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The State Of The Strip

The State Of The Strip

by Caitlin McGarry

Thu, Jun 04, 2009

Construction slowdowns and legal troubles thwart Las Vegas’ largest projects

Columns : Early Out

The Real Gold Mine

The Real Gold Mine

by Greg Jones

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.

Departments : Employee Profile

The Locals Man

The Locals Man

by Caitlin McGarry

Thu, Jun 04, 2009

Jay Morrison brings class to Twin Creeks

Columns : Nevada Q&A

 Union Gaming Group’s Bill Lerner, Grant Govertsen and Rich Moriarty

Union Gaming Group’s Bill Lerner, Grant Govertsen and Rich Moriarty

by Roger Gros

Thu, Jun 04, 2009

Deutsche Bank’s gaming analyst Bill Lerner and colleagues Rich Moriarty and Grant Govertsen, left the investment bank to start their own research and consulting firm, Union Gaming Group. The group started with a bang, advising MGM Mirage through a difficult transition and helping to line up part of the $2.5 billion in financing the company needed to finish CityCenter.

Departments : Hot Eats

Sugar And Spice

Sugar And Spice

by Caitlin McGarry

Thu, Jun 04, 2009

The Cupcakery’s classic desserts delight customers

Departments : Tumbling Dice

Controversy Continues at Fontainebleau
Boys Town Of Nevada Honors J.K. Houssels

Boys Town Of Nevada Honors J.K. Houssels

by Michael DiGiorgio

Thu, Jun 04, 2009

Boys Town of Nevada brought together nearly 400 guests to celebrate J.K. Houssels and family at its fifth annual Journey of Hope gala at the Las Vegas Hilton.

Bikes for Tykes
Summer Of ’69

Summer Of ’69

by Casino Connection Staff

Thu, Jun 04, 2009

Fremont Street is turning back the clock to the hippie days for a three-month celebration called the Summer of ’69: Vegas or Bust.

Departments : Entertainment

Singing With Soul

by Caitlin McGarry

Thu, Jun 04, 2009

Maxwell appears at the Palms June 26 at 9 p.m. Tickets are $50, $75 and $100.

 Sunday Songs

Sunday Songs

by Caitlin McGarry

Thu, Jun 04, 2009

Taking Back Sunday performs at the House of Blues June 4 at 6 p.m. Tickets are $21.

 Coal Miner’s Daughter

Coal Miner’s Daughter

by Caitlin McGarry

Thu, Jun 04, 2009

Loretta Lynn plays at Texas Station June 20 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $29, $39, $49 and $59.

Hammer Time

Hammer Time

by Caitlin McGarry

Thu, Jun 04, 2009

MC Hammer performs at the Thomas & Mack Center June 20 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25.

 Forty Years Later

Forty Years Later

by Caitlin McGarry

Thu, Jun 04, 2009

Iglesias appears at the Las Vegas Hilton June 5 and 6 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $59 and $69.

 Have A Little Faith

Have A Little Faith

by Caitlin McGarry

Thu, Jun 04, 2009

Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood play the MGM Grand June 27 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $55, $89.75 and $175.

Class Clowns

Class Clowns

by Greg Jones

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.