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Paris Gets OK from Regulators, Opens Sept. 1

15 August 1999

Nevada authorities approved the Sept. 1 opening of Las Vegas' newest mega-resort, Paris. The 2,914-room Strip property will operate as an extension of the adjacent Bally's. Both are owned by Park Place Entertainment.

Venetian Probe Begins; Bond Ratings may be Lowered

11 August 1999

Nevada officials will investigate the problem of subcontractors not getting paid for their work on the Venetian hotel-casino, which has been slowly opening since May. Separately, Moody's said it's reviewing its ratings on $712.5 million of the Venetian's debt. In part because of liens filed by the subs and the delayed opening, Moody's said, it may downgrade the bonds.

Venetian Probe Begins; Bond Ratings may be Lowered

11 August 1999

Nevada officials will investigate the problem of subcontractors not getting paid for their work on the Venetian hotel-casino, which has been slowly opening since May. Separately, Moody's said it's reviewing its ratings on $712.5 million of the Venetian's debt. In part because of liens filed by the subs and the delayed opening, Moody's said, it may downgrade the bonds.

Chef Apologizes for Table-top Antics of Television Host at Strip Restaurant

9 August 1999

Emeril Lagasse, the celebrity New Orleans chef, told officials he was embarrassed by the antics of Robin Leach and Leach's female companions at Lagasse's new restaurant, Delmonico's, in the Venetian hotel-casino. Leach's pals stripped after dinner, and one woman reportedly stretched out naked on the table while whipped cream and chocolate were spread across her body.

Chef Apologizes for Table-top Antics of Television Host at Strip Restaurant

9 August 1999

Emeril Lagasse, the celebrity New Orleans chef, told officials he was embarrassed by the antics of Robin Leach and Leach's female companions at Lagasse's new restaurant, Delmonico's, in the Venetian hotel-casino. Leach's pals stripped after dinner, and one woman reportedly stretched out naked on the table while whipped cream and chocolate were spread across her body.

Mirage Resorts and Danny Gans Announce Multi-Year Partnership

6 August 1999

Popular impressionist Danny Gans will perform at the Mirage, starting next spring. The Strip casino-hotel is building a theater that will have Gans' name on it. He will leave the Rio, which recently hired David Cassidy as its headline performer.

Sephora Will Be First Tenant in Expansion of Showcase Mall

6 August 1999

The French perfume retailer entered the U.S. market last year. With its first Las Vegas site having just opened at the Venetian, the company has announced that it will add two more stores on the Strip. The Showcase mall will have a Sephora, and so will the Aladdin.

Strip Has First Black Restaurant Owner

5 August 1999

Robert L. Johnson, founder of the Black Entertainment Television (BET) cable company, became the first African-American to own a restaurant in a major Strip hotel-casino. Clark County officials approved his Tres Jazz for opening next month in the Paris hotel-casino. They also approved actor Robert De Niro's restaurant planned for the Hard Rock Hotel.

Monopoly Table Game to be Developed

30 July 1999

Mikohn Gaming Corp. said it's been licensed by Hasbro Inc. for development of a new casino table game based on Monopoly, the world's most popular board game. The Monopoly Poker casino game is expected to debut in casinos later this year.

Bankruptcy Likely for Las Vegas Casino Company

27 July 1999

Fitzgeralds Gaming Corp. has defaulted on $205 million in bonds, and now says it is likely to seek relief in a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. The company has casinos in downtown Las Vegas and in Tunica, Miss., and Black Hawk, Colo. It still hopes to expand the Tunica and Black Hawk facilities.

Madame Tussaud's Opens First U.S. Location, in Las Vegas

25 July 1999

The famed wax museum opens at the Venetian, on the Strip. It will have a decidedly Las Vegas flavor here, featuring gaming legend Bugsy Siegel, Hollywood icons Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor, and music stars Wayne Newton, Tom Jones and Liberace. There's Elvis too, of course

Harrah's Sells Las Vegas Showboat Hotel-Casino to Local Group

23 July 1999

Harrah's Entertainment said it will sell the Las Vegas Showboat, an off-Strip property, for an undisclosed price. The company bought Showboat Inc. in June 1998. Harrah's put its name on the Showboat in East Chicago, Ind., and kept the Showboat in Atlantic City.

Steve Wynn Becomes Partner in Luxury Condo Project

20 July 1999

You'd think Steve Wynn, Las Vegas' most important casino mogul, would have a full plate between his casino business and his civic and political activities. But now Wynn, chairman of Mirage Resorts Inc., has become involved in a luxury condominium project.

Resort at Summerlin Quietly Opens Its Doors

19 July 1999

The newest Las Vegas casino hotel is in a sprawling residential area more than 10 miles from the Strip. The upscale property intends to compete with golf resorts in Arizona and California.

More Racketeering Charges for Alleged Mobsters in Las Vegas 'Outcall' Business

16 July 1999

Five reputed New York mobsters have been indicted on charges related to the control of the lucrative outcall business. An outcall service provides dancers to perform for customers in their hotel rooms or private residences. Law enforcement officials have long considered the industry a front for prostitution and other crimes.

Playing the Percentages: Best Places for Las Vegas Gamblers

13 July 1999

Gamblers looking to get the most value for their money are more likely to find it elsewhere than on the Las Vegas Strip, particularly on slot machines. Data from Nevada regulators reveal win percentages based on casino locations.

London Bookie Says Gore Will Beat Bush, By a Hair

6 July 1999

NEW YORK -- Ladbrokes, the world famous London-based oddsmakers, announced in a July 1 statement that odds call for Vice President Albert Gore to be elected the 43rd President of the United States on November 7th, 2000.

Hotel Room Rates Rise on the Las Vegas Strip

5 July 1999

Rates for hotel rooms on the Las Vegas Strip have risen sharply, according to a survey by analyst Jason Ader of Bear, Stearns & Co.

Wynn Urges City Officials to Build Arena, Arts Center

5 July 1999

Now that gambling mecca Las Vegas has established itself as a world-class gourmet and shopping destination, casino mogul Steve Wynn said Wednesday that the time is right to develop a sports arena and performing arts center.

Fun with Whipped Cream at The Venetion

16 June 1999

Venetian resort employees complained that things got a little raunchy at a recent party thrown by Robin Leach, the former host of television's "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous."

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