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Benjamin Spillman Gaming Guru - Page 22Ruling boosts Riviera suitor14 August 2007
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- Investors trying to wrest control of a Strip casino got an assist from a Nevada court, but their attempted hostile takeover of the parent of the Riviera may face other obstacles because of turbulence in global financial markets.
Late last week a Clark County District Court judge ... (read more)
Tax discrepancy led to wider losses at Binion's10 August 2007
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- Binion's just can't catch a break.
Through shrewd poker marketing and strong table game play, the historic downtown casino boosted revenue and narrowed losses during the second quarter.
But the Fremont Street fixture gave back its winnings and then some to the state of ... (read more)
Lawsuit filed against Elad Group10 August 2007
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- Guests of the Plaza in downtown Las Vegas shouldn't expect accommodations for a butler or formal afternoon tea service with their room.
But they can count on cheap booze, bottom-dollar gambling and easy access to a Greyhound bus terminal that's attached to the casino at the west ... (read more)
Collectors of Las Vegas past gather for convention9 August 2007
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- It's tough to put a price on memories.
It gets easier when memories come in the form of clay chips stamped in $5, $25 and $100 denominations.
The history of Nevada -- and casino culture in general -- is tumbling through the fingers of collectors for whom colorfully dated ... (read more)
DEVELOPMENT: Panel upholds plan for downtown arena26 July 2007
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- Backers of a proposed sports arena in downtown Las Vegas overcame a potential deal-killer Wednesday when a little-known state review panel upheld a plan to allow casinos as part of the project.
The unanimous decision by an appointed panel that convened for just its third time in ... (read more)
Make way for bags23 July 2007
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- When Kelly Deal visits Las Vegas, she likes to spend her time on the Strip or Fremont Street -- not cramming her body through crowds at the baggage claim at McCarran International Airport.
"There is no good traffic flow, especially if you have a rolling bag carry-on," said Deal, 34, ... (read more)
Development: Downtown dream23 July 2007
Gregg Covin has visited the Gold Spike.
Yes, he still plans to buy it.
The Miami developer of high-rise condos and historic boutique hotels visited downtown Las Vegas last week for a closer look at the Gold Spike, a small hotel-casino that's known for its smoky atmosphere and dirt-cheap ... (read more)
Lady Luck put on 'fast track'20 July 2007
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- The Hollywood-based developers taking over the Lady Luck hotel and casino hope to reopen the shuttered property within two years and transform a segment of downtown that's been losing steam since early 2006.
On Wednesday, John Given of the CIM Group told the Las Vegas ... (read more)
Lady Luck gets closer to getting some relief17 July 2007
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- Developers of the shuttered Lady Luck and Las Vegas officials have outlined an ambitious schedule to revive the troubled downtown hotel and casino.
On Wednesday, the City Council is scheduled to consider an exclusive negotiating agreement between the city and CIM LL Las Vegas ... (read more)
Foreigners, air travelers help May visitation rise 1.2 percent16 July 2007
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- Foreigners and air travelers from around the United States helped increase the number of Las Vegas visitors to 3.9 million in May, up 1.2 percent from the same month last year.
The combined number of air passenger arrivals and departures increased nearly 7 percent to 4.2 million for all of Southern Nevada. ... (read more)
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