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Report: Palms' Slots Leave You Smiling

19 June 2002

News Brief: Planning to take a chance in Las Vegas anytime soon? Here's a tip: The best rate of return on video-nickel slots is at the Palms Casino Resort, where gamblers get a 93.4-cent rate of return.

Casinos Support New Tax Revenue in Nevada

19 June 2002

The Nevada Resort Association, the main lobbying group for big Las Vegas Strip casino resorts, said it recognizes state revenue needs to increase but is reiterating concerns about tax equity in Nevada.

Horseshoe Wants More Flexibility in Union Deal

19 June 2002

Binion's Horseshoe owner Becky Behnen appealed to Culinary Union leaders Tuesday to be more reasonable in their contract demands for downtown casinos.

Las Vegans Warming Up to Coinless Slot Systems

18 June 2002

Union Leader Rips Offer From Downtown Casinos

18 June 2002

A top Culinary Union leader Monday blasted a counteroffer from downtown casinos, saying it's designed to destroy the union and provoke a strike on July 1.

Suspect In Casino Heists Could Enter Plea Bargain

18 June 2002

Jose Vigoa, the alleged mastermind behind a string of daring casino heists and a double homicide, is weighing a plea agreement that would save his life.

Sports Handicapper McCune Dies

18 June 2002

Robert E. "Bob" McCune, one of Las Vegas' top sports handicappers of the 1980s, who hosted seminars where his glib tongue and vast knowledge convinced gamblers they could beat the odds, has died.

Las Vegans Warming Up to Coinless Slot Systems

18 June 2002

Las Vegas residents who have tried new `cashless’ slot machines generally like them, indicating that acceptance of such devices may be happening sooner than expected, a survey by a Wall Street investment firm revealed Monday.

Wynn's $2.5 Billion Le Reve Price Tag Raises Eyebrows

18 June 2002

Wall Street observers were caught off guard by the magnitude of the Wynn’s $2.5 billion Le Reve offering.

Soccer Match Tests Loyalty of Vegas Fans

18 June 2002

The overnight US-Mexico World Cup match presented a curious dilemma for immigrant Southern Nevadans who have come from Mexico in the last 10 years to fill jobs created by the rapid casino boom.

Union Slams Downtown Casino Deal

18 June 2002

Prospects for a contract settlement by union and downtown casino negotiators took a turn for the worse Monday as union officials slammed the terms of a new deal offered by casino representatives.

Tropicana Unveils Chicken Challenge

14 June 2002

Phyllis Diller faced off against "Ginger" in a game of tic-tac-toe Wednesday at the unveiling of the Chicken Challenge at the Tropicana on the Las Vegas Strip.

Barbary Coast, Union Near Deal

13 June 2002

Barbary Coast owner Michael Gaughan said Wednesday he's close to signing a new five-year contract with the Culinary Union.

Experts: Downtown Workers' Age a Factor

13 June 2002

Downtown's older workforce could have a significant impact on contract negotiations between the unions and downtown casino operators. Experts say that the older work force are more protective of their health-care benefits.

Mayor Offers to Help Solve Labor Rift

12 June 2002

Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman said Tuesday he has offered to help the Culinary Union and downtown casinos resolve their contract differences to avoid a July 1 strike.

Allegations Could Threaten Gaming's Image

12 June 2002

Experts say rigged giveaways would cast doubts on industry integrity.

Gaming Board Investigates Venetian Promo Contest

11 June 2002

The Nevada Gaming Control Board is investigating an alleged scheme in which employees at The Venetian casino may have rigged a promotional contest for a gambler.

Culinary, Stratosphere Reach Agreement

11 June 2002

The Culinary Union reached a tentative five-year agreement with the Stratosphere Monday, leaving 15 casinos, mostly from downtown, still without contracts with a looming July 1 strike deadline.

Unions, Downtown Casinos Ask Each Other for Compromise

10 June 2002

Union officials and downtown casino representatives continued to talk tough Monday despite a looming July 1 strike deadline, as each side's representatives called on the other side to back down from stubbornly held positions.

Union Adamant on Health Plan Downtown

10 June 2002

Downtown Culinary Union members will never accept a management proposal to switch to company health insurance plans, a top union official said this morning.

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