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Category Archives: Monte Carlo fire
Bellagio is burning; Parking valets stiffed
Remember the Monte Carlo fire and how it was fueled by construction foam? It was much the same story last night when the south “arm” of Bellagio caught on fire, a blaze which raged for 25 minutes. “You can smell that sulfur,” said … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Cosmopolitan, Cretins, Economy, Harrah's, MGM Mirage, Monte Carlo fire, Planet Hollywood, Technology, The Strip, Tribal
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Up in smoke
We know that Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas owner Blackstone Group wanted to change perceptions of the property but I don’t this is what they had in mind. One measly cigarette seems to have been all it took to send the … Continue reading
Posted in Cosmopolitan, history, Horseracing, International, Macau, Monte Carlo fire, Pinnacle Entertainment, The Strip
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They burn the Monte Carlo, don’t they?; Cantor gets slammed
Yes, there’s been another fire at the Monte Carlo. This one was confined to the Double Barrel Saloon and there was only one injury, most importantly. That place has some rough luck, doesn’t it? It doesn’t matter what Cantor Gaming … Continue reading
Posted in Bally Technologies, Cantor Gaming, Current, Horseracing, MGM Mirage, Monte Carlo fire, Regulation, The Strip
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Fire island; The Illinois creep
If you drove past Treasure Island this morning and saw a veritable armada of emergency vehicles jammed into an access road and spilling out on Spring Mountain Road, the good news is that things are under control. The bad news … Continue reading
Posted in Archon Corp., Dining, Harrah's, Illinois, Monte Carlo fire, Phil Ruffin, Slot routes, The Strip
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A tale of three casinos; Explosive night at Monte Carlo
But first … put this in the ‘Told Ya So’ File. The flim-flam man can now resume his fiduciary duties to Trump Entertainment Resorts and doing what he does best: Making delusional claims about his net worth. Three Vegas casinos … Continue reading
Celebrity justice; Harrah’s goes to the dogs
As you all probably know by now, Palms owner George Maloof was busted on a DUI last weekend. Under any other circumstances, it would be endearing to learn that the generally unassuming Maloof doesn’t have himself chauffeured about town. Lack … Continue reading
Adelson fires Sands China CEO; Kenny Guinn, 1936-2010
It’s getting rather slippery on the tiled floors of Venelazzo and its Macao offshoots, what will the frequent bloodbaths that are becoming a hallmark of Sheldon Adelson‘s reign as creator and CEO of Las Vegas Sands. The victim sent over … Continue reading
Economic recovery in sight?
Vegas casino F&B directors seem to think so. From our trusty LVA research department comes word that The Orleans and Mandalay Bay are ending their one-price-all-day buffet specials. Better/worse still, Palace Station is hiking the price of its buffet — … Continue reading
Posted in Boyd Gaming, CityCenter, Dining, Economy, Entertainment, MGM Mirage, Monte Carlo fire, Station Casinos, Taxes
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Economic recovery in sight?
Vegas casino F&B directors seem to think so. From our trusty LVA research department comes word that The Orleans and Mandalay Bay are ending their one-price-all-day buffet specials. Better/worse still, Palace Station is hiking the price of its buffet — … Continue reading
Posted in Boyd Gaming, CityCenter, Dining, Economy, Entertainment, MGM Mirage, Monte Carlo fire, Station Casinos, Taxes
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Case Bets: South Point, Gustav, Monte Carlo, Gold Spike, Excalibur, etc.
Why does a holiday weekend suck? Because it means that instead of having to dig through three days' worth of the Las Vegas Review-Journal on Monday (a depressing task under the best of circumstances), a Tuesday start means at least … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, Current, Downtown, MGM Mirage, Michael Gaughan, Mississippi, Monte Carlo fire, Sheldon Adelson, Tamares Group, Taxes, The Strip, Wall Street
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Monte Carlo: What the f…?
You know those fellows who set the Monte Carlo on fire? Well, it seems they were working under a window-washing permit. I kid you not. Tony Illia ran down this gem, which adds to the tragi-comedy of how Union Erectors … Continue reading
Posted in Downtown, MGM Mirage, Monte Carlo fire, The Strip
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A.C. Tropicana: let the bidding begin!
Justice Gary Stein, conservator of the Atlantic City Tropicana, has set Feb. 18 as the kickoff date for the formal bidding process. Although only two cash offers are on the table so far, Stein — with assistance of Bear Stearns … Continue reading
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