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ACLU Objects to Proposed State Work Card Rules

7 August 2002

The first draft of rules intended to implement the state's new casino work card law has raised strong concerns from civil libertarians and worker advocates.

The Venetian Sweeps Top Awards

7 August 2002

The Venetian has won `Best Overall Hotel’ by Casino Player magazine's reader poll, the top `Four-Star rating by Best Places, and the `Pinnacle Award’ by readers of Successful Meetings magazine.

Venetian Exec Says Omaha Has Possibilities

5 August 2002

Omaha could be an attractive site for a casino because of the city's riverfront development, according to Andy Abboud, an official with The Venetian hotel-casino in Las Vegas.

New Nonstop Hong Kong Flight Greeted with Fanfare

5 August 2002

A top executive with Singapore Airlines said the company hopes to turn its nonstop flight between Las Vegas and Hong Kong into a daily operation.

Fleeing Casino Robber Shot, Killed

5 August 2002

News Brief: A fleeing robber opened fire inside Boulder Station and wounded a casino employee late Friday before a security guard shot him dead, authorities said.

Regulators Monitor Marketing of Nevada Numbers

1 August 2002

Nevada gaming regulators say an advertising campaign by a Las Vegas-based keno operator pitching a game similar to a lottery may have gone too far.

Station Land Option May Set Battle Against Coast

1 August 2002

Station Casinos has an option to buy property for a hotel-casino at the far southern end of Las Vegas Boulevard, setting the stage for another battle between Station and Coast Hotels.

Casino Companies Approved to Leave Nevada Power

31 July 2002

The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada have approved an order allowing four casino companies to leave the Nevada Power Co. system and set an amount they will pay to prevent existing customers from being hurt by their departure.

Vegas Hedges its Bets on Internet Gambling

29 July 2002

News Brief: The city famous for its 24-hour blackjack tables and $1million slot machines is backing a decision by the Nevada Gaming Commission to get tough on offshore sports books and casino operators who advertise there, saying it must respect the law.

Rev. Sharpton: Casino Company Has Not Improved

26 July 2002

The Rev. Al Sharpton said Thursday it's business as usual for MGM Mirage when it comes to employing minority contractors.

Hard Rock Settles Complaints Over Sex Acts at Club

26 July 2002

News Brief: The Hard Rock hotel-casino paid a $100,000 fine to state gambling regulators Thursday to settle complaints, including public sex acts taking place in a nightclub.

Nevada Regulators Approve Private Salon for High-Rollers

26 July 2002

News Brief: MGM Grand hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip will be the first in the state to offer wealthy gamblers the chance to place their bets in private.

Casinos Hope to Cash in on Hong Kong Flight

26 July 2002

Las Vegas will solidify its marketing reach into Southeast Asia next week with the inauguration of nonstop flights linking McCarran International Airport with Hong Kong.

State Regulators Consider Anti-Monopoly Measures

25 July 2002

Regulations aimed at preventing real estate magnate Howard Hughes from snapping up most of the casinos on the Las Vegas Strip in the late 1960s began a months-long makeover process Wednesday.

Station Casinos Bets on Las Vegas Growth

24 July 2002

Station Casinos executives delivered a message Tuesday in announcing the company's second-quarter performance: What's good for Las Vegas is good for Station Casinos.

Las Vegas Restaurants Step Up in Class

24 July 2002

Long known as a haven for cheap buffets and 99-cent shrimp cocktails, Las Vegas is quietly developing a reputation as home to some of the world's finest restaurants, several industry experts said Tuesday.

Nevada Regulators to Get Earful on Antitrust Rule Monopoly

23 July 2002

Nevada gaming regulators looking to modernize the state's casino anti-monopoly regulation are expected to hear an earful of reasons on Wednesday why the casino industry doesn't support a draft proposal Gaming Control Board member Scott Scherer submitted.

President Bush Signs Yucca Nuclear Waste Resolution

23 July 2002

President Bush today signed a congressional resolution approving Yucca Mountain as the nation's nuclear waste repository, and delivering one final, anti-climactic blow to Nevada officials who lost their battle on Capitol Hill to kill the project.

Gambler's Trial Postponed

22 July 2002

The trial for a gambler accused of owing $2.57 million to the bankrupt Aladdin hotel-casino in Las Vegas has been postponed until October.

Employees Remain Loyal to Lady Luck

22 July 2002

Isle of Capri Casinos announced plans Thursday to sell Lady Luck to AMX Nevada LLC. Employees at the Lady Luck appeared upbeat after the news. Workers won't likely jump ship at the property, known for the longevity of its employees, one executive said.

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