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LAS VEGAS, Dec. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- (NYSE: MGM) -- Under a canopy of fireworks illuminating the night sky, ARIA Resort & Casino opened its doors last night and welcomed its first guests. Located at the heart of CityCenter, ARIA is the centerpiece of this extraordinary urban resort destination. Its debut signifies the official grand opening of this city-within-a-city, following two weeks of celebrations for the reveals of Vdara Hotel...  

Under a canopy of fireworks illuminating the night sky, ARIA Resort & Casino opened its doors last night and welcomed its first guests. Located at the.  

LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - With fireworks and fanfare, MGM Mirage late Wednesday opened Aria, the flagship casino-hotel of its $8.5 billion CityCenter development, adding thousands of high-end rooms to the hotel glut on the Las Vegas Strip.  

LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Aria, the flagship casino-hotel of MGM Mirage's $8.5 billion CityCenter development, is set to open late on Wednesday, adding about 4,000 high-end rooms to the hotel glut on the Las Vegas Strip.  

Associated Press - December 17, 2009 2:54 PM ET CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) - The Nevada Gaming Commission has approved new ownership for six rural northern Nevada casinos currently in...  

LAS VEGAS - Casino executives prepared to open the newest and most expensive joint on the Las Vegas Strip on Wednesday night — a 4,000 room resort at the heart of the $8.5 billion CityCenter c...  

LAS VEGAS, Dec. 16 -- Wynn Las Vegas (Nasdaq: WYNN) offers the convenience and luxury of air travel from a private terminal with the Jetsetter Getaway Package, offering flights from Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport and John Wayne Airport now through March, 2010. ...  

LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Aria, the flagship casino-hotel of MGM Mirage's $8.5 billion CityCenter development, will open on Wednesday, adding about 4,000 high-end rooms to the hotel glut on the Las Vegas Strip.  

More bad news out of Las Vegas for the tourism industry. The AP reports that the Sahara hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip is closing rooms in two of its towers over the winter season. Sam Nazarian's SBE Entertainment owns the property now and a publicist has said that the two towers will stay shut until business improves. The casino and the main Tangiers tower will remain open. It's not known if the hotel will lay off staff. Several other...  

When planning a vacation to Las Vegas it is best to take the time to research a variety of websites. Many offer packages and discounts just for booking online.Contributor: Heather Leigh LandonPublished: Dec 17, 2009  

WATCH OUT FOR MONEY TRAPS IN THE ROOMS - We recently stayed at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. Bellagio is part of MGM Mirage family of Casinos, so you may need to be aware of all of these also. We...  

The most expensive joint on the Las Vegas Strip finally opened to public on Wednesday night. Christened the Aria Resort & Casino, this 4000 room resort is located at the heart of the $8.5 billion CityCenter complex.  

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aria.jpg The 61-story 4004-room hotel is the only component in CityCenter to have a casino, and it's a big one at 150000 square feet, about the size of Bellagio's. Aria also boasts 11 restaurants (most of them high end and run by ...  

LAS VEGAS, Dec. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Executive Construction Manager Tishman Construction Corporation, this month delivered an unprecedented venture in real estate, hospitality, entertainment and gaming to client MGM MIRAGE and Infinity World Development Corporation, a subsidiary of Dubai World. CityCenter, an 18-million-square-foot, $8.5-billion project that opened this month on the Las Vegas Strip, is the result of world-class architecture...  

Visitors by the thousands streamed into the newest casino-resort on the Las Vegas strip early Thursday, an influx that casino officials hope will help yank Sin City from its two-year economic funk.  

It took 9,000 construction workers five years to build CityCenter, a 67-acre, $8.5 billion complex that opened today on the Las Vegas strip, NPR reports. Designed by a host of renowned architects, CityCenter is the most expensive private commercial ...  

Visitors by the thousand streamed into the newest casino-resort on the Las Vegas strip early Thursday, an influx that casino officials hope will help yank Sin City from its two-year economic funk.  

Aria Resort and Casino opens today and it is time to see the end product of the never ending construction on the Las Vegas strip. You will be impressed by the size of the casino, the art throughout the property, the decor and the layout. I'm excited about the SkyBox Sports Bar and Grill and cannot wait to have a meal at Julian Serrano. Overall, CityCenter Las Vegas is ready for you to trek through and be amazed at a modern take on what...  

ARIA Hotel & Casino The ARIA Hotel & Casino debuts today at Las Vegas' CityCenter. Designed by renowned architectural firm Pelli Clarke Pelli, the resort soars 61 stories with 4004 guest rooms, including 568 suites that feature ...  

As I posted earlier today to the Twitter, we've received confirmation from one ARIA employee that Bobby's Room (named after Bobby Baldwin, poker legend and former president of Bellagio and the guy responsible for getting CityCenter built) is moving from Bellagio to ARIA. Dr. Dave has been hypothesizing this for months now, so its great to hear some solid confirmation. So here it is, the soon to be new "Bobby's Room" where the "big game...  

Casino executives are preparing to open the newest and most expensive joint on the Las Vegas Strip, a 4,000 room resort at the heart of the $8.5 billion CityCenter complex. The 61-story Aria Resort & Casino was to open late Wednesday with fireworks and... Las Vegas Strip - Casino - CityCenter - United States - Gambling  

Jim Murren, chief executive of MGM Mirage, will this week unveil the last major element of his $8.5 billion CityCenter project, the culmination of his quest to remake this city by wagering the future of his company. MGM Mirage touts CityCenter, a cluster of skyscrapers, casinos and shops nearly six years in the making, as "the evolution of Las Vegas into a sophisticated, multidimensional city." Its 67 acres feature a central boulevard that's...  

Filed under: North America, United States, Hotels and AccommodationsHold on to your 10-gallon hats - there's a new cowboy in town. Country-crooner Garth Brooks started his five-year run at Wynn Las Vegas Encore Theatre on Friday and news from Sin City reports a whole new kind of sexy hitting the Strip. Stilettos and short dresses are being replaced by silver belt buckles as country fans flock to Las Vegas for a chance to see the Grammy-Emmy...  

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The chief executive of casino operator MGM Mirage says he's waited five years to welcome guests to CityCenter, and now that it's opening, he hopes it's an inspiring symbol of hope for Las Vegas. MGM Mirage CEO Jim Murren said Wednesday at a ceremony for the 61-story Aria Resort & Casino that it's up to CityCenter's 12,000 employees to deliver an entertaining, exciting environment that makes guests want to visit...  

Filed under: Marketing/Advertising, Videos, Ford Steve Wyrick's Mustang Unleashed stunt -- Click above to watch video There have been rallies and skateboards and drag races and tattoos, among other things. Now, the tenth and final film of the 2010 pony car festival that is Mustang Unleashed has gone out in smoky style, with a big Las Vegas number filmed on the strip. This time Vaughn Gittin, Jr. plays a support role to Hard Rock's illusionist...  

By Brian Hallenbeck, The Day, New London, Conn.McClatchy-Tribune Regional News Dec. 16--Slot-machine revenue at the region's casinos was down last month, if only slightly in the case of Foxwoods Resor...  

photo by flipchip • lasvegasvegas.com Aria Las Vegas Aria Hotel and Casino located in the $8.5 billion CityCenter complex on the Las Vegas strip is set to open the doors to the public before Midnight tonight. The 4,004 room Aria Hotel is the center piece of the massive CityCenter project and the only property with a casino. A fireworks show is scheduled to happen around 11 PM from atop the 61 story tower before the general public is...  

The centerpiece of an 8.5-billion-dollar complex intended to redefine the Las Vegas resort experience, opens Wednesday with a lavish private party and fireworks.Thousands of tourists and Las Vegans are expected to pour into the Aria Hotel-Casino after celebrities, moguls and other VIPs mark the official completion of the most expensive private construction project in US history.Aria is the glass-sheathed Cesar Pelli-designed 4,004-room hotel...  

