Amanda Finnegan

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Poetry nightclub discrimination lawsuit moves forward
Thursday, March 12, 2009
A federal judge on Thursday decided to allow Wolfgang Puck’s Chinois restaurant and the Poetry nightclub to move forward with their discrimination lawsuit against Caesars Palace and Simon Property Group.
Las Vegas Sands replaces president
Weidner isn't with the company or the board of directors
Monday, March 9, 2009
Las Vegas Sands announced today that board member Michael Leven will replace William Weidner as president and chief operating officer, effective April 1. Weidner is no longer with the company or a member of the board of directors, the company said.
Tropicana could emerge from Chapter 11 in May
Friday, March 6, 2009
Tropicana Entertainment announced today it is one step closer to exiting Chapter 11 after a Delaware bankruptcy court approved the company’s reorganization plan.
Moody’s: Fontainebleau could default on debt
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Due to the worsening economy and decline in visitation numbers in Las Vegas, Fontainebleau Las Vegas won’t be able to sell enough condos to reduce construction debt by the time the resort opens later this year, Moody’s Investor Service said today.
Sands sets opening date for Pa. casino
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Las Vegas Sands on Tuesday announced it will open its newest casino in Bethlehem, Pa., on May 22.
Valley's newest resort casino open for business
M Resort opens to crowd of cheering employees, visitors
Sunday, March 1, 2009
The M Resort opened with a bang at 10 p.m. Sunday night. After a 10-minute fireworks display over the resort's pool, the valley's newest casino opened to a crowd of cheering and curious locals. Visitors were welcomed by dealers applauding the opening and ready to deal out the first cards of the night.
M Resort set for 10 p.m. opening
Sunday, March 1, 2009
The M Resort will open its doors at 10 p.m. tonight as the newest addition to the casino and resort scene in the Las Vegas Valley.
Wynn: Obama’s remarks bad for convention business
Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009
Steve Wynn touched on more than just finances during Tuesday’s Wynn Resorts earnings call. The casino owner joined city officials in their criticism of President Obama’s remarks on corporations spending taxpayer dollars in Las Vegas.
Wynn reports loss in fourth quarter
Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009
Wynn Resorts today reported it fell to a fourth quarter loss because of a $98.8 million tax expense in the quarter.
Director steps down from gaming supply company
Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009
Las Vegas-based gaming supply company Shuffle Master added to its list of changes in corporate leadership roles on Thursday. The company announced that Chris Philibbosian will step down as director of the company, effective immediately.
Las Vegas Sands swings to loss in fourth quarter
Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009
The economic downturn was felt at Las Vegas Sands in the fourth quarter, as the owner of the Venetian and Palazzo on the Strip reported a loss.
Ameristar Casinos announces 2008 fourth-quarter loss
Revenues declined 3 percent compared to same period in 2007
Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009
Ameristar Casinos reported today a fourth quarter loss of $101.1 million, compared to a net income of $8.2 million in the comparable period of 2007.
Hard Rock Hotel expansion hits another milestone
Resort moving ahead despite downturn in the economy
Friday, Feb. 6, 2009
The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino celebrated another step in its $750 million expansion project Friday when construction workers hoisted the highest piece of the structure atop the South Tower. The new 15-story tower will separate itself as the resort's all-suite tower, featuring 374 suites and eight “spa villas.” Crowning the tower will be seven penthouse suites.
Penn National Gaming posts fourth quarter loss
Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009
Penn National Gaming today posted a fourth quarter loss of $378.6 million, compared to a $32.2 million profit the company saw in the comparable period for 2007.
Bally Technologies sees profits rise in quarter
Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009
Despite the difficult economic climate, gaming supply company Bally Technologies this afternoon reported a 37 percent increase in net income for the quarter.
Tropicana hires branding firm to focus on value
Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009
Tropicana Entertainment plans to reposition itself as a value-oriented company, and it has hired some help to do so. The company, which owns Tropicana Las Vegas, is bringing in branding company Hornall Anderson Design Works to help define the Tropicana.
