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Casinos Cash in on Super Bowl Fans

30 January 2004

While the Super Bowl remains one of the most bet-upon events in history, it's the small bettors that will carry the day in Las Vegas, experts say.

Vacation Village Site Sold

30 January 2004

In a joint-venture deal, Turnberry Associates and Centra Properties LLC have purchased the closed Vacation Village hotel-casino on Las Vegas Boulevard and plan to develop a retail center and possibly other projects on the site.

Future of Castaways Unclear

30 January 2004

Gaming industry observers are split over whether the historic Castaways will ever open again.

Super Bowl Puts Sports, Gaming Link in Forefront

30 January 2004

The NFL bans gaming ads during the Super Bowl but has no problem with casinos buying guest boxes at the big game for high rollers. Their policy is example of the hypocritical relationship between sports and gaming.

Asbestos Concern Won't Delay Binion's Opening

30 January 2004

The reopening of Binion's Horseshoe in downtown Las Vegas is not expected to be delayed by asbestos concerns, an official with Harrah's Entertainment Inc. said Thursday.

Prop Bets Offer Wild, Wacky Fun

29 January 2004

Casual gamblers love Super Bowl props because they tend toward the wacky and whimsical. Professional sports bettors see props as an opportunity to get the upper hand on oddsmakers and pocket some cash.

New Vegas Flights Prices Released

29 January 2004

United Airlines' low-cost carrier, which will debut Feb. 12 with flights between Denver and Las Vegas, has announced ticket prices on its Las Vegas routes.

Super Bowl Controversy Erupts at Vegas Resort

29 January 2004

The Palms hotel-casino has canceled a sold-out broadcast of the Super Bowl in its movie theater after the property was threatened with legal action by the National Football League.

Expert Pessimistic about Moulin Rouge Revival

29 January 2004

At least one gaming expert is not supporting the plan by the Moulin Rouge's new owners to build a $200 million casino and entertainment complex on the 15-acre site devastated by arson last spring.

Culinary Union Increases Pressure

29 January 2004

The Culinary Workers Union Local 226 today said it stepped up its effort to organize workers at the bankrupt Aladdin hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip.

Asbestos Adds to Binion's Woes

29 January 2004

Asbestos materials lacing Binion's Horseshoe could further delay its sale and reopening as well as slow and add substantial costs to any renovation or redevelopment of the downtown property.

Tribal Gambling's Threat Nears with Expansion Talks

28 January 2004

Nevada casinos are likely to face major challenges sooner rather than later based on the rapid progress of initial negotiations to expand tribal gaming in California, Wall Street analysts said Tuesday.

Moody's Upgrades Golden Nugget Investors

28 January 2004

Moody's Investors Service has upgraded the rating outlook on Poster Financial Group Inc. of Las Vegas to ‘stable’ from ‘negative’.

Horseshoe Woes Continue: Sources: Medical Bills Unpaid

28 January 2004

Hundreds of Binion's Horseshoe former workers may have to pay millions in unpaid medical bills even though the gaming company deducted medical insurance premiums from their paychecks.

Las Vegas Has New NFL Ad Game Plan

28 January 2004

News Brief: The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority is retaliating against the NFL’s anti-betting ad stance.

Aladdin Bosses Pleased Despite $4.1 Million Loss

27 January 2004

The Las Vegas Strip's Aladdin hotel-casino, in the midst of a U.S. Bankruptcy Court-approved sale, had a loss of $4.1 million in December, documents filed with the court said.

Travel Companies Honored in N.Y.

27 January 2004

VEGAS.com, an Internet travel site, won three silver and two bronze awards for public relations, marketing and promotional excellence at the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International 2003 Adrian Awards in New York Monday.

Inside Gaming Column: Fool Thinks Harrah's May Pitch Horseshoe

26 January 2004

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

Emergency-Plan Flap Persists

26 January 2004

Nearly four months after a statutory deadline, state officials this week are still finalizing the list of hotel-casinos required to file emergency response plans with the Division of Emergency Management and correcting the log of who has complied.

Ongoing Betting Growth Called Threat to Nevada

26 January 2004

Delays in dealing effectively with the burgeoning growth of online gaming is compounding the competitive and regulatory challenges it poses for Las Vegas, industry experts said this week.

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