Dec. 16 (Bloomberg) -- James Murren, chief executive officer of MGM Mirage, talks with Bloomberg's Deirdre Bolton about the company's CityCenter project, an $8.5 billion venture between MGM and Dubai World, which includes the Aria casino hotel. Murren spoke yesterday in Las Vegas. (Source: Bloomberg)  

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Elvis did it. So did Celine Dion. Countless other big-name acts have cashed in later in their careers by taking their acts to Sin City. Why not Garth Brooks ? His recent decision to re-launch his performing career in Vegas doesn't necessarily appear to be all about money. Garth did, however, mention in a recent press conference that when the idea of performing in Vegas was still just an idea, he told Wynn Hotel owner, Steve Wynn, that he...  

Lance Burton has been entertaining visitors on the Las Vegas strip for years and you can bet he will be doing it for a long time to come. Lance Burton the Master Magician, performs nightly at the Monte Carlo Hotel right on the Las Vegas strip and he puts on quite a show. I should explain that I was not always a Lance Burton fan. I could not appreciate his show when I compared it to other acts in Las Vegas. It never appealed to me as a "Vegas...  

Just as the newest MGM Mirage hotel, Aria, is set to open with over 4000 rooms, word comes via the LasVegasAdvisor.com that the Mirage hotel is closing off up to 14 floors of rooms due to low demand. I wouldn't be surprized if other ...  

LAS VEGAS — A hotel representative says the Sahara hotel-casino is mothballing rooms in two of its towers for the winter season due to low demand. Los Angeles-based SBE Entertainment owns the 1,720-room Las Vegas Strip property, which first opened ...  

photo imagesofvegas.com/isphotography $750 Decadence D'Or Got a terminal case of sweet tooth and don't want to spend more than $750 on a sweet treat? Finally, the cure is available in Las Vegas and it's called the Decadence D'Or. A pastry treat only available at the just opened Sweet Surrenders, a cupcake and candy shop located in The Palazzo Resort on the Las Vegas strip. What makes a cupcake worth $750? How about 100 year-old Louis...  

By Meenakshi Verma Ambwani, The Economic Times, IndiaMcClatchy-Tribune Regional News Dec. 11--NEW DELHI -- MGM Mirage, the Las Vegas Strip's largest casino owner, is entering India with non-gaming lux...  

Authorities are investigating the death of a woman who was struck by a pickup truck and killed on Interstate 15 near the Las Vegas Strip. Nevada Highway Patrol Trooper Chelita Rojas says it wasn't immediately clear why the woman was in the southbound freeway... Las Vegas Strip - United States - Nevada - Adult - Business  

As room rates continue to fall in Las Vegas — I recently saw the Luxor on sale for $36 per night — resort credits are moving in the inverse direction. Mandalay Bay has a Holiday Bonus Week promotion with a $100 resort credit to be used anywhere on its property. That’s more than you’ll pay [...]  

Only a few days after unveiling the new Vdara Tower, Crystals and Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Las Vegas Hotel and Casino operator, MGM Mirage is preparing a special fireworks display and ribbon ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of ...  

photo by flipchip • lasvegasvegas.com Sahara Las Vegas This is a scary time to be running a Las Vegas hotel-casino. The 90-plus percent occupancy rate of just a couple years ago is a distant memory, as hotel-casinos are now closing hundreds of rooms or even towers. Already announced is the indefinite closure of the Binion's hotel. Now comes Sahara, stating that they will close two towers over the holidays, with no reopen date set. It's...  

If you need a reason to eat in Las Vegas I can give you one. I constantly crave food and these are five dishes that you must consider when in Las Vegas. If you love to eat you will crave Las Vegas. I have no problem indulging, there is no shame in eating a little too much and i rarely leave my seat if there is still plenty of great food on the table. From decadent desserts to lavish presentations I crave food in Las Vegas everyday and I try...  

Beyonce [ tickets ] is in preliminary talks with Wynn Las Vegas officials to return to the resort for an extended engagement, according to a press release. However, no deal has been reached, despite published reports of a lucrative, long-term contract.Beyonce performed at Wynn's Encore Theater from July 30 through Aug. 2 this year while filming a concert DVD. Her shows helped boost visitation to Wynn and its sister property, Encore Las Vegas...  

Las Vegas is a major tourist destination that offers so much action and excitement for many Enjoy your Las Vegas vacation by booking into one of the best casino-hotels near the Strip  

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Speaking of golden nuggets we found on YouTube, we've assembled a half-assed collection of videos which chronicle the evolution of the "Hi, I'm Steve Wynn" catch phrase. Shockingly, that one never aired. It was posted to YouTube by the kid - now a grown man - who played Stevie Wynn.= We're gonna make Las Vegas famous! LOL This is the commercial that aired for the opening of Bellagio. Surprisingly, this reminds me of the ARIA...  

The Environmental Working Group (EWG) released the results of a three-year investigation of municipal water supplies across the U.S. Cities with the best water: Arlington, TX Providence, RI Fort Worth, TX Charleston, SC Boston, MA Honolulu, HI Austin, TX Fairfax County, VA St. Louis, MO Minneapolis, MN Cities with the worst water: Pensacola, FL Riverside, CA Las Vegas, NV Riverside County, CA Reno, NV Houston, TX Omaha, NE North Las Vegas...  

Developers of the $8.5 billion CityCenter casino complex say they will offer seller financing to buyers of condominium and condo-hotel units at the development on the Las Vegas Strip.  

You want to experience the luxury and the atmosphere of the VIP life, the service that is only available to a select few, right? At Hotel32 at the Monte Carlo Las Vegas the goal is to make you feel as important as possible while never feeling like a snob. It's unpretentious luxury, the Suite Assistants do the job of a butler, concierge and friendly face and they make a huge difference in the atmosphere at HOTEL32. From the ultra comfortable...  

photo by flipchip • lasvegasvegas.com Steve Wyrick's $35 million showroom located in the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Steve Wyrick has been a fixture at Planet Hollywood since 2007 and has disappeared nightly; but, this time the vanishing act is apparently real magic a canceled show. The performer failed to appear for the Thursday night show and according to reports the show is no more. Wyrick shaped his reputation performing...  

Attorneys for Wynn Las Vegas are seeking dismissal of a lawsuit claiming its casino workers are exposed to dangerous second-hand tobacco smoke. The lawsuit was filed Oct. 20 in federal court in Las Vegas .  

Wynn Las Vegas officials say they're in preliminary talks with Beyonce to bring the superstar singer back to the Las Vegas resort.Wynn Resorts spokeswoman Jennifer Dunne says there's no deal yet, despite published rumors of a lucrative, long-term contract.Beyonce (bee-AHN'-say) appeared at the resort from July 30 through Aug. 2 this year while filming a concert DVD. Her shows helped boost  

Attorneys have dropped their lawsuit claiming Caesars Palace workers in Las Vegas are exposed to dangerous second-hand cigarette smoke. Plans are to continue pursuing a similar lawsuit filed Oct. 20 against Wynn Las Vegas.  

US-based MGM Mirage has said it does not expect Dubai World's restructuring to affect their $8.5bn joint CityCenter project, Reuters has reported. 'CityCenter is fully funded, on schedule and ready to begin welcoming guests starting next week. Our joint venture is unaffected by Dubai World's announcement,' an MGM Mirage spokeswoman told the news service. The project is a Las Vegas Strip residential, entertainment and shopping complex.  

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Las Vegas is betting an already-troubled $8.5 billion resort complex will bring customers and tourists back to the recession-ravaged Strip, officials say. The recession and collapse of credit markets nearly killed the CityCenter project, an "urban metropolis" of hotels, condos and shopping venues, before it got off the ground, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported Sunday....  

Las Vegas visitors will find some of the lowest room rates of the year around the Christmas holiday. Travel Web sites are boasting low room rates for properties on and off the Strip for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with prices like $32 a night at Palace Station on Vegas.com, $34 at the Sahara on Expedia and $25 a night with a buy one night, get one night free deal at Hooters on Travelocity.  

