philippine Airlines Flight 106 represents a double boost in international travel for Southern Nevada.

$1.9 Million Award Will Help Las Vegas Hotels Recruit Workers

17 March 2004

U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao kicked off a National Hispanic Worker initiative Tuesday with a $1.9 million grant geared to recruit and motivate workers for Southern Nevada's gaming and hospitality industry.

Trade Show Operators Tread Toward Recovery

17 March 2004

With the U.S. economy crawling back from the doldrums, those in the nation's trade show and exhibition industry this week expressed renewed confidence their recently moribund sector is on its way to a strong recovery beginning this year and continuing in 2005.

Virus Outbreak at Local Hotel Subsiding

17 March 2004

The norovirus outbreak at the California Hotel seems to have subsided, but no "all clear" declaration from the Clark County Health District is on the horizon, county and company officials agreed Tuesday.

Wynn Sets Opening Date for New Resort

16 March 2004

Steve Wynn announced an April 28, 2005, opening date for his Wynn Las Vegas resort on the Las Vegas Strip in a speech this morning to the Advertising Specialty Institute conference in Las Vegas.

Culinary Receives $1.9 Million Grant from Bush Administration

16 March 2004

U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine Chao and Nevada Gov. Kenny Guinn were set to announce a national Hispanic Worker Initiative today at a news conference at Nevada Partners Inc. in North Las Vegas.

Vegas Economy: 'Excellent Start for 2004'

16 March 2004

Las Vegas' tourism industry this year enjoyed its best-ever January, with more than 3 million visitors reported.

Proposed Castaways Buyer Gets Extra Time from Vestin

16 March 2004

The partnership of Randy Miller, Rich Gonzales and Rich Iannone, the group trying to buy the Castaways and reopen it as a hotel-casino, won a 20-day extension Monday from owner Vestin Mortgage.

Sparks City Struggles with Casino Proposal

16 March 2004

News Brief: The Sparks City Council is struggling with requests from license holders who want to build the first casinos in Spanish Springs.

Union Criticizes Tribal Plan

15 March 2004

The president of the Hotel Employees & Restaurant Employees International Union is criticizing a ballot initiative proposed by the Agua Caliente tribe in Palm Springs, Calif., to allow tribes to receive rights to an unlimited number of slot machines and casinos in exchange for paying a percentage of slot machine profit to the state.

UNLV Introduces Training for Problem Gambling Counselors

15 March 2004

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas has introduced a series of classes to train problem gambling therapists that is expected to better prepare casino employees, social workers and other locals in their efforts to help a growing number of people at risk for developing gambling problems.

Union Merger Upsetting Gentlemen's Agreements

15 March 2004

MGM Grand's nonunion North Las Vegas laundry is in the crosshairs of the Union of Needletrades, Industrial and Textile Employees and its president, Bruce Raynor.

Fremont Street Experience Recoups Dues

15 March 2004

The Fremont Street Experience received a multimillion dollar check from Harrah's Entertainment Inc. on Thursday that settled the association's longstanding battle to recover unpaid dues from Binion's Horseshoe.

Inside Gaming Column: Operators Perhaps Thinking Ill of Illinois

15 March 2004

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

Economy: Las Vegas Goes Against National Trend

15 March 2004

The Southern Nevada Index of Leading Economic Indicators moved modestly upward in February, rising to 130.28 as nine of the 10 series of data showed gains from a year ago.

Forum Focuses on Problem Gambling

15 March 2004

Compulsive and pathological gambling are serious problems in Southern Nevada, and they are worsening for both the community and the afflicted individuals.

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