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Politics Caused Harrah's to Change Beers

15 October 2003

ews Brief: It was a beer distributor's political views, not a better deal from Coors, that caused Harrah's Entertainment to drop Budweiser sales at its Lake Tahoe casinos, the company confirmed Tuesday.

'Slot Machine King,' IGT Founder Dies at 91

15 October 2003

William "Si" Redd, who founded slot giant IGT and helped popularize video poker and Megabucks progressive jackpots, died Tuesday at his beach home in Solana Beach, Calif., after an extended illness. He was 91.

Cruise Lines Lure Would-Be Customers, But Las Vegas Casino Operators Unfazed

15 October 2003

Cruise lines are flexing their muscles with trade groups, saying the industry represents a major challenge to gaming operators.

Stratosphere's X Scream Rises on Las Vegas Boulevard

14 October 2003

A skycrane helicopter made seven trips to the top of the 1,149-foot Stratosphere this morning to carry up the 18 tons of Las Vegas' latest thrill. The helicopter was putting pieces in place for the Stratosphere's X Scream ride, which will dangle riders over the edge of the tower.

'Siegfried & Roy at The Mirage': Show Officially Ends

14 October 2003

MGM Mirage officials dropped the final curtain on 'Siegfried & Roy at The Mirage' Friday when they told the last 202 employees the show would not go on.

Wynn Says Video Shows Tiger Was Not Attacking Roy

14 October 2003

A video recording of the Oct. 3 incident involving a white tiger and Roy Horn at the Siegfried & Roy show at The Mirage shows the injuries sustained by the illusionist were the result of the big cat's confusion, not of an attack or mauling, Strip developer Steve Wynn said Friday.

Westin Casuarina Hotel and Spa Expects to Welcome Guests by Month's End

14 October 2003

Though the oft-delayed debut of the former Maxim is still two to three weeks away, the property's new owners said Friday they're convinced their first Las Vegas hotel-casino will open at an ideal time.

Nevadan At Work: Peter Bernhard, Chairman, Nevada Gaming Commission

14 October 2003

Nevada Gaming Commission Chairman Peter Bernhard says he isn't competitive except with himself.

Mandalay Bay Introduces New Hotel

14 October 2003

Mandalay Resort Group, revealed the name of its newest resort hotel product set to open in December 2003, on the world-famous Las Vegas Strip.

Las Vegas Places Bets on China's Big Spenders

14 October 2003

News Brief: The U.S. gambling state of Nevada has seen dollar signs in China's swelling middle class and is trying to woo the world's most enthusiast gamblers to the casinos and shopping centres of Las Vegas.

The Strip: Then and Now

14 October 2003

Ten years after Luxor, Treasure Island and the MGM Grand opened on the Strip, the three megaresorts have evolved to become much different, yet still successful, destinations.

Siegfried: 'The Show is our Life'

10 October 2003

In his first interviews, Siegfried Fischbacher ranged from teary poetics about his 44 years of shows and friendship with Roy Horn to a description of what he saw Friday night when Horn was dragged offstage in the jaws of a white tiger.

Las Vegas Convention Numbers Expected to Rise

10 October 2003

A strong convention schedule should translate into a big fourth quarter for Las Vegas casino operators, a New York-based securities firm said.

California Gaming May Expand, Hurt Nevada

9 October 2003

The election of Arnold Schwarzenegger as governor of California will likely spawn further gaming expansion there and spell trouble for Nevada casinos, analysts said Wednesday.

Bad Luck Reduces Las Vegas Strip Take

9 October 2003

asinos along the Las Vegas Strip suffered their worst month in more than one year with winnings down 10.4 percent in August, the state reported today.

Station Delays Hearing on Summerlin Tower

9 October 2003

Opposition to a planned 300-foot-tall hotel tower in Summerlin prompted Station Casinos on Wednesday to take the issue off tonight's agenda of the county Planning Commission.

Red Carpet Cha-Ching Celebrities Make Vegas Casino Hot Property

8 October 2003

News Brief: One after another, the celebrities sashayed across the red carpet leading to the Skin pool lounge one recent Saturday night at the Palms hotel-casino.

Major Operators: Profit Lift Slight for Big Players

8 October 2003

Despite the bravado about soaring room rates and surging demand for leisure travel, earnings at the major Las Vegas operators barely held their own in the just-ended third quarter, Wall Street estimates suggest.

Horn Recovering 'Nicely' After Tiger Attack

8 October 2003

News Brief: Illusionist Roy Horn is communicating with doctors and recovering ‘nicely,’ though he remains in critical condition after a tiger attack during a performance, his neurosurgeon said today.

Economic Impact: Mirage to Take Big Hit

8 October 2003

The closing of one of the Strip's biggest shows after Friday's tiger mauling of Siegfried & Roy star Roy Horn is the second big hit absorbed by The Mirage this year.

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