Magician Steve Wyrick is doing a disappearing act for good at a Las Vegas resort. He has closed his magic show and theater at Planet Hollywood's Miracle Mile Shops after an uphill three-year battle. The $35 million theater opened in February 2007, with Wyrick'... Las Vegas Nevada - Planet Hollywood - Miracle Mile Shops - Magic - Las Vegas  

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photo by flipchip • lasvegasvegas.com Encore Las Vegas Steve Wynn just signed Garth Brooks to a long-term contract at the Encore Theater, selling out his entire first 15 weeks in record time. Brooks starts Dec. 11. Now the rumor mill is hearing that Beyonce may join Brooks in a similar long-term residency at Wynn Las Vegas. Late this summer, Beyonce was performing and filming her new concert CD at Encore, with some show and room...  

LAS VEGAS, (AP, OSKAR GARCIA) -- Sin City is pinning its biggest bet ever -- $8.5 billion -- on a 67-acre, six-tower complex of striking hotels, gourmet restaurants, swank shops and a single casino that starts opening Tuesday in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip. Many watching the high-stakes roll of the dice shudder at the thought that nearly 5,900 rooms in three hotels will be awaiting guests when CityCenter's crown jewel -- the 4,004-room...  

There are many possible benefits that you could lose if you use the quick check-in booths for your Las Vegas hotel at McCarran International Airport.Contributor: L. Vincent PoupardPublished: Dec 08, 2009  

LAS VEGAS, NV--(Marketwire - December 11, 2009) - Cal-Bay International, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: CBYI) announces today that company president Shaun Bailey attended the National Investment Banking Association (NIBA) conference held on December 2-4 at the Bellagio Resort in Las Vegas, NV. The conference is a quarterly event that brings members of the association together to evaluate and explore opportunities to invest in growing companies.  

photo by flipchip • lasvegasvegas.com Imperial Palace Las Vegas We're ecstatic to announce the newest restaurant on the Las Vegas Strip is a locals' favorite. The "twisted farm" meals so unique to Hash House a Go Go can now be found at Imperial Palace... at Hash House a Go Go! Finally a good restaurant at the IP. And for those familiar with the Sahara Ave. restaurant with the huge portions, not only does the menu and size of the courses...  

Beyonce is in negotiations to star in a show at Wynn Resorts Las Vegas. Reports earlier today said that Beyonce was already signed to a lucrative contract that would give her $750,000 a show. But the resort says those reports are premature. Wynn Las Vegas officials say they're in preliminary talks with Beyonce to bring the superstar singer back to the Las Vegas resort. Wynn Resorts spokeswoman Jennifer Dunne says there's no deal yet, despite...  

Remember Las Vegas? Audemars Piguet sure does. The important city to the brand (due to the many watch stores) now gets and important watch collection from the brand. In black and red tones, the new collection of Royal Oak model based watches are suitable wrist companions for nights of luxury and excess in the hottest city in the desert. The popularity of Vegas comes and goes, but you can't deny the importance of a fantastic watch while...  

Any VT readers catch last night's episode of the Amazing Race? If you didn't, don't worry - it would have pissed off anyone with the slightest knowledge of casinos. First, the three competing teams headed to the roof of Mandalay Bay where one member of each team had to rope his way down to the ground floor. As they completed this obstacle, they were given clues to head to The Mirage. Mandalay has great access to Frank Sinatra Drive - oh, how...  

Frustrated with a room mix-up and subsequent bad customer service at Planet Hollywood's hotel/casino in Las Vegas, Brad expressed his frustration in a note on their Facebook fan page. I signed up as a [Facebook] fan of Planet Hollywood in Vegas, hoping I'd see some promotions and stuff. Last week I posted on their wall that we would be checking in on Sunday and were looking forward to it since I hadn't stayed there since it was the Aladdin. We...  

UFC 114 is expected to take place on May 29 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas and will coincide with the second UFC Fan Expo, which was recently announced for May 28 and 29 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.  

Gamblers at Caesars Palace Casino in Las Vegas will live to smoke another day. Casino employees will do the same, whether they want to or not. Yesterday, lawyers for plaintiffs suing Caesars Palace and its parent company Harrah's Entertainment, Inc.... Continue reading this article, and get more legal news and information, at FindLaw.com.  

A Binion's Gambling Hall & Hotel spokeswoman says the downtown Las Vegas property that used to host the World Series of Poker will mothball its 365 hotel rooms in a cost-cutting move. TLC Casino Enterprises spokeswoman Lisa Robinson said Monday that Binion's... World Series of Poker - Las Vegas Nevada - Casino - Hotel - Las Vegas  

Developers of the $8.5 billion CityCenter casino complex say they will offer seller financing to buyers of condominium and condo-hotel units at the development on the Las Vegas Strip. CityCenter says lending firm Private National Mortgage Acceptance Company... Las Vegas Strip - CityCenter - Casino - United States - Business  

Melbourne, Dec 14 (DPA) The long-odds dream of Mark Philippoussis to somehow make one last stand in the professional game looks to be all but gone after the 33-year-old failed to sign on for this week’s Australian Open wild card play-offs. The winner in the 16-man event which began Monday will earn a wild [...]  

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Luske, who has more than $3.7 million in career live tournament winnings and is widely hailed as one of the best dressed players in the game, is set to release his debut album with a live concert at Bellagio’s Fontana Lounge in Las Vegas Dec. 20. The 13-track album entitled More than just a game features covers from artists Luske admires, including Canadian crooner Michael Buble, plus two original songs written by Luske. Named European Player...  

Sources say illusionist Steve Wyrick has closed his Steve Wyrick Theater and magical show at the Miracle Mile Shops at the Planet Hollywood resort on the Las Vegas Strip.  

Wynn Las Vegas officials say they're in preliminary talks with Beyonce to bring the superstar singer back to the Las Vegas resort. Wynn Resorts spokeswoman Jennifer Dunne says there's no deal yet, despite published rumors of a lucrative, long-term contract. Beyonce (bee-AHN'-say) appeared at the resort from July 30 through Aug. 2 this year while filming a concert DVD. Her shows helped boost visitation to Wynn and its sister Encore Las Vegas...  

The first new hotel is opening at the big CityCenter development on the Las Vegas Strip. The unveiling Tuesday of the nearly 1,500-room Vdara (vid-AR'-uh) hotel marks the start of a phased opening of the $8.5 billion project built by development partners MGM... Las Vegas Strip - Hotel - CityCenter - MGM Mirage - Travel and Tourism  

Las Vegas Advisor says the best deals are from Sunday to Dec. 24. In its annual December rate roundup, the Advisor found 43 Las Vegas casino hotels with rooms for less than $40, vs. 38 last December. ...  

LAS VEGAS -- Wynn Las Vegas officials say they're in preliminary talks with Beyonce to bring the superstar singer back to the Las Vegas resort. Wynn Resorts spokeswoman Jennifer Dunne says there's no deal yet, despite published rumor  

To expand its Facebook fan base, Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas is launching the "Untamed Adventure Contest" on Dec. 7 at www.facebook.com/mandalaybay. It involves users uploading photos that show off "their most untamed moments," which could be just about anything from extreme sports to bizarre gustatory experiences, as long as it happened in 2009.  

Although Mandalay itself may be in Burma, the original Raffles Restaurant is in Singapore, and the stylish hotel’s Red Square has some of the best Russian food anywhere this side of Moscow (not to mention pouring nearly 200 kinds of vodka), there is a decidedly African feeling to this gloriously tropically-themed hotspot, dripping with carved raw woods and exotic bird motifs, and truly one of the most beautifully appointed places to stay or...  

78, of Las Vegas, NV passed away peacefully Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born Oct. 31, 1931 in Pueblo, Colo. Joe retired from the Post Office in Pueblo before moving to Las Vegas. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Dode Cafone, in June 2007. He is survived by his two daughters, Terry (Glenn) Bunnell of Las Vegas, NV and Lori (Steve) Minson of Pueblo; eight grandchildren, Chad (Nicole) Lenzini...  

