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Gaming News Archives - Page 3099Report not confined to resort complaints9 April 2008
The controversial Kessler Report covered a lot more than the several notorious instances of unapproved remodeling at the Rio and Harrah's Las Vegas.
Tourism juggernaut shows signs of slowing down9 April 2008
For all the highly technical and nuanced ways to identify economic slowdowns, in Las Vegas there’s one simple way to take measure: room rates.
Attorney general wants tax status of free meals reviewed9 April 2008
The attorney general's office announced Tuesday that it will ask the Nevada Supreme Court to reconsider a March 27 ruling that free meals provided by casinos to patrons are not subject to taxation.
Authority projects revenue increase in face of downturn9 April 2008
A national recession could be bad news for resort owners, but the booster group that promotes Las Vegas isn't projecting a downturn in its nearly $300 million budget.
Dubai World gets regulators' nod9 April 2008
Michigan lawmakers clear Persian Gulf state arm's bid to boost stake in MGM Mirage.
New owners improve odds at Binion's9 April 2008
Players who walk into Binion’s Gambling Hall & Hotel today will enjoy better odds than they would have five weeks ago.
Jeff Haney sees rise of duplicate poker, a game in which luck loses out to brains9 April 2008
An online poker site has announced the inaugural Duplicate Poker World Championship with the finals set for this fall.
Adelson not likely to cut losses in legal fight with club operators9 April 2008
Nightclub operators Marc Packer and Richard Wolf are finding out what happens when you stir up the fury of the third-richest man in the world.
Mount Airy payouts continue decline9 April 2008
News Brief: Winning payouts at Mount Airy Casino Resort fell for the third week in a row, while wagers dropped more than 11 percent, following a strong week to end the month of March.
Union demands safety upgrade9 April 2008
The Las Vegas Ironworkers Union is asking Nevada safety regulators to require contractors to provide netting or temporary flooring of the kind that could have saved two workers who fell to their deaths last year on the Strip.
South Beach Resort & Casino clears hurdle9 April 2008
News Brief: Mayor A.J. Holloway has signed the zoning change for the South Beach Resort & Casino, and now it will be up to the Mississippi Gaming Commission to decide if the casino will be built north of U.S. 90 on the Biloxi Strip.
Municipalities fight over Meadows' millions9 April 2008
News Brief: The slot machines ringing at The Meadows Racetrack & Casino are bringing millions of new dollars for projects in Washington County, but they've also sparked government squabbling.
Illinois casino numbers down9 April 2008
News Brief: The tough times for Illinois casinos showed no signs of ending in March, with revenue and admissions down sharply from the same period last year.
Penn National wants Kansas investment rule relaxed9 April 2008
News Brief: Penn National Gaming is pressuring Kansas to back off a requirement in state law that companies invest at least $250 million in state gambling casinos.
Dubai World files for Nevada gaming license9 April 2008
Dubai World, the government-owned conglomerate of the Arab state, has filed an application for a Nevada gaming license with the expectation of buying more than 10 percent of MGM Mirage's outstanding stock.
Winnebago tribe resolves conflict9 April 2008
News Brief: Recent infighting between top officials in the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska appears to be over.
Sac & Fox Casino celebrates expansion9 April 2008
News Brief: Sac & Fox Casino is having a grand reopening this week to celebrate a major expansion.
Washington county passes anti-casino resolution9 April 2008
News Brief: Clark County commissioners have unanimously approved a resolution stating their opposition to a major commercial gaming facility in the unincorporated area of Clark County.
Agua Caliente Casino prepares for grand opening9 April 2008
With just two weeks to go before the grand opening of the new resort-hotel at Agua Caliente Casino • Resort • Spa, final preparations are underway for a regal VIP celebration unlike any other this desert oasis has seen.
Maine casino campaign head named9 April 2008
Seth Carey the author of the Evergreen Mountain Four Season Resort Casino referendum announced today that Pat LaMarche has been named the spokesperson for the campaign.
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