Casino Empire Takes Fresh Hits Nov 12, 2008
Other gambling companies, like Harrah's Entertainment and Station Casinos, are struggling under massive amounts of debt used to fund private buyouts of those companies. The Sands board also took steps that could check Mr. Adelson's authority amid his aggressive expansion plans. (Wall Street Journal)
Things not so wonderful in the land of OZ as review looms Nov 10, 2008
It comes as more US rivals - this time Trump Entertainment Resorts and Harrah's Entertainment, in which Crown has a minority stake - reported quarterly losses. New challenges. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Tech Duo Among Maxwell Semifinalists Nov 9, 2008
March 6, 2009, at the Harrah's Entertainment Complex in Atlantic City, N.J.. Texas Tech hosts No. 8 Oklahoma State on Saturday at 7 p.m. at Jones ATium. (Texastech.com)
Consumers Play It Safe, Casinos Pay The Price Nov 9, 2008
American consumers seem to be fed up with risk--or, at the very least, with profligate spending, judging by quarterly losses posted by Trump Entertainment Resorts and Harrah's Entertainment ... Harrah's Entertainment, which was bought by private-equity firms Apollo Global Management and TPG Capital for $30. (Forbes -- Markets)
Singapore Still On Sands' Table Nov 9, 2008
On Friday, Trump Entertainment Resorts and Harrah's Entertainment said they fell into the red during the third quarter. (See Consumers Play It Safe, Casinos Pay The Price. (Forbes -- Markets)
Casino Operators' Risky Business Nov 9, 2008
On Friday, Trump Entertainment Resorts and Harrah's Entertainment said they fell into the red during the third quarter ... Harrah's Entertainment, which was bought by private-equity firms Apollo Global Management and TPG Capital for $30. (Forbes -- Markets)
Rebel Promotions Nov 9, 2008
7 vs. San Diego State Senior Day Special Senior Poster giveaway Sponsor Appreciation Day - Harrah's Entertainment Note: Additional promotional and giveaway items may be added throughout the season. For ticket special information. (Unlvrebels.com)
Atlantic City Casinos Going Bust? Nov 9, 2008
Borgata joined the four Atlantic City casinos operated by Harrah's Entertainment Inc. Harrah's Resort Atlantic City, Caesars Atlantic City, Bally's Atlantic City, and the Showboat Casino Hotel which laid off "several hundred" employees in recent months, spokeswoman Alyce Parker said. Resorts Atlantic City, said that casino has also had layoffs this year, but a spokesman would not say how many. (Time.com)
Vegas offers hotel bargains for gadget geeks Nov 8, 2008
Harrah's Entertainment, which operates seven Las Vegas resorts, blamed its poor results on "the economic upheaval weighing on the country.". And on Thursday, shares in Las Vegas Sands Corp, operator of the Venetian resort and the Sands Expo and Convention Center where much of CES takes place tumbled amid concerns about its ability to survive. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Harrah's Entertainment swings to 3Q loss, cites troubled Vegas economy Nov 8, 2008
Las Vegas-based Harrah's Entertainment says it posted a third quarter loss, compared with a profit a year earlier ... Harrah's Entertainment swings to 3Q loss, cites troubl. (KRNV.com, NV)
All Bets Are Now Off In AC Nov 8, 2008
Donald Trump's casino empire was among the latest to take heavy hits in the slowdown, posting sharp profit declines yesterday as an even worse earnings bloodbath slammed giant rival Harrah's Entertainment. Both companies blame their sudden reversals on the unwinding of the economy and vanishing gamblers who've cut back sharply on their leisure-time spending, at least at casinos. (New York Post -- Business)
Casino Owner Crown's Bond Risk Soars on Las Vegas Sands Bankruptcy Concern Nov 7, 2008
In August, Crown took A$181 million of charges against its U.S. investments, including writing down stakes in Harrah's Entertainment Inc. and Station Casinos Group. Credit-default swaps are used to protect against or speculate on default. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Washoe, Clark voters approve higher room taxes Nov 5, 2008
The proposal was a compromise forged between the Nevada State Education Association, Wynn Resorts, Harrah's Entertainment and Station Casinos. As part of the deal, teachers dropped an earlier initiative to get money for education through 44% increase in casino taxes. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Debt linked to huge buyouts is tightening the vise Nov 3, 2008