Remember all the hoopla about Wynn Las Vegas' mountain? Wynn used to circulate several stories about his frustrations with Bellagio's neighbors. I guess when you work hard building "the greatest public attraction on earth" (Steven Spielberg's opinion, not mine), it irks you to see competitors build restaurants with views that take advantage of your dancing fountains. It pisses you off that they're charging more for "fountain view" rooms...  

William R. Eadington and Meighan R. Doyle, editors. Integrated Resort Casinos: Implications for Economic Growth and Social Impacts. Reno: Institute for the Study of Gambling and Commercial Gaming, 2009. 309 pages. In November 2005, Harrah’s Entertainment announced plans to partner with Slovenia’s Hit group to build what was described as a $1.5 billion destination casino [...]  

Many say that Excalibur Hotel and Casino brings magic to life. Literally it seems that the Excalibur Hotel and Casino looks like something you would see in a fairy tale.Contributor: KNOWLEDGE BASEPublished: Dec 11, 2009  

photo by flipchip • lasvegasvegas.com Planet Hollywood Resort Las Vegas Harrah's Entertainment CEO Gary Loveman informed employees that Harrah's was continuing in their efforts to acquire the Planet Hollywood Resort on the Las Vegas strip. The acquisition of the property would give Harrah's control of east side strip frontage from Flamingo Road to Harmon Avenue. The additional 35 acres at Planet Ho would bring Harrah's total to 126 acres...  

Harrah's Entertainment confirmed its plans to try to take over the Planet Hollywood resort on the Las Vegas Strip. Planet Hollywood is in default to the tune of $870 million and is now being run by its lenders, according to the Las Vegas Sun. Harrah's already bought $140 million of the resort's debt. Harrah's chief executive Gary Loveman wrote to employees in an e-mail: The Planet Hollywood resort is currently in default to its lenders. As a...  

Washington PostGarth Brooks ends retirement with first Vegas showUSA TodayHe also brought out his wife, Trisha Yearwood, and accompanied her on her 1993 hit, Walkaway Joe. Brooks sang several of his own songs, as well, ...NORM: Brooks begins run at Wynn Las VegasLas Vegas Review - JournalA cowboy, a guitar and a story suit Garth Brooks — and Steve Wynn — just fineLas Vegas Sun (blog)INTERVIEWS: Garth BrooksLas Vegas Review - Journalall 333...  

Ahh… another Vegas trip on the horizon! Next year’s spring SharePoint Connections show has been renamed to the SharePoint Pro 2010 Summit & Expo conference. In addition, it’s been moved from the traditional Orlando venue in the spring to the beautiful Bellagio hotel & casino in Las Vegas. Join me along with other great SharePoint developer presenters like Ted Pattison, Scot Hillier, Asif Rehmani, Rob Bogue, Kirk Evans and John Holliday! This...  

Tweet This Story! Amidst recent stories on the rumor mill of Beyonce taking time off from the spotlight in the coming year, HSK has confirmed that’s not the case. That’s because Mrs. Hova has signed a multimillion dollar contract with Wynn Las Vegas. We’re told she’s set to take over the Encore stage after [...]  

NEW YORK, Dec. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- The Music World Music/Columbia Records release "I AM...YOURS An Intimate Performance At Wynn Las Vegas," is the number one music video DVD in the country. Filmed at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas, this extraordinary concert fea...  

HBSi, an IBS Group company, has added Treasure Island to its roster of hoteliers and casino resorts that use HBSi's channel management and connectivity solution. Located in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, Treasure Island—now known as TI—is a four-star casino and resort with 2,885 guest rooms. With this addition, HBSi now connects 57 hotels in Las Vegas, totaling 85,000 rooms.  

A group of online hotel-reservation companies, including Dallas-based hotels.com and Southlake’s Travelocity, has won an early but key ruling in a dispute with the city of Anaheim, Calif., over the city’s contention that the businesses have failed to pay a version of hotel-occupancy taxes.  

Harrah's Entertainment Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Gary Loveman says his company is trying to buy the Planet Hollywood Resort in Las Vegas.In an e-mail to employees obtained by the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Loveman said his company's interest stems from the fact that Planet Hollywood sits at the end of a line of Harrah's-owned casinos in Las Vegas.The operator also owns Harrah's Las  

Nevada gambling regulators have approved a casino license for the centerpiece casino at the $8.5 billion CityCenter complex on the Las Vegas Strip. The Nevada Gaming Commission unanimously approved the license on Thursday at a special meeting in Las Vegas.... Las Vegas Strip - Gambling - Casino - Nevada Gaming Commission - CityCenter  

Sweat, spit, fire and lasers. Metallica brought heavy metal's four key elements to Las Vegas Saturday night in an ear-splitting shredfest that left the sold-out crowd at the Mandalay Bay Events Center deaf and hoarse. Their two-hour performance made one thing perfectly clear: Metallica is back -- and they know how to bring the heavy. The band's set list seemed to acknowledge a hard truth: The metal giants have been in an artistic rut since...  

With his recent on and just off-stage setbacks (and sundry fuck you's), Morrissey live in 2009 is an especially tenuous prospect. Things were pretty uneventful when he hit the Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas on Friday, though he did cancel the following night's gig in Indio (reminiscences of Coachella's roasting flesh, maybe?). As far as his Vegas trip, he didn't offer an encore to cap the 17-song, hour-long set -- the band went...  

One of the newest entertainers to make his home on the Las Vegas strip is Frank Caliendo and you will be entertained. Frank Caliendo is at the Monte Carlo Las Vegas and his show is essentially a conversation amongst the many voices that he he impeccably impersonates. You'll laugh and be surprised how one guy can do so much with his voice while maintaining a flow and energy to a show that will soon be a must see in Las Vegas. If you need to...  

Woah! The climatologists will have to manipulate the temperature in Reno, Nevada last night out of their data.It got down to -9° f last night (at least at my house). Thank goodness it warms up fast in these parts. Now that it is almost 9:00 a.m. back up to 9° above. The last cold day like that, I was driving through the Yukon. Thank goodness for global warming, eh? Had to keep track of this one. Six years from now, I'll be able to remember the...  

photo by flipchip • lasvegasvegas.com Great Gift Wrap Up at Caesars Palace Las Vegas Harrah's highly successful Total Rewards player's club brings the crowd pleasing Great Gift Wrap Up redemption back to Caesars Palace Las Vegas again this year. December 3-7 has been set aside to allow Total Rewards' members to redeem the points they have accumulated during 2009 for a wide variety of gifts. The Great Gift Wrap Up is not to be confused...  

Elvis is coming back to Las Vegas at CityCenter. "Viva Elvis" the new show by Cirque Du Soleil will be opening at ARIA Resort at CityCenter in December and the anticipation of a show that celebrates the music of the King is exactly what the Las Vegas strip needs. The thrilling acrobatics of Cirque Du Soleil and the music of Elvis Presley make for the perfect Las Vegas combination. Viva Elvis! If you need to find out what is happening this...  

As part of the ongoing regeneration of the long neglected Tropicana, current Planet Hollywood President (who jumped ship from his gig as Luxor's VP) Tom McCartney has been named President of Tropicana. Normally, I'd leave news like this to the gaming biz pundits to chew on, but this interview with McCartney in the Las Vegas Sun really perked my ears, particularly McCartney's assessment of CityCenter: [CityCenter] is not an imitation or...  

The financial outlook for Las Vegas Sands Corp. has improved somewhat thanks to the company's capital-raising program in Asia, but the growing supply of hotel rooms on the Las Vegas Strip continues to worry analysts.  

Harrah's Entertainment Inc.'s chief executive officer confirmed to employees Wednesday that the company is interested in acquiring the Planet Hollywood resort on the Las Vegas Strip. In an internal e-mail, CEO Gary Loveman told employees of the company's interest, Harrah's spokeswoman Jacqueline Peterson said.  

Data Portability, Freedom of Choice and Operational Efficiency Emerge as Compelling Drivers for Cloud Backup LAS VEGAS, NV -Asigra Inc., a leading cloud backup and recovery software provider, presented on the topic of Cloud Backup at the 2009 Gartner Data Center Conference in Las Vegas, NV. Providing a platform for new perspectives, technologies and trends impacting organizations, the conference consists of 69 educational sessions...  

