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Liz Benston Gaming Guru - Page 18Panasonic plays placement to the max21 November 2007
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- When Planet Hollywood wanted to create a massive message board and video screen for its property, the company turned to Panasonic, the global electronics giant.
Then Planet Hollywood executives asked Panasonic what other attractions the electronics company could dream up.
The ... (read more)
Looking in on: Gaming21 November 2007
Station Casinos' purchase of 45 acres in Henderson's Inspirada development is a sign the company is continuing its aggressive acquisition strategy after going private.
The question now is when Inspirada Station will take shape. The company hasn't disclosed timelines for the five sites it has designated around town for big off-Strip casinos. ... (read more)
Dealers sour on Caesars19 November 2007
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- The story of why dealers at Caesars Palace are organizing a union is part of a bigger story about the transformation of the casino industry from its family-run roots in the mob to the modern era of megaresort operators.
Some of the problems dealers have with their employer are ... (read more)
The Card Dealer19 November 2007
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- Ernie Acevedo had not yet turned 21 when he first walked into Caesars Palace - a wide-eyed UNLV student who wanted to witness the casino's opening day in 1966.
The Roman-themed spectacle, with roving centurions and elaborate fountains, captivated him. A few years later, at a Caesars restaurant, he asked his future in-laws for their daughter's hand in marriage. ... (read more)
Thousands watch as historic casino imploded14 November 2007
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- BOOM!
A mere five seconds after a flurry of fireworks ended early Tuesday morning, the Las Vegas Preservation Society did what it does best - pulverizing yet another legendary landmark.
At 2:37 a.m., the 65-year-old New Frontier met its final resting place in its own parking lot at 3120 Las Vegas Boulevard South. ... (read more)
Looking in on: Gaming5 November 2007
Developer Triple Five, best known for its Mall of America near Minneapolis and the world's largest mall in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, has plunked down $180 million for a piece of the Strip that was home to the historic La Concha Motel.
It's a hefty sum to pay for less than six acres, considering ... (read more)
Building wraps: Art or schlock ?5 November 2007
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- Along one stretch of the Strip, high-rise condos and hotels are rising from the drafting boards of some of the world's leading architects, catapulting Las Vegas toward cosmopolitan chic.
Down the street, a gargantuan banner is draped over the sloping side of the landmark Luxor, showing a 40-foot-tall bottle of vodka. ... (read more)
Looking in on: Gaming29 October 2007
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- Some of the country's largest hotel companies think Micros Systems' Opera hotel reservations system is the cat's meow because of how well it tracks customer purchases and buying preferences.
But you should have heard the howling when the system crashed last Friday at MGM Mirage, ... (read more)
Fifth diamond for Venetian equals Wynn21 October 2007
What a difference a diamond makes.
Casting its eyes jealously up and down the Strip for years, the Venetian has longed to join the highest tier of luxury hotels by winning top honors from AAA and the Mobil Travel Guide.
The competition grew more serious a year ago after the two-year-old Wynn Las Vegas next door won its first AAA Five Diamond. ... (read more)
Looking in on: Gaming17 October 2007
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- There was a time when casino executives worked their way up through the ranks in Las Vegas, from dealer or downtown hotel manager to the finest Strip resorts. With the industry's evolution into global businesses that make most of their money outside of gaming, companies are looking farther afield for talent. ... (read more)
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