Station Casinos has deal with Princess Cruises
Las Vegas Review-Journal Station Casinos announced a deal Wednesday with Princess Cruises in which customers in the casino operator’s players loyalty program can earn a complimentary cabin for two on select cruises each year, exclusive cruise fares, and special offers….
After growth, Indian gaming now ‘pretty flat’
Steve Tetreault, Las Vegas Review-Journal WASHINGTON – After a long period of healthy growth that brought prosperity to many reservations. Indian tribal gaming revenues have leveled off in recent years and face an uncertain future, Congress was told on Wednesday….
(Mississippi)June is a big winner for Coast casinos
Coast casinos had their best June since 2008, the The Mississippi Department of Revenue reported Tuesday. After Monday’s announcement of the closing of Margaritaville Casino in Biloxi, this report shows continued strength in the Gulf Coast market, said Allen Godfrey,…
Heist is latest dis for battered Atlantic City casinos
If you are thinking Clooney and Pitt and Ocean’s Eleven elegance, think again. The casino heist in Atlantic City this week was closer to smash and grab. A manhunt was underway Tuesday after two masked thieves robbed Caesars Atlantic City…
Delay sought in Atlantic City casino closings
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) – Three Atlantic City-area lawmakers want state casino regulators to force the Showboat and Trump Plaza casinos to remain open at least four more months to let prospective buyers kick the tires. Sen. James Whelan, a…
New Downtown Summerlin and Red Rock Resort to share space, patronage
Construction progress on Downtown Summerlin is seen in July. The shopping destination has a unique relationship with its neighbor, Red Rock Resort. Both entities benefit from the other’s improvements. One example: The Howard Hughes Corp. is constructing a parking section…
Biloxi’s Margaritaville casino closing by Sept. 19
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – Biloxi’s Margaritaville Casino & Restaurant will waste away by mid-September, with the casino saying it can’t raise more money because the landlord won’t renegotiate the lease. The casino, barely more than two years old, announced Monday…
Ex-Palms race, sports book supervisor gets prison time in betting scheme
A former Palms race and sports book supervisor was sentenced to 366 days in federal prison Monday in a betting scheme that authorities say cost the resort $800,000. Michael Albanese, 41, also was ordered to share with other defendants in…
Las Vegas gambler gets probation for illegal bookmaking
Jeff German, Las Vegas Review-Journal A Las Vegas man was sentenced to three years probation Monday for his role in a lucrative illegal bookmaking operation. Mitchell Garshofsky, 54, a well-known poker player and sports bettor, was ordered to spend six…
Garner portrayed a classy gambler
By JOHN L. SMITH LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL One of the most recognized gamblers in popular American history died Saturday, and the keepers of the Strip didn’t even bother to dim the lights. Although he never won a World Series of…