Gaming supply company names new CEO
Monday, Feb. 2, 2009
Las Vegas-based gaming supply company Shuffle Master announced today the retirement of chief executive officer Mark Yoseloff and the appointment of Timothy Parrott as his successor.
Reports: Gaming revenue down, casino debt climbing
Casino debt climbed to nearly $93 million downtown, $773 million on Strip
Friday, Jan. 30, 2009
More bad news affecting Las Vegas' economy came out of two reports released Friday: Financial analysts are saying 2008 gaming revenues for Nevada and the rest of the country are down and that Las Vegas casinos are piling up significantly more debt.
Group gets extended Strip loan repayment
Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009
New Frontier land owners Elad IDB Las Vegas LLC has reached an agreement to extend a $625 million loan it took to purchase the site for its multi-billion dollar Plaza Las Vegas project.
Ex-Harrah’s CEO named to IGT board of directors
Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009
International Game Technology announced today that its board of directors has appointed former Harrah’s chairman and chief executive officer Phil Satre to its board.
Strip ushers in year’s second New Year’s celebration
Resorts expecting a busy week for Chinese New Year, Super Bowl
Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009
The Strip has long been swept clean of confetti and empty bottles, and Las Vegas visitors have made their way home from the traditional New Year’s celebration. Now, almost four weeks later, Strip resorts once again are in the midst of a celebration ushering in a new year. The ancient tradition of Chinese New Year, which started Monday, will last until the beginning of February and will bring millions of dollars into the Las Vegas economy.
IGT reports drop in profits
Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009
International Gaming Technology reported a 42.3 percent drop in profits for the first quarter due to a decline in product sales, increased costs to fund jackpots and unfavorable economic conditions.
M Resort to include nine restaurants
Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009
M Resort, Spa and Casino announced today it will include nine restaurants and five beverage offerings when it opens later this year.
Research firm expects further declines in gaming market
Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009
IBIS World, a market research analysis firm, has forecasted an 8.4 percent decline in nationwide hotel-casino revenue by December 2009 as unemployment figures continue to rise.
Study finds high pollution levels in casino restaurants
UNLV testing shows 12 of 16 at levels that exceed EPA standards
Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009
More than two years after the Nevada Legislature passed the Indoor Clean Air Act, a UNLV and University of Kentucky study has found unsafe levels of air pollution due to secondhand smoke in Las Vegas Valley casino restaurants.
Plan would give Tropicana creditors ownership stake
Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009
Tropicana Entertainment has filed a reorganization plan with the federal bankruptcy court in Delaware that would cancel the company’s long-term indebtedness and convert a portion of its debt into ownership stakes held by its creditors.
Boyd Gaming president named to Federal Reserve board
Monday, Jan. 12, 2009
The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco’s board of directors on Monday appointed Las Vegas-based Boyd Gaming president Keith Smith to the board of directors of its Los Angeles branch.
CES opens Thursday in Las Vegas
Convention features 2,700 exhibitors showcasing newest gadgets
Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009
The latest in gadgetry and technology will premier on convention show floors when The International Consumer Electronic Expo hits Las Vegas Thursday.
National gaming center board names new chairman
Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009
The National Center for Responsible Gaming announced Monday Glenn Christenson of Velstand Investments has been named the new chairman of the organization’s board of directors.
Tropicana names president of Vegas resort
Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009
Tropicana Entertainment today named veteran gaming executive Ron Thacker as president of Tropicana Las Vegas.
IGT names executive
Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008
International Game Technology today announced the promotion of Patrick Cavanaugh as the company’s new executive vice president and chief financial officer.
$2.3 billion Encore opens its doors
Hundreds pack gaming area on resort's opening night
Monday, Dec. 22, 2008
The newest casino on the Las Vegas Strip is open for business. Steve Wynn opened the doors tonight of his latest luxury resort, Encore Las Vegas. By the time the doors opened at 8 p.m., hundreds of people were waiting outside to enter the building in five different lines. The parking garage was full about 30 minutes later.
Wynn says he’s prepared to weather economic storm
Casino mogul says many of his competitors aren’t positioned for downturn
Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008
Steve Wynn is hours away from opening his newest multi-billion dollar venture in one of the hardest economic times Las Vegas has ever seen.
