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May 8, 2024

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Happy birthday to her: Texas woman leaves Harrah's with a $1 million gift
Gaming:
Friday, November 1, 2013
By Ed Komenda
A Dallas, Texas, woman had a Las Vegas birthday to remember when she hit a $1.036 million jackpot at Harrah's.
Cast members rehearse for "Million Dollar Quartet" in a warehouse near The Orleans on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. From left are Benjamin D. Hale as Johnny Cash, Martin Kaye as Jerry Lee Lewis, Robert Britton Lyons as Carl Perkins, Felice Garcia as Dyanne and Tyler Hunter as Elvis Presley.
Party is in Elko, but the walk-on stars are at Harrah’s in ‘Million Dollar Quartet’
Saturday, September 28, 2013
By John Katsilometes
"Million Dollar Quartet" at Harrah's is making news with those who are not in the cast and those who are.
Jim Belk.
Jim Belk, one of Las Vegas’ most accomplished and popular musicians, dies at 47
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
By John Katsilometes
Jim Belk was the original drummer in the Las Vegas cast of "Million Dollar Quartet" at Harrah's and also worked with Michael Grimm.
Bally's headliner Veronic DiCaire performs with the stars of "Million Dollar Quartet" for one night, Monday, Aug. 5, 2013, at Harrah's.
‘MDQ’ makes quick Cash with Veronic; Flamingo to catch Donny Osmond on the backside
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
By John Katsilometes
Veronic DiCaire summoned her June Carter Cash voice with Ben Hale as Johnny Cash in "Million Dollar Quartet" at Harrah's on Monday night.
Poker player's losing hand turns out to be a winner for everyone
Thursday, June 6, 2013
By Ed Komenda
For the second time since Caesars Entertainment rolled out a promotion that favors losing poker hands, a player at Planet Hollywood has triggered a six-figure jackpot.
The 31-year-old Aladdin crumbles to the ground on April 27, 1998, while the under construction Bellagio hotel looms in the background. The hotel's implosion cleared the way for the $1.3 billion Aladdin Project. However financial troubles caused the Aladdin to close. The property reopened in November 2007 as the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino.
Pop quiz: What was the original name of the Hooters hotel? Where was Castaways?
Thursday, May 30, 2013
By Alison Saclolo
Las Vegas is constantly evolving: hotels and casinos are built and torn down, money flows in and out, tourists and residents come and go. The names of local resorts are no different. They have transformed over the years, too.
Customer service agent Jessie Cleveland checks his computer at the Bags Inc. branch in the Plaza in downtown Las Vegas Wednesday, November 14, 2012. Bags recently opened the airport baggage service at the Plaza, which is free to Plaza guests.
The Plaza is first local hotel to offer free bag service to the airport
Business:
Saturday, December 22, 2012
By Richard N. Velotta
When guests check in to a Disney Resort hotel in Orlando, they automatically get their suitcases delivered free from the airport. Bags Inc. negotiated the deal with the Orlando resorts to provide a value-added service to the thousands of families who attend Disney’s Magic Kingdom theme parks. Bags Inc. offers luggage delivery and remote check-in services at more than 200 hotels nationwide. Now, the Disney model has arrived in Las Vegas.
Rock & Rita's flair bartender Nicolas Saint-Jean performs during the grand opening of Rock & Rita's at Circus Circus on July 8, 2010.
From glass-juggling to bottle-throwing, the best flair bars in Las Vegas
Thursday, October 4, 2012
By Andrea Domanick
With the art of mixology washing over the Las Vegas bar scene, it’s easy to forget about the city’s most classic cocktail spectacle: flair bartending.
Tom Devenish smokes a cigar while playing the slots at the Eldorado Casino in downtown Henderson on Friday, June 22, 2012.
Judge dismisses second-hand smoke lawsuit against Caesars Entertainment
Lawsuits:
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
By Steve Green
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit claiming the health of casino employees is in jeopardy because of their constant exposure to tobacco smoke.
Casino magnate's wife remembered for philanthropy, passion and kindness
Obituary: Verna Harrah died Friday at the age of 68
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
By Conor Shine
During a lifetime that took her from the small towns of Idaho to the casinos of Reno and Las Vegas, and eventually to movie sets in Hollywood, Verna Harrah’s magnetic personality and willingness to lend a hand no matter the situation helped her positively impact the lives of countless people, her friends say.
What makes a winning sign? A look at six that work
The Strip:
Thursday, March 29, 2012
By Conor Shine
A new sign being installed at the Aria is part of a trend that has seen casinos making their signs bigger and flashier to stand out amid the sea of stimuli and draw the attention of passersby.
The Range's New York strip is just one reason not to overlook Harrah's in your dining plans.
Don't overlook Harrah's for good eats
Monday, March 19, 2012
By Brock Radke
If you can easily categorize Vegas casinos, then Harrah’s should definitely be considered a place to party.
Las Vegas Strip arena petition criticized before state Supreme Court
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
By Cy Ryan
An attorney, hired to oppose construction of a better than 18,000 seat sports-entertainment arena on the Las Vegas Strip, says Nevada voters should not be allowed to vote on it.
Alan Feldman
MGM Resorts' Feldman named chairman of gaming organization
Monday, January 9, 2012
MGM Resorts Senior Vice President Alan Feldman has been named chairman of the board of The National Center for Responsible Gaming in Washington.
The Range Steakhouse inside Harrah's.
Compromise reached concerning Harrah's on live entertainment tax
Friday, November 18, 2011
By Richard N. Velotta
Should a casino company have to pay the state’s live entertainment tax if a piano player, guitarist or small band is playing ambient background music for diners?