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Venetian Seeks Replacement of Lien Judge, Master

17 October 2001

The Las Vegas Strip's Venetian megaresort asked the Nevada Supreme Court to remove Senior District Judge James Brennan and a special master from a case involving more than $300 million in construction lien claims against the property.

Experts: Building Loyalty Means Offering Value

17 October 2001

A panel of casino consumer experts at the Global Gaming Expo rate which casinos gave customers the most and least bang for their buck. They look forward to the opening of the Palms.

Consultant: Casinos Missing Internet Marketing Chances

17 October 2001

According to Saverio Scheri III, managing director of Whitesand Consulting, when it comes to the marketing potential of the Internet only a few casino companies truly realizing its true potential.

Regulators Eye Fitzgeralds Deal

17 October 2001

Nevada gaming regulators will consider the announced $149 million cash purchase of Fitzgeralds casinos. The buyer, Don Barden of Detroit, would become Nevada's only black casino owner.

Aladdin Beating Expectations

16 October 2001

The Aladdin hotel-casino is running ahead of financial expectations in the early days of its bankruptcy, attorneys for the Strip resort told the court.

MGM Grand Sues New York Firm over Cancelled Convention

16 October 2001

The MGM Grand hotel-casino sued a New York firm in a dispute over whether the terrorist attacks were the real reason that the company canceled a Las Vegas convention.

Stardust Hit Hard By Slowdown

16 October 2001

Boyd's Stardust hotel-casino posted cash flow of $722,000 for the quarter ending Sept. 30, down 76 percent from the year-ago period.

Club, Spa Attempt to Force Aladdin's Hand

15 October 2001

The builders of two major projects at the bankrupt Aladdin hotel-casino don't want to proceed with construction unless the Aladdin commits to maintaining their leases.

Las Vegas Gambling Business Continues Recovery

15 October 2001

Fears of more terrorist strikes and mailings of anthrax did not take the wind out of Las Vegas' continuing recovery. Occupancy was strong this weekend.

Some Las Vegas Casino Workers Return

14 October 2001

One-fourth of the 15,000 local casino industry workers who lost their jobs in recent weeks have returned to part-time status at the Las Vegas megaresorts of MGM Mirage, Mandalay Resort Group and Park Place Entertainment, executives said.

Hotels Say No Early Fallout from Anthrax Scare

13 October 2001

Tourists continued to stay at Reno and Las Vegas hotels Saturday despite the news that a letter sent to a Microsoft office in Reno tested positive for anthrax.

Flamingo Reno Buyer Had License Problem

12 October 2001

News Brief: The principal owner of the company trying to buy the Flamingo Reno hotel-casino had trouble four years ago with state gambling regulators, who refused to renew his license.

Hotel Visitor Volume Was Up Before Terrorist Strikes

12 October 2001

Las Vegas hotels had experienced a good month for visitor volume prior to the terrorist attacks, said the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority.

Survey: Weekend Room Rates On Rise

12 October 2001

Midweek hotel performance remains stagnant at the city's megaresorts while weekend hotel prices continue to rebound from the effects of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

IRS Alters Tip Tax

11 October 2001

Tens of thousands of tip earners at Nevada casinos will see their federal income tax withholding rates cut in half, officials said.

Nevada Gamblers Losing More to Nickel Slot Machines

11 October 2001

While the win from tables decreased, slot machine revenue rose 4.3 percent or $22.8 million in Nevada casinos during August.

Henderson Casino Plan Changed

11 October 2001

The owners of the Castaways hotel-casino have backed away from their plans to build a Polynesian-themed resort in Henderson, Nevada, following a wave of opposition spearheaded by Station Casinos Inc.

MGM Mirage Lobbying for Workers' Benefits

11 October 2001

MGM Mirage said Tuesday it plans to join the Culinary Union in a federal lobbying campaign intended to secure more benefits for laid-off Las Vegas casino workers.

Poll: Economy Big Cause of Tourism Slowdown for Vegas

11 October 2001

Terrorism fears don't appear to be the major factor in those canceling trips to Las Vegas. Instead, a study found more Americans are more concerned about an older issue, a sagging economy, than they are about fresh terrorist strikes.

Researcher Says Vegas' Mob Past Has Been Overblown

10 October 2001

Researcher David G. Schwartz believes the images of Vegas in the grip of "cartoonish pin-striped gangsters mucking around" isn't a very accurate view of Las Vegas, either past or present.

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