LAS VEGAS, NV -- (Marketwire) -- 11/18/09 -- JCM Global's new and revolutionary iVIZION(TM) premiered at the Global Gaming Expo yesterday and is already changing the way the gaming industry sees bill validiation. Now, just one day later, the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas has caught the "vizion," and has selected iVIZION as the exclusive bill validator for the casino. JCM's iVIZION will displace a competitor's product in all 700 slot...  

MGM Mirage's latest casino project isn't open yet, but a drop in the $8.5 billion complex's value combined with falling revenue to push the casino operator into the red in its third quarter, the company said Thursday. The company, in which billionaire Kirk... CityCenter - Casino - MGM Mirage - Las Vegas Nevada - Las Vegas Strip  

You walk up to the crime scene, you spot some evidence, you catalog it in your memory, and you try to make sense of what transpired in this alley in Las Vegas. You are a forensic investigator at CSI:Las Vegas. The MGM Grand is giving you the opportunity to work alongside CSI Lead Investigator, Gil Grissom and do your best to solve a crime at CSI:The Experience at the MGM Grand Hotel Las Vegas. CSI:The Experience is an interactive attraction...  

Led by comeback king Kurt Warner, Arizona has rallied from an opening loss to return to last season's playoff form. Led by comeback king Kurt Warner, Arizona has rallied from an opening loss to return to last season's playoff form.  

It seems like MGM Mirage dealt another blow to Bellagio's rapidly decreasing self esteem and luxury position on the Strip yesterday. Vegas design aficionado detroit1051 over on The Admiral's blog stumbled upon a very interesting, very concerning note buried deep within an MGM investor presentation. Behind all of the hoopla and hyperbole of CityCenter's opening, MGM got down to brass tacks and has told its investors that, for the time being...  

The BasicsIf Steve Wynn’s last two Sin City resorts — Wynn Las Vegas in 2005 and the Bellagio in 1998 — were about bringing a whiff of Park Avenue to the Strip, the Encore is about the hotelier’s loosening his pearls and swinging a little. Encore, which opened in December, is meant to be younger and hipper — “boutique,” as much as a 2,034-room megahotel with an estimated price tag of $2.3 billion  

Penn National seeks Vegas casino LAS VEGAS -- Penn National Gaming Inc. has offered $50 million for the unfinished Fontainebleau Las Vegas casino-resort on the Las Vegas Strip. Penn said in a regulatory filing Tuesday that it agreed to buy the project fro  

A new Mason Dixon poll (625 RVs, MoE +/- 4%) for the Las Vegas Review-Journal shows Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D) trailing two potential GOP opponents. General Election Matchups Lowden 51 (+2 vs last poll, 10/6-8) Reid 41 (+2) Und 8 (-4) Tarkanian 48 (unch) Reid 42 (-1) Und 10 (-1) The showing should be of concern since this poll shows little [...]  

PRESS RELEASE-LAS VEGAS, NEV. (November 12, 2009), -- After boxing’s No. 1 pound for pound fighter and box office attraction MANNY “PacMan” PACQUIAO plays a little chin music on WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto, Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, he will head over to the Mandalay Bay Events Center to perform a live post-fight concert with his MP Band.  

*Wynn Las Vegas officials are trying to woo Beyonce back for another concert run to follow up her successful string of concerts last summer, one of which was turned into a Thanksgiving night special on ABC.  

Their task was to find the most famous casino in the country of Monaco. Sam and Dan were the first to arrive at the Monte Carlo Resort & Casino in Vegas where they had to count out $1 million in casino chips. Though arriving last to the Monte Carlo ...  

MGM Mirage\'s CityCenter opts to include Axxess\' electronic Do-Not-Disturb indicator system at Vdara, the just unveiled Condominium Hotel project at the massive and beautiful CityCenter project in the heart of the Las Vegas strip. The system also includes a doorbell at every room. Soooo much nicer than the crude knock on the door.  

LEVIS, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - Nov. 25, 2009) - DEQ Systems Corp. (TSX VENTURE:DEQ) ("DEQ" or the "Company"), a leading provider of table game bonusing, jackpot and loyalty solutions, announces today that the Las Vegas Strip casino MGM Grand has installed eight (8) G3 bonusing systems on its poker derivatives. MGM Grand has installed 3 x G3 on Three Card Poker(TM), 2 x G3 on Crazy 4 Poker(R), 2 x G3 on Texas Hold'em Bonus(R) and 1 x G3 on...  

Chet Buchanan and The Morning Zoo need your help to make sure every kid in Southern Nevada has presents this holiday season.Contributor: Lorraine BlancoPublished: Dec 10, 2009  

Attorneys for the Bellagio hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip are demanding that a Canadian company stop doing business as "Bellagio Limousines.'' The Las Vegas resort filed suit Monday against Bellagio Limousines of the Toronto area in U.S. District Court in Las Vegas, alleging the company has been infringing on the resort's trademarks by offering "Bellagio'' limousine services and by promoting its services with an Internet Web site.  

LAS VEGAS Nov. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Sammy Hagar has opened his hard rockin' dining and nightlife experience, Cabo Wabo® Cantina, on the Las Vegas Strip. The two-level, 15,000-square-foot Cantina brings the best of Cabo San Lucas to Vegas, with its prime location at the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Cabo Wabo combines Hagar's signature blend of killer margaritas, flavorful Mexican food and rock 'n' roll style, where it...  

by Emily SwansonLas Vegas Review Journal / Mason Dixon 11/30-12/2/09; 625 likely voters, 4% margin of error 300 likely Republican primary voters, 6% margin of error 300 voters in the 3rd Congressional district, 6% margin of error Mode: Live telephone interviews (LVRJ: Governor, Health Care, Congress) Nevada 2010 Governor: Republican Primary (trend) 39% Sandoval, 18% Gibbons, 6% Montandon 2010 Governor: General Election (trends) 48% Reid (D...  

Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd. (NASDAQ: MPEL) is holding up better than many might have expected after the stellar rise seen in the casino stocks with Macau ties.  Melco Crown turned a wider loss over a year ago, despite a 70% revenue rise.  The loss was on a net basis rather than operating basis on higher [...]  

LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Strangford Lough Brewing Company (SLBC) and the Monte Carlo Casino Las Vegas Resort and Casino are launching a ‘Battle of the Bands’ competition for bands who play Irish music. The prize is an amazing chance to play at Diablo’s in the Monte Carlo Resort and Casino in Las Vegas! The competition [...]  

Now I can have a hair-metal guitar solo anywhere I want!No one’s going to take our semi-ironic Whitesnake cover band seriously unless our hair blows in the wind, man.You guys can keep wasting money on junk like “instruments” and “amps” and “lessons.” I’ve got all I need right here: a Wind Blaster Portable Fan. All I need is four AA batteries and a place to set this sucker down and I can lean into all the epic, hair-tussling wind I can handle...  

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- The Venetian and The Palazzo Las Vegas, two of the world's premier destination resort hotels and both owned and operated by global resort developer Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS), have been awarded with the renowned AAA Five Diamond Award® for 2010.  

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MGM MIRAGE (NYSE: MGM) management will make a Company presentation today at the Global Gaming Investment Forum sponsored by Deutsche Bank and UBS in Las Vegas, Nevada. A complete copy of the presentation will be available by visiting our web site at http://www.mgmmirage.com.  

When roaming the Las Vegas strip after a night of dancing you want to unwind, you want a find a friendly place to have a snack, another drink and some good conversation. First Food and Bar at the Palazzo is the place you'll end up, order some mini-burgers, Sammy D's Gimlet and some donuts and you have finished off your evening "Vegas Style." Need more ideas for late night eating in Las Vegas? The Peppermill is a Las Vegas institution that...  

