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Howard Stutz Gaming Guru - Page 329Aztar Releases Tropicana Plans16 February 2006
LAS VEGAS -- Aztar Corp. spelled out in basic detail Wednesday plans for a $1.2 billion hotel-casino that would replace the Tropicana.
The only question left unanswered is if the company will actually build the development.
Phoenix-based Aztar wants banks to finance the proposed project. The ... (read more)
MGM Mirage Board Member Indicted in Wiretap Scheme16 February 2006
NEVADA -- A longtime board member of MGM Mirage who is a personal attorney and 35-year confidant of the casino company's primary stockholder, billionaire Kirk Kerkorian, was indicted Wednesday in Los Angeles for his alleged role in an illegal wiretapping scheme involving Hollywood celebrities and ... (read more)
Earnings: Las Vegas Sands' Earnings Increase15 February 2006
Revenue and profit rose in the last three months of 2005 for Las Vegas Sands Corp., fueled by free-spending Chinese customers at the company's gambling palace in Macau, the casino operator said Tuesday.
Las Vegas Sands, which also operates The Venetian, said net income in its fourth quarter, ended Dec. ... (read more)
Casino Development: Boyd Plans For Northeast Las Vegas14 February 2006
Boyd Gaming Corp. announced Monday it would spend $35 million to purchase a 40-acre parcel in North Las Vegas, an indication of the company's belief that the area may house the next wave of casino development in the Las Vegas Valley.
The company said it didn't have a timetable for building on the ... (read more)
Shoot Hoops, Bowl Strikes, Spin Tunes, All in Your Place at the Palms14 February 2006
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- With amenities ranging from a half-court hardwood basketball court to regulation-size bowling lanes to an authentic nightclub-style disc jockey booth, 11 uniquely designed suites inside the Palms' hotel tower expansion are built for entertainment.
They're also designed to ... (read more)
This Lady is Ready for a Makeover13 February 2006
On Friday morning, some 36 hours before it officially closes for a yearlong remodeling, the Lady Luck already appeared shuttered.
The vast majority of the downtown casino's 700 slot machines sat vacant; one player was tossing dice at the floor's only open craps table. Meanwhile, blackjack dealers ... (read more)
MGM Wants Partner Approved10 February 2006
LAS VEGAS -- MGM Mirage has filed an application seeking Nevada gaming regulators' approval of its partner in a $975 million hotel-casino under construction in the Chinese gaming community of Macau.
The world's second-largest casino company is seeking to have Pansy Ho, who was granted a subconcession ... (read more)
Nevada Regulators Send Illegal Activity Memo9 February 2006
LAS VEGAS – Nevada gaming regulators have reminded the Strip's major casino operators that responsibility for any illegal activity at their popular late-night clubs and entertainment venues falls onto their shoulders regardless of ownership.
In a memorandum sent late Tuesday, the Gaming Control Board ... (read more)
Alliance Set to Switch Name, Ticker7 February 2006
Alliance Gaming hopes a trip down memory lane will give the slot machine manufacturer a fresh start.
The Las Vegas-based company said Monday it would ask its shareholders to approve a name change to Bally Technologies, which would reflect the growing systems segment of the company.
Results of the vote will be announced at Alliance's annual shareholders meeting March 6. ... (read more)
NFL Championship Game XL: Don't Call Me Super6 February 2006
Super Bowl XL weekend has arrived -- but you wouldn't know it walking in and out of Las Vegas resorts.
Other than the game's current point spread, Strip marquees have nary a mention of the matchup.
Inside casinos, neither a Pittsburgh Steelers Terrible Towel nor a Seattle Seahawks flag can be found. ... (read more)
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