Las Vegas: Nightlife business convention brings parties, concerts
Jhon Taffer, founder of the Nightclub & Bar Show, said he expects 41,000 attendees at this year’s expo, up from last year’s 37,000. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority estimates the show will bring a nongaming economic impact of…
Caesars’ moves don’t ease Street’s debt worries
From an article published on March 8, 2014 By HOWARD STUTZ LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL Nothing is simple when it comes to Caesars Entertainment Corp. Take last week’s announcement that the company is selling four casinos to its Caesars Growth Partners…
Caesars’ moves don’t ease Street’s debt worries
From an article published on March 8, 2014 By HOWARD STUTZ LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL Nothing is simple when it comes to Caesars Entertainment Corp. Take last week’s announcement that the company is selling four casinos to its Caesars Growth Partners…
Mantecore — the tiger that injured Roy Horn — has died
Siegfried Fischbacher, left, and Roy Horn take a final bow with their tiger Mantecore after giving a performance during the 13th annual "Power of Love Gala" to benefit the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health at the Bellagio…
Atlantic City Alliance shifting toward event marketing
From Press of Atlantic City By STEVE HUGHES, Staff Writer ATLANTIC CITY — From arts and entertainment to drawing more overnight visitors and business groups, the Atlantic City Alliance will continue its effort to promote the city, ACA President Liza…
Las Vegas company to buy Miss. casino
TUNICA, Miss. (AP) – Las Vegas-based Full House Resorts has agreed to buy Fitzgerald’s Casino in Tunica, Miss., from Majestic Star Casino LLC. The purchase price is $62 million, exclusive of working capital and other adjustments, fees and expenses as…
Has Sam Adams invented the perfect beer can?
By Steve Holt :: Writer specializing in food, technology, real estate, sports, management theory, etc. Edible Boston, Boston Globe, Boston Magazine, TakePart.com, etc. 2011 Best Food Writing. @thebostonwriter :: The aluminum beer can — which for years lost its “cool”…
Are Casino Comps a Dying Breed? Commentary by Jean Scott
Jean Scott, Former teacher turned advantage player and gaming author. Jean Scott’s book series is "The Frugal Gambler" Back in 1995, the news crew of 48 Hours followed Brad and me around Las Vegas, filming as we played video poker…
New Jersey Tourism Revenue Climbs to Record $40 Billion
New Jersey’s tourism business rose 1.3 percent to a record $40.4 billion in 2013 as visitors chose northern attractions over shore areas damaged by Hurricane Sandy. Revenue in Ocean and Atlantic counties, the state’s two biggest tourism markets, dropped 2.3…
Nevada’s rolling ultra-lounges get some regulator scrutiny
By RICHARD N. VELOTTA LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL The Nevada Transportation Authority is gearing for one of those “only in Nevada” moments as it works through a revised regulation that would define rolling ultra-lounges. The three-member commission that oversees charter buses…