Looking for the right place to have the romantic, adult dinner that you feel you deserve? The place where you can reminisce about the days before children, when a wine list would compel you to try two bottles, when the idea of sharing a meal was done as an enticing feature of the evening. Andre's at the Monte Carlo is where you need to be to recapture that feeling. With the choices in Las Vegas on an ever growing list there are only a few...  

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Strangford Lough Brewing Company (SLBC) and the Monte Carlo Casino Las Vegas Resort and Casino are launching a 'Battle of the Bands' competition for bands who play Irish music. The prize is an amazing chance to play at Diablo's in the Monte Carlo Resort and Casino in Las Vegas! The competition coincides with the launch of SLBC beers in the USA, which will be sold at the Monte Carlo Resort and Casino.  

CityCenter--also known as, "The Thing That (Almost) Ate MGM Mirage"--is getting ready to open its first phase in just a few weeks. A big concern is whether it will mark another successful expansion of the Las Vegas Strip or merely dump lots of new capacity onto a city where hotels have been begging for guests in the economic downturn. Jim Murren, the chief executive of MGM Mirage (MGM) and the driving force behind the massive $8 billion-plus...  

PRINCETON, N.J., Nov. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- BullMarket.com (http://www.bullmarket.com), an online investment newsletter focused on long-term growth and income-generating stocks, has provided subscribers with coverage of several casino and casino gamemaker stocks, including Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS), MGM Mirage (Nasdaq: MGM), Wynn Resorts (Nasdaq: WYNN), International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT), WMS Industries (NYSE: WMS), and Bally...  

Vacations should be about allowing you to get away from all the trapping of every day life. At Wynn Las Vegas you can easily find yourself transported to the destination of your dreams. Elegant, luxurious and incredibly inviting the Wynn Las Vegas invokes a feeling of exuberance and calm at the same time. Gone are the pretentious door people replaced by welcoming faces and a commitment to customer service. What is it that you desire in a...  

Las Vegas, NV - RPM/KTM rider and reigning WORCS Women's Champion, Kacy Martinez, was awarded the AMA Racing Female Rider of the Year Award during the 2009 AMA Banquet at the Hard Rock Casino in Las Vegas, NV.  

The centerpiece casino at the $8.5 billion CityCenter complex on the Las Vegas Strip moved one step closer toward a December opening as key state regulators Friday supported its application for a gambling license. The Nevada Gaming Control Board unanimously... Las Vegas Strip - Gambling - Casino - Nevada - United States  

I'm trying something a little different this quarter - a single thread to cover all gaming companies reporting. I will update this thread as other companies report. Wynn Resorts - Net Income: $34.2 million Revenue: $773.1 million * Wynn Las Vegas / Encore Las Vegas: ADR: $210 Occupancy: 83.9% * Wynn Macau: ADR: $263 Occupancy: 89.2% Boyd Gaming - Net Income: $6.3 million Revenue: $398.2 million The Echelon project will remain mothballed for...  

Bye-bye Bally's, Ciao Ceasar's. By email from Jeff Clark: TO: Members and Friends of APEE FROM: J.R. Clark, Secretary/Treasurer DATE: November 19, 2009 RE: 2010 Conference Location Change; Room rate remains $149 The 2010 Conference has been MOVED from Bally’s Las Vegas to Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, NV. The conference room rate will remain $149.00 (Single/Double). The conference will still be held on April 11-13, 2010. Complete conference...  

Side discussion to the Vdara opening: I heard one PR person reference it as “the Vdara,” and it sounded wrong. It’s funny how some casinos need the definite article in front of them, others don’t, and others sound OK either way. I know there’s a debate about “the Wynn/Wynn,” but you’d pretty much [...]  

LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Hell hath no fury like a mother separated from his son. This seemed to be what happened to Dionisia “Aling Dionisia” Pacquiao, who raged over a room assignment at the Mandalay Bay here she thought would give her difficulty to have instant access to her son, Manny, ...  

Sin City is pinning its biggest bet ever _ $8.5 billion _ on a 67-acre, six-tower complex of striking hotels, gourmet restaurants, swank shops and a single casino that starts opening Tuesday in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip. Many watching the high-stakes... Las Vegas Strip - Casino - CityCenter - Sin City - United States  

When the MGM Mirage announced it was building the CityCenter project five years ago, it spurred even more development in what was then the best of times for Las Vegas real estate and gaming markets. Now the $8+ billion project is set to open in the worst of times for Sin City, and just a week after MGM's partner Dubai World requested a debt deferment. MGM Mirage chairman and CEO Jim Murren now calls CityCenter "a giant life preserver for...  

by Emily SwansonLas Vegas Review Journal / Mason Dixon 11/30-12/2/09; 625 likely voters, 4% margin of error 300 likely Republican primary voters, 6% margin of error Mode: Live telephone interviews (LVRJ: story, results) Nevada 2010 Senate: Republican Primary (trends) Sue Lowden 25%, Danny Tarkanian 24%, Sharron Angle 13%, Bill Parson 1%, Robin Titus 1%, Mike Wiley 1%, John Chachas 1% Mark Amodei 1%, Chuck Kozak 0% 2010 Senate: General...  

Las Vegas Sands Corp. on Thursday offered an optimistic outlook for Las Vegas, despite reporting a quarterly loss. The company reported higher revenue for the third quarter and indicated revenue will be stronger ahead as its Macau business remains strong and conventioneers return to Las Vegas, but said its loss widened -- in part because of higher taxes and weaker results on the Las Vegas Strip.  

Myrtle Beach Sun NewsBeyonce Talking Vegas Shows With Wynn, but No DealABC NewsAP Wynn Las Vegas officials say they're in preliminary talks with Beyonce to bring the superstar singer back to the Las Vegas ...Beyoncé Scores #1 Concert DVDVibeall 148 news articles »  

After wrapping up the Podcast-a-Palooza, the majority of us headed over to Wynncore in search of food. The majority of the crew headed to Society. Miss Monkay and Dramman opted instead to go to Stratta, mainly because Dramman had already eaten at Society that day and me and Miss Mo find their food snoozy. The last time we were at Stratta was when it was Corsa Cucina, the first WLV opening day dining joint to bite the dust. As expected...  

You remember Harrah’s Entertainment, right? That’s the company that secretly and illegally remodeled some of its hotels, without bothering with building permits or inspections. Thanks to a tip from a pissed-off (and fired) whistleblower, the Review-Journal conducted an investigation in 2007 and discovered that the lives and safety of guests at some Harrah’s hotels may [...]  

photo by flipchip • lasvegasvegas.com Guardians of the great treeClick photo for gallery image It just wouldn't be the holidays without a stroll through the Bellagio's Conservatory & Botanical Gardens. This year's presentation features a snowman, polar bears, giant ornaments, rocking horse, giant holiday greeting card of flowers, reindeer, model trains, and thousands of poinsettias in a rainbow of colors. The floral attraction always...  

Beyoncé has announced the release of a live concert DVD and CD package.The 28-year-old singer's new DVD is titled I Am... Yours: An Intimate Performance At Wynn Las Vegas and was filmed on August 2 during her four-night sold out residency in Nevada.According to its press release, the disc will contain "biographical storytelling, behind-the-scenes footage, performances of over 30 songs from all  

LAS VEGAS, NEV. (November 8, 2009) – This Tuesday! November 10, boxing’s No. 1 pound-for-pound king of the ring and the box office and the reigning Fighter of the Year, MANNY “PacMan” PACQUIAO, and the pride of Puerto Rico and three-time world champion MIGUEL COTTO, will make their MGM Grand Arrivals, officially kicking off Fight Week for Fire Power -- their sold out welterweight championship mega fight. Pacquiao and Cotto will arrive at...  

It appears there's such a thing as being too sinful, even in Sin City. The line was drawn after two Las Vegas strip clubs – Little Darlings and Déjà Vu – began promoting the venues by putting gyrating pole-dancers in the back of a truck with see-through sides and driving it around town. Deja Vu's marketing director, Larry Beard, first told the Las Vegas Sun that he’d fight to keep the trucks rolling – crediting them for a big boost in business...  

