Not for sale
After about four months of maintaining a "For Sale" sign, Ameristar Casinos Inc. is no longer peddling itself.
View ArticleEd Roski, owner of Silverton Casino, assists new casino in Maine
Ed Roski, who owns and operates the Silverton Casino in Las Vegas in addition to two major league sports teams in southern California, will be reaching out across the country to offer his expertise to...
View ArticleTop Chef Just Desserts Chef Craig ‘chews’ his way to a win
The 25-year-old Derry, N.H. native, who now resides in Las Vegas, was a contestant on Bravo’s recently concluded second season of "Top Chef Just Desserts" television show.
View ArticleRoger Craig part of 1980 All Decade Team but not Hall of Fame
Looking Back | In examining an 11-year career that saw three Super Bowl titles and never missing the playoffs, Roger Craig is a Hall of Famer in every way except the bust in Canton. Craig will join Joe...
View ArticleAmeristar Casinos Inc. has pair of casinos operating in Nevada
As a faithful reader pointed out last week, Ameristar Casinos Inc. , whose corporate headquarters is based in Las Vegas, truly does have a pair of casinos operating in Nevada. And, actually it is from...
View ArticleDrivers of limos, taxis and buses keep city of Las Vegas alive
The Limo Scene | Millions flock to our conventions and casinos from McCarran Airport every year and it’s those behind the wheel of every limo, taxi and bus who keep the city alive and moving.
View ArticleFalcon Gaming chosen to run Mississippi Oyster Bay Casino
A Gulfport, Miss., gaming company has been chosen by the developers of the proposed Oyster Bay Casino to manage its daily operations. The developers, Tom Moore and Duane Lewis, said they have chosen...
View ArticleCantor to build and operate race and sports book at Silverton
Cantor Gaming and Silverton Casino Hotel, announced today that they have reached a long-term agreement for Cantor Gaming to build and operate a race and sports book at the Silverton Casino Hotel, which...
View ArticleMaine casino has good opening thanks to Vegas connection
Oxford Casino in Maine recently had a successful opening, thanks to the expertise of the management of Silverton Casino/Hotel in Las Vegas. Black Bear Development, signed a management agreement with...
View ArticleMTR Gaming begins work on Scioto Downs second phase
Now that MTR Gaming Group Inc. has completed its first phase development of Scioto Downs, the harness track in Columbus, Ohio, that it has turned into a racino, the company has begun the location’s...
View ArticleLas Vegas' s Bagelmania, whatever happens there, stays there
Pokin' Around | The “breakfast club” centers around Vegas icon Gene Kilroy, whose stories cover several lifetimes of experiences, personal confidant to the legendary heavyweight champ Muhammad Ali and...
View ArticleCantor sports book at Silverton opening today
Cantor Gaming and Silverton Casino Hotel announced today the grand opening of a brand new sports book at the Silverton.
View ArticleICON brings the real Joe Montana, Clark and Craig
Pokin' Around | The memorabilia industry has gained in popularity through the years, evidenced by Gale Sayers’ recent appearance at Red Rock Casino and the upcoming Joe Montana booking at MGM.
View ArticleProposed UNLV 60,000-seat Mega Events Center
Pokin' Around | Craig Cavileer, president of the Silverton and pointman for Majestic Realty, the development company partnering with UNLV on the domed stadium project, unveiled images of a proposed...
View ArticleNevada Restaurant Services buying Hacienda Hotel
Craig Estey’s Nevada Restaurant Services Inc., the company that operates the Dotty’s slot machine taverns, is buying the Hacienda Hotel & Casino from the Lakeview Co. Terms of the sale were not...
View ArticleLegendary agent George O’Bryan recalls Santa Anita Handicap
George O’Bryan would go on to become one of America’s top jockey agents, winning five Santa Anita Handicaps while representing legendary Hall of Fame riders such as Ralph Neves, Manual Ycaza, Donald...
View ArticleA door for a desk, GT has come along way
Around Town | A lot has changed since GamingToday’s beginning in 1976 in a two-room office on the second floor of what was then known as the Tam Building at 1020 South Main Street.
View ArticleSay goodbye to The Clarion
Pokin Around' | Last week I paid my respects to the Clarion a day after it was turned into a pile of rubble. As Pink Floyd would say, just another brick in the wall.
View ArticleCraig Wayne Boyd to Perform at Sunset Station
Craig Wayne Boyd, season seven champion of NBC’s “The Voice,” is returning to Las Vegas
View ArticleMesquite's Nevada Open purse a record
Hundreds of the best up-and-coming professional golfers will descend upon the desert oasis of Mesquite, Nov. 9-12, to participate in the historic Nevada Open golf tournament.
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