Gaming

Moody's cites economy, budget shortfall with negative outlook on state debt

Moody's Investors Service is out with a new analysis projecting slow growth for the Nevada casino industry -- and has revised downward its outlook on state government finances.

Cosmopolitan launches six-part video series ahead of Las Vegas Strip opening

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas debuts its four-sided marquee in August.

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas began a mini documentary series this week, giving viewers a glimpse inside the soon-to-open Strip resort. “Stay” is the first of six videos airing on the Independent Film Channel and the Sundance Channel in November and December.

Sunset Station lawsuit puts Roadhouse casino renovation plans on ice

Plans to renovate and reopen the Roadhouse casino in Henderson are now on hold because of a lawsuit filed by competitor Sunset Station Inc., a Roadhouse spokeswoman said Monday.

Las Vegas tops list of AAA Five Diamond winners

A tram passes by the Aria resort at CityCenter.

Las Vegas is now home to 15 AAA Five Diamond resorts and restaurants, more than any other city in the country, AAA Travel announced Monday.

Buffalo Bill’s at Primm to close temporarily for renovations

The Herbst Gaming casinos in Primm are visible from the roller coaster at Buffalo Bill's.

Buffalo Bill’s Resort and Casino at Primm Valley is temporarily closing today until late December for renovations. The hotel-casino will be remodeling its guest rooms and adding a Denny’s restaurant.

Standard & Poor's downgrades debt of slot maker Aristocrat Leisure

The debt of slot machine maker Aristocrat Leisure Ltd. was downgraded by Standard & Poor's after the company disclosed Friday that its annual profit may plunge up to 57 percent because of weak sales and the strength of the Australian dollar.

Tribal casino amends trademark suit against Henderson's Mystic Lodge

The Mystic Lodge Casino on Boulder Highway in Henderson.

Months after the Mystic Lodge Casino in Henderson was sued for trademark infringement, litigation heated up with the filing of an amended complaint by Minnesota's Mystic Lake Casino Hotel.

Design challenges leave passers-by passing CityCenter by

Some say the entrance to CityCenter is not inviting to pedestrians.

While defending their financially troubled development as a forward-thinking enterprise yet to hit its stride, CityCenter’s developers acknowledge a problem with the landmark, $8.5 billion project: Many pedestrians are simply passing it by.

Palms steps up allegations against nightclub operator

New and more extensive allegations of wrongdoing are being asserted by the Palms against restaurant and nightclub operator Michael Morton. Morton heads the N9NE Group, which runs restaurants and nightclubs at the Palms.

Bankruptcy follows company’s failed plan for Las Vegas casino

Indian casino management figure R. Shawn Ellis put one of his companies into Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidation Wednesday after Ellis was hit with lawsuits and plans for a casino resort in Las Vegas fell through.

Harrah's Entertainment Inc. changes name to Caesars Entertainment Corp.

Caesars Entertainment properties in Las Vegas are Paris, shown in the background, as well as Bally's, Bill's, Flamingo, O'Sheas, Imperial Palace, Caesars Palace, Rio, Harrah's and Planet Hollywood.

Harrah's Entertainment Inc. has changed its name to Caesars Entertainment Corp. Harrah's will continue to be one of the company's brands, along with Caesars, Horseshoe, Total Rewards, and World Series of Poker.

Sunset Station sues Henderson over Roadhouse license approval

A Station Casinos Inc. property is suing the city of Henderson over the city’s approval of a potential competitor’s operating permit.

Judge: Former gaming CEO can compete against previous employer

Dan Lee, former CEO of Las Vegas-based casino operator Pinnacle Entertainment Inc., remains free to compete against Pinnacle in Louisiana and elsewhere after a ruling in state court Monday.

Billionaire Harrah's Entertainment shareholder plans to sell stock

The New York hedge fund run by billionaire John Paulson is looking to sell its entire stake in casino company Harrah's Entertainment Inc.

Casino owner says he worries about problem gamblers, opposes Internet gaming

Klondike Sunset owner John Woodrum says he's sure online gambling will be legalized, and he worries the effect on poor customers.

Compulsive gambling is a tricky topic in a town where casino operators are considered economic engines and icons of ingenuity instead of unsavory merchants muddying the water between entertainment and highway robbery. This makes casino owner John Woodrum something of an enigma.