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Residents of Las Vegas will see an improved public skatepark in their neighborhood, thanks to the success of the inaugural Tony Hawk: RIDE Presents Stand Up For Skateparks benefit at the Wynn Las Vegas. The foundation’s signature benefit event surpassed expectations by raising over $630,000 to help the Tony Hawk Foundation pursue its mission to bring free, quality public skateparks to low-income areas across the...  

FEMA had planned to simulate a nuclear explosion right on the Las Vegas Strip to test for emergency preparedness. But the plan is meeting a lot of opposition from all the key players, including Boyd Gaming, MGM Mirage, the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce and the LVCVA.  

STUDIO CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tix Corporation (Nasdaq: TIXC), an integrated entertainment company, today announced that it has entered into a new lease for its eighth Tix4Tonight discount ticket outlet, to be located at the Town Square Shopping Center in Las Vegas. Opening is scheduled for December 2009. Town Square Shopping Center is a heavily-trafficked mall located about a mile south of Mandalay Bay near the Las Vegas McCarran...  

Lionel Clement, the chocolatier at Wynn Las Vegas, has placed second in the World Chocolate Masters Competition, held in Paris from October 14-16. Clement was the U.S. representative in this premium international culinary competition, finishing ahead of 17 other chocolate masters. His winning interpretation of the theme, "Haute Couture," took the form of an avant-garde pair of scissors adorned  

Wynn Resorts Ltd. (NASDAQ: WYNN) may have set a high bar for Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS) and its earnings report today, but cost cuts helped the company to beat its estimates. Las Vegas Sands  reported GAAP net income of $62.4 million, but the non-GAAP operating income was $0.03 EPS and revenue was $1.14 [...]  

A Nebraska philanthropist facing felony charges stemming from almost $15 million in Las Vegas gambling debts is suing casino giant Harrah's Entertainment for alleged breach of contract, conspiracy and negligence. Terrance "Terry" Watanabe also filed a... Las Vegas Nevada - Lawsuit - Harrah's Entertainment - United States - Breach of contract  

PUBLIC INVITED! MANNY PACQUIAO and MIGUEL COTTO MGM GRAND ARRIVALS ************************** FIGHT WEEK BEGINS THIS TUESDAY! NOVEMBER 10 MGM GRAND FRONT LOBBY PORTE COCHERE PACQUIAO - 11:00 A.M. PT / COTTO - 12:30 P.M. PT LAS VEGAS, NEV. (November 8, 2009) – This Tuesday! November 10, boxing’s No. 1 pound-for-pound king of the ring and the box office and [...]  

Due to popular demand, amateurs to fight in cage at the Joint/I/P PLas Vegas, NV (PRWEB) November 13, 2009 -- Twenty-four of Las Vegas’s top mixed martial arts amateur fighters will clash in seven weight divisions at 7p.m., Saturday, Nov. 28, when Truesport MMA presents a 12-fight...  

Garth Brooks tickets went on sale Saturday at 8 a.m. for the first time in three years and for the first time ever for a regular venue. Garth Brooks tickets went on sale for $125 per seat and the Wynn Encore website had two million...Contributor: saul relativePublished: Oct 24, 2009  

A major water main broke shortly after 6 a.m., sending a cascade of water along Las Vegas Boulevard, at the Las Vegas Strip's Riviera Boulevard. Water gushed along the Strip, turning the resort corridor between Sahara Avenue and Riviera Boulevard into a river. Metro Police restricted traffic lanes going south to one lane because of the water. All but one lane has since been reopened.  

Trader Mark submits:Las Vegas Sands (LVS) is our one truly speculative fare in the portfolio - after sitting on the precipice of potential default, banks swooped in [Apr 22, 2009: Wynn Resorts, Las Vegas Sands Amend Credit Terms] and helped both LVS and MGM Mirage (MGM) live despite yawning debt loads. Las Vegas casinos was actually a group I was targeting 2 years ago as one of our canary in the coal mines when CNBC pundits and government...  

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Tropicana Las Vegas proudly announces Charles (Chuck) Esposito as Casino Manager. Esposito's responsibilities include overseeing the daily operations of Tropicana Las Vegas' table games, slot operations and overall casino offerings. (Logo: h...  

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Veolia Energy North America, a leading provider of sustainable energy services and facility operations and management solutions, is delighted to announce that it has renewed its contract with the world’s largest resort-hotel-casino, The Venetian Las Vegas. After working together on-site for the last ten years to provide heating, cooling and facility operations and management services, Veolia Energy and The Venetian...  

SAS, the leader in business analytics software and services, and its customers at The Venetian and The Palazzo received the 2009 Innovative Solutions Award from SourceMedia and Information Management. In its efforts to keep room occupancy up despite seasonal or economic ebb and flow, The Venetian and its sister property, The Palazzo, adopted SAS' analytics and campaign management technologies, including IDeaS' revenue management capabilities.  

CityCenter's glittering high rises have forever altered the Las Vegas skyline, but there is concern about the project's impact on already-discounted hotel room rates along the world's most famous gambling corridor. The nearly 6,000-room, $8.5 billion signature project for MGM Mirage (MGM.N) opens in December with rates up and down the Strip slashed during a recession that has forced consumers and businesses to cut spending and hold out for...  

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In the course of routine surveillance, Fitch Ratings downgrades North Las Vegas (the city), Nevada's $349.1 million general obligation (limited tax) bonds (LTGOs) to 'AA-' from 'AA'. The Rating Outlook is Negative. All of the city's LTGOs are payable from statutorily- and constitutionally-limited ad valorem property taxes and are secured by the full faith and credit of the city. In addition, most are additionally...  

There's some news in the Las Vegas (NV) business section that ought to raise some concern: "Restrepo suggests it will take six years to absorb the 8.9 million square feet of vacant space in the office market; five years to absorb 15.1 million square feet of industrial space; and three years to absorb 3.9 million square feet in anchored retail space." [LVSun] And, such is the debris left in the wake of a bubble. Money, of course, chases the...  

MGM Mirage spokesman Alan Feldman has won a lifetime achievement award for communications from the American Gaming Association. Feldman was honored during a luncheon on Tuesday at the Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas for roughly two decades in the casino industry.  

Hey John, how do you know Las Vegas is in a recession? Umm... when Mandalay Bay starts offering room discounts New Year's Eve. Pretty much. That's right, for the next twenty-four hours, you can now enjoy watching the mass of belligerently-drunk douche bags Ed Hardy-ing their $1 Coors Lights along the Strip on New Year's Eve from the privacy of your room at Mandalay Bay (for a song of $189 on Dec. 31) or THEhotel (not quite as much of a song...  

Casino operator Harrah's Entertainment is reporting a third-quarter loss of more than $1 billion. The Las Vegas company says it lost $1.05 billion in the quarter that ended Sept. 30 on revenue of $2.28 billion. In the same period a year earlier, it earned $... Sponsored Topics: Las Vegas Nevada - Harrah's Entertainment - Casino - Las Vegas - Nevada  

By Ranjan Bhaduri Nov. 15, (THAINDIAN NEWS) 22 year old Ramiele Malubay, famous for her stint in the seventh season of the American Idol, rocked the arena in Las Vegas, with her performance before the fight between Catto and Manny. The fight which was held at the MGM grand, Las Vegas witnessed an Asian spree on Saturday, [...]  

photo by flipchip • lasvegasvegas.com Marie Osmond seen recently at the Flamingo during an afternoon of doll signing Las Vegas Strip headliner Marie Osmond, half of the Donny & Marie Osmond show at the Flamingo resort, dumped her longtime manager, P. Karl Engemann, late last month. According to Norm Clark of the Las Vegas Review Journal, the 79 year-old Engemann has been Marie Osmond's manager for the last 35 years until October 23rd when...  

