Gaming

For high rollers, casino charters have been sure bet

"Walking across the street is a gamble. You can get killed doing that, too," said Rick Perrin, 55, of Toronto, who took a casino charter home Monday after spending the weekend gambling at Tropicana Casino and Resort.

23 May 2000

Casinos try again with 'coinless' slots

After a lot of talk, the gaming industry is finally about to find out whether casino customers are really ready for coinless slot machines.

10 March 2000
David Strow

Wynn faces legendary deal maker in Kerkorian

In a high-stakes poker game for control of the Las Vegas Strip's most well-known gaming company, Mirage Resorts Inc. Chairman Steve Wynn is facing off against a formidable opponent in MGM Grand Inc. controlling shareholder Kirk Kerkorian.

29 February 2000
David Strow

Nevada's 20th century economy a tale of water, mining, casinos

When Nevada entered the 20th century, the state was in the throes of a 20-year depression, with barely enough people to qualify it as a state at all.

3 January 2000
David Strow

Gamers face wider fraud lawsuit

A group of attorneys suing virtually every major casino operator and slot manufacturer is asking a federal judge for access to documents they say will prove a long-term effort was made by industry players to intentionally mislead slot players.

22 June 1999
David Strow

LV historians compile top gambling events

The most important event in the history of the U.S. gaming industry occurred long before the first Nevada casino -- indeed long before European settlers moved to what would eventually become Nevada, according to a survey of former regulators, gaming executives, journalists and historians.

10 June 1999
John Wilen

Chinese crime ring ripping off Strip

The Chinese suspects who detectives have been able to catch -- among them a man who ripped off almost $750,000 from several casinos in one night last spring before he was hauled away in handcuffs -- claim Asian organized crime sent them.

21 January 1999
Karen Zekan

Brief: In-flight gambling, entertainment system linked to Swissair crash

The gambling system consists of large computer processors and recorders located above the forward part of the passenger cabin, the Post reported. Wires run from the system through the roof and walls to flat-color LCD displays on the back of each seat. Passengers can use the system to gamble, watch movies or listen to music.

3 November 1998

Card counting teams finding big business

Today, there are several card counting teams that operate throughout the world, and by taking advantage of slim percentages in their favor they relieve casino coffers of millions of dollars each year.

17 October 1997
Bob Shemeligian

Bill to outlaw gambling on Internet called 'misguided'

Speaking Tuesday at the World Gaming Congress & Expo '97 at the Convention Center, Sue Schneider, publisher of Rolling Good Times OnLine, an electronic consumer-based gambling magazine, said the timing of such a bill is "premature."

15 October 1997
Bob Shemeligian

Fremont Street Experience helps downtown - some

Supporters of the four-block-long light and sound show say the trend is encouraging, especially given increased competition from the Strip, North Las Vegas and Boulder Highway casinos. With proper advertising and continued attention to the product, downtown casinos should continue to see more profits, they say.

22 February 1997
Steve Sebelius

Car bomb blasts Lefty

Prominent Nevada gaming figure Frank "Lefty" Rosenthal was injured Monday night when an explosion ripped through and gutted his car while it was parked near Marie Calender's restaurant at 600 E. Sahara Avenue.

5 October 1982
Sun Staff

Gala Sands Opening Tonight

Cars line the Las Vegas Strip in front of the Sand Casino in this 1950s photo. The Sands opened on Dec. 15, 1952 and was the seventh casino to open on the Strip. The Sands was most famous as the home of the Rat Pack, and its Copa Room hosted many legendary performances. The hotel was imploded on Nov. 16, 1996 to make way for the Venetian Hotel.

The Sands is overwhelming in its architectural design, distinctly different in overall conception, yet warm and inviting - destined to become the most talked about hotel in the Western Hemisphere.

15 December 1952
Bill Willard

City Defers Horseshoe Club License

Binion's Horseshoe owner Bennie Binion is shown in this March 1978 photo. Binion's is the first downtown casino to have carpeted floors, free drinks for all players and limo service to and from the airport.

Application by Dr. Monte Bernstein for a gambling license to reopen the former Eldorado Club was stalled for an indefinite period by city commissioners last night in a heated session with the prominent doctor, during which city officials inferentially challenged his ability as a gambling club operator.

2 August 1951
Sun Staff
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