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Nevada Approves Another High Rollers Salon4 December 2002CARSON CITY, Nevada – As reported by the Associated Press: “A bid by Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino to be the third Las Vegas megaresort with private gambling salons for high-rollers was endorsed Wednesday by state regulators. “Mandalay Bay's request was recommended by the state Gaming Control Board. “…Art Rodriguez, Mandalay's vice president for casino operations, said the resort wants to match amenities offered to heavy bettors in casinos elsewhere in the world, and attract gamblers who curtailed travels following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. “Many high-rollers from Southeast Asia shifted to resorts in Australia, and big-bettor traffic to Las Vegas from South and Central America countries also dropped off following the attacks, Rodriguez added. “…Private salons were authorized by state lawmakers to help Nevada resorts draw in more `whales,’ casino lingo for the biggest gamblers, those willing to risk thousands, even millions, of dollars on a roll of the dice or turn of a card. “Nevada casinos for years have courted the biggest of the high-end players by offering lavish suites, free entertainment and meals, shopping sprees in casino's shops, access to private jets and other inducements…” |