KLAS-TVCITYCENTER: Visitors give MGM Mirage's new megacomplex mostly favorable reviewsLas Vegas Review - JournalPlus, some miscommunication between MGM Mirage and employees at Vdara caused problems for tourists trying to get from the hotel to Crystals. ...MGM Mirage (NYSE:MGM) Opens Vdara Hotel and SpaTransWorldNews (press release)MGM Slowly Opening CityCenter, Casino Gambling Coming SoonCasino Gambling Webcitycenter's Mandarin Oriental making...  

photo by flipchip • lasvegasvegas.com Garth Brooks on the Wynn Las Vegas Marquee After announcing the signing of Garth Brooks to headline at the Palazzo Showroom last week tickets went on sale Saturday morning at 8 AM and by 1 PM they were sold out. The first 20 shows in the 1,500 seat showroom is a grand success Tickets have already been spotted on ticket reseller websites with prices over $1,500 each. Steve Wynn is determined to...  

LAS VEGAS — Developers of the $8.5 billion CityCenter casino complex say they will offer seller financing to buyers of condominium and condo-hotel units at the development on the Las Vegas Strip.  

You sit around and you try to figure out how to recapture the excitement that was once so rampant in your life. What was it that you did that made every thing so much better? What did you do that made you feel alive? Was it the spontaneous decisions where you decided to bite off more than you could chew? Was it the idiotic ideas that ended up giving you the experiences that you still talk about today? It probably was the wild weekend...  

A 10,000-square-foot suite that includes a basketball halfcourt rents for $25,000 a night at Palms Casino Resort. At MGM Grand's Skylofts, you'll find a bathtub that fizzes with tiny champagne-like massage bubbles, TVs in the mirrors and airport pickup in a $400,000 car.  

The Skylofts at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas are a hotel located on the top two floors of the legendary MGM Grand on the Las Vegas strip. The hotel features fifty one suites each one being completely different and varying from one bedroom suites to three bedroom duplex suites each with living rooms and [...]  

By Jennifer Robison, Las Vegas Review-JournalMcClatchy-Tribune Regional News Dec. 5--It only began opening for business Wednesday, and its centerpiece resort hasn't yet opened, but CityCenter is alrea...  

I'm trying something a little different this quarter - a single thread to cover all gaming companies reporting. I will update this thread as other companies report. Wynn Resorts - Net Income: $34.2 million Revenue: $773.1 million * Wynn Las Vegas / Encore Las Vegas: ADR: $210 Occupancy: 83.9% * Wynn Macau: ADR: $263 Occupancy: 89.2% Boyd Gaming - Net Income: $6.3 million Revenue: $398.2 million The Echelon project will remain mothballed for...  

How do you choose a hotel in Las Vegas? Do you need party central. Are you searching for the perfect meals? Are you the type who will double book massages and skin treatments? Is it about the comfort of the bed or the amount coming out of your wallet? What you need is the Las Vegas hotel guide to help you make a decision. As you begin to search for hotel rooms in Las Vegas realize that these days hotels are competing for your dollars so be...  

As of this writing, it has been eight days since we sent our response to Wynn Las Vegas regarding their cease & desist request that attempted to bully us into handing over the Wynncore.com domain name and the artwork contained therein. Our response to their missive, which we have confirmed that they have received, contained standard boiler plate language at the end: Failure to respond to me within five (5) days will be interpreted as Wynn...  

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Joseph Carbon, Director of the TWU Gaming Division today made the following statement: "TWU is working in partnership with Wynn Las Vegas (Wynn) to finalize a collective bargaining agreement for Wynn’s table games dealers. Despite the difficult economic environment confronting the gaming industry, this working relationship and partnership between TWU and Wynn has been a success. Wynn has worked diligently with the...  

Local power utility NV Energy has boosted rebates it will offer to consumers who install wind-powered electric generators at homes and businesses. Through NV Energy's WindGenerations program, residential power users who deploy wind electricity can ...  

The forecast projects overall Las Vegas Strip revenue, which is expected to increase by 3% to 7% in 2010, taking into account various economic and operational factors including the anticipated CityCenter opening and the impact this project will have on the Strip.  

[YouTube - Link] Reminiscent of the amazing musically coordinated fountains of the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas the Burj Dubai fountains named “Dubai Fountains” certainly are impressive. This $217 million project was built by the same California based company WET Design (whose website I highly suggest checking out as it is beautiful!) that created the [...]  

Perennial bridesmaid Penn National Gaming made a formal bid for the shut-down Fontainebleau project on the Las Vegas Strip today - the bid: $50 million. Bidding ends January 15th, 2010. The project has incurred over $1.5 billion in construction costs and is estimated to require perhaps a similar amount to complete to original specification. If Penn pulls this off, they'll have their first Las Vegas Strip presence - something they've toyed...  

Tony Hawk's Stand Up For Skateparks charity event will be at Wynn Las Vegas this Saturday, and yes, there'll be a special performance by punk rockers Rancid. But it only gets weirder... No details on the specific locations, but unless the grand ballrooms of Wynn or Encore have impossibly high ceilings, the chances of installing a half pipe in them are slim to none. This leaves us with no other option than to assume it'll be on the golf...  

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bally Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:BYI), a leader in slots, video machines, and casino-management systems for the global gaming industry, today announced that Greektown Casino-Hotel in Detroit, Mich., a $350 million casino property managed by The Fine Point Group, has installed Bally Business Intelligence (BI) for data analytics and visual analysis of gaming-floor performance, player and game interaction, and player...  

                     On Tuesday, November 3rd 2009, Ohio became the 38th state to allow casino gambling.  In celebration of that step toward progress, I invoke the age old wisdom of Mother Goose in the following.    This is the country that Jack built.   This is the road  That lay in the country that Jack built   This is the car  That goes down the road That lay in the country that Jack built   This is the engine That runs the car That goes...  

LAS VEGAS, NV -- 11/23/09 -- MGM MIRAGE (NYSE: MGM) -- Today, New York-New York Hotel & Casino announced the winner of the Vinny vs. Vinny spokesperson competition. After weeks of spirited challenges, New York-New York's guests, through voting..  

The fight to win the bid for the Aqueduct Racetrack in Ozone Park, Queens, just lost one contender. Las Vegas casino tycoon Steve Wynn has dropped out of the race, with no clear motive. With just two weeks to go before Governor David Paterson, Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver and State Democratic conference leader John Sampson are expected to announce a winning developer for the project, Penn National Gaming and SL Green are now named as the...  

Social media Web sites such as Facebook and Twitter are changing the face of customer relations at major Las Vegas hotels.Resorts are setting up fan pages where executives can monitor customer suggestions about how to improve business. They also can collect guests' kudos, offer immediate assistance to customers in distress — and cringe when unhappy patrons post critical remarks.For their part,  

BETHESDA, Md., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR), one of the world's leading lodging companies, is reminding travelers this holiday season that there's more to Las Vegas than its casinos and all-night parties. There's also plenty of holiday cheer near many Las Vegas hotels where guests can enjoy the magic of the season.  

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tropicana Entertainment, LLC has named Tim Maland General Manager of its Mont Bleu Resort, Spa and Casino, according to an announcement by Tropicana Entertainment CEO Scott C. Butera. Maland will be responsible for managing all operations at the Lake Tahoe property which features a 437 room hotel, a 40,000 square foot casino, the Onsen Spa, and the 4 Diamond Award Ciera Steak & Chophouse. Maland brings strong...  

The owner of the 2,518-room Planet Hollywood hotel-casino on Monday reported another quarterly loss and disclosed that its lenders are now in control of its finances. BH/RE LLC, the Las Vegas Strip resort's parent company, said that for the quarter ended Sept. 30 it lost $17.5 million vs. a loss of $10.7 million in the year-ago quarter. Revenue fell 20.6 percent, from $69 million to $55 million, as Planet Hollywood's casino accommodated fewer...  

LAS VEGAS, NV -- (Marketwire) -- 11/17/09 -- Ameristar Casinos, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASCA) announced today that it has extended the maturity date of $600 million of revolving loan commitments under its senior secured credit facility from November 10, 2010 to August 10, 2012. Based on the Company's current leverage ratio, the new 2012 revolving loan tranche, under which $514.4 million of loans are currently outstanding, is priced 37.5 basis points...