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Amanda Finnegan Gaming Guru - Page 3Reports: Gaming revenue down, casino debt climbing2 February 2009
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- More bad news affecting Las Vegas' economy came out of two reports released Friday: Financial analysts are saying 2008 gaming revenues for Nevada and the rest of the country are down and that Las Vegas casinos are piling up significantly more debt.
Fitch Ratings, a global credit ratings agency, said U.S. ... (read more)
291,000 to ring in 2009 in Las Vegas31 December 2008
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- Rooms are booked, fireworks are set and Metro Police will be on standby tonight for Las Vegas' busiest night of the year.
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority is expecting 291,000 visitors for New Year's Eve celebrations tonight, a 2.5 percent increase from the 284,000 people who visited the city last year. ... (read more)
Stage set for Encore's grand opening22 December 2008
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- At 8 p.m. tonight, Steve Wynn will open the doors of his latest luxury resort, Encore Las Vegas.
Next to Wynn Las Vegas, Encore is nearly a mirror image of the Wynn, from the brown glass exterior to the style and placement of the logo.
Construction began on the $2.3 billion resort ... (read more)
Wynn says he's prepared to weather economic storm22 December 2008
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- Steve Wynn is hours away from opening his newest multi-billion dollar venture in one of the hardest economic times Las Vegas has ever seen.
During a 40-minute interview this week with celebrity reporter Robin Leach, Wynn discussed the gaming industry's economic woes, Nevada's ... (read more)
New Year's Eve plans for Strip, downtown announced17 December 2008
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman and tourism officials announced details Tuesday for New Year's Eve on the Strip and downtown.
Las Vegas Events president Pat Christenson said this year's events will take on a theme called "Takin' it to the Streets" with fireworks that will be fired from ... (read more)
Woman sentenced in fatal Bally's stabbing12 December 2008
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- The woman charged with fatally stabbing another woman at Bally's hotel and casino in early September was sentenced Thursday to three to 10 years in prison.
Latrovia Reed, 23, of Milwaukee, pleaded guilty Oct. 22 to voluntary manslaughter in the death of 24-year-old Talesha Jamerson.
... (read more)
Gaming convention begins amid economic downturn19 November 2008
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- The Global Gaming Expo kicked off its eighth annual convention Tuesday morning at the Las Vegas Convention Center. G2E is expected to bring in an estimated 30,000 gaming professionals from around the world, despite the harsh economic times the industry is facing.
American Gaming ... (read more)
Global Gaming Expo begins next week14 November 2008
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- Casino execs and gaming professionals will be taking a look at the newest trends in the industry when the Global Gaming Expo hits the Las Vegas Convention Center next week.
The Global Gaming Expo, run by the American Gaming Association, is the leading gaming trade show and conference for the international gaming entertainment community. ... (read more)
Fireworks mark opening of Aliante Station Casino12 November 2008
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- Things didn't go exactly as planned at Aliante Station's grand opening Tuesday night, but Station Casinos execs certainly aren't complaining.
Playing off of the number 11, doors were scheduled to open at 11:11 p.m., the time of day when legends say wishes come true.
Station Casinos ... (read more)
Party faithful gather to celebrate, bemoan wins and losses5 November 2008
, Kyle Hansen
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- Party faithful turned out in droves Tuesday night to watch election results with their kindred. For Nevada Democrats, who celebrated at the Rio, the night spiraled into a festive party. Over at the Palazzo, however, Republicans commiserated in their defeat in key local ... (read more)
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