Gaming

Harrah’s gets Nevada approval for stock offering

CARSON CITY – Harrah’s Entertainment, the world’s largest gaming company with 53 casinos, has won final approval from the Nevada Gaming Commission for a public stock offering.

Power restored at Golden Nugget after outage

Some guests and patrons of the Golden Nugget evacuated the downtown Las Vegas casino after a power outage Thursday afternoon.

Cosmopolitan gets final OK, commissioner says goals 'lofty'

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas debuts its marquee on the Las Vegas Strip on Aug. 3, 2010.

CARSON CITY – The $3.9 billion Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip has gained final approval from the Nevada Gaming Commission for opening Dec. 15. Deutsche Bank will have no influence over the gaming operation, Cosmopolitan officials told the commission today.

Slot maker sues competitor alleging patent infringement

Slot machine maker WMS Gaming Inc. on Saturday filed a lawsuit alleging patent infringement against competitor Bally Technologies Inc. of Las Vegas.

M Resort’s debt purchase befuddles bidders


Penn National Gaming recently purchased $860 million in M Resort debt for $230.5 million.

Most financially broken businesses try to resolve their predicaments with foreclosure auctions and bankruptcy sales — public events with starting bids and published procedures.

Station Casinos hiring 160 workers to 'focus on the locals market'

After laying off workers to survive the recession, Station Casinos has announced plans to hire more than 160 customer guest services positions throughout 10 of its casinos.

MGM Resorts sees stock slide for a second day

MGM Resorts International's stock fell again Thursday in heavy trading even as two debt-rating agencies applauded moves by the Las Vegas company to cut debt by issuing more stock to the public.

Dispute erupts between Palms, nightclub operator N9NE Group

A simmering dispute between the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas and its restaurant and nightclub partner the N9NE Group has boiled over into an acrimonious lawsuit.

Casino dealer's suit over smoking dangers at Wynn moves forward

A lawsuit claiming Wynn Las Vegas doesn’t do enough to protect employees from second-hand tobacco smoke has survived an early court test, with federal Judge Lloyd George in Las Vegas denying Wynn’s motion that the case be dismissed.

Shares of MGM Resorts tumble on 3Q earnings news

MGM Resorts International stock fell about 9 percent this morning as investors absorbed a flood of information issued since Tuesday afternoon about third quarter results and a public stock offering.

Station Casinos files lawsuits alleging 'cybersquatting,' trademark infringement

Station Casinos Inc. of Las Vegas sued two website operators on Tuesday, accusing them of “cybersquatting” and trademark infringement for associating Station trademarks with online gambling businesses.

MGM Resorts expects quarterly loss of $206 million

MGM Resorts International today said it expects to post a third-quarter operating loss of $206 million as it likely will take a financial hit on the sale of its share of the Borgata and because of asset writedowns at CityCenter.

Trademark dispute over Tropicana hotel-casino name escalates

The Tropicana hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip.

The trademark lawsuit over the name of the Tropicana Las Vegas hotel-casino is getting more contentious, with attorneys asking a court to impose sanctions against the Tropicana's foe in the litigation.

Las Vegas gaming company Capado to pay $2,500 fine

CARSON CITY – A Las Vegas company that has a license to distribute slot machines has agreed to pay a $2,500 fine for violating the regulations of the state Gaming Control Board.

Locals casino clears a room for nonsmokers

Ron Lurie, general manager of Arizona Charlie's near Decatur and Charleston, shows the enclosed no-smoking area of the casino. Lurie says the $80,000 project included new carpeting, wallpaper and ceiling tiles, as well as a thorough scouring of the 117 machines.

Arizona Charlie’s executives make a point of listening to their customers. But when a large number of players at the locals casino near Decatur and Charleston boulevards suggested they wanted a smoke-free slot room, General Manager Ron Lurie had to think it over.