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It's Raining Elvises

10 September 2004

News Brief: The Flying Elvi, a team of 10 skydivers dressed as the King of Rock 'n' Roll, dropped in Thursday afternoon on the Harrah's Prairie Band Casino.

Venetian Gets Go-Ahead for Employee Lot

9 September 2004

The Clark County Commission has given The Venetian the go-ahead to build a temporary remote employee parking lot but extended its role in a long-simmering dispute between Venetian owner Sheldon Adelson and Steve Wynn.

Venetian Owner Eyes Chinese Resort

8 September 2004

Las Vegas Sands Inc., which recently opened a casino in Macau, said today that it has proposed a resort development on a nearby Chinese island, but without any casinos because they are illegal in the mainland.

Owners End Negotiations to Sell Hacienda to NPS

8 September 2004

The owners of the Hacienda -- the first hotel-casino U.S. 93 travelers from Arizona see after they cross Hoover Dam -- have ended negotiations to sell the property to the National Park Service.

Pari-Mutuel Clerks on Strike

7 September 2004

A group of pari-mutuel clerks at Dubuque Greyhound Park & Casino went on strike after contract talks failed to resolve a dispute over health insurance and holiday pay.

Attorney Unsure of Plans for Thrill Rides

7 September 2004

The attorney representing the Stratosphere said he wasn't sure what the hotel would do now that the Nevada Supreme Court has rejected its appeal of the decision that denied a thrill ride that would have swooped from the hotel across Las Vegas Boulevard.

Inside Gaming Column: D.E. Shaw May Keep Chasing Riviera

7 September 2004

A selection of news and views from inside the industry this week.

Stratosphere Again Denied OK to Build Thrill Ride

7 September 2004

A state Supreme Court panel on Friday upheld a lower court decision rejecting an effort by the Stratosphere to build a thrill ride on its Las Vegas gaming property.

Las Vegas Sands Files for IPO

7 September 2004

Las Vegas Sands on Friday afternoon filed a $350 million initial public offering with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that could be used to underwrite the new Palazzo adjacent to The Venetian.

Court Rejects Appeal of Stratosphere Ride Case

3 September 2004

The Nevada Supreme Court today rejected the appeal of the Stratosphere Resort & Casino to develop a roller-coaster-type thrill ride at its property in Las Vegas.

Developer Makes Challenge to New Mexico Racino

3 September 2004

News Brief: The developer of a proposed casino in Anthony, New Mexico has issued a challenge to the owner of the Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino.

Showtime Championship Boxing Will Make History at Caesars Palace

3 September 2004

Showtime's spectacular tripleheader on Saturday, October 2, will be the first boxing event to take place in the new outdoor Amphitheatre at Caesars Palace.

Powerball Jackpot Raised to $45 Million

2 September 2004

Since no one correctly matched all six numbers in Wednesday's drawing the jackpot will grow to an estimated $45 million.

Iowa Casino Fined for Underage Gambling

2 September 2004

News Brief: The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission is expected to assess a $10,000 fine against Bluffs Run Casino for a July incident during Thursday's meeting at Johnston.

More Colleges Offering Casino Courses

2 September 2004

News Brief: As states turn to casinos for gambling revenues, public colleges nationwide are increasingly offering courses and majors on casinos and gambling.

More Betting on Fantasy Football Teams

1 September 2004

News Brief: More than 15 million people in the U.S. played fantasy sports last year, including 12 million in fantasy football, according to a survey conducted by the Fantasy Sports Trade Association.

Cincinnati Kid Tops Gambling Movie Survey

1 September 2004

International News Brief: According to a online casino poll, the ice-cool nerve of the poker-faced card-sharp is no better embodied than by Steve McQueen.

Casino Board Member Drops Request for Salary

1 September 2004

A member of the Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino board of directors has dropped his proposal that board members receive an annual salary.

Maloofs Pad Schwarzenegger Campaign

1 September 2004

News Brief: When they organized a $1 million fundraiser for Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger in February, Gavin and Joe Maloof's family casino business was negotiating a deal that would net them millions from running what could be one of the world's largest casinos.

New Chapter for Aladdin Begins as Earl Takes Over

1 September 2004

Workers of the Aladdin hotel and casino had New York strip steak for breakfast this morning in the employee dining room. It was Robert Earl's way of saying thank you for persevering through 35 months of operating in bankruptcy.

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