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Greg Jones

Greg Jones

Greg Jones is managing editor of Casino Connection Nevada, as well as associate editor of Global Gaming Business magazine.

Class Clowns

Class Clowns

Thu, Jun 04, 2009

An interview with Penn Jillette, the talkative half of the twisted magic duo Penn and Teller, who perform at the Rio every night except Fridays. Tickets are $75.

When Neon Ruled

When Neon Ruled

Thu, Jun 04, 2009

A look at the historic casino signs that defined an era

The Real Gold Mine

The Real Gold Mine

Thu, Jun 04, 2009

This ongoing recession has been particularly pervasive. It doesn’t seem there is any part of the community that has escaped unscathed.

The Great Escape

The Great Escape

Tue, May 05, 2009

Boulder City offers a break from the Las Vegas lifestyle | by Greg Jones

Doing It Well

Doing It Well

Tue, May 05, 2009

Fuddruckers doesn’t miss with American favorites

Steak Escape

Steak Escape

Tue, Apr 07, 2009

Twin Creeks at Silverton delivers Strip quality at locals prices

Finding Their ‘Voices’

Finding Their ‘Voices’

Tue, Apr 07, 2009

Earl Turner and Lani Misalucha team up for a new show at the Las Vegas Hilton

The Joint Is Rocking

The Joint Is Rocking

Tue, Apr 07, 2009

Hard Rock unveils first phase of expansion in April

Mr. Warmth

Mr. Warmth

Tue, Mar 03, 2009

Comedy legend Don Rickles returns to Las Vegas to play the Orleans

Take Me Out To The Ballgame

Take Me Out To The Ballgame

Tue, Mar 03, 2009

Nevada starts baseball season with a new team and a new affiliation

Southern Comforts

Southern Comforts

Tue, Mar 03, 2009

M Resort opens on South Strip in Las Vegas

Gotta Serve Somebody

Gotta Serve Somebody

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

Hidden Agenda

Hidden Agenda

Wed, Jan 28, 2009

Zowie Bowie hopes to revive local music scene

Tax Times Tips

Tax Times Tips

Wed, Jan 28, 2009

How to go about preparing your 2008 tax return

We’ve Only Just Begun
More Punk Than Thee

More Punk Than Thee

Tue, Dec 23, 2008

NOFX plays the Joint at Hard Rock

Beacon In The Night

Beacon In The Night

Tue, Dec 23, 2008

Searchlight once had a population larger than Las Vegas

Island Trip

Island Trip

Tue, Dec 23, 2008

Frankie’s Tiki Room brings Polynesian nightlife to Las Vegas

Grim And Grimmer

Grim And Grimmer

Tue, Dec 23, 2008

Nevada’s economic troubles likely to persist for at least another year

The Main Event

The Main Event

Thu, Dec 04, 2008

Jay Clark came to Las Vegas to expand hospitality experience

Scarlett Fever

Scarlett Fever

Thu, Dec 04, 2008

The princess of magic brings a lady’s touch to a traditionally male act

Power Of Choice

Power Of Choice

Thu, Dec 04, 2008

Casino Connection readers pick their favorite hangouts, bars & more

'Tis The Season

'Tis The Season

Thu, Dec 04, 2008

A guide to giving the perfect present

Holy Cow

Holy Cow

Thu, Dec 04, 2008

Draft House serves up tasty grub and bubbly suds

Ring In 2009

Ring In 2009

Thu, Dec 04, 2008

New Year’s Eve celebrations throughout Las Vegas

Lighting The Way

Lighting The Way

Mon, Nov 03, 2008

Shannon Scott brings love of teaching to Las Vegas Hilton

The Love Guru

The Love Guru

Mon, Nov 03, 2008

Mike Myers, Jessica Alba Directed by Marco Schnabel

Laugh Attack

Laugh Attack

Mon, Nov 03, 2008

TBS bringing the Comedy Festival to Caesars in November

River Run

River Run

Mon, Nov 03, 2008

Laughlin offers a laid-back and affordable getaway from Las Vegas

Staying Positive

Staying Positive

Mon, Nov 03, 2008

Lose Nelson

Lose Nelson

Thu, Oct 02, 2008

Four on the Desert Floor
Into the Wild

Into the Wild

Thu, Oct 02, 2008

Take outdoor adventures to the extreme

Candidate Questions

Thu, Oct 02, 2008

Sports Central

Sports Central

Thu, Oct 02, 2008

Five to Drive

Five to Drive

Thu, Oct 02, 2008

Margie Perry

Margie Perry

Tue, Sep 02, 2008

Concession cashier | Palace Station

