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Howard Stutz Gaming Guru - Page 340Nevada Unions Averting Dispute26 July 2005
Despite two major unions dropping their membership from the national AFL-CIO, Nevada labor leaders said Monday they don't foresee any changes in the makeup of the statewide labor movement.
Union representatives said their organizations plan to continue an affiliation with the 165,000-member Nevada ... (read more)
Tracking What's on the Table26 July 2005
When three competing casino equipment providers announced plans in June to jointly develop a player-tracking system for table games, Palms General Manager Jim Hughes had just two interests in the product's design -- accuracy and reliability.
"If it gives us a good accounting of what's going on and tells ... (read more)
Pinnacle Property Helps Louisiana Casino Revenue Soar20 July 2005
The opening of Las Vegas-based Pinnacle Entertainment's $365 million resort in Lake Charles, La., fueled the state's casino revenues to a 11.4 percent increase, figures released Tuesday by Louisiana authorities show.
L'Auberge du Lac, which opened in late May, reported $20.4 million in gaming revenue for June, its first full month of operation. ... (read more)
Aussie Gambler on Top of the World18 July 2005
About 7 a.m. Saturday, when many Southern Nevadans were just beginning to awaken, Joseph Hachem had completed nearly 14 hours at the final table of the 36th annual World Series of Poker.
He picked up a friend's wireless phone to call his wife back home in Melbourne, Australia, with news that his ... (read more)
Harrah's Thinking Bigger for Poker Tournament15 July 2005
LAS VEGAS -- Harrah's Entertainment is moving all in with the World Series of Poker.
As the 2005 competition winds to a close and the new world champion is crowned sometime this evening, or possibly very early Saturday, Harrah's is looking toward the 2006 tournament, expanding opportunities to ... (read more)
Living the High Life, Trump Style13 July 2005
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- The idea of owning a Las Vegas casino has been a 20-year fascination for Donald Trump. But in the end, the New York real estate developer decided to stick with what he knows best.
After a brief ceremony Tuesday to launch construction of the $500 million Trump International Hotel ... (read more)
World Series of Poker Hits Big at Rio12 July 2005
The ace-king suited that Harrah's Entertainment drew when it purchased the World Series of Poker a year ago has turned into a royal flush.
As competitive poker's premier tournament winds toward its conclusion Friday when the 2005 world champion is crowned, the numbers coming out of this year's 45-event ... (read more)
With Project's Start, Trump's Time Has Come12 July 2005
Donald Trump is finally getting his famous name in lights high above the Strip.
The New York developer, star of "The Apprentice" on NBC television, will break ground this morning on the $500 million, 2 million-square-foot Trump International Hotel & Tower, completing a 20-year flirtation with Southern Nevada.
... (read more)
Biggest World Series of Poker Begins8 July 2005
"With a first place prize jackpot of roughly $7.5 million awaiting the winner, the World Series of Poker kicked off its nine-day championship run Thursday at the Rio with the first of three preliminary rounds.
"With each player (or sponsor) paying a $10,000 buy-in, the World Championship no-limit ... (read more)
World Series of Poker: Downtown Dealt Out6 July 2005
On a pleasant weekday afternoon, the ABC Store on Fremont Street had its usual array of shoppers looking to buy a cold drink, grab a snack or purchase an inexpensive Las Vegas souvenir. But assistant store manager Sol Cagauan said something was missing from the Hawaiian-themed convenience market ... (read more)
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