Richard N. Velotta

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Wynn wins vs. Adelson in resort battle

Thursday, June 3, 2004

Chalk one up for Steve Wynn in his battle for Las Vegas Strip supremacy with fellow casino titan Sheldon Adelson.

Adelson in Macau lawsuit

Monday, Jan. 26, 2004

The owner of The Venetian hotel-casino says an Israeli tourism entrepreneur wasn't the guiding force in the company's efforts to build casinos in Macau.

Gamblers more frequently misstating results, IRS says

Tuesday, May 27, 2003

With gambling proliferating nationwide, the Internal Revenue Service is seeing more tax returns showing casino losses.

LVCVA plans for post-war challenge

Friday, April 4, 2003

The end of the war with Iraq will be a good opportunity for Las Vegas to respond to pent-up tourism demand, but it will also usher in a new series of challenges for the resort destination, a Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority executive said Thursday.

Casinos hope to cash in on Hong Kong flight

Friday, July 26, 2002

Las Vegas will solidify its marketing reach into Southeast Asia next week with the inauguration of nonstop flights linking McCarran International Airport with Hong Kong.

Sahara coaster to be Las Vegas' fastest

Monday, Feb. 28, 2000

A Maryland company that has pioneered theme park rides propelled by electromagnetic fields is building the fastest roller coaster in Las Vegas at the Sahara hotel-casino. The new ride, which will open in late March or early April and has been named "Speed-The Ride," was developed by Premier Rides, Millersville, Md.

Nordstrom will serve both tourists and locals

Tuesday, May 25, 1999

That was one of the key points to seal the deal that will bring one of the nation's most coveted retailers to the city.