Vol. 10 No. 6 June 2008
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Book Review
Steve Wynn, Kirk Kerkorian, Gary Loveman, and the Race to Own Las Vegas Christina Binkley Hyperion
Investing in Real Estate
10 tips to take advantage of low purchase prices and stable rent prices during this bad economy
When Work's a Pain in the Neck
If your job is leaving you stiff and sore, here’s some ergonomically correct advice.
Building a Better Binion’s
The last 10 years have not been kind to Binion’s, a once-legendary Downtown Las Vegas casino.
For love of bunny
Find family fun this Easter holiday with Easter egg hunts and festivals throughout the Valley.
10 People to Watch for 2008
Power players poised to shape Nevada and the gaming industry in the coming year
Choose Your Own Adventure
Casino Connection Readers pick their favorite hangouts, restaurants & more
Eastern Front
MGM Mirage announces mega-development in Atlantic City, opens permanent Detroit casino
U.K. Surprise
The choice of Manchester as the site of the U.K.’s only super-casino caught most everyone off guard, but the process may not be over
12 People to Watch for 2007
These Nevada movers and shakers will influence gaming and the entire state in the next year
Next Stop for Station?
Fertitta family teams up with Colony Capital in bid for Las Vegas locals’ giant
No Sale for Riv
For the third time in less than six months, a bid to buy the Riviera in Las Vegas has fallen through.
Expanding Empire
Caesars Palace in Las Vegas will present to Clark County officials later this month plans for a property expansion.
Peppermill Pops
A $300 million expansion at the Peppermill casino in Reno will bring a new 600-room, all-suite hotel tower, 62,000-square-foot convention center, a three-story spa and fitness center and a new ultra-lounge.
Terrible Sands Regent
Las Vegas-based Herbst Gaming Inc. is continuing a year of acquisitions with a $148 million buyout of the Sands Regent.
Going for Gold
Tilman Fertitta is hoping renovations at the Golden Nugget will attract a younger demographic to the venerable Downtown Las Vegas casino, and also strengthen the brand, which he is hoping to expand outside of Nevada.
Reno Rates
While Reno’s average room rate is $72.28 a night, comparable cities like Sacramento averages $95.97 a night, and other Western cities also have higher average rates.
Santa Fe Improvement
If you haven’t been to the Santa Fe Station Hotel and Casino at North Rancho Dr. and U.S. 95, you might want to check it out. The property, purchased by Station Casinos in 2000, is virtually a new facility. A $130 million renovation is underway and in December several elements opened to the public.
Gill Gives
As one of the entertainers in town for the National Finals Rodeo, singer-songwriter Vince Gill took time out of his schedule to get involved with a charity effort at the Las Vegas Hilton, where he was performing in the showroom.
Rookie Jam
Students at James Cashman Middle School got a visit from two NBA legends in December when Bob Lanier and Jerome Williams stopped by as part of the league’s T-Mobile Rookie Challenge and Youth Jam initiative.
Competencia Hasta el Final
Los candidatos para gobernador contestan sus preguntas acerca de la industria de casinos y Nevada
Gambling With History
A new book by Casino Connection columnist David Schwartz was released recently
Heavy Rail to Ease Heavy Traffic?
Could a heavy rail line linking Las Vegas and Southern California easy traffic woes?
Mobbed Up Museum
Mayor Oscar Goodman wants to build a museum celebrating the early history of Las Vegas
Big Brother on the Strip
Outgoing Clark County Sheriff wants video surveillance on the Strip