Laughable Loser

Laughable Loser

Tue, Sep 02, 2008

Louis C.K. brings acclaimed standup act to the Joint

The taste of tequila

Tue, Sep 02, 2008

Back to school

Tue, Sep 02, 2008

A cool million

A cool million

Tue, Sep 02, 2008

Binion’s GM Tim Lager poses with the new $1 million display

Win one million

Tue, Sep 02, 2008

An added bonus

Tue, Sep 02, 2008

New Attitude

New Attitude

Tue, Sep 02, 2008

Eastside Cannery opens on Boulder Highway

Peace, Love and Rock & Roll

Peace, Love and Rock & Roll

Wed, Jul 30, 2008

Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers come to Las Vegas on Labor Day weekend

Wild West Outpost

Wild West Outpost

Wed, Jul 30, 2008

Nelson’s violent history has given way to a sleepy ghost town

Aroma Therapy

Aroma Therapy

Wed, Jul 30, 2008

Garden café offers a taste of the Mediterranean

Done Deal

Done Deal

Wed, Jul 30, 2008

World Series of Poker enjoys success again in 2008

Christine Chapman

Tue, Jul 08, 2008

Manager, Kristopher’s Steak House • Riviera Hotel Casino

DVD Review - Semi-Pro

DVD Review - Semi-Pro

Tue, Jul 08, 2008

Will Ferrell, Woody Harrelson, Andre Benjamin • Directed by Kent Alterman

Minted

Minted

Tue, Jul 08, 2008

Poker Lodge

Tue, Jul 08, 2008

Dealing In

Tue, Jul 08, 2008

Fire in the Skies

Tue, Jul 08, 2008

Dealing for Darfur

Dealing for Darfur

Tue, Jul 08, 2008

On the Scene

On the Scene

Tue, Jul 08, 2008

photos by Greg Jones

No Illusion

No Illusion

Tue, Jul 08, 2008

Steve Wyrick is living the dream with his headlining act and his theater and nightclub at Planet Hollywood.

Deliver thee to Zion

Deliver thee to Zion

Mon, Jul 07, 2008

Utah’s legendary park is a year-round draw

What's up Downtown

What's up Downtown

Mon, Jul 07, 2008

Casinos along Fremont Street have found a formula that works

Hot times in the city
Living the dream

Living the dream

Mon, Jun 02, 2008

It’s been a rapid rise to the top for comedic ventriloquist Terry Fator.

9 in

9 in

Mon, Jun 02, 2008

Select golf holes around Las Vegas

Downtown delight

Downtown delight

Mon, Jun 02, 2008

Hugo’s Cellar a Fremont Street gem

MOVING OUT MOVING UP

MOVING OUT MOVING UP

Mon, Jun 02, 2008

Sometimes the best way to get ahead is to leave. One of the hardest things for some people to do is many times the best thing they can do for their career: relocate. This can mean something as simple as taking another job within the company at a different property in town, taking another job within the company in another state—or country—or taking a job with another company.

Honoring the Exceptional

Honoring the Exceptional

Thu, May 01, 2008

Gemma Truman Poker cashier, Cannery

Masterminds

Masterminds

Wed, Apr 30, 2008

Planned communities bring order to development

Food Fiesta

Food Fiesta

Wed, Apr 30, 2008

Willy and Jose’s delights with great food and great prices

The Darjeeling Limited

The Darjeeling Limited

Fri, Apr 04, 2008

DVD Review

Steve Arcana

Steve Arcana

Fri, Apr 04, 2008

Vice President of Operations, Golden Gaming Inc.

Looking Good

Looking Good

Fri, Apr 04, 2008

Going Up or Not?

Going Up or Not?

Fri, Apr 04, 2008

David Mikowski

David Mikowski

Tue, Mar 04, 2008

Dealer, Paris Las Vegas

The Boys are Back.

The Boys are Back.

Fri, Apr 04, 2008

Another season of baseball starts in Las Vegas

Twin Creeks

Twin Creeks

Mon, Mar 03, 2008

Make mine a double—Classic cocktails round out a revamped menu at Twin Creeks

Sean Cole

Sean Cole

Thu, Feb 07, 2008

Porter, Sierra Gold, ultra tavern

Building for the Future

Building for the Future

Thu, Feb 07, 2008

Epicurean Charitable Foundation is developing the next generation of industry leaders. Angela Szewczyk (l.) and Sabrina Karic (r.) were awarded scholarships from the Epicurean Charitable Foundation through which they have been given an inside track to management positions within the hospitality industry.

