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Even cowboys like luxury wear sometimes
Monday, Dec. 10, 2012
Pinto Ranch has made a name for itself by doing things different than other Western wear retailers. That won’t change during the 2012 Wranglers National Finals Rodeo. As a high-end retailer, Pinto Ranch will continue to sell items at its Fashion Show mall store and will participate in special events at the LVH and Hard Rock Hotel. But don’t bother looking for the company’s goods at Cowboy Christmas or Stetson Country Christmas.
Colliers Gaming Group expects Strip revenue to grow in coming years
Monday, Dec. 10, 2012
Mike Mixer predicts that upwards of $1.5 billion will be invested in the Las Vegas gaming market over the next two years. Mixer is the head of a new national gaming group established last summer by commercial real estate brokerage Colliers International.
This week's stock performers: The best and the worst locally
Friday, Dec. 7, 2012
With fiscal cliff drama continuing to unfold in Washington, stocks of most Las Vegas-based companies were little changed this week.
Caesars recommended for Nevada online poker license
Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012
The online unit of Caesars Entertainment Corp. of Las Vegas today was recommended for licensure as an online intrastate poker operator in Nevada. At a meeting in Carson City, the State Gaming Control Board voted to recommend a license for Caesars to the Nevada Gaming Commission.
Harmon Hotel case to be tied up in court well into 2014
Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012
Litigation over the flawed Harmon Hotel tower at CityCenter will continue well into 2014 under a court order issued Monday. A judge set a June 24, 2013, trial on CityCenter payment issues and a separate trial beginning Jan. 6, 2014, on the Harmon defect claims.
Bill Hornbuckle promoted to president of MGM Resorts
Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012
MGM Resorts International of Las Vegas today announced the promotion of Bill Hornbuckle to the newly-created position of president and chief marketing officer. Hornbuckle will have expanded responsibilities, including gaming development. He had been serving as chief marketing officer since 2010.
Gaming CEO posts open letter to bank chief over lawsuit
Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012
Las Vegas-based casino supplier Galaxy Gaming Inc. on Tuesday stepped up its defense against a Bank of America lawsuit, publishing an open letter on its website to the bank’s CEO complaining about the legal action.
No. 2 executive at CityCenter resigns
Monday, Dec. 3, 2012
Bill McBeath, president and chief operating officer of the $8.5 billion CityCenter casino-resort complex on the Las Vegas Strip, has resigned. CityCenter CEO Bobby Baldwin will assume his duties, MGM Resorts International told employees.
Nevada sports, race book operator facing regulatory complaint
Monday, Dec. 3, 2012
The state Gaming Control Board has filed a complaint against the old Leroy's race and sports book chain over problems including the alleged unauthorized acceptance of bets on the 2012 Kentucky Derby from certain locations.
Las Vegas casino supplier announces special dividend
Monday, Dec. 3, 2012
Las Vegas-based casino supplier Gaming Partners International Corp. today announced plans to return $1.48 million to shareholders through a one-time special dividend of 18 1/4 cents per share payable Dec. 18.