Analysts expect an even broader array of companies backed by private equity including resorts like Harrah's Entertainment and lenders like GMAC, the financing arm of General Motors to face even more pressure as profits shrivel and creditors come knocking. Today in Business with Reuters. (International Herald Tribune)
Steiner Leisure Limited Receives Notice Pursuant to Nasdaq Marketplace Rule 4803(a) Nov 1, 2008
Our cruise line and land-based resort customers include Carnival Cruise Lines, Celebrity Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Cunard Cruises, Harrah's Entertainment, Hilton Hotels, Holland America Line, Kerzner International, Marriott Hotels, Norwegian Cruise Lines, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean Cruises and Seabourn Cruise Lines. Our Elemis Limited subsidiary manufactures its Elemis(r) brand products for use in our cruise ship and land-based spas. (Primezone Releases)
As Las Vegas slumps, Wynn doubles down Oct 31, 2008
Closely held Harrah's Entertainment has embarked on aggressive cost-cutting. There is no telling how long Wynn's perch at the top of the heap might last. (Honolulu Advertiser)
USDA lowers North Dakota crop production estimates Oct 30, 2008
The agreement between MGM Mirage Inc. and Harrah's Entertainment Inc. comes nearly a month after the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it would buy up to $5 million worth of domestic catfish for school lunches and other programs amid a war between the nation's catfish producers and importers bringing fish in from Asia. The casinos will purchase catfish from Mississippi growers and processors. (Anchorage Daily News)
Harrah's Entertainment Sets Conference Call to Discuss 2008 Third-Quarter Results Oct 29, 2008
Source: Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. ... LAS VEGAS, Oct. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. will host a conference call Friday, November 7, 2008, at 8 a.m. Pacific Time to discuss its 2008 third-quarter results ... Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. is the world's largest provider of branded casino entertainment. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Tenn Trucker faces prison for extorting casinos Oct 25, 2008
Greer was accused of obtaining identification and personal financial information about customers at several MGM Mirage and Harrah's Entertainment casinos from documents in a load of paper refuse he drove in March 2007 to a recycling plant in Jackson, Ala. Greer allegedly contacted the casino companies and threatened to sell the confidential customer information to casino competitors or the tabloid media unless each company gave him a security consulting contract and paid him $250,000. (WREG.com, TN)
New Horseshoe Casino Nears World Series of Poker(R) Circuit Event Entry Record Oct 25, 2008
"We couldn't have asked for a better turnout for Chicagoland's first-ever World Series of Poker circuit event," said Rick Mazer, Indiana Regional President and General Manager, Harrah's Entertainment, Inc., "We are absolutely thrilled." ... Harrah's License Company, LLC., an affiliate of Harrah's Entertainment, Inc., has owned and operated the WSOP since 2004 and over the last five years, fostered an increase in player participation by nearly 300-percent ... ABOUT HARRAH'S ENTERTAINMENT, INC.. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The Cultural Diversity Foundation Honors Diversity Champion Tony Gladney With the Golden Hand Service Award Oct 25, 2008
Source: Harrah's Entertainment ... LAS VEGAS, Oct. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cultural Diversity Foundation honored Tony Gladney, Vice President of Corporate Diversity of Harrah's Entertainment with a "Golden Hand Service Award" Thursday at Nevada Partners Culinary Training Academy ... "At Harrah's Entertainment, we're committed to our community partners. I believe that giving back is an amazing privilege, and whatever I can do to be a part of this effort is very gratifying to me.". (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Maloof-run Palms to take NBA bets despite Kings Oct 24, 2008
The arrangement is similar to a deal between the league and Harrah's Entertainment Inc., whose chief executive Gary Loveman owns a 2. 4 percent stake in the Boston Celtics. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Lou Ruvo Brain Institute Honors Harrah's Executive Marybel Batjer Oct 24, 2008
