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Station
Casinos to file for bankruptcy
LAS VEGAS - Station Casinos plans to file its prepackaged bankruptcy on
or before April 15, according to a Monday filing in Nevada federal
court.
MGM Mirage gets
relief from lenders -- Auditors express 'doubt' on ability to
continue ...
The casino operator, in danger of
defaulting on $7 billion of its long-term debt, announced Tuesday its
lenders had waived requirements that the company be in compliance of
its senior credit facility covenants until May 15. However, the
company said in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission
that auditors have raised "substantial doubt" about MGM Mirage's
ability to continue, Bloomberg News reported. The auditors' comments
increase the likelihood that the gaming company will need to file for
bankruptcy to restructure its debts, Bloomberg said.
... MGM Mirage
could use aid -- Analyst: 60 days not enough time for restructuring
Even with a two-month reprieve from its lenders, MGM Mirage won't be
able to weave its way through its current financial situation without
the help of a bankruptcy court, Wall Street believes.
$23.1 billion debt
hanging over Harrah's -- Gaming giant at risk of
default as revenue continues to shrink ...
Harrah's Entertainment may not be able to generate enough cash flow or
secure additional loans to service its $23.1 billion debt, the company
said Tuesday in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
...
Harrah’s owners offer to buy outstanding debt
Harrah's Entertainment Inc. today said the companies that took it
private and now own it are increasing their investment in the gaming
company by offering to buy up to $350 million of Harrah's outstanding
debt.
Wynns’
breakup won’t break up company -- Their divorce is expected to
be amicable, businesslike
Steve and Elaine Wynn are ending their marriage, but the business
partnership that built Wynn Resorts into a Strip powerhouse is not
breaking up.
Betting
it all on bankruptcy? -- Strict regulation of industry, high earnings
potential, make Chapter 11 a desirable option
Finally, a bit of good news for Las Vegas: Our casino behemoths might
seek Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Hard
Rock Hotel posts $282.3 million loss in 2008
LAS VEGAS - Hard Rock Hotel and Casino posted a yearly net loss of
$282.3 million for 2008, according to a 10-K Security and Exchange
Commission form filed today.
Police
seek help identifying man who died in fall from Circus Circus parking
garage
RENO - An autopsy was being done this morning on a man who fell from a
fourth-floor parking garage after he ran from security who tried to
contact him on the roof of a downtown Reno casino.
Downtown loses key patrol service
RENO - The program was axed as part of city negotiations with the Reno
Police Protective Association during the budget crisis, when city
officials threatened to lay off seven officers if the union did not
agree to forgo raises. During the 2007 and 2008 fiscal year, the
reserve program cost $276,000.
Ruffin
approved to purchase Treasure Island
The Nevada Gaming Commission approved Phil Ruffin's $775 million
purchase of Treasure Island from MGM Mirage this morning.
N.J. regulators extend deadline for Tropicana sale
New Jersey gaming regulators extended the sale deadline for the
Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City once again on Wednesday.
Slot
screw-up a 'first' -- OLG says malfunction that led retiree to believe
he'd won millions never happened before
CANADA - A slot machine malfunction that told a Wasaga Beach retiree he
hit a $42.9-million jackpot is the first of its type, the province's
slot regulator said.
Bill
Seeks to Expand Reach of Vegas Sportsbooks
Tough economic times are motivating governments across the country to
consider innovative solutions to mounting revenue problems.
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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