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Arnold M. Knightly Gaming Guru - Page 30Ironworkers ask OSHA to reinstate safety penalties10 June 2008
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- An alliance of ironworker unions from four states including Nevada is asking federal OSHA officials to rescind directives that removed penalties for a pair of safety standards the union claims are crucial to steel workers' safety.
"We were shocked and disappointed that OSHA ... (read more)
Some Rio dealers seek to unionize9 June 2008
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- Dealers at the Rio share the same concerns that drove their colleagues at two other local properties to seek union protection. But the Rio dealers' union-organizing efforts are also driven by their fears that the off-Strip property could be sold and they could be left ... (read more)
Tropicana Entertainment boss cedes some control9 June 2008
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- Embattled hotelier Bill Yung III is giving up more control of his bankrupt gaming company, Tropicana Entertainment, and is considering moving its headquarters to Las Vegas.
The privately held company, which is a subsidiary of Yung's hotel company Columbia Sussex Corp., is now based in Crestview Hills, Ky. ... (read more)
Harrah's to reject NBA bets5 June 2008
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- Fans may be getting excited about one of the most anticipated NBA Finals in years, but sports book personnel at Harrah's Entertainment's properties are getting ready for a different type of excitement.
While local sports books are expecting to take in heavy action on this year's ... (read more)
Strip construction sites back to work4 June 2008
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA -- Construction workers ended a one-day strike and returned to work on two Strip resort projects Tuesday night, after the projects' general contractor agreed to take steps to address union officials' safety concerns about the job sites.
"We have come to an ... (read more)
CityCenter workers walk off job3 June 2008
LAS VEGAS, Nevada –- The majority of union workers on MGM Mirage's CityCenter project went on strike late Monday after union negotiations with the developer and construction company regarding the construction site's safety broke down.
Workers started being sent home by company officials about 8 p.m. ... (read more)
Klondike Inn site owner explores sale2 June 2008
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- The economic downturn has led another hopeful casino developer to put his Strip dreams up for sale.
Florida-based developer Daniel Kodsi said he is "putting out feelers" for possible buyers while continuing to look for investors who may be interested in developing a ... (read more)
Olympia Group sues home builder D.R. Horton30 May 2008
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- The development group led by locally based Olympia Group has filed a multimillion dollar lawsuit against the nation's largest home builder for a breach of contract.
November 2005 Land Investors filed the lawsuit Wednesday in Clark County District Court against DRHI, a subsidiary of Fort Worth, Texas-based D.R. ... (read more)
Off-Strip hotels push harder15 May 2008
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- Three off-Strip properties are addressing the economic pinch by increasing promotional spending, although they are taking separate approaches to cost-cutting efforts.
Hooters Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel and the Las Vegas Hilton increased promotional efforts to help drive ... (read more)
Station forges ahead despite quarterly loss13 May 2008
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- Station Casinos posted sharp declines in key revenue categories during the first three months of the year, although a gaming analyst said the locals casino giant is showing no signs of cutting back on development.
The company posted a net loss of $29.7 million for the quarter ... (read more)
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