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LV companies in denial about problem gambling: Friday, Nov. 20, 2009; If a co-worker has a few too many drinks during an after-work get-together, it’s common for a colleague to take his car keys away. Maybe the colleague or a supervisor would keep an eye on him for other telltale signs of alcohol abuse.
Veterans get Las Vegas salute at Venetian’s ‘wounded warrior’ event: Friday, Nov. 20, 2009; The Great Hall at the Venetian was lined with shouting, sign-carrying employees, but this was no organized labor demonstration.
Visitation figures finally up, but Las Vegas can’t start partying yet: Friday, Nov. 20, 2009; It has been awhile since Southern Nevada tourism leaders had anything to cheer about after months of visitor volume declines.
Gaming regulators, manufacturers disagree on computer-code writers: Friday, Nov. 20, 2009; State gaming regulators and slot machines manufacturers are at odds over how Nevada should monitor independent contractors hired to write computer codes for new or updated machines.
LV Chamber hires CEO recruiter to find successor: Friday, Nov. 20, 2009; The Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce has begun its search to replace longtime President and CEO Kara Kelley.
Gaming Commission OKs licensing for CityCenter’s Aria: Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009; MGM Mirage’s Aria hotel-casino, the centerpiece of the company’s $8.5 billion CityCenter development, was licensed by the Nevada Gaming Commission today. There were no surprises from the five commissioners who supported the application.
Threat seen to Nevada’s sports betting monopoly: State regulator says need for new revenue will force other jurisdictions to turn to wagering on athletics; Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009; Nevada will face competition for race and sports books, a state gaming regulator predicts.
Gaming Control Board recommends licensing of CityCenter: Friday, Nov. 13, 2009; MGM Mirage’s CityCenter cleared a major hurdle today as the state Gaming Control Board unanimously recommended licensing of the $8.5 billion development.
Auto shows get creative to drive attendance: Friday, Nov. 13, 2009; With the sluggish Las Vegas convention industry and the sputtering automotive industry, local tourism leaders were asking an important question last week: Just how good would this year’s Specialty Equipment Market Association show be for business?
Q&A: Patricia Becker: Executive director, UNLV’s International Gaming Institute; Friday, Nov. 13, 2009; The executive director of UNLV’s International Gaming Institute is a woman who has worn many hats in her three-decade gaming industry career.

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Bankruptcies shouldn't hurt McCarran: Friday, April 18, 2008; Officials at McCarran International Airport say they aren’t worried about being paid by the bankrupt airlines that packed up operations in a recent flurry of Chapter 11 filings.
Allegiant MD-80s already inspected: Thursday, April 10, 2008; You’ve heard all about the American Airlines flight cancellations that stranded thousands of passengers across the country, including McCarran International Airport.
Wyndham announces new Las Vegas resort: Tuesday, April 8, 2008; The world’s largest time-share company plans to build a fifth Las Vegas property near the Rio, the company has announced.
ATA bankruptcy disrupts travel to Hawaii; Southwest scrambling: Thursday, April 3, 2008; The announcement today that ATA Airlines has shut down after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection severs another conduit for passengers between Las Vegas and Honolulu.
Living wills via state Web site: Friday, March 21, 2008; Secretary of State Ross Miller told members of the Nevada Development Authority this week that his office would unveil a new Web site next week to store advanced health care directives of Nevadans who submit them.
Taxicab Authority gets new exec: Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008; Gordon Walker, a vice president for a government contractor on the Nevada Test Site, has been appointed administrator of the Nevada Taxicab Authority.
Acting administrator of taxicab authority resigns: Friday, Feb. 8, 2008

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