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Arnold M. Knightly Gaming Guru - Page 13It's game on as Bally's reopens book28 August 2009
LAS VEGAS, Nevada –- Elpidio Bustira arrived early at the Bally's sports book Wednesday morning, happy to be back after a forced five-month hiatus.
The book's owner, Harrah's Entertainment, closed the book in late March to save money, sending loyal Bally's customers, such as Bustira, next ... (read more)
Eastside Cannery celebrates 1-year anniversary28 August 2009
LAS VEGAS, Nevada –- When the Eastside Cannery opened a year ago today, the cracks in the economy were beginning to show.
But even during the recession, the $250 million hotel-casino on Boulder Highway has been able to attract a loyal customer base, principal owner Bill Paulos said.
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Cannery Casino Resorts shakes up management27 August 2009
LAS VEGAS, Nevada –- Cannery Casino Resorts is structuring its executive ranks so the company's founders can work on more long-term strategic planning.
The locals casino company has named Tom Lettero to the newly created position of president. He will also retain his duties as chief financial officer.
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Small lenders feeling irked in Station case26 August 2009
LAS VEGAS, Nevada –- Some small banks in the Station Casinos bankruptcy are displeased with the way a big bank controlling the funding is behaving.
Deutsche Bank and Station Casinos are trying to "starve out" a group of independent lenders opposed to the proposed bankruptcy funding by making smaller banks ... (read more)
Beat returns at Prive after shutdown24 August 2009
LAS VEGAS, Nevada –- Embattled Privé nightclub reopened late Friday night inside Planet Hollywood Resort without missing a beat: a body-shaking, floor-bumping beat.
The club, and its sister ultralounge, the Living Room, received a temporary liquor license Friday afternoon, less than five hours ... (read more)
Wynn tip-pooling case reconvening in October24 August 2009
LAS VEGAS, Nevada –- The Wynn Las Vegas tip-pooling hearing in front of state Labor Commissioner Michael Tanchek will reconvene in October, the commissioner's office said Friday.
The commissioner has set aside two more weeks in October beginning Oct. 5, but could continue for a third week beginning Oct. ... (read more)
Station plans to manage Michigan casino move forward19 August 2009
LAS VEGAS, Nevada –- Plans by Station Casinos to manage an American Indian casino in Michigan have taken a step forward with the planned casino's land now officially designated a reservation.
The casino company's current bankruptcy case should not affect the $200 million project, which is being financed ... (read more)
Ex-Mandalay boss loses out on Kansas casino bid19 August 2009
LAS VEGAS, Nevada –- A proposal by former Mandalay Resort Group executive Mike Ensign to operate a casino in Kansas has seemingly ended.
The Wichita Eagle reported that the Kansas Lottery accepted bids for a planned casino in Sumner County by Minnesota-based Lakes Entertainment and the Foxwoods ... (read more)
Wynn tip debate continues19 August 2009
LAS VEGAS, Nevada –- Dividing dealers' tips only among dealers was an industry standard until Wynn Las Vegas changed its policy to include table-game supervisors, a Wynn dealer testified Tuesday before the state labor commissioner.
The dealer, Josephine Tang, who was a dealer at the Luxor, the ... (read more)
Harrah's names new eastern division president19 August 2009
LAS VEGAS, Nevada –- Harrah's Entertainment casino executive Don Marrandino has been named the company's new eastern division president, replacing Carlos Tolosa who is retiring at the end of the year.
Marrandino will oversee the company's four Atlantic City properties — Caesars Palace, Bally's, Harrah's ... (read more)
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