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Wynn Considers Mixed-Use Project

Wynn Resorts Ltd. is exploring a long-range plan to develop 142 acres behind its Wynn Las Vegas resort into a "large, mixed-use" hotel, casino and residential resort complex.

Bellagio Earns Top Award

The Bellagio was one of three hotels that have received the AAA's Five Diamond Award.

Atlantic City Strike Leads to Mixed Results

News Brief: The monthlong strike in which thousands of union workers walked off the job at seven casinos was bad for business. It was also good for business.

Powerball Jackpot Rises to $63 Million

Since no one correctly matched all six numbers in Wednesday's drawing the jackpot will grow to an estimated $63 million.

MTR Gaming to Takeover Binion's

MTR Gaming Group, which owns the downtown hotel-casino, said it will take over management and rename the property simply Binion's on March 11.

Court Reversed Hilton Sign Ruling

The Supreme Court has reversed a lower court ruling involving companies embroiled in a dispute over the collapse of the $5 million Las Vegas Hilton marquee sign on July 18, 1994.

Wynn Resorts Announces Commencement of Tender Offer

Wynn Resorts, reports that its subsidiary, Wynn Las Vegas, LLC, has commenced a cash tender offer for any and all of the $247,580,000 aggregate principal amount of outstanding 12.0% Second Mortgage Notes due 2010 issued by Wynn Las Vegas, LLC and Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp.

WPT Launches the Professional Poker Tour

Season One of the World Poker Tour’s Professional Poker Tour is jampacked with a stellar line-up of All-Star players, 134 of which turned out for the Tour's inaugural competition on November 9-10 at Foxwoods Resort Casino.

Playing by the Rules; 'Advantage' Gambler Wins Big Jury Award

A $400,000 judgment against the Strip casino Imperial Palace for detaining a gambler who had broken no laws could be good news for the future of gambling in Las Vegas -- but only if it marks the beginning of a trend.

Trump Employees Agree to New Contract

News Brief: Union employees from the city's three Trump Hotels & Casino Resorts properties were the last to approve a five-year contract that provides increases in wages, health care and pension contributions and guarantees workers that their jobs will not be replaced through subcontracting.

Mega Million Lottery Jackpot Rises to $106 Million

Since no ticket matched all six numbers to win the jackpot, the excitement continues to grow for the Friday, November 12, 2004 drawing, which will have an estimated jackpot of $106 million.

Morongo Casino Opens with Dedication Ceremony

Bringing together community leaders, elected officials and other special guests, the new $250 million Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa celebrates the nearly-completed new property with a dedication ceremony designed to thank the community for its support throughout planning and construction.

Barrick Gaming Buying Golden Nugget

News Brief: Barrick Gaming Corp. says it is buying the Golden Nugget Laughlin for $31 million from the Poster Financial Group Inc., the latest deal in the rapidly consolidating gambling industry.

Two Talk Catskills Casino Deal

News Brief: Two of the region's biggest dealmakers aim to cut one of the hottest deals to hit the Catskills.

Nevada Gold & Casinos Results Down

For Q2, Nevada Gold & Casinos reports revenues decreased to $1.5 million compared to $2.7 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2004.

WTO Eyes U.S. Offshore Web Gambling Ban

News Brief: In a ruling that could open the United States to offshore Internet gambling, a World Trade Organization panel Wednesday said Washington should drop prohibitions on Americans placing bets in online casinos.Nw

Racetracks, Casinos Preparing for New Gaming Options

Officials at Oklahoma horse racing tracks, Indian tribal casinos and state agencies are making preparations to implement electronic gaming that was approved by voters.

Supermodels Visit Las Vegas

A giant ad for Victoria's Secret "Angels Across America" tour is displayed on the east side of the Palms.

Millions Spent Florida Slot Proposal Battle

News Brief: The Seminole Tribe spent more than $5 million trying to defeat a proposal that could bring slot machines to South Florida racetracks and jai alai frontons. South Florida's tracks and jai alai frontons spent nearly $15 million on the slot proposal.

MTR to Take Over Binion's in March

Harrah's Entertainment Inc. has decided not to extend a one-year option to manage Binion's Horseshoe in downtown Las Vegas and will instead transfer management of the historic casino to MTR Gaming Group Inc. in March.

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