Gambling Today

Kansas Getting Ready For Casino Decisions While Harrah’s is Sued

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 22:48:30 +0000

The state of Kansas has been taking their sweet time in trying to determine which developers will win the right to operate in the state, meanwhile, Harrah’s Entertainment Inc., one of the companies bidding on a contract, is being sued by a tribal casino nearby.

Bingo Gambling Ad Pulled By The Advertising Standards Authority

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 22:32:48 +0000

The Advertising Standards Authority cracked its whip again on Wednesday by pulling an ad for Wink Bingo due to the ads insensitive nature.

About.Com Teams With MGM Mirage Resorts to Launch "48 Hours in Vegas" Confessional Sweepstakes

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:12:10 +0000

Posted on: Wednesday, 20 August 2008, 12:00 CDT About.com (www.about.com), one of the 15 most-visited Web sites in the U.S., has launched the "48 Hours in Vegas" Confessional Sweepstakes (www.48hours…

Aladdin Knowledge Systems Acknowledges Receipt of Confidential Unsolicited Proposal From Vector Capital

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:06:13 +0000

ALDN ), an information security leader specializing in authentication, software DRM and content security, in response to press reports, confirmed receipt of a confidential, unsolicited proposal fro…

Pension Funds Target Distressed & Opportunity Markets, More at iiBIG Las Vegas Forum

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:06:00 +0000

To Register NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwire - August 20, 2008) - iiBIG presents the 2nd Annual Distressed & Turnaround Investment Forum, scheduled for September 22-23, 2008, at the Palazzo/Venetian C…

Police investigate death in Vegas park

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:39:29 +0000

Wed, Aug 20, 2008 (9:44 a.m.) A man was found dead in a northwest Las Vegas park this morning, Metro Police said. Officers who went to Lorenzi Park on Washington Avenue near Rancho Drive said the ma…

Vegas gas prices fall 50 cents from record high

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:39:28 +0000

After weeks of steady declines, the average price of a gallon of gasoline has fallen about 50 cents from its peak two months ago. Auto club AAA reported today that regular unleaded gasoline was selli…

Worker hurt at CityCenter

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:39:27 +0000

A 36-year old construction worker was injured Wednesday morning at CityCenter when a heavy piece of sheetmetal fell on his neck and shoulders. The employee, a sheetmetal worker, was conscious and ale…

Las Vegas area a nice place to live after all

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:39:26 +0000

Wed, Aug 20, 2008 (2:04 a.m.) I’d like to address two issues. First, I recently moved back to the Las Vegas area from Tyler, Texas. I moved back here for a very good reason. I have emphysema — c…

Renewable energy spending unjustified

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:39:25 +0000

Wed, Aug 20, 2008 (2:03 a.m.) Bill Clinton’s pep talk on green energy, reported on in Tuesday’s Las Vegas Sun, pitched government subsidies to support the building of industries that are not matu…