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Richard N. Velotta Gaming Guru - Page 34Ritz-Carlton Restaurant Earns Four-Diamond Award21 January 2004
A Mediterranean restaurant at the Ritz-Carlton Lake Las Vegas Resort in Henderson has been named to AAA's Four-Diamond List.
The Medici Cafe and Terrace was named to the prestigious list today by the 100-year-old organization that offers a variety of automotive, travel and financial services to its 46 million members. ... (read more)
Vegas Again Exploiting Ban on Super Bowl Ads14 January 2004
LAS VEGAS -- The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, rebuffed again in its bid to have television advertisements promoting Las Vegas during the Super Bowl, is rolling out a $1.5 million campaign today telling viewers they're likely to have more fun here than in Houston, the site of the ... (read more)
Las Vegas Resorts Replacing Canceling Customers31 December 2003
LAS VEGAS -- Strip resorts that had seen a drop-off in occupancy rates attributed to terrorist threats already are now seeing rooms fill up as the countdown toward 2004 rolls on.
Resort representatives also are applauding law enforcement efforts to ensure the safety of New Year's Eve revelers by ... (read more)
'Harm-Minimization' Slots Studied by Industry10 December 2003
LAS VEGAS -- If you went on a "hot streak" while playing your favorite slot machine, how would you feel if the machine suddenly shut down and gave you an on-screen message warning of the dangers of excessive gambling?
If a slot machine was preprogrammed to limit your playing time to one hour, ... (read more)
Study Contradicts NCAA9 December 2003
LAS VEGAS -- The extent of gambling that occurs on college campuses has been greatly exaggerated, a Harvard University researcher said Monday.
But Richard LaBrie, associate director of research and data analysis for the Division on Addictions at Harvard Medical School, said there isn't as much ... (read more)
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