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December 28, 2007 071228
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Compiled by Al
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Palazzo's soft
start delayed -- County inspectors testing systems; permits not issued
yet
LAS VEGAS - The soft opening of the Palazzo scheduled for today is
being pushed back while Clark County inspectors continue to test fire
and other systems throughout the property.
Minicasino workers fight for paychecks
LAKEWOOD, WA -Workers at Happy Days Casino in Lakewood filed 38
complaints with the state Department of Labor and Industries today
about not receiving paychecks, the latest problem to hit the minicasino
struggling to keep its business license.
Hearing
Is Set On Foxwoods Union Vote
The National Labor Relations Board will hold a hearing next month to
determine the validity of the union vote at Foxwoods Resort Casino on
Nov. 24.
Dealers OK union
-- Caesars Palace workers vote by 3-to-1 ratio for representation
LAS VEGAS - Members of the dealers union organizing committee at
Caesars Palace were all hugs and smiles early Sunday morning after
their colleagues voted by a 3-to-1 ratio in favor of union
representation.
Vegas
Tropicana lucky it's in Nevada, not Jersey
The move this month by New Jersey regulators to deny a license to
Columbia Sussex to operate the Tropicana casino in Atlantic City is
both a stark reminder of the unique demands of the casino business and
a cautionary tale for newer entrants.
Harrah's
can chase high rollers or stay midmarket
With new Strip resorts competing for the high-end market, the world's
largest gaming company is faced with a momentous decision: whether to
join the chase or do what it does best - cultivate middle-class
gamblers who prefer frequent casino incentives over opulent
surroundings.
Las Vegas proves immune to jittery U.S. economy, but not casinos
elsewhere
NEW YORK - The sparkling gambling palaces that line the Las Vegas
Strip are designed to disconnect visitors from the realities of
ordinary life.
Obama's gaming give,
take -- Candidate accepts industry's money, still expresses concern
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama enjoys poker and
blackjack, and admires the way the gaming industry powers Nevada's
economy.
Big Ten
to probe into referee's alleged history of bankruptcy, abuse
CHICAGO -- The Big Ten Conference said Thursday that it will delve into
a further background check on referee Stephen Pamon, a day after a
Yahoo! Sports story came out which said Pamon has a history of
bankruptcy, casino gambling, child abuse and allegations of sexual
harassment.
Thanks to Green Chip member Joliet
Jimmer for submitting this link.
Casino
Surveillance Tops Federal Job Growth List
New research suggests that getting a job in the casino industry may not
be a bad idea. Gaming surveillance jobs are expected to jump 34-percent
in the next eight years.
Thanks to Green Chip member Flatpick
for submitting this link.
Mo. casinos want
to toss loss limit
KANSAS CITY, MO - Missouri voters might get to decide whether to lift
the state's casino loss limit under an initiative filed by a coalition
of gambling companies.
Editorial:
Check on gambling
Illinois should require every person entering a casino to be carded for
identification. The Illinois Gaming Board is considering such a measure
now. We can see no practical drawbacks -- and a whole lot of pluses.
2007:
A gambling year to remember
To the dismay of technologically savvy gamblers, officials at Pinnacle,
a prominent offshore sports book, opted to pull out of the U.S. market
in January largely as a result of the Unlawful Internet Gambling
Enforcement Act. Las Vegas sports bettor/quipmeister Jeff Jones wasn't
fazed. "There will still be offshore sports betting for Americans,"
Jones said. "It will just be off the shores of Lake Las Vegas, Lake
Mead and Lake Tahoe."
The Bear Growls
Long-time Las Vegas-based advantage player, casino critic, and frequent
BJ21.com
contributor LVBear offers his opinions on things that sometimes go
wrong in the world of casinos.
Current and past growls can be read and comments posted at LVBear's
website, TheBearGrowls.com
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