Source: Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. ... LAS VEGAS, Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lou Ruvo Brain Institute (LRBI) honored Marybel Batjer, vice president of public policy and communications for Harrah's Entertainment, Inc., during the "New Thinking About Thinking" celebration last week at Wynn Las Vegas ... Harrah's Entertainment is celebrating the achievements of women in leadership during the month of October. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Caesars Palace tops off sixth tower on Vegas Strip Oct 23, 2008
LAS VEGAS - Casino company Harrah's Entertainment Inc. topped off a 23-story tower at Caesars Palace on Tuesday as part of a $1 billion expansion at its flagship Las Vegas Strip resort. The 665-room Octavius Tower is the sixth at Caesars and is part of an expansion the company hopes will help the hotel-casino compete with planned neighboring luxury resorts. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Losing Las Vegas Shows How Americans Crap Out in Housing's Biggest Casino Oct 17, 2008
Harrah's Entertainment Inc., the world's largest casino company by revenue, offered a ``Two Cent Tuesday'' deal this month at its Harrah's Las Vegas property. The promotion allows guests to stay for that price as long as they book two nights before or after Tuesday at the regular rate, said spokeswoman Suzanne Trout. (Bloomberg)
Harrah's Entertainment Names October Women's Leadership Month Oct 15, 2008
Public Education Foundation Honors Harrah's Executive Jan Jones LAS VEGAS, Oct. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. has named October "Women's Leadership Month" in recognition of the contributions women make to their communities ... Harrah's Entertainment will host a Women's Leadership Forum 2008 at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, October 30, 2008 at the Rio All-Suite Hotel o in Las Vegas ... About Harrah's Entertainment Diversity and Inclusion Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. is dedicated to... (PR Newswire)
The Organization of Chinese Americans Honors Diversity Champion Tony Gladney With Community Service Award Oct 14, 2008
Source: Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. ... LAS VEGAS, Oct. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- The Organization of Chinese Americans Las Vegas Chapter (OCA) honored Tony Gladney, Vice President of Corporate Diversity of Harrah's Entertainment with a "Community Service" award during the Education Counts Awards Dinner on Thursday, October 9, 2008, at Rio all Suite Hotel and Casino ... "At Harrah's Entertainment we value our long-standing relationship with the Asian community, and I'm committed to continually... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
AC to have 7-day smoking ban Oct 10, 2008
Four casinos owned by Harrah's Entertainment say they will go smoke-free on the gambling floor anyway on Wednesday, and stay that way, offering patrons ventilated smoking lounges. Submit your comment now. (The Trentonian, NJ)
Japanese plunge hits Australian commodities Oct 8, 2008
Crown bought stakes in Harrah's Entertainment and Station Casinos last year just as the industry went into meltdown. Amid a slump in Las Vegas casinos, Harrah's yesterday confirmed it would follow Station Casinos, which slashed staff numbers at its 17 casinos early last month, and cut jobs at its Caesar's Palace and other venues. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Companies can bid on casino for southeast Kansas Sep 25, 2008
The review board picked Harrah's Entertainment Inc. for a Sumner County casino, and a partnership of Kansas Speedway and the Cordish Co. of Baltimore for a project in Wyandotte County. On Friday, the board is expected to decide between Butler National Service Corp. and Dodge City Resort and Gaming for a casino in Ford County. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Harrah's Entertainment Executive to Present at 16th Annual Deutsche Bank Leveraged Finance Conference Sep 24, 2008
