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Arnold M. Knightly Gaming Guru - Page 45Something cooking11 July 2007
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- High school student Ariel Wilson is using her summer for more-constructive pursuits than just playing video games or relaxing by the pool.
With dreams of becoming a pastry chef at the Luxor, the Canyon Springs High School sophomore-to-be is attending summer classes at the Culinary ... (read more)
World Series of Poker: Pocket aces not good enough9 July 2007
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- It took nine minutes for Luke Staudenmaier's dreams of poker greatness to come to an abrupt end Friday afternoon.
The college dropout from the University of Pittsburgh was the first player eliminated from the main event at the 38th World Series of Poker at the Rio.
"I played correctly. ... (read more)
Wynn Macau president leaves6 July 2007
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- Wynn Resorts Ltd. on Tuesday announced Wynn Macau President Grant Bowie will leave the company Friday after nearly four years with the company.
In a statement, the company said Ian Coughlan, current director of hotels for Wynn Worldwide, will replace Bowie. The statement didn't explain Bowie's departure. ... (read more)
Casinos finding spas are crucial6 July 2007
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- The opening of The Mirage in 1989 began the redefining of Strip casinos as worldwide destinations.
Alongside a world famous magic act and high-end restaurants, Steve Wynn introduced the modern spa to the Strip.
The industry has never been the same.
"With the development of ... (read more)
People line up for shot at WSOP title6 July 2007
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- Justo Guerra has spent the past few days in Las Vegas trying to play his way into the main event for the 38th World Series of Poker, which seats its first tables at noon today at the Rio.
Since his arrival from San Angelo in west Texas on Monday, the construction company owner ... (read more)
Gambling 101: Macau students get Vegas lesson29 June 2007
Cathy Liu grew up in mainland China the daughter of doctors, but when it came time choose her career path she decided to forgo the medical field and pursue a gaming career in the southern city of Macau.
"I found the industry quite interesting," the 21-year-old Liu said. "I saw the rapid growth and ... (read more)
Station casino buyout to rely on securities28 June 2007
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- The joint venture partnership involved in the $5.4 billion Station Casinos buyout plans to borrow against six locals casino properties to help finance the deal.
Fertitta Colony Partners have an agreement to secure $2.7 billion in debt financing through commercial mortgage-backed ... (read more)
Bowling centers give casinos powerful lure, profit booster22 June 2007
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- Bowling is as Las Vegas as Elvis Presley, the Rat Pack and the mob.
In the early years, the Professional Bowlers Association's annual tour, which stopped at the old Showboat from 1960 until 2000, provided some of the earliest national television exposure for what was then a ... (read more)
GLOBAL GAMING REPORT: Casino revenue forecast to increase22 June 2007
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- New hotel rooms and emerging technologies are projected to boost Nevada's gaming revenue at a 7.5 percent averaged annual rate during the next five years, according to a global gaming report released Thursday by PricewaterhouseCoopers.
However, some gaming analysts call the ... (read more)
Station Casino gets extension for project21 June 2007
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- Clark County Commissioners on Wednesday gave Station Casinos a three-year extension to develop a project on Tropicana Avenue and approved a height increase for a planned fourth hotel tower at Caesars Palace.
The commission, sitting as the zoning board, approved both items without discussion as part of the consent agenda.
... (read more)
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