Casinos on the Strip suffered through their worst month in at least 25 years in October, as the gaming win dropped 25.7 percent. Statewide, casinos recorded their biggest monthly decline, 22.3 percent.
10 December 2008
By Cy Ryan
Nevada regulators have changed some house rules with the goal of boosting lackluster business in private gambling rooms for high-rollers.
9 December 2008
By Liz Benston
With the U.S. economy in the tank and foreign countries more open to big gambling resorts, MGM Mirage is amping up its expansion efforts with a new division focused on international gaming expansion.
9 December 2008
By Liz Benston
With no sign of an economic recovery on the horizon, Station Casinos and Harrah’s Entertainment are bargaining with lenders to help resolve their cash flow problems.
9 December 2008
By Liz Benston
Despite harsh economic times on the Strip, the Mirage launched its latest multimillion dollar addition Monday night, a project that has been on the resort's agenda for almost four years.
8 December 2008
By Amanda Finnegan
The debate over the proposed federal bailout of Detroit’s Big Three automakers raises some intriguing comparisons with the industry behind our own company town. Las Vegas has been called the “last Detroit.” And the Strip is indeed a modern union success story. The U.S. automakers say the failure of the country’s largest remaining manufacturing base could spark a depression.
8 December 2008
By Liz Benston
Station Casinos’ decision to replace company-owned cafes at six casinos with Denny’s restaurants is part of a money-saving trend afoot at properties owned by Station and competitor Boyd Gaming, which are facing the worst recession in a generation.
5 December 2008
By Liz Benston
Metro Police on Wednesday are again asking for the public’s help in identifying a man wanted in connection with a casino robbery Nov. 12 on North Rancho Drive.
3 December 2008
By Amanda Finnegan
Harrah’s Entertainment vice chairman Charles Atwood announced today he is resigning effective Dec. 19 after nearly 30 years with the casino giant.
3 December 2008
By Las Vegas Sun Staff
Strip casinos have maintained enviably high occupancy rates during this recession by offering deep discounts and unprecedented package deals – an indication that customers are still willing to open their wallets for bargains even in turbulent times.
3 December 2008
By Liz Benston
Black Gaming is temporarily closing its Oasis casino in Mesquite in a last-ditch attempt to cut costs and fend off a potential bankruptcy.
2 December 2008
By Liz Benston
The Strip’s newest addition, Encore Las Vegas, launched its Web site today, giving visitors a sneak peek at Steve Wynn’s $2.3 billion luxury resort and casino.
2 December 2008
By Amanda Finnegan
The wedge that the Culinary Union has been working to drive between Station Casinos management and its employees just got a lot bigger Monday.
2 December 2008
By Michael Mishak
Station Casinos is among the first gaming companies to suspend contributions to the retirement benefit. The company said it will periodically evaluate the potential reinstatement of matching contributions.
2 December 2008
By Liz Benston
Throughout this downturn, big Strip casinos have kept hotel occupancy high by cutting room rates and offering discounts and other promotions.
1 December 2008
By Liz Benston