Source: Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. ... LAS VEGAS, Sept. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Jonathan S. Halkyard will speak at the 16th Annual Deutsche Bank Leveraged Finance Conference September 25 in Scottsdale, Arizona ... Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. is the world's largest provider of branded casino entertainment. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Unexpectedly, Las Vegas Hit by Downturn Sep 23, 2008
"People still have Las Vegas as their destination of choice, but their budget is less," said Jan Jones, senior vice president at Harrah's Entertainment, operator of nearly one-third of the Strip, from Bally's to Caesars Palace. Harrah's and MGM, which operates 10 properties on the Strip including Bellagio and Circus Circus, have each cut about 1,500 Las Vegas jobs over the past year. (ABC News -- Wire)
More of this story Sep 20, 2008
He formerly worked as the senior internal auditor for the First Tennessee Bank and served in several roles, including internal auditing, for Harrah's Entertainment Inc.. I m new to government: I ve always worked in private industry, Pyron said. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Kmart Gets a New CMO Sep 13, 2008
Prior to working with InterContinental, Mr. Snyder spent time at Hilton Hotels and Harrah's Entertainment. He will report to Richard Gerstein, chief marketer for Sears Holdings. (Crain's Chicago Business)
A.C. casinos finally beat the odds in August Sep 12, 2008
Carlos Tolosa, who oversees four A.C. casinos as eastern division president for Harrah's Entertainment, said he expected the decline to return in September. "With the exception of Harrah's, which shows substantial growth due to our new assets, my sense is that September will show the real numbers again, and once again will show a trend downward," Tolosa said. (NJ.com -- Times)
Harrah's Entertainment, Points International team up to offer Total Rewards members more options Sep 10, 2008
com () - announced today that it has signed an agreement with Harrah's Operating Company, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. Under terms of the multi-year agreement, Total Rewards will be part of the Points ... "We are dedicated to providing our customers with the best loyalty program in the business, and we think being a part of the Points network is another way to add value for our customers," said David Norton, Chief Marketing Officer, of Harrah's Entertainment. (Canada Newswire)
Milwaukee woman arrested in fatal stabbing in Las Vegas Strip hotel lobby Sep 6, 2008
A spokeswoman for Bally's owner Harrah's Entertainment Inc. declined comment. (Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. (KRNV.com, NV)
New Orleans' No. 1 Tourist Attraction Welcoming Back Locals and Visitors With Second Line Celebration Sep 6, 2008
Source: Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. ... Harrah's entertainment schedule will continue on Wednesday, Sept. 10, with DJ Captain Charles, at Harrah's Masquerade ... Harrah's New Orleans is operated by a subsidiary of Harrah's Entertainment, Inc., the world's largest provider of branded casino entertainment. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Grand Biloxi Casino, Hotel & Spa Now Open Sep 4, 2008
Source: Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. ... Grand Biloxi Casino, Hotel & Spa is one of 40 casinos in the Harrah's Entertainment nationwide family of casino resorts and is conveniently located in the heart of the Mississippi Gulf Coast on Highway 90 in Biloxi ... Source: Harrah's Entertainment, Inc.. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Grand Biloxi Announces Closure Due to Approaching Hurricane Aug 31, 2008
Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. logo. (PRNewsFoto/Harrah's Entertainment, Inc.) LAS VEGAS, NV UNITED STATES ... Grand Biloxi Casino, Hotel and Spa is one of 40 casinos in the Harrah's Entertainment nationwide family of casino resorts, the world's largest provider of branded casino entertainment. (PR Newswire)
Chester, Pennsylvania, Begins to Rebound, and Then There's a Murder Spree Aug 31, 2008
Harrah's Entertainment Inc. opened a 2,750-slot casino in Chester last year. Now owned by private-equity firms and TPG Inc., the casino generates a guaranteed $10 million in annual revenue for the city, said David Sciocchetti, head of Chester's economic development agency. (Bloomberg)
Rio Secco Golf Club To Host 2008 Wendy's 3-Tour Challenge Aug 20, 2008
