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Morgan Stewart and Dorothy Wang on dining like a '#RichKid' in Las Vegas
Morgan Stewart and Dorothy Wang will host a spring break bash at Chateau Nightclub & Rooftop in Las Vegas on March 28 It’s no secret that the cast of E!’s “#RichKids of Beverly Hills” is used to the finer things in life, so when Examiner.com caught up with two of the show’s privileged stars, Morgan Stewart and Dorothy Wang , and asked them what some of their favorite Las Vegas restaurants were, not surprisingly, the two responded with some of the city’s finest dining establishments. “I go to Las Vegas with my family all the time-we love the service there,” Wang said.
Sources: Cathy Walker dismissed as Seneca Gaming CEO
Cathy Walker , who broke the proverbial glass ceiling in the gaming industry when she was named president and CEO of Seneca Gaming Corp. five years ago, has been relieved of her duties. No word has been given about who will assume Seneca Gaming’s presidency and CEO position, either on an interim or permanent basis.
Wall Street rushes to bring down 2015 Macau estimates after a speech…
If casino raids and falling revenue weren’t enough to convince you that the Chinese government is purposely killing Macau’s gambling business, officials laid it all out on Monday. In his annual policy address , Macau’s chief executive, Fernando Chui Sai-on, said the government would be strengthening regulation on the gaming industry ahead of its review of casino license renewals.
IGT Expands Wide Area Progressive Leadership with First-Ever Video Poker Interstate Link
This unique concept fortifies IGT’s unprecedented leadership in WAP technology and joins the Company’s library of successful WAP products, including IGT’s Wheel of FortuneA slots and Megabucksa . , the first two states to offer the WAP link, can now try their luck at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in and contribute to the same jackpot pool for greater payout potential.
Wynn Palace Gets A Website
The forthcoming Wynn Palace Cotai now has a website including a flashy motion graphic of the new Wynn Cotai crest accompanied by a huge orchestral flourish. The magnificent US$4.1 billion, floral-themed Wynn Palace is scheduled to unveil in Cotai in early 2016.
Elaine Wynn Takes Board Campaign on Road
Wynn Resorts Ltd. co-founder Elaine Wynn was in New York Monday to woo Wall Street’s support for her bid to retain a seat on the casino operator’s board, which doesn’t want her term renewed.
Gaming group adds members, pushes for more security money in Las Vegas
The gaming industry’s Washington, D.C.-based lobbying group is continuing to grow while it pursues an aggressive agenda that includes pushing for more security funding in Las Vegas. The American Gaming Association announced today that it’s adding 11 new members, among them the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and the gaming equipment company Global Cash Access.
Long-term, negative side of REITs argued
Several analysts and insiders aren’t sold on the notion that real estate investment trusts – where casinos are spun-off into a separate publicly traded company and leased by back to an operator – as being a good move for all gaming companies. The short-term gains – tax benefits, a boost in stock prices and potentially lower debt – can be overshadowed by long-term issues.
Pearson plc Price Target Raised to GBX 1,700 at Credit Suisse Group AG
The firm currently has an “outperform” rating on the stock. Credit Suisse Group AG’s target price points to a potential upside of 13.94% from the stock’s previous close.
'90s alt rockers Third Eye Blind and Dashboard Confessional head to Las Vegas
Two of alternative rock’s defining music artists from the ’90s, Third Eye Blind and Dashboard Confessional , team up for a 38-date summer circuit through the United States and Canada. The co-headlining tour makes a stop at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel on Saturday, July 11. Rock band Third Eye Blind’s “Semi-Charmed Life,” “Jumper,” and “How’s It Going to Be,” all reached the Top 10 of the US Billboard Hot 100, and “Never Let You Go” reached the Top 20. Third Eye Blind has sold around 12 million records worldwide during the group’s 22-year career.
Kentucky Lottery to introduce new draw game
That’s what’s up for grabs with Lucky for Life, the Kentucky Lottery’s newest draw game. In addition to the top prize, the game’s second prize also features a “for life” feature – $25,000 a year every year for life.
Plainridge Park Casino set to open June 24th
By News Staff [email protected] The owners of Plainridge Park Casino announced Monday they are set to open the casino doors in June. Penn National Gaming Inc. says pending final approval from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, the casino will open on June 24th.
IGT's Powerbucks Pays Its First Million Dollar Jackpot
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Macau leader Fernando Chui vows to strengthen casino regulation in policy address
Macau Chief Executive Dr Fernando Chui Sai-on vowed to strengthen regulation of the gaming industry when the former Portuguese enclave conducts a review of casino licence renewals, as he gave his annual policy address on Monday. But Chui warned against the “possible problem” of unemployment arising from adjustments to the casino industry, saying that measures will be taken to prevent the problem from snowballing and affecting other industries.
Who's who in the billionaire club
UNLV officials are looking for wealthy donors to help support the medical school . Good thing Las Vegas isn’t lacking billionaires.
Las Vegas Sands Corp. COO Robert G. Goldstein Sells 100,000 Shares
Las Vegas Sands Corp. COO Robert G. Goldstein sold 100,000 shares of the stock on the open market in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, March 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $55.00, for a total value of $5,500,000.00.
Second Arrest Made in HotLotto Jackpot Mystery
A Texas man has been arrested in the investigation into a winning Hot Lotto ticket worth more than $16 million. Forty-six-year-old Robert Rhodes II is charged with two counts of fraud in connection with the case.
Caution over casino cash future
Richmond City Council will not be throwing caution to the wind despite a record $21 million windfall last year from River Rock Casino and Resort revenues. That’s because the long-term fate of the casino, including an agreement that sees the B.C. Lottery Corporation provide 10 per cent of casino revenue share to the city, is not set in stone.
1 Way Las Vegas Sands Makes Easy Money in Asia
In 2014, the company posted $2.84 billion of net income, well ahead of Wynn Resorts luxury brands to certain higher-end resort properties. Las Vegas Sands CEO Sheldon Adelson had this to say during the Q4 2014 earnings conference call: “Our combined retail mall operations in Asia achieved an operating profit just shy of US$0.5 billion in 2014.