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Inside Gaming Column: Partners Untie the Corporate Knot

9 February 2004

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

Asbestos-Removal Challenges May Hamper Hotel Projects

9 February 2004

Workers on Friday completed asbestos removal and demolition of the Vagabond Inn and Tam O'Shanter Motel on the Strip and Sands Avenue, Las Vegas Sands officials said.

Job Center Opens for Laid-off Workers

6 February 2004

A one-stop job search center will be set up to help laid-off workers from the Castaways hotel-casino.

Convention Boom to Help Vegas Weather Obstacles

5 February 2004

Las Vegas' current convention boom will power it past obstacles such as the proliferation of domestic gaming, Indian casinos and offshore Internet betting sites, according to casino executives.

Trump Wins Support from Nevada Regulators

5 February 2004

After years of discussion about moving into Nevada, Donald Trump easily won support from state regulators Wednesday for his licensing as a gaming operator.

Harrah's CEO's Comments Draws Criticism

5 February 2004

At a gaming conference, Harrah’s CEO, Gary Loveman, unwisely compared comments by Nevada Gaming Commission Chairman Peter Bernhard to those of 1950s commie-basher Sen. Joe McCarthy.

Panel: California Casino Growth Not Hurting Vegas

5 February 2004

The explosion of tribal casinos in California continues to hurt Nevada's second-tier markets but does not appear to be significantly cutting into business in Las Vegas, a panel of experts said at a conference.

NFL, CBS Ad Issue Simmers

4 February 2004

CBS won't broadcast the Super Bowl again for at least another three years, but the NFL still intends to talk to the network about why Las Vegas ads ran on some of its affiliates during Sunday's Super Bowl.

Boyd Honored

4 February 2004

About 200 people attending the 10th annual American Gaming Summit Tuesday in Las Vegas paid tribute to William Boyd, chairman and chief executive of Boyd Gaming Corp., Las Vegas.

Job of Handing Out Racy Fliers Crucial for Some

4 February 2004

News Brief: Handing out photos of topless women to strangers on the Strip for $4 an hour is not Jorge Amador's ideal job.

Analyst: Venetian Clear No. 2, Strong Earnings Put Strip Resort Behind Only Bellagio

4 February 2004

Despite strong growth in 2003 at the Las Vegas Sands, owner and operator of The Venetian, Grand Canal Shops and Sands Macau, net income faltered in the fourth quarter on weak table play, depreciation and interest expenses, officials said Tuesday.

Binion's Workers to Still Get Aid

4 February 2004

A national emergency program that has been used to help hundreds of former Binion's Horseshoe employees is ending, but another 400 out-of-work casino workers will still be eligible for help, a Nevada Partners official said.

NFL Vows to Close Las Vegas Advertising Loophole

4 February 2004

It looks like Janet Jackson's breast isn't the only thing that won't be making a return appearance on next year's television broadcast of Super Bowl XXXIX.

Super Bowl Betting Sets Nevada Record

4 February 2004

News Brief: Football fans bet a record $81.2 million in Nevada on the Feb. 1 Super Bowl, and casinos won a hefty $12.4 million, state gambling regulators reported on Wednesday.

New Nightclub Planned

4 February 2004

Hard Rock Hotel and Casino owner Peter Morton has signed a deal to partner with Hollywood nightlife developer Brent Bolthouse on the opening of a new yet-to-be named nightclub at his Las Vegas hotel.

Las Vegas Hilton President Resigns

4 February 2004

William Bigelow has submitted his resignation as president of the Las Vegas Hilton as the property's prospective buyer makes plans to announce its choice to head the resort after the sale closes.

Perini Wins Green Valley Ranch Station Contract

3 February 2004

Station Casinos Inc. awarded Perini Building Co. a $63 million construction contract to expand Green Valley Ranch Station, a four-diamond casino resort.

Closed Casino: Castaways Likely Finished

3 February 2004

The Castaways is unlikely to reopen, Las Vegas casino industry executives predicted on Monday after the 49-year-old hotel-casino was sold to Vestin Mortgage, the property's biggest creditor.

Columnist: Las Vegas, NFL Need Timeout

3 February 2004

Las Vegas Sun columnist, Jeff German, thinks that Las Vegas and the NFL need to step away from their squabbling.

Betting Ban Not Discussed at College Sports Meeting

3 February 2004

Once a top priority of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, legislation to prohibit Nevada sports books from taking bets on amateur athletic events did not figure prominently Monday in a discussion of college sports reform.

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