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Gaming News Archives - Page 4338Tourism: Las Vegas Officials Keeping Eye on China7 September 2004
With an appetite for a different type of Chinese take-out service, the Clark County Commission will on Wednesday discuss a $360,000 consulting contract some hope will expedite the start of direct passenger flights between Las Vegas and China.
Teamsters Strike After Rejecting Deal7 September 2004
Members of Teamsters Local 631 on Saturday rejected a contract offer from two of the city's largest convention service companies and opted to strike just as Las Vegas' multibillion dollar convention industry enters its busy fall season.
Southern Nevada Economy: Season's Meetings7 September 2004
Though it's been slowed in recent weeks by the traditional summer doldrums, Las Vegas' convention industry is again poised to heat up once local temperatures cool down.
Inside Gaming Column: D.E. Shaw May Keep Chasing Riviera7 September 2004
A selection of news and views from inside the industry this week.
Stratosphere Again Denied OK to Build Thrill Ride7 September 2004
A state Supreme Court panel on Friday upheld a lower court decision rejecting an effort by the Stratosphere to build a thrill ride on its Las Vegas gaming property.
Las Vegas Sands Files for IPO7 September 2004
Las Vegas Sands on Friday afternoon filed a $350 million initial public offering with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that could be used to underwrite the new Palazzo adjacent to The Venetian.
Convention Contractors Will Ponder Next Move7 September 2004
Members of Teamsters Local 631 are scheduled to meet this afternoon to discuss the next step in their heated labor dispute with two of Las Vegas' largest convention contracting companies.
Trivial Pursuit Slot Tests Your Luck and Memory6 September 2004
Pam Droog: I enjoyed playing Trivial Pursuit and was impressed with how a slot machine can combine a board game and an interactive video reel.
Put Craps Bets onto a Common Ground before Comparing Them6 September 2004
Alan Krigman explains why a player should learn the game of craps before making a prediction.
Horoscope for the Week of September 5, 20045 September 2004
Mercury is the mythological "Messenger of the Gods". As an envoy between the lower and higher mind, Mercury's principle task is simply to carry and disseminate information.
Court: Let Michigan Voters Decide Gambling Issue3 September 2004
Proposal 1 will stay on the Nov. 2 General Election ballot, giving Michigan voters a chance to decide future state-sponsored gambling expansions, the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled.
Connecticut Tribe Reaches Pact With Union3 September 2004
News Brief: The Tribal Council of the Eastern Pequot Tribal Nation in Connecticut has entered into a card check neutrality agreement with UNITE HERE, the nation's largest union representing casino workers.
Las Vegas Expects Another Huge Holiday Weekend3 September 2004
Las Vegas resorts are gearing up for one of the biggest Labor Day weekends ever, despite gasoline prices' climbing back above the $2 barrier.
MAGIC Contract Talks Lead to Walk-Out3 September 2004
Teamsters-led workers walked off their jobs breaking down MAGIC Marketplace at the Las Vegas Convention Center on Thursday evening, following a collapse in negotiations for contracts that expired at the end of June.
Court Rejects Appeal of Stratosphere Ride Case3 September 2004
The Nevada Supreme Court today rejected the appeal of the Stratosphere Resort & Casino to develop a roller-coaster-type thrill ride at its property in Las Vegas.
Ontario Lottery Launches Largest Instant Jackpot Game3 September 2004
Ontario's Big Game, OLGC's newest $10.00 instant lottery ticket featuring a top prize of $5 million, is the largest instant top prize in the history of Ontario lotteries.
Sun International Considers Expansion in Angola, UK3 September 2004
International News Brief: Sun International is considering building a casino in Luanda, Angola and in.
Nevada Senate Candidate Disavows Group's Attacks3 September 2004
Republican candidate Joe Heck says he has nothing to do with a pro-gaming group that is waging a campaign against his opponent.
Developer Settles SEC Fraud Case3 September 2004
News Brief: A Palm Springs real estate developer will pay $40,000 to settle federal allegations he defrauded investors who had purchased $12.75 million worth of municipal bonds to finance a Nevada casino.
Concerns Raised Over Candidate's Help from Station Casinos3 September 2004
Almost half of the contributions going to Democratic state Senate candidate Cedric Crear came from Station Casinos, its affiliates and its executives, according to new campaign finance reports.
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