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McCarran Records its Busiest May Ever

28 June 2004

Passenger traffic at McCarran International Airport increased at more than three times the national average during this year's first five months, providing further evidence Las Vegas' tourism industry is in the midst of what could become its busiest year ever.

Moran Tapped for Nevada Gaming Commission

28 June 2004

Gov. Kenny Guinn Friday named John Moran Jr. to the Nevada Gaming Commission, replacing three-term commissioner Augie Gurrola.

Nevada Economy: Taxable Sales Grow Statewide

28 June 2004

Statewide taxable sales saw another month of double-digit growth in April, with food and drink and car purchases helping push the economic indicator up by 14.2 percent over April 2003.

Inside Gaming Column: Zounds! Project Z Zooming Ahead

28 June 2004

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

Las Vegas Attorney Named to Gaming Commission

25 June 2004

John T. Moran Jr., a high-profile Las Vegas lawyer and former sheriff's deputy who has already served on two state boards, today was named to the Nevada Gaming Commission that oversees the state's casino industry.

Comdex Trade Show Leaves Vegas

24 June 2004

The producer of Las Vegas' annual Comdex trade show has pulled the plug on this fall's planned technology showcase, deleting an event that only a few years ago was considered the city's most important convention.

MGM Mirage Considering Keeping Circus Circus

24 June 2004

MGM Mirage, once its $7.9 billion buyout of Mandalay Resort Group is done, is interested in keeping and maybe redeveloping Circus Circus, MGM Mirage President Jim Murren said.

Las Vegas County Club Counters Wynn's Campaign

24 June 2004

The Las Vegas Country Club board launched a counterattack to a hostile takeover campaign by Las Vegas developer Steve Wynn, club members said Wednesday.

Federal Security Official Touts New Policies

24 June 2004

Homeland Security official gave an upbeat presentation Wednesday to a House subcommittee, saying new initiatives will help arrivals clear customs without significant delays.

Casino Companies Refocus on Vegas

24 June 2004

News Brief: After more than a decade of expansion throughout the United States, big casino companies are no longer leaving Las Vegas.

Gaming Executives Continue to Sell Shares

23 June 2004

Officers of major Las Vegas casino companies have sold a total of more than 2.7 million shares over the past couple of months, recent records show.

Competing Interests Emerge

23 June 2004

At least three groups have now expressed interest in buying the golf course and golfing rights at the Las Vegas Country Club, officials said today.

Comdex Postponed

23 June 2004

MediaLive International, owner of the big Comdex technology trade show in Las Vegas, today said the 2004 show has been postponed.

Comstock Casino Set to Open in Carson City

23 June 2004

News Brief: Workers are putting the finishing touches on Carson City’s newest casino, expected to open July 1 on the northeast side of town.

Wynn Proposal Begs Questions, Club Members Wonder If They're Getting All The Facts

23 June 2004

The Las Vegas County Club's board of directors is preparing a response to Las Vegas developer Steve Wynn's $40 million buyout offer, although some members believe they are not being told all of the facts, sources said Tuesday.

Executive Sees Rough Skies Ahead for Airline Industry

23 June 2004

The head of Southern Nevada's second-busiest airline painted a dismal portrait of the U.S. aviation industry Tuesday, telling a Las Vegas audience high fuel costs and rigid competition could soon permanently ground many of today's largest carriers.

County Plans Bond Issue to Finance Aviation Projects

22 June 2004

The Clark County Department of Aviation hopes to issue up to $400 million in new bonds to help finance planned land purchases and construction at three existing Southern Nevada airports and the proposed airport site in Ivanpah Valley.

Caesars Completes Sale of Hilton for $280 Million

22 June 2004

Another Las Vegas landmark changed hands Friday when Caesars Entertainment completed the $280 million sale of the Las Vegas Hilton to Colony Capital.

Nevada Economy: Job Report Provides Optimism

22 June 2004

Nevada's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dipped two-tenths of a percentage point to 4.1 percent in May, the state's lowest rate since August 2000.

California Deal With Tribes Unlikely to Hurt Las Vegas

22 June 2004

The new tribal casino compact agreements signed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Monday likely will have no effect on the gaming industry in Las Vegas and little in the rest of the state, industry insiders and experts said.

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