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Bankrupt Castaways Approved to Borrow $10 Million

23 December 2003

A bankruptcy court judge gave approval for the owner of the Castaways hotel-casino to borrow another $10 million to keep the money-losing property open and to fund an expansion and remodeling project.

Reno Casino Workers Want Laws Changed

23 December 2003

News Brief: Former workers at the shuttered Sundowner hotel-casino want changes to federal laws that they say don't give employees enough protections when a business shuts down.

The Strip: Deal for Desert Passage Official

23 December 2003

News Brief: An ownership group, collectively known as Boulevard Invest, officially acquired the Desert Passage Mall, shown here in July, from Trizec Properties on Monday for $240.5 million.

Reno Feeling California Casino Competition

22 December 2003

News Brief: Reno casinos continue to feel the pinch of growing competition from California Indian casinos.

Inside Gaming Column: Is MGM Primed to Sell in Primm?

22 December 2003

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

This Campaign Means Business, Convention Authority's Less Famous Ads Lure Work Events

22 December 2003

It's been overshadowed by a younger, flashier and more-expensive sister program, but proponents of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority's pro-business advertising campaign say they too have been extremely effective in luring more visitors to Southern Nevada.

McCarran Traffic Climbs 9.4 Percent for November

22 December 2003

A bevy of Thanksgiving travelers provided some holiday stuffing for McCarran International Airport, which enjoyed a 9.4 percent increase in passenger traffic in November.

My First Job in Vegas

20 December 2003

Barney Vinson: I'd been in Las Vegas for less than three weeks.

Prosecutors to Seek Life Sentence for Alleged Binion Killers

19 December 2003

News Brief: Prosecutors plan to seek a harsher penalty for Sandy Murphy and Rick Tabish if they are convicted a second time of killing casino executive Ted Binion, court documents show.

Nevada Court Questions Detention of Pro Gambler

19 December 2003

News Brief: The Nevada Supreme Court's chief justice raised questions Thursday about the authority of a state Gaming Control Board agent to hold a professional gambler beyond the one hour permitted to police.

Nevada Commision Approves Resort at Summerlin Restructuring

19 December 2003

The Nevada Gaming Commission has approved a complicated deal permitting operators of the Rampart Casino at the Resort at Summerlin to share 50 percent of their profit with the company that owns the property.

Harrah's Trying to Acquire Binion's

19 December 2003

ews Brief: Harrah's Entertainment is trying to acquire the Binion's Horseshoe name in Nevada, one of the best known and oldest brands in the gambling industry, a company official confirmed Thursday.

Ex-Mirage Employee 'Snapped' Under Pressure

18 December 2003

A former Mirage casino employee who failed to file thousands of money-tracking reports with the federal government claimed he `snapped’ under pressure and got so far behind that he was `scared’ to tell other employees the truth, according to a state investigation made public this month.

Desert Passage Sale Likely

18 December 2003

A trio of independent sources close to the deal have confirmed Trizec Properties within the next few days will likely complete a deal to sell its Desert Passage at Aladdin shopping center to a group of East Coast investors.

World Poker Tour Events Continue Dramatic Growth

18 December 2003

The Five Diamond World Poker Classic at Bellagio in Las Vegas is the latest event on the World Poker Tour to demonstrate the domino effect of the television show's huge popularity.

Wynn, California Tribal Casinos Key to Las Vegas Economy

17 December 2003

The profitability of Wynn Las Vegas and the continuing transformation of the California tribal casino market are the biggest issues facing the Las Vegas economy, according to the state's top gaming economist.

Harrah's Reno Dealer Files Lawsuit Over Tips

16 December 2003

News Brief: A dealer from Harrah's Reno has filed a lawsuit in Washoe County District Court over a change in the way players' tips are collected and distributed to employees.

Panel Expected to Revisit Problem Gambling Rules

16 December 2003

Nevada gaming regulators plan next year to take another look at the state's 5-year-old problem gambling regulations, Nevada Gaming Control Board Chairman Dennis Neilander said.

Santa Fe Project Expected, Station May Move Ice Rink

16 December 2003

Santa Fe Station is about to undergo a major expansion, Las Vegas locals casino powerhouse Station Casinos is expected to announce today.

New Law Disturbs Gaming Industry, Casinos Could be Forced to Surrender Financial Records

16 December 2003

Gaming industry executives and civil liberties supporters Monday expressed concern about a new law that makes it easier for FBI agents to demand financial records from casinos and other businesses.

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