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Caesars Entertainment announces changes in executive positions
Tue, 21 May 2013 18:20:00 -
Caesars Entertainment has appointed a new president of hospitality. Tom Arasi comes to the role after a stint with Las Vegas Sands. |
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Board tells Las Vegas table game maker: Stay out of California
Sat, 18 May 2013 01:02:00 -
Galaxy Gaming, a Las Vegas manufacturer of casino table games, has been deemed unsuitable to do business in California by a judge, a recommendation that could call into question the company's Nevada gaming license. |
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After $7 million renovation, Terrible's casino now the Silver Sevens
Fri, 17 May 2013 20:32:00 -
The Terrible's cowboy is taking the next horse and buggy right outta town. The Affinity Gaming casino has a new name: The Silver Sevens Hotel & Casino. |
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Primm Valley Lotto Store sells near-winner for $360M Powerball drawing
Thu, 16 May 2013 20:51:00 -
A Primm Valley retail outlet long favored by Las Vegans playing California Lottery games sold a ticket this week that came just shy of winning a $360 million Powerball jackpot. |
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Old Lady Luck on track to reopen this fall as Downtown Grand
Thu, 16 May 2013 18:00:00 -
The Nevada Gaming Commission conducted its monthly meeting today in Las Vegas. |
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What's new at the 2013 World Series of Poker
Thu, 16 May 2013 09:00:00 -
Two years ago, the World Series of Poker naysayers were out in full effect. Following the US Justice Department shutting down the three most popular online poker sites, detractors argued the tournament wouldn't be the same for the foreseeable future. The WSOP responded emphatically, notching the two most successful years in the event's 43-year history in terms of total entrants. Based on Wednesday's conference call to preview the 2013 WSOP, however, tournament officials' biggest takeaway from the past two years was that 2011's series outdrew 2012. The total number of players to enter an event two years ago was 75,672 compared with 74,766 last summer.
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Stratosphere parent company loses $3 million in 1st quarter
Wed, 15 May 2013 21:26:00 -
Declines in occupancy and room rates broadened losses in the first quarter for American Casino & Entertainment Properties, operator of the Stratosphere, the Arizona Charlie's locals casinos and the Aquarius in Laughlin. |
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World Series of Poker close to launching real-money online games
Wed, 15 May 2013 19:40:00 -
Poker's next world champion could emerge from a small buy-in tournament online. If the World Series of Poker gets its way, WSOP.com soon will become the second website in Nevada to offer real-money poker games. |
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Station Casinos optimistic despite losses in first quarter
Tue, 14 May 2013 20:40:00 -
Station Casinos is banking on moves it made in the first three months of the year to reverse the company's fortunes after reporting a net loss of $142.2 million for the first quarter that ended March 31. |
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Jury sides with businessman in Las Vegas Sands lawsuit
Tue, 14 May 2013 18:19:00 -
A jury on Tuesday awarded a Hong Kong businessman a $70 million judgment against Las Vegas Sands Corp., the casino giant run by billionaire Sheldon Adelson. Richard Suen claimed he was owed up to $328 million for helping the company secure a gambling license in Macau. |
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Jury still deliberating in Las Vegas Sands case
Tue, 14 May 2013 00:07:25 -
A Las Vegas jury is still weighing whether it will award Hong Kong businessman Richard Suen a judgment against Las Vegas Sands Corp., the casino giant run by billionaire Sheldon Adelson. |
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Downtown's Golden Nugget now in the baccarat business
Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 -
Baccarat players have a new pit to play in. The Golden Nugget has opened a baccarat pit downtown, located just past the casino's Rush Tower lobby and valet entrance. |
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From bands to bingo: Green Valley Ranch Resort opens gaming hall in place of Ovation
Mon, 13 May 2013 22:25:00 -
Station Casinos has opened a new 400-seat bingo hall at Green Valley Ranch Resort. Action begins at 9 a.m. and runs on the odd hours until 11 p.m., offering eight sessions a day. Of the 400 seats, 312 are dedicated to nonsmokers and 88 are located in a smoking section separated by glass. Hall games include Super Jumbo Bingo Progressive, which can dole out six-figure jackpots. Every session features cash balls, giving players the chance to wins thousands of dollars if their number is called. |
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With NASCAR and pop star themes, today's slot machines play more like video games than one-armed bandits
Mon, 13 May 2013 09:00:00 -
Bill Wadleigh, a transplant from the video game industry and head of development at Bally Technologies, has found himself moving closer and closer to his roots these days. Bally and many other slot machine makers are beginning to bridge the gap between traditional spin slots and immersive video games. “From a technological standpoint, on a slot machine, it's pretty insane,” Wadleigh said. “Insane in a good way.” The most immersive slot machines, such as NASCAR, have gone beyond simple player-character interaction. |
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Baccarat leads way as Nevada gaming revenues climb in March
Fri, 10 May 2013 15:20:00 -
Nevada gaming revenues increased 7 percent in March compared to the same month a year ago - up $60 million to $914.7 million. |
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Las Vegan wins first real-money online poker tourney in U.S.
Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 -
A winner has been crowned in the first ever real-money online poker tournament in the United States. |
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Station Casinos says it knows Ultimate Poker has shortcomings, but being first was more important
Thu, 09 May 2013 09:00:00 -
To the experienced online poker player, Station Casinos' Ultimate Poker website can feel like a trip back to the Stone Age. Players have complained about the software, interface and speed. Station officials say they are aware of the criticism and are working to improve the site. Despite the glitches, they met their goal: being the first legal, real-money poker site in the country. In fact, Station executives say some of the shortcomings may help them. |
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Why Nevada needs to look at Dotty's one way, sports book kiosks another
Wed, 08 May 2013 09:00:00 -
With the Nevada Legislature seriously discussing gaming policy, I've got some thoughts about Dotty's, and about sports betting kiosks in neighborhood taverns. |
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Joe Downtown: Slots making brief reappearance at Gold Spike
Tue, 07 May 2013 21:11:00 -
The Gold Spike reopened this week with a surprising addition: slot machines. Technicians on Tuesday morning wheeled some 10 or more machines out of a truck and onto the floor of the business, which closed April 21, less than a month ago after being purchased from Siegel Group Nevada Inc. by Downtown Project investors. After the sale was completed, Tony Hsieh, Zappos CEO and one of the Downtown Project partners, said it would not reopen as a casino. |
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Gaming industry sees biggest revenue gains since recession
Mon, 06 May 2013 16:17:00 -
The U.S. casino industry captured $37.3 billion in gaming revenues in 2012, a 4.8 percent increase from 2011. hat growth rate is largest since the recession swept through the industry in 2008, according to the American Gaming Association. |
