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Rising From the Ashes
Thu, Sep 03, 2009
After a fire destroyed the top floors of the Monte Carlo in January 2008, property executives decided to take advantage of the opportunity to redesign, rather than restore, the rooms.
Tumbling Dice
Opening Day
Thu, Sep 03, 2009
Bally’s celebrated the reopening of its race and sports book in August, just in time for the start of football season.
New Look For Trop
Thu, Sep 03, 2009
The Tropicana hotel and casino in Las Vegas is set to undergo a $125 million remodel complete with a Miami theme, as evidenced by the recent unveiling of the property’s new logo.
MGM Cuts Costs, Not Staff
Thu, Sep 03, 2009
MGM Mirage recently stated in a regulatory filing that cost-cutting measures in the last year have resulted in the equivalent of 14 percent of its full-time jobs being slashed.
Gaming Legend Passes
Thu, Sep 03, 2009
Locals gaming pioneer Frank Fertitta Jr., the founder of Station Casinos, Inc., passed away August 21 at the age of 70.
Mirage Dolphin Request Approved
Thu, Sep 03, 2009
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Marine Fisheries Service has approved MGM Mirage’s request to import two dolphins from Bermuda to display at Siegfried and Roy’s Secret Garden.
California Scheming
Thu, Sep 03, 2009
It might be considered a friendly rivalry by some, but with Nevada and California facing unprecedented budget shortfalls and dealing with rising unemployment figures, competition for jobs and new business development is serious.
CityCenter Goes Green
Thu, Sep 03, 2009
Officials at mgm mirage’s citycenter project hosted a tour of the under-construction facilities to highlight the resort’s adherence to LEED standards during the the National Clean Energy Summit 2.0 in Las Vegas last month.
Coat Check
Thu, Sep 03, 2009
Community Connections, a charitable program run through American Casino & Entertainment Properties, LLC, conducted a coat drive throughout the month of July, through which hundreds of coats for adults and children were collected.
Hard Hit
Thu, Sep 03, 2009
If the big companies like Harrah’s Entertainment, MGM Mirage and Station Casinos are struggling to keep revenue up during the recession, why should the smaller casino operators be any different?
Las Vegas Books Join Forces
Thu, Sep 03, 2009
Local casino operators in Las Vegas have teamed up to offer pooled sports book bets, widening the selection and upping the amount players can bet.
Laugh Factory
Thu, Sep 03, 2009
Impressionist Frank Caliendo, best known for his impression of NFL commentator John Madden, signed a 10-year contract to perform at the Monte Carlo in Las Vegas.
Lazy 8 Gets Busy
Thu, Sep 03, 2009
After years of back and forth between those who support the Lazy 8 casino project in Sparks, Nevada and those who oppose it, the resort has finally been approved by the Sparks City Council.
Unemployment Continues Climb
Thu, Sep 03, 2009
Unemployment rates throughout Nevada continued their upward trend in July, reaching 13.1 percent in Clark County compared with a statewide rate of 12.5 percent.