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Vegas area adds three resorts to elite AAA list: New additions bring number of Nevada properties on list to 13; Friday, Nov. 6, 2009; Las Vegas is home to three more AAA Five Diamond winners, AAA Travel announced today. Nevada and Florida tied by adding three properties to the list -- more than any other state. The latest additions include The Ritz-Carlton at Lake Las Vegas, Encore Las Vegas and the Palazzo in the hotel category. Nevada now has eight Five Diamond properties, trailing only California and Florida. Other resorts earning the coveted award are repeat winners. The Bellagio has received the award for nine consecutive years while the Skylofts and Wynn Las Vegas both have won for the last four.
Former Fontainebleau executive joins Tropicana: Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009; A second former Fontainebleau Las Vegas executive is joining the Tropicana Las Vegas, the company announced today.
IGT swings to loss in quarterly earnings: Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009; International Game Technology saw its profit swing to a loss during the fourth quarter of 2009, the Reno-based gaming supply company reported today.
Ameristar Casinos reports profit increase in quarter: Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009; Las Vegas-based casino operator Ameristar Casinos reported relatively unchanged profit during the third quarter despite a drop in the company’s revenue.
Halloween brings out sugary side of Las Vegas notables: Celebrities, politicians make plans for trick-or-treating visitors; Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009; Halloween isn’t just for the kids. Local celebrities, politicians and prominent members of the Las Vegas community are planning to take part in today’s festivities. The Las Vegas Sun found out how they are spending their holiday -- and how they're contributing to bags of Halloween treats.
Steve Wynn’s move to ‘protect fans’ leaves sour feelings: Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009; Hours after his resort sold out of tickets for Garth Brooks’ first 20 shows, Steve Wynn instituted an unusual anti-scalping procedure that has angered fans and ticket brokers alike.
Bally Technologies reports increase in income: Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009; Bally Technologies saw higher income in the first quarter of 2010, the company said in its first quarter earnings report today.
Pinnacle Entertainment reports loss in third quarter: Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009; Pinnacle Entertainment today reported a net loss of $2.19 million, or 37 cents per share, during the third quarter compared to a loss of $11.8 million, or 20 cents per share, a year earlier, the Las Vegas-based casino operator said today.
CityCenter employees receive uniforms, gear up for opening: Getting outfitted with new work attire symbolizes fresh start for those coming off unemployment; Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009; With CityCenter’s first opening date just a month away, thousands are gearing up for new jobs at the property. CityCenter brought hundreds a step closer to work on Wednesday as it handed out uniforms to new employees. For those who have been out of a work, the uniform is symbolic of the beginning of new opportunities.
Wynn Resorts sees profit decline in quarter: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009; Wynn Resorts saw its profit fall during the third quarter of 2009 as gamblers continued to spend less and operating costs increased due to the addition of Encore Las Vegas. The company reported net income of $34.2 million.