Fitch: Gaming industry likely will recover in 2010
Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2008
The U.S. gaming industry will remain under significant pressure in 2009 and will likely recover in 2010, according Fitch Ratings, a global credit ratings agency.
Crews remove New Frontier marquee before Encore opening
Friday, Dec. 12, 2008
The last remnants of the New Frontier hotel and casino will soon disappear. Demolition began on the famed New Frontier marquee earlier this week at the request of across-the-street neighbor Steve Wynn. The empty lot where the casino and hotel once stood sits directly across from the Wynn Las Vegas and the $2.3 billion Encore Las Vegas, which opens Dec. 22.
Woman sentenced in fatal stabbing at Bally’s
Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008
The woman charged with fatally stabbing another woman at Bally’s hotel and casino in early September was sentenced Thursday to three to 10 years in prison.
Improved volcano rekindles Mirage's economic hopes
Evening shows to help bring in more visitors
Monday, Dec. 8, 2008
Despite harsh economic times on the Strip, the Mirage launched its latest multimillion dollar addition Monday night, a project that has been on the resort's agenda for almost four years.
Police still looking for casino robber
Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008
Metro Police on Wednesday are again asking for the public’s help in identifying a man wanted in connection with a casino robbery Nov. 12 on North Rancho Drive.
Encore resort launches Web site
Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008
The Strip’s newest addition, Encore Las Vegas, launched its Web site today, giving visitors a sneak peek at Steve Wynn’s $2.3 billion luxury resort and casino.
Black Friday brings out bargain hunters
Crowds stand in line, brave morning chill in search of early holiday deals
Friday, Nov. 28, 2008
Neither rain, nor fog, nor gloom of night could keep die-hard deal hunters away from shopping early this Black Friday.
Exhibitors: Gaming expo business steady despite economy
With attendance down, some say companies sent their key decision makers
Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008
Despite a drop in attendance, gaming technology exhibitors said they mostly had a successful year as the Global Gaming Expo came to a close Thursday evening.
Gaming execs forecast gloomy times ahead
CEO: Gaming will bounce back — but not without tough choices
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008
Casino and gaming executives from domestic and international companies weighed in on the current economic crisis at this morning’s Global Gaming Conference in Las Vegas.
Gaming convention begins amid economic downturn
Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008
The Global Gaming Expo kicked off its eighth annual convention Tuesday morning at the Las Vegas Convention Center. G2E is expected to bring in an estimated 30,000 gaming professionals from around the world, despite the harsh economic times the industry is facing.
Global Gaming Expo begins next week
Friday, Nov. 14, 2008
Casino execs and gaming professionals will be taking a look at the newest trends in the industry when the Global Gaming Expo hits the Las Vegas Convention Center next week.
City bus fares to increase
First time fares have risen since 1999
Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008
Citizen Area Transit riders will see an increase in fares beginning Jan. 11, and again in 2010, the Regional Transit Commission announced today.
Aliante Station opens its doors
Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008
Station Casinos opened the doors Tuesday night of its latest venture, Aliante Station.
Wynn to be added to S&P 500
Monday, Nov. 10, 2008
Standard & Poor’s announced Monday it will add Wynn Resorts to the S&P 500 after the close of trading Thursday.
Morgans Hotel Group reports quarterly loss
Friday, Nov. 7, 2008
The Morgans Hotel Group, part owners of the Hard Rock Casino and Hotel Las Vegas, today reported a $9 million net loss for the third quarter, compared to a $10 million loss in the comparable period for 2007.
Hard Rock 'tops off' new tower
Friday, Oct. 24, 2008
The Hard Rock Hotel celebrated a milestone in an $850 million expansion project Friday when construction workers hoisted the highest piece of the structure atop a new North Tower.
Caesars Palace tops off new $1 billion tower
Octavius Tower to add 665 guest rooms
Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008
Despite the current economic situation, Caesars Palace is still growing. The hotel/casino celebrated the topping off of its sixth high-rise tower today, The Octavius Tower. The new tower is slated to open in summer 2009.