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Wynn Las Vegas said it is advising job applicants to complete online job applications by Dec. 31 to be considered for positions at the resort, which is scheduled to open April 28.

Fueled by big baccarat and other table-game action, casinos along the Las Vegas Strip won $491.9 million in October, a 20.3 percent increase from a year ago and the highest monthly percentage gain since November of 1999.

Those in Washington who allege that Nevada's reduced potential as a terrorist target make it less deserving of homeland security funding soon will hear otherwise from the state's congressional delegation, Rep. Shelley Berkley told a Las Vegas audience Thursday.

Focusing on its core business as a casino equipment supplier, Shuffle Master said Thursday the company grew its revenues 48 percent in the fourth quarter and 45 percent for fiscal 2004.

Patent litigation brought by International Game Technology against rival slot machine manufacturer Alliance Gaming could be the latest adverse element affecting the company's slumping stock price, one gaming analyst said.

News Brief: Property owner, Dennis Maloomian, is considering putting up a slot parlor on his Vine Street site.

News Brief: An estimated 50 federal and state agents raided La Center's cardroom district in an investigation of alleged bookmaking and immigration visa fraud.

MGM Grand has defined yet another genre of nightlife with the grand opening of Teatro Euro Bar.

Celebrate New Year's Table Mountain Casino style with a special performance by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts with special guest Taylor Dayne.

News Brief: According to analysts, Las Vegas Sands' IPO is a good bet to open strongly and perform well in the aftermarket.

Aztar reports that Paul E. Rubeli has informed the Board of Directors of his intention to retire from his positions as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective March 1, 2005.

Youbet.com, Inc. reports that Lonny T. Powell will join the company as Vice President-Public Affairs and General Manager of the Central Region.

Rudi Schiffer gives us the latest news from the Tunica, Mississippi casinos.

Shuffle Master reports dfiluted earnings per share from continuing operations increased 29% to $0.27 and revenue increased 48% to $25.9 million for Q4.

A WMS Industries board member abruptly resigned last month while firing off a two-page resignation letter that alleges company wrongdoing at the Chicago-based slot machine manufacturer and a personal vendetta by a Wisconsin gaming regulator, documents show.

Betting that casino gambling will be coming to a race track near them soon, Shepherd University officials next spring will offer an introductory course in gaming and are considering making it a separate area of study.

Instead of developing second and third Macau properties with other hotel owners, Steve Wynn says the power of Macau is too valuable to sell, and that he'll build at least one, and possibly two properties on the island.

The owner of the Venetian resort in Las Vegas, a month after failing in its efforts to help pass a casino petition in Nebraska, has signed an agreement with an investor to build a casino in the site of an historic steel mill in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

The head of the MGM Mirage's diversity program says having same-sex benefits available may be the difference in a recruitment battle with a competitor.

News Brief: Thousands of VIP guests will party at invitation-only events tonight to kick-off Friday's grand opening of the new $250 million Morongo Casino, Resort and Spa.