Casino companies, even the competition, wish Aliante well
Fireworks mark opening of Aliante Station (11-12-2008) Headlines from the Vegas gaming industry While the buzz at Station Casinos’ Aliante Station grand opening party Tuesday was shaded with concern...
View ArticlePrimm hotel rates for locals: free
Remember the days when casinos gave away rooms and meals to attract gamblers? Herbst Gaming, which is close to bankruptcy, is resurrecting a bygone tradition by offering locals a free one-night stay...
View ArticleCityCenter jobs a bright spot in down economy
CityCenter extending hope on a huge scale (1-13-2009) Priority No. 1: Finding a job (1-9-2009) Thousands expected Thursday at Henderson job fair (1-7-2009) CityCenter accepting applications for 12,000...
View ArticleDeals hit the buffet line: Eat all day for $25
The economic slump has Las Vegas casinos blitzing the Internet with offers that include free rooms, half-price show tickets and airplane vouchers for future trips. The Excalibur is filling a new...
View ArticleCasino sells 2-foot, 6-pound burrito at cafe
The NASCAR Cafe at the Sahara Hotel & Casino is rewarding patrons who can put away a 2-foot, 6-pound burrito with a most logical prize — free unlimited rides on a roller coaster that runs in both...
View ArticleWynn or Sands? 'Shake-up' headline creates confusion
Heartbeats may have risen momentarily for executives at Wynn Resorts on March 10, when this headline popped up on the Forbes.com Web site: "Wynn Resorts Shake-up" A click on the headline revealed a...
View ArticleLuxor makes buffet, Criss Angel and LAX a packaged deal
Tough economic times have prompted casinos to offer some rare deals, like $25 all-day buffet passes, buy-one, get-one free room rates and more than half off show ticket prices -- but Luxor’s newest...
View ArticleMGM Grand, Stratosphere join all day buffet trend
More casinos are turning to the all day, all-you-can-eat method to draw visitors to their properties. The MGM Grand is offering an all-you-can-eat pass for breakfast, lunch and dinner for $29.99 per...
View ArticleEncore makes magazine's annual 'It List'
Steve Wynn just got an affirmation on his latest (and most expensive) work from one the leading travel magazines. Travel and Leisure Magazine named Encore Las Vegas to its "It List: 45 Best New Hotels...
View ArticleVenetian restaurant up for top honors -- for bathroom
The Venetian has won a slew of accolades over the years, including top awards like the AAA Five Diamond Award and Mobil Four Star Award. But soon the luxury property may be adding one of the most...
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