 Newsletter Signup
Stay informed with the
NEW Casino City Times newsletter! Arnold M. Knightly Archives
More Strategy Experts
|
Arnold M. Knightly Gaming Guru - Page 38Culinary unstirred by Trop proposal3 December 2007
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- The parent company of the Tropicana on Friday submitted a contract proposal to replace the Culinary union's health and pension plans and other parts of the union's traditional contract.
Culinary Local 226 Secretary-Treasurer D. Taylor said the union's negotiating committee will analyze the proposal and prepare a counter-proposal before the two sides meet next on Jan. ... (read more)
Black Gaming reports lower revenue, project delays30 November 2007
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- The softening economy has led Black Gaming, owner and operator of three of the four hotel-casinos in Mesquite, to delay planned construction projects while focusing on controlling costs at its properties, partially through job reductions.
"This has been a tough year for the ... (read more)
Investors pay second deposit in hopes of buying Hooters28 November 2007
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- The investment group working to buy the financially struggling Hooters Hotel paid a second $1.5 million nonrefundable deposit late Monday to guarantee its right to close the deal through June.
When the deposit was not made almost two weeks ago as scheduled, some analysts ... (read more)
PT's owners add casino28 November 2007
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- Local tavern and slot route operator Golden Gaming on Tuesday expanded its casino business with an agreement to purchase the Saddle West hotel and casino in Pahrump for an undisclosed amount.
The hotel-casino is owned by a partnership between Anthony Marnell III and Sher Gaming. ... (read more)
Tropicana CFO quits, takes new job27 November 2007
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- The embattled parent company of the Tropicana on the Strip took another blow with the resignation of the company's chief financial officer after only 120 days in the position.
John Jacob, senior vice president and CFO of Tropicana Casinos and Resorts, resigned effective Friday, ... (read more)
Harrah's accused of neglecting inner city Las Vegas23 November 2007
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- Harrah's Entertainment, which is about to be taken private in a $17.1 billion buyout, has broken promises to the local black community and is not doing enough economically for the struggling inner city, a group of activists from west Las Vegas told gaming regulators ... (read more)
Strip tower given a trim20 November 2007
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- A Texas-based developer's dream of building the tallest building west of the Mississippi River on the old Wet 'n Wild site on the Strip took a big hit Monday after federal officials lopped nearly 500 feet off the project's proposed height.
The Federal Aviation Administration ... (read more)
Stars align for newest Planet16 November 2007
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- Maintenance workers were busy putting the last touches on the Planet Hollywood Resort on Thursday afternoon ahead of this weekend's star-driven grand opening.
For Robert Earl, co-owner and restaurateur behind Planet Hollywood, the weekend marks the beginning of the second phase ... (read more)
Gaming officials: Ready to bet on the Web15 November 2007
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- Gaming companies are well-positioned for the eventual spread of legalized Internet gambling to the United States, top executives of the world's two largest casino operators said Wednesday during a panel discussion at the Global Gaming Expo.
Terry Lanni, MGM Mirage's chairman and ... (read more)
Crunchtime for union talks13 November 2007
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- The Culinary union and Mission Industries enter 11th-hour negotiations today hoping to avoid a strike planned for Tuesday morning if a a new contract agreement is not reached.
Workers could hit the picket lines outside the company's six plants as early as 3:30 a.m. Tuesday when the plants open if an agreement is not reached at the 2 p.m. ... (read more)
< Previous 10 Articles | Next 10 Articles > |