What the ...? Wisconsin Tourism Federation changes name to avoid potentially vulgar acronymSeptember 30th, 2009 What the? Tourism group changes name, acronymMADISON, Wis. — A Wisconsin tourism lobbying group is changing its name after realizing its initials formed a crude acronym.
CA man sought in death of son in Vegas; police allege he shot son after dispute over ride homeSeptember 21st, 2009 CA man sought in shooting death of son in VegasLAS VEGAS — Authorities are looking for a California man accused of fatally shooting his 31-year-old son after the son failed to drive him and others straight home after a night out in Las Vegas. Clark County prosecutors obtained a warrant Monday charging 53-year-old Jerry Pough Sr.
Wynn Resorts amends credit agreement to issue up to $500M in notes to pay down debtSeptember 14th, 2009 Wynn issuing up to $500M in notes to pay down debtLAS VEGAS — Casino operator Wynn Resorts Ltd. plans to issue up to $500 million in new secured notes to help it pay down its debt.
Analyst lifts Las Vegas Sands price target after company amends credit agreementAugust 14th, 2009 Analyst increases Las Vegas Sands price targetNEW YORK — An analyst boosted Las Vegas Sands Corp.'s price target Friday after the casino operator reworked a credit agreement so that it could potentially sell a minority stake in its Macau operations to raise cash. Thursday, the Sheldon Adelson-led Las Vegas Sands said the amended Macau facility would improve its financial flexibility.
Las Vegas Sands Corp. declares quarterly dividend of $2.50 per share of preferred stockAugust 1st, 2009 Las Vegas Sands declares quarterly dividendLAS VEGAS — Casino operator Las Vegas Sands Corp. says it plans to pay a quarterly dividend of $2.50 for each share of its preferred stock.
Vegas casino cos. struggle with cutting costs and slashing room rates as 2Q results worsenJuly 31st, 2009 Vegas casinos cut costs, slash room prices in 2QLAS VEGAS — Declines in convention business and tourism took their toll on Las Vegas casino operators in the second quarter, as Wynn Resorts Ltd. and Las Vegas Sands Corp.
MGM Mirage to post second-quarter earnings before market opens on MondayJuly 31st, 2009 MGM Mirage to post 2Q earnings on MondayLAS VEGAS — MGM Mirage is to report its second-quarter financial results before the market opens on Monday. Below is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion related to the period.
Presto! Tamed tiger owned by magic act escapes, winds up roaming Las Vegas streetsJuly 31st, 2009 Tiger escapes magic act, ends up on Vegas streetsLAS VEGAS — Police in Las Vegas say a tamed tiger that escaped from a magic act has been captured. Police say the residents in the city's northwest section reported seeing the tiger wandering their streets Thursday night.
Casino operator Wynn Resorts' net income falls in 2nd qtr but tops analyst expectationsJuly 30th, 2009 Wynn Resorts' 2Q profit falls but beats estimatesLAS VEGAS — Casino operator Wynn Resorts Ltd. said Thursday its second-quarter net income fell 91 percent, hurt by lower gambling revenue and the continuing costs of opening the Encore at Wynn Las Vegas casino, but the profit topped forecasts.
Las Vegas Sands to post second-quarter earnings after market closes ThursdayJuly 28th, 2009 Earnings Preview: Las Vegas Sands Corp.LAS VEGAS — Las Vegas Sands Corp. is to report its second-quarter financial results after the market closes Thursday.
Wynn Resorts casino company to post second-quarter earnings ThursdayJuly 28th, 2009 Earnings Preview: Wynn Resorts Ltd.LAS VEGAS — Wynn Resorts Ltd. is to report its second-quarter financial results after the market closes Thursday.
Police say Las Vegas toddler in critical condition was shot by 4-year-old brotherJuly 24th, 2009 Police: Vegas toddler shot by 4-year-old brotherLAS VEGAS — Police say a 2-year-old girl is in critical condition after being shot by her 4-year-old brother at a Las Vegas home. Police spokeswoman Barbara Morgan says officers were called about 8:30 p.m.
Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas? Famed sign greeting visitors tagged with graffitiJuly 14th, 2009 Welcome to Vegas? Famed sign tagged with graffitiLAS VEGAS — A Nevada landmark has been tagged. The famed "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Nevada" sign greeting visitors to the vacation destination has red graffiti scrawled across it.
Tropicana Las Vegas emerges from bankruptcy with new ownersJuly 3rd, 2009 Tropicana Las Vegas emerges from bankruptcyLAS VEGAS — Tropicana Las Vegas has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy with new owners. Toronto-based Onex Corporation and former MGM Mirage President Alex Yemenidjian acquired a majority stake in the Las Vegas hotel-casino this week, as it completed its yearlong bankruptcy process.
Downtown Vegas fights tourism drag by reliving groovy 1969, with summerlong theme tied to yearApril 27th, 2009 Downtown Vegas reliving groovy 1969 this summerLAS VEGAS — Forty years after the Woodstock music festival, downtown Las Vegas is looking for people who want to relive the groovy days of 1969. The Fremont Street Experience is paying tribute to 1969 all summer with free rock concerts, plenty of tie-dye T-shirts and peace symbols to trigger memories of a year many people say resonates with them to this day.
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