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Gaming News Archives - Page 3285Nevadan at work: Former county manager returns to philanthropic roots at Harrah's12 May 2008
Never one to shy from the media, Thom Reilly has returned to his philanthropic roots.
Tropicana Entertainment boss may lose influence12 May 2008
With his gaming subsidiary Tropicana Entertainment bankrupt, Kentucky-based hotelier Bill Yung III may be lucky to hold onto the Strip property, some industry watchers say.
The Strip: The day the muses died?12 May 2008
Guggenheim's closure makes some wonder whether high culture has a future on the Strip.
Las Vegas visitation numbers tumble12 May 2008
The number of people who visited Las Vegas in March fell 1 percent to about 3.4 million, prompting resort operators to lower hotel rates to keep rooms full.
Profits plunge for Golden Nugget parent12 May 2008
Profits for Landry's Restaurants, parent company of the Golden Nugget casinos in Las Vegas and Laughlin, fell 93 percent in the first quarter .
Cash flow, revenue dip in quarter for Harrah's12 May 2008
Harrah's Entertainment on Friday joined other gaming companies and posted decreases in quarterly revenues and cash flow as the economic slowdown hurt the company's operations throughout the country.
Statewide gambling win slips 1.52 percent in March12 May 2008
Statewide gaming revenues fell for the third straight month in 2008 with casinos winning 1.52 percent less from gamblers during March than they did a year ago.
Genting still eyeing Macao12 May 2008
International News Brief: With Asia expected to provide the largest gaming growth in the world, the Genting Group's head of strategic investments and corporate affairs hasn't given up on setting up a casino in Macau.
Officials pestimistic about NZ online lottery12 May 2008
International News Brief: Internal Affairs officials doubt the sale of Lotto tickets over the internet will be sufficient to arrest a long-term decline in New Zealand Lotteries' income unless it is also allowed to sell 'more exciting' games online.
Nevada governor considers higher room taxes12 May 2008
News Brief: Gov. Jim Gibbons could support a deal that would result in higher room taxes rather than increased casino taxes, but only if Nevadans backed the idea in an advisory ballot question, a spokesman said Friday.
Hundreds show up for job fair12 May 2008
News Brief: Hundreds showed up Saturday for Downstream Casino Resort’s job fair at Missouri Southern State University in Joplin.
Atlantic City results down12 May 2008
News Brief: Casino table games, formerly one of the few bright spots for an industry hurt by the faltering economy and gambling competition from Pennsylvania, have begun following the slot machines in a downward trend.
New Brunswick casino options varied12 May 2008
News Brief: With few clues, it is difficult to imagine what form the Magnetic Hill casino will take when it opens in 2010.
Australian companies bracing for US economic impact12 May 2008
International News Brief: James Packer's publicly listed gambling company, Crown, and the poker machine maker Aristocrat are bracing for the impact of the strong economic headwinds undermining US casino earnings.
MGM Grand Macau underperforming12 May 2008
International News Brief: MGM Mirage, the 50 percent stake holder in the MGM Grand Macau stated its first quarter earnings report that its Macao venue was under-performing and it needed to increase its marketing effort in the mainland.
Casinos looking for the 'wow' factor12 May 2008
News Brief: According to casino designers, today's casinos need to be comfortable but not boring and have the 'wow' factor.
Navajo looks for gaming loan12 May 2008
News Brief: Navajo Nation Controller Mark Grant is putting together a request for proposals to present to Navajo Nation Council for a loan of up to $150 million to be used for gaming development and governmental buildings such as detention/judicial complexes.
Massachusett casinos gain public support12 May 2008
News Brief: Massachusetts polls keep showing that public support for casinos is strong and growing.
Boogie Nights return to Atlantic City12 May 2008
Atlantic City announced that Boogie Nights, one of the hottest dance clubs in Atlantic City, will be open every Friday and Saturday night starting May 9, 2008.
Bubbapalooza at Taj Mahal12 May 2008
Bubbapalooza, the live comedy event presented by top-rated national satellite and terrestrial radio personality Bubba the Love Sponge, will be in the Mark G. Etess Arena at Trump Taj Mahal on Saturday, July 12, 2008.
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