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Rod Smith Gaming Guru - Page 33Nevada Commission Imposes Venetian Fine19 March 2004
NEVADA – The Nevada Gaming Commission Thursday reluctantly imposed an agreed-upon $1 million
fine on The Venetian for rigging contests and violating state gaming regulations but
only after chastising other state agencies for not pursuing the case more
vigorously.
Chairman Peter Bernhard and ... (read more)
Virus Outbreak at Local Hotel Subsiding17 March 2004
The norovirus outbreak at the California Hotel seems to have subsided, but no "all clear" declaration from the Clark County Health District is on the horizon, county and company officials agreed Tuesday.
The Health District reported 1,174 gastrointestinal illness complaints between Dec. 3 and March 12, but only 74 were received in the past week. ... (read more)
$1.9 Million Award Will Help Las Vegas Hotels Recruit Workers17 March 2004
U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao kicked off a National Hispanic Worker initiative Tuesday with a $1.9 million grant geared to recruit and motivate workers for Southern Nevada's gaming and hospitality industry.
The grant, part of a new $10 million Labor Department program, will go to Culinary ... (read more)
Harrah's Fails in Bid for Last Illinois License16 March 2004
Harrah's Entertainment's bid for the 10th and final casino license in Illinois was shot down Monday when the state Gaming Board named Isle of Capri Casinos the winner in an auction for approval to develop a hotel-casino.
Illinois Gaming Board spokesman Gene O'Shea said "a multitude of factors" ... (read more)
Proposed Castaways Buyer Gets Extra Time from Vestin16 March 2004
The partnership of Randy Miller, Rich Gonzales and Rich Iannone, the group trying to buy the Castaways and reopen it as a hotel-casino, won a 20-day extension Monday from owner Vestin Mortgage.
The trio, owners of the Longhorn casino on Boulder Highway and the Bighorn casino in North Las Vegas, had signed an exclusive option Feb. ... (read more)
MGM, Sands Deny Links to Liverpool16 March 2004
MGM Mirage and Las Vegas Sands officials Monday denied reports that they are in talks with the British city of Liverpool about developing a hotel-casino there.
MGM Mirage spokesman Alan Feldman said Monday his company is certainly looking at opportunities throughout England, but he is aware of no conversations specific to Liverpool that have taken place or are planned. ... (read more)
Price Wars: Caesars Takes on Travel Sites15 March 2004
LAS VEGAS -- At least one major casino operator is fighting technology with technology, starting with a promise to beat any room rate customers can find anywhere if they book its rooms through its own Web site.
Caesars Entertainment will up the ante in its competition with major Internet providers today when it launches its new "Best Rate Plus Guarantee" program. ... (read more)
Forum Focuses on Problem Gambling15 March 2004
SOUTHERN NEVADA -- Compulsive and pathological gambling are serious problems in Southern Nevada, and they are worsening for both the community and the afflicted individuals.
That was the message Friday at a Southern Nevada forum wrapping up National Problem Gambling Awareness Week.
The good news ... (read more)
Awaiting Buy, Castaways Losing Some Equipment12 March 2004
LAS VEGAS -- The bankrupt Castaways is being scavenged by equipment lessors, even while its most likely buyer is facing a Monday deadline to complete a purchase agreement.
The property's bowling lane equipment and participation, or rented revenue sharing, slot machines already have been pulled out, and ... (read more)
Binion Deal Clears Final Hurdles11 March 2004
LAS VEGAS -- Two months after the problem-plagued Binion's Horseshoe was closed in a cash-cage
raid by deputy U.S. marshals, Harrah's Entertainment and MTR Gaming Group's
also-troubled plan to take over the property cleared its final known hurdles
Wednesday.
The last obstacle to closing ... (read more)
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