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Nevada Making Compromise Effort on College Betting Ban

12 October 2000

By imposing a betting limit and permitting bets on college games held in Nevada, the states' leaders are hoping to stave off a federal prohibition of college sports betting.

MGM Grand Theme Park Rides for Sale

12 October 2000

MGM Mirage has already said it's looking at other options for using the 19 acres that the theme park occupies, valuable land behind the Strip’s MGM Grand.

MGM Puts Its Rides Up For Sale

11 October 2000

MGM Mirage has put all of the rides at MGM Grand Adventures theme park up for sale, the strongest signal yet that the MGM Grand may close the popular attraction near the Las Vegas Strip.

Lounge Singers Losing Showrooms

11 October 2000

News Brief: The one form of entertainment that has been as synonymous with this city as neon and gambling, is being replaced.

Court: Ex-Lover Murphy Legally Cut From Binion's Will

10 October 2000

The Nevada Supreme Court Monday ruled that Binion legally cut his one-time lover Sandy Murphy out of his will the day before he was slain.

Gambler Spits in Dealer's Face, Utters Racial Slur.

9 October 2000

News Brief: A black casino dealer says a gambler spat in his face and slurred him, and he's upset because management did nothing about it.

Big Casinos Looking Forward to Paying Lower Power Bills

9 October 2000

In those states where deregulation is under way, its biggest backers have been the biggest users of electricity.

Suspect in Bellagio robbery Found Dead in Jail Cell

9 October 2000

News Brief: A man charged in a June robbery at the Bellagio resort hanged himself in his jail cell, police said.

Las Vegas Council Explores Cyberspace Venture

6 October 2000

City explores benefits of having "City of Las Vegas Casino" out in cyberspace.

Magician Steve Wyrick Settles Into Sahara

6 October 2000

World class magician, Wyrick recently debuted his multimillion- dollar theater at the Sahara, where he performs twice a night, Wednesday through Monday.

Defendants Sentenced in Binion Case

5 October 2000

News Brief: The twisted tale of lust, greed and buried treasure surrounding the death of gambling figure Ted Binion came to a quiet end Thursday with the sentencing of the final four defendants.

New Owner of Las Vegas Hilton Will Target Middle-Income Gamblers

5 October 2000

Ed Roski, who gained preliminary regulatory approval Wednesday to buy the world's eighth largest hotel, hopes to close on the deal early next month.

El Rancho Figure Accused of Diverting Funds to Casino Ship

3 October 2000

Securities and Exchange Commission alleges that penny stock swindler Robert E. Brennan secretly invested at least $12 million in the Palm Beach Princess, a casino ship.

Harrods Mulls Vegas Venture

3 October 2000

European retailer in talks with Mandalay Resort Group to open its first U.S. store on the Las Vegas Strip.

Charges Leveled in Stupak Assault

3 October 2000

Misdemeanor charges were expected to be filed today against an 80-year-old man who allegedly assaulted gambling figure Bob Stupak at an upscale restaurant in August.

Strip Says Adios to El Rancho

3 October 2000

Vacant for eight years, the Las Vegas landmark is imploded.

Harrods Considers Las Vegas for Its First US Store

3 October 2000

The famed European retailer is in preliminary talks with Mandalay Resort Group, and has also talked with MGM Mirage.

Five Sentenced For Roles in Nevada Slot Cheating Ring

3 October 2000

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA— Oct. 2, 2000 – As reported by The Associated Press: “Five people have been sentenced to prison for participating in a slot machine cheating ring that targeted Nevada casinos.

Casino Bartender Fired after Refusing to Wear Makeup

2 October 2000

Harrah's employee claims discrimination after being fired for refusing to comply with a new policy requiring female employees to wear makeup.

Two of Four Remaining Defendants in Binion Case Accept Plea Deals

29 September 2000

David Mattsen and Michael Milot accept plea agreements that would allow them to avoid prison sentences.

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