George Maloof

It is October 2001, just weeks after the attacks of 9/11 rocked the country, sending it into a psychological and financial tailspin. Our resort industry is stricken as Americans fear boarding any aircraft bound for anywhere. And the first resort to open in the aftermath of this tragedy is George Maloof's Palms. It is set for a Nov. 15 unveiling. In that slit of time between tragedy and what the city hopes will be triumph, Maloof leads a tour of maybe a dozen journalists and assorted VIPs...Read Full Story

Too big a person to be a failure. As the news in Las Vegas both improves - slightly - for some, and changes dramatically - for so many others - I am reminded of the recent HBO film " Too Big to Fail ." It is a movie based on the almost too big to read but "so upsetting you just had to" story of the great economic meltdown of 2008. In it, the now too well-known movers and shakers of the financial world - former Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson , then- New York Federal Reserve President and now...Read Full Story

The 4th annual New Media Expo was in town for their convention this past weekend. It's for digital media creators, podcasters and content developers for improving internet presence. With this group in town, Palms owner George Maloof thought it right to offer to host Podcast A Palooza in 'The Lounge' at the main entrance of his Palms Casino Resort. It featured 3 of the better known Las Vegas online shows that have attracted a global audience. He also took some time out of his schedule to...Read Full Story

By: Ellie Kam on October 12th, 2010 at7:05 am George Maloof, who co-owns the Palms Casino in Las Vegas, was arrested for a DUI on his way home from a wedding on Sunday morning. His blood alcohol level was .087, just above the legal limit in Nevada. George was also charged with driving without a valid license and driving without proof of insurance.Read Full Story

By: Ellie Kam on November 2nd, 2010 at4:06 pm Palms Casino Resort owner George Maloof has just been charged with DUI, speeding, driving without a valid license, operating a vehicle without security, and improper turn, for his arrest last month where he was pulled over for going 72 mph in a 45 zone. He admitted to police at the time that he had taken Ambien and drank four Coronas before getting into his car and driving.Read Full Story

George Maloof, part of the family that owns the Sacramento Kings, has replaced himself as president of the Palms Resort in Las Vegas, reports the Las Vegas Sun . The Maloofs recently revealed that they had lost majority control of the casino and hotel, going from an 85 percent stake in the resort to a 2 percent stake due to incredible debt issues. With the ownership restructuring, the Palms’ board decided to hire a new president to take over for Maloof, who has run the Palms since it opened a...Read Full Story

Three years ago, The Palms Casino Resort owner George Maloof didn’t know a slap shot from a faceoff. The National Hockey League then signed a deal with Las Vegas to make the off-Strip hotel-casino the center of the sport’s universe for a few days in June. With the three-year agreement for the Palms to host the NHL Awards ceremony coming to an end, Maloof is hopeful the arrangement can be extended. “It’s been a great event for the Palms and a great event for the city,” Maloof said of the...Read Full Story

Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is about George Maloof. Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own article!Read Full Story

Archive pic The Daily Mail reports that our girl Brit has found love with Las Vegas Palms Casino owner George Maloof… We say? False! While Britney and George have been spending more time together (in the photo above is the two having dinner in LA back in May, not to mention their more recent trip to Cabo), the trith is that Maloof’s relationship with Brit’s dad is back on! A source tells X17 Xclusively that the fam had Jamie Spears on the payroll years ago, but dumped him due to his...Read Full Story

Palms hotel-casino owner George Maloof Jr. in Las Vegas today announced he’s parting ways with restaurant and nightclub operator Michael Morton and the parties have settled their litigation.Read Full Story