The First in its Class

The First in its Class

Thu, Feb 07, 2008

Las Vegas Sands unveils luxurious new Palazzo

Calling Big Spenders

Thu, Feb 07, 2008

Palazzo Shoppes let you shop till you drop... a small fortune

Hungry Like the Wolf

Hungry Like the Wolf

Thu, Jan 10, 2008

Spin It to Win It

Thu, Jan 10, 2008

Penny Pinching

Penny Pinching

Thu, Jan 10, 2008

Janie Miller

Janie Miller

Thu, Jan 10, 2008

Front Desk Manager, Fremont Hotel and Casino

Payday Payoff

Payday Payoff

Thu, Jan 10, 2008

Joining the Empire

Thu, Jan 10, 2008

New Rules for Coast

New Rules for Coast

Thu, Jan 10, 2008

High Hand Holiday

Thu, Jan 10, 2008

Wallet Winners

Thu, Jan 10, 2008

Cann-iversary Party

Cann-iversary Party

Thu, Jan 10, 2008

New Year Madness

New Year Madness

Thu, Jan 10, 2008

Boulder Craps

Boulder Craps

Thu, Jan 10, 2008

Wheel of Fortunes

Thu, Jan 10, 2008

Lose to Win

Thu, Jan 10, 2008

Tailor Made

Thu, Jan 10, 2008

Hillary Lucas

Hillary Lucas

Thu, Dec 06, 2007

Extra Board Server, Palace Station

Boom Town Nevada

Boom Town Nevada

Thu, Dec 06, 2007

The coming year marks the start of a big-time boom in Las Vegas

Happy Workers

Happy Workers

Thu, Dec 06, 2007

AGA study reveals casino employees largely satisfied with their jobs

The Clash of the Titans

The Clash of the Titans

Tue, Dec 04, 2007

Increasing competition for skilled workers forces HR execs to up their game

Rock Harper

Rock Harper

Fri, Nov 02, 2007

Head Chef, Terra Verde at Green Valley Ranch

A Watchful Eye

A Watchful Eye

Fri, Nov 02, 2007

The regulation of gaming in Nevada allows the industry to prosper

Green Pastures

Green Pastures

Fri, Nov 02, 2007

Terra Verde adds to a great lineup of restaurants at GVR

Hang Ten

Hang Ten

Tue, Sep 04, 2007

Lahaina offers a break from traditional Las Vegas bars

Magnum Opus

Magnum Opus

Tue, Sep 04, 2007

Culinary Institute has a hidden gem of an eatery

Super September

Super September

Fri, Aug 31, 2007

One-stop Health Shop

One-stop Health Shop

Tue, Aug 07, 2007

Wellness center benefits Harrah’s and its team members

Summer Cool Down

Summer Cool Down

Tue, Aug 07, 2007

Fort Collins is an attractive summer getaway from Las Vegas

Wynn’s Tips

Tue, Aug 07, 2007

Gold Spiked

Gold Spiked

Tue, Aug 07, 2007

Betting on Binion’s
CityCenter II

CityCenter II

Tue, Aug 07, 2007

Top of Their Game

Top of Their Game

Tue, Aug 07, 2007

Station Stops

Tue, Aug 07, 2007

Frontier Finale

Frontier Finale

Tue, Aug 07, 2007

Egypt Exits Luxor

Egypt Exits Luxor

Tue, Aug 07, 2007

Toi Dupras

Toi Dupras

Tue, Jul 31, 2007

Bottle Service Cocktail Server, Tao Beach at the Venetian

The Empire Expands

The Empire Expands

Tue, Aug 07, 2007

Hot Dog Heaven

Tue, Jul 31, 2007

Famous Uncle Al’s serves up American favorites

A Foot In The Door

A Foot In The Door

Tue, Jul 31, 2007

Dealer schools can help break down doors and build lifelong connections

Wasting Away

Wasting Away

Tue, Jul 31, 2007

A drought, coupled with careless water use, is threatening water supplies in Las Vegas

