Gaming

A different kind of March Madness for problem gamblers

For many sports fans, the best time of the year began last week and is continuing this weekend and next. March Madness.

Station Casinos reorganization plan: Sell several properties

Station Casinos Inc. filed a reorganization plan in its bankruptcy case Wednesday proposing the sale of its interests in 13 of its 18 Southern Nevada gaming properties.

Wynn Resorts unveils nightclub, pool plans for Encore

Wynn Resorts released details Wednesday on its new nightclub and adult pool at Encore Las Vegas. The Encore Beach Club and Surrender nightclub, located in the former Encore porte-cochere, are both set to open Memorial Day weekend.

Tropicana Las Vegas names vice president of sales

Joni Peru has been named vice president of sales for Tropicana Las Vegas. Peru is responsible for convention sales and services, catering and audio visual for the hotel-casino.

Casino ATM company sues its founder's former employer

A company headed by the former chief executive of Las Vegas-based casino ATM operator Global Cash Access Holdings Inc. on Monday filed an antitrust lawsuit against Global Cash.

Cosmopolitan resort gets new name in settlement of trademark suit

A view of Harmon Avenue and MGM Mirage's CityCenter project on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009. The Cosmopolitan Resort tower is shown under construction at right.

The $3.9 billion Cosmopolitan gaming resort under construction on the Las Vegas Strip has a new name: "The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas."

Stratosphere owner narrows loss in fourth quarter

Southern Nevada hotel-casino operator American Casino & Entertainment Properties LLC today said it lost $17.6 million in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31 as the recession led to lower revenue at its properties.

Has dog racing run its course?

Has dog racing run its course?

The national convention of the American Greyhound Track Owners Association that starts today at Caesars Palace will include a sober accounting of the industry’s latest victims — and the intractable problems that will contribute to future closures.

LVCVA report shows Las Vegas visitors spending less

A new study confirms what Las Vegas hotel-casino owners are painfully aware of: Visitors to the city in 2009 didn't gamble as much and spent less for hotel rooms.

Technology is king at the M Resort sports book

Bettor Stacy Hofferber of Las Vegas relaxes in the sports book at M Resort with the touch-screens offering betting during live basketball games at left in cubicle.

The year-old M Resort sports book not only looks different from almost all of its competitors in Southern Nevada, it sounds different. It’s less of a roller coaster of yells and groans and more of a steady rumbling, a hum that sounds more machine than man-made. Most sports books offer chairs and couches for gamblers and fans to watch the games on big screens, house-party style.

Gaming Commission rejects slot machines at cash registers

The Nevada Gaming Commission has rejected a new game concept that would have enabled convenience store customers to take their change from a transaction as a credit on a slot machine at the cash register. Commissioners today voted 3-2 to reject a proposal.

Asian casino magnate denies organized crime ties

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Asian casino magnate Stanley Ho denied Thursday that he has ties to Chinese organized crime gangs.

Moody's: Debt rating outlook for MGM Mirage is stable

Moody's Investors Service today affirmed MGM Mirage's debt ratings, including its "Caa1 Corporate Family Rating;" and raised the company's "Speculative Grade Liquidity" rating to SGL-3 from SGL-4.

Black Gaming bankruptcy plan hits early obstacles

Bankrupt Mesquite casino operator Black Gaming LLC has encountered some resistance to its initial plan to spend money while its bankruptcy case proceeds. Attorneys filed court papers objecting to Black Gaming's request for approval of an agreement between Black and certain creditors.

NJ: Asian casino boss Stanley Ho has mob ties in China

New Jersey casino regulators say Asian casino mogul Stanley Ho has extensive ties to Chinese organized crime and lets them "operate and thrive" inside his casinos.