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Rascal Flatts' Joe Don Rooney talks new Hard Rock run, country music in L.V., golf and Steven Tyler
Award-winning country music trio Rascal Flatts – frontman Gary LeVox, guitarist Joe Don Rooney and keyboardist Jay DeMarcus – are trading their history-making “Vegas Riot!” mini-residency at the Joint in the Hard Rock Hotel one year ago for “Rhythm & Roots,” their mini-run beginning tonight and continuing through March 5 at the off-Strip music venue. “We want to perform something different for fans who’ve seen us before,” Rooney said.
Rascal Flatts' Joe Don Rooney talks new Hard Rock run, country music in L.V., golf and Steven Tyler
Award-winning country music trio Rascal Flatts – frontman Gary LeVox, guitarist Joe Don Rooney and keyboardist Jay DeMarcus – are trading their history-making “Vegas Riot!” mini-residency at the Joint in the Hard Rock Hotel one year ago for “Rhythm & Roots,” their mini-run beginning tonight and continuing through March 5 at the off-Strip music venue. “We want to perform something different for fans who’ve seen us before,” Rooney said.
Call to convert Strip into pedestrian zone faces an uphill battle
The question posed to Clark County commissioners seemed simple enough: Could Vegas Uncork’d, the popular food and drink festival, host a dinner on the Las Vegas Strip? The proposed event would require temporarily closing three northbound lanes of traffic between Venetian and Palazzo drives – hence approval needed from the commission. The plan drew concern from a Wynn Resorts official, who said the lane closures would prevent traffic from easily reaching other casinos.
Century Casinos, Inc. (CNTY) Rating Increased to Buy at Zacks Investment Research
The brokerage currently has a $7.25 target price on the stock. Zacks Investment Research ‘s target price would suggest a potential upside of 12.75% from the company’s previous close.
Century Casinos, Inc. (CNTY) Rating Increased to Buy at Zacks Investment Research
The brokerage currently has a $7.25 target price on the stock. Zacks Investment Research ‘s target price would suggest a potential upside of 12.75% from the company’s previous close.
GLPI, Pinnacle set date for shareholder vote on $4.75B merger
Gaming and Leisure Properties and Pinnacle Entertainment will hold separate shareholder meetings on March 15 to approve the companies’ $4.75 billion merger. GLPI, a real estate investment trust, is acquiring Pinnacle’s 14 casinos and will lease the properties back to the Las Vegas-based gaming operator.
GLPI, Pinnacle set date for shareholder vote on $4.75B merger
Gaming and Leisure Properties and Pinnacle Entertainment will hold separate shareholder meetings on March 15 to approve the companies’ $4.75 billion merger. GLPI, a real estate investment trust, is acquiring Pinnacle’s 14 casinos and will lease the properties back to the Las Vegas-based gaming operator.
Explore documents behind the story
Steve Jacobs’ wrongful-termination lawsuit has surfaced scores of emails and internal memos illuminating how Sheldon Adelson and his company, Las Vegas Sands, do business. We’ve gathered court records from Jacobs’s case and other legal actions involving Adelson, as well as government reports and other key documents – explore them below.
Explore documents behind the story
Steve Jacobs’ wrongful-termination lawsuit has surfaced scores of emails and internal memos illuminating how Sheldon Adelson and his company, Las Vegas Sands, do business. We’ve gathered court records from Jacobs’s case and other legal actions involving Adelson, as well as government reports and other key documents – explore them below.
Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS) Short Interest Update
Las Vegas Sands Corp. was the recipient of a large drop in short interest in January. As of January 29th, there was short interest totalling 17,161,269 shares, a drop of 18.2% from the January 15th total of 20,988,067 shares, Analyst Ratings Network.com reports.
P.O.D., 10 Years, Dead Letter Circus & War of Ages Melt Vinyl
Vinyl, located inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, was host to P.O. D., 10 Years , Dead Letter Circus and War of Ages Sat. February 13th.
DICE Summit a chance for game creators to recharge, reflect
For elite members of the video game industry, the D.I.C.E. Summit isn’t merely a chance to schmooze at the poker table or on the golf course in Las Vegas. It’s also an opportunity to address issues and innovations, ranging from gender diversity to virtual reality.
DICE Summit a chance for game creators to recharge, reflect
For elite members of the video game industry, the D.I.C.E. Summit isn’t merely a chance to schmooze at the poker table or on the golf course in Las Vegas. It’s also an opportunity to address issues and innovations, ranging from gender diversity to virtual reality.
The Smart Guys in Everett Saw Steve Wynn's China Strategy from a Mile Off
I also think that units within cities neighborhoods, social clubs, busy restaurants, coffee shops and bars — take on the characteristics of villages in that vital information is exchanged and insightful opinions are formed there. So when I heard in Everett last summer that Steve Wynn had his eye on a large number of Chinese customers for the casino he’s planning on the old Monsanto Chemical site there, I paid attention.
The Smart Guys in Everett Saw Steve Wynn's China Strategy from a Mile Off
I also think that units within cities neighborhoods, social clubs, busy restaurants, coffee shops and bars — take on the characteristics of villages in that vital information is exchanged and insightful opinions are formed there. So when I heard in Everett last summer that Steve Wynn had his eye on a large number of Chinese customers for the casino he’s planning on the old Monsanto Chemical site there, I paid attention.
Tonight in L.V.: Mark Shunock's 'Mondays Dark,' Gilberto Santa Rosa, DJ E-Roc
“Rock of Ages” at the Rio hero Mark Shunock presents his monthly “Mondays Dark” fundraising show at Vinyl in the Hard Rock Hotel, tonight themed to Caesars Palace headliner Sir Elton John ‘s hits to benefit the Ronald McDonald House . It’s been two years in the making for the remake of Cirque du Soleil ‘s hit “The Beatles Love” at the Mirage.
Insider Buying: Wynn Resorts, Limited (WYNN) Insider Buys $15,043,453.37 in Stock
Wynn Resorts, Limited insider Stephen A. Wynn bought 258,523 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, February 9th. The shares were bought at an average price of $58.19 per share, with a total value of $15,043,453.37.
Insider Buying: Wynn Resorts, Limited (WYNN) Insider Buys $15,043,453.37 in Stock
Wynn Resorts, Limited insider Stephen A. Wynn bought 258,523 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, February 9th. The shares were bought at an average price of $58.19 per share, with a total value of $15,043,453.37.
Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. (DDE) Director Purchases $41,028.48 in Stock
Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. Director Henry B. Tippie bought 42,738 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, February 8th. The shares were purchased at an average price of $0.96 per share, for a total transaction of $41,028.48.