Jeff Victor

Jeff Victor

Tue, Jul 31, 2007

President, Fremont Street Experience

Tallest Tower No Tall Tale
Sands Ready to Staff Palazzo
Joe Phillips

Joe Phillips

Wed, Jun 13, 2007

Casino Host, Whiskey Pete’s

Desert Oasis

Tue, Jul 31, 2007

Echelon Unveiled

Echelon Unveiled

Tue, Jul 31, 2007

New Frontier Rides Into Sunset

Raising the bar

Wed, Jun 13, 2007

Martini’s ups the ante for gaming bars

In Shape In House

Wed, Jun 13, 2007

Casino operators are working to improve the health of their team members

WSOP unfazed by recent activities
Frank Talk

Frank Talk

Wed, Jun 13, 2007

Congressman introduces bill to license, regulate offshore, online operators

Lady Luck Not Done Yet

Downtown Lowdown

Wed, Jun 13, 2007

Keeping Laughlin Beautiful
An All-Star Bust

An All-Star Bust

Wed, Jun 13, 2007

Another Cannery

Another Cannery

Wed, Jun 13, 2007

Union Blues

Union Blues

Wed, Jun 13, 2007

A New Frontier for Strip Prices
Unnecessary Repairs

Unnecessary Repairs

Wed, Jun 13, 2007

May 2007

Mon, May 07, 2007

Brandon Andreasen (l.), Sound Board Technician and Dave Fox, Assistant Production Manager at Ovation in Green Valley Ranch

Lone Star Taste

Lone Star Taste

Mon, May 07, 2007

Salt Lick Bar-B-Q brings taste of Texas to Station

Jose Alvarado

Jose Alvarado

Thu, Mar 01, 2007

Bell Captain, Plaza Hotel and Casino

Just Say Yes

Just Say Yes

Wed, Feb 28, 2007

Hours, attitude, service and food are all great at Ricardo’s

Get Down in Death Valley

Get Down in Death Valley

Wed, Feb 28, 2007

The lowest spot in the Western hemisphere offers a unique weekend getaway

John Lind

John Lind

Wed, Feb 28, 2007

Senior Vice President and General Manager, Aquarius Casino Resort, Laughlin

A Softer Side of Stern?
Previewing Palazzo

Previewing Palazzo

Wed, Feb 28, 2007

Speedway’s Sale

Wed, Feb 28, 2007

Lady Luck Running Out?
Golfing Glory at the Palms
Just Plain Bill’s

Just Plain Bill’s

Wed, Feb 28, 2007

Susan Bonney

Susan Bonney

Sat, Jan 27, 2007

Restaurant Manager, Orleans Hotel and Casino

The Happy Place

The Happy Place

Fri, Jan 26, 2007

What it lacks in class, Double Down Saloon makes up for with character

Good as it Gets

Good as it Gets

Fri, Jan 26, 2007

Metro is all about award winning pizza

An Economic Engine

An Economic Engine

Fri, Jan 26, 2007

NASCAR weekend drives business at local hotel casinos, and generates millions for the Vegas Valley

Smoked Out

Fri, Jan 26, 2007

South Beach Meets the Strip
Producers Preview

Producers Preview

Fri, Jan 26, 2007

Red Rock X 2

Red Rock X 2

Fri, Jan 26, 2007

The Lunch Bunch

The Lunch Bunch

Fri, Jan 26, 2007

Station’s Good Fortune
Miss Madhouse USA

Miss Madhouse USA

Fri, Jan 26, 2007

Party Like an All-Star
The Big Leagues

The Big Leagues

Fri, Jan 26, 2007

Together Through Life

Together Through Life

Thu, Jun 04, 2009

Bob Dylan Columbia Records

The First To Nevada

The First To Nevada

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

Evidence suggests humans have inhabited the state for as many as 20,000 years

Tacos Tacos Tacos Tacos

Tacos Tacos Tacos Tacos

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

Roberto’s Taco Shop satisfies Mexican cravings around the clock

Time For A New Message

Time For A New Message

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

The LVCVA and R&R Partners put out an award-winning marketing effort that still has legs today. In many ways, we’re being victimized because of the success of the “What happens here” campaign.

Fall Frenzy

Fall Frenzy

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

Another football season begins in Nevada

Drunk Tank

Drunk Tank

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

Dino’s brings the comforts of the corner bar to Las Vegas

The Big Ditch

The Big Ditch

Fri, Sep 04, 2009

A primer on visiting the Grand Canyon

Three of a Kind

Three of a Kind

Fri, Sep 04, 2009

777 Restaurant and Microbrewery brings together three great offerings

Free Your Mind

Free Your Mind

Fri, Sep 04, 2009

Silence the boob tube during TV Turn Off Week

Carol Griffin

Carol Griffin

Sat, Sep 05, 2009

Ticket writer, Paris and Bally’s Sports book