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Chris Sieroty Gaming GuruNevada regulators approve Gaughan Gaming deal for Hotel Nevada21 February 2014
By Chris Sieroty LAS VEGAS -- The Nevada State Gaming Control Board Gaming Commission on Thursday approved Gaughan Gaming, LLC’s acquisition of a 50 percent ownership position in the Hotel Nevada and Gambling Hall in Ely. Gaughan Gaming, operated by John Gaughan in partnership with Paul Kellogg, will also oversee operations at the 85-year-old casino. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The deal also includes an ownership stake in The Postal Palace, O’Aces Bar and Huntridge Tavern in Las Vegas. Gaughan, CEO of Las Vegas-based Gaughan Gaming, said he was “excited to be part of this historic property in central Nevada.” “We look forward to becoming an integral part of the Ely and White Pine County community and we are committed to continue offering a strong level of customer service at this landmark property,” Gaughan said in a statement. The six-story Hotel Nevada and Gambling Hall was built in 1929 and features 67 rooms. At the time it was built, the hotel was the tallest building in the state. Copyright GamingWire. All rights reserved. Casino dealers at three Strip resorts approve contract20 February 2014
LAS VEGAS -- Casino dealers at three of the Strip’s most popular resorts have overwhelmingly approved a multi-year contract with Caesars Entertainment Corporation. Dealers at Paris Las Vegas, Bally’s - Las Vegas and Harrah’s Las Vegas Casino & Hotel voted 342 to 27 late Tuesday to approve the five-year ... (read more)
Las Vegas Sands websites restored about a week after hacking18 February 2014
LAS VEGAS -- Las Vegas Sands Corp., owners of the Venetian and Palazzo on the Strip, has restored its websites about a week after they were apparently taken over by hackers. The Las Vegas-based gaming company pulled down the sites, including Internet portals to the company’s Strip resorts, on Feb 13. ... (read more)
Ralph Topping remains in the job, but sports book William Hill is seeking a new CEO18 February 2014
William Hill plc on Monday was forced to clarify media reports that its chief executive will leave the British bookmaker by the end of the year, saying a planned timetable to replace Ralph Topping at the end of next year is still on track. Topping is scheduled to retire at the end of 2015, but The Times and Daily Telegraph in London reported Monday that he may step down by year’s end. ... (read more)
Romney debate bounces extends to William Hill oddsLAS VEGAS -- William Hill, a British bookmaker with about 2,350 shops, updated its odds on the U.S. presidential election Thursday after the first of three debates between Republican nominee Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama.Just one problem for local gamblers - you can't place a wager at any of William Hill's 159 sports books or kiosks in Nevada. ... (read more)Station Casinos net revenues jump 8.4 percentBolstered by improving economic conditions and consumer spending in Southern Nevada, Station Casinos on Tuesday reported its best operating quarter in more than three years as the company earned $6.8 million on revenues of $318.2 million. The Las Vegas-based locals casino company said net revenues were up 8.4 percent from $293.4 million in the first quarter last year. ... (read more)Poker lobbying group marks Black Friday anniversaryThe Poker Players Alliance on Friday reminded poker players that its lobbying campaign to organize gamblers is running out of time as the one-year anniversary of Black Friday's seizure of several of the most popular online poker sites approaches.Titled "The Players Will Never Fold," the PPA is urging players ... (read more)Cantor Gaming to operate Palms' poker roomLAS VEGAS -- The Palms has a long-term agreement with Cantor Gaming to operate a poker room within its sports book, which is currently under construction, officials said Wednesday.Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Cantor Gaming's sports book at the Palms, which state regulators approved in January, is ... (read more) |