DUBLIN, Ohio, Aug. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Officials from the Wendy's 3-Tour Challenge today announced a new two-year agreement with Harrah's Entertainment to host the made-for-television event in 2008 and 2009 ... "We look forward to serving as host for the Wendy's 3-Tour Challenge," said Eric Dutt, Vice President - Las Vegas Golf Operations at Harrah's Entertainment ... Located in Henderson, Nevada, Rio Secco is a Harrah's Entertainment golf destination. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Luck no lady to big casinos Aug 19, 2008
Gary Thomson, a spokesman for privately owned Harrah's Entertainment Inc., which runs the Caesars casinos in Las Vegas and Atlantic City as well as a network of dozens of smaller properties in the American hinterland, said that "people are not travelling to destination resorts," but still spending some of their gambling dollars closer to home, offering the company some shelter. But it was not enough. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Canada Sees Fewer U.S. Visitors as Stronger Currency, Gasoline Curb Trips Aug 19, 2008
The downward trend for U.S. visitors prompted the government-owned Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation to partner with Harrah's Entertainment Inc. to add a theater to the Windsor casino and re-brand it as a Caesars to attract more Americans, Ward said. Canada's tourism sector is on the ``brink of a crisis'' and needs ``urgent'' support from the government, according to the. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
The return of the company doctor Aug 18, 2008
These include the North American units of Toyota and Nissan, Harrah's Entertainment, and Walt Disney Parks & Resorts. Pharmacy chain Walgreen, which also operates nearly 200 small clinics for customers at its retail stores, sees so much growth in on-site medical centers that in May it snapped up Take Care Health. (MSNBC -- Politics)
No Summer Breeze for Apollo Aug 15, 2008
The firm's biggest hit came Thursday, when Apollo Alternative Assets, the Amsterdam-listed vehicle that invests alongside the firm in its deals, said it had written down its investment in Harrah's Entertainment by about 20. The markdown comes just. (Wall Street Journal)
Judge finds Caesars Atlantic City discriminated Aug 13, 2008
The concept was soon abandoned and Caesars' new owner, Harrah's Entertainment, hires bartenders based on seniority. Submit your comment now. (The Trentonian, NJ)
Video: Horseshoe Casino Announces Grand Opening Excitement Aug 13, 2008
Source: Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. ... Source: Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. ... Rick Mazer, Indiana Regional President and General Manager, Harrah's Entertainment, Inc., added, "It all came together so nicely and we are so excited this day has arrived. Everyone is having a great time.". (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
3 Dead in Mississippi Casino Bus Crash Aug 11, 2008
Harrah's Entertainment operates 50 casinos worldwide, including three in Tunica: Harrah's Tunica, Horseshoe Casino and the Sheraton Casino & Hotel. The area along the Mississippi River in the northwest corner of the state is best known for its bustling casinos. (Fox News)
3 killed, several injured in Mississippi bus crash Aug 11, 2008
Harrah's Entertainment operates 50 casinos worldwide, including three in Tunica: Harrah's Tunica, Horseshoe Casino and the Sheraton Casino. The area along the Mississippi River in the northwest corner of the state is best known for its bustling casinos. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Miss. bus crash kills 3, survivors to head home Aug 11, 2008
More than 30 vacationers on board a casino bus that overturned in Mississippi, killing three, were expected to fly back to South Carolina on Monday, a spokeswoman for Harrah's Entertainment said ... Harrah's Entertainment operates 50 casinos worldwide, including three in Tunica: Harrah's Tunica, Horseshoe Casino and the Sheraton Casino & Hotel. (The Daily Reflector)
Miss. bus crash kills 3, survivors due back in SC Aug 11, 2008
A spokeswoman for Harrah's Entertainment said 31 people were treated and released from a hospital after the Sunday morning wreck. Seven people remained hospitalized Monday. (The Daily Reflector)
District 16 rivals try to stand out Aug 10, 2008
While Valeche's campaign Web site criticizes legalized gambling as "bad public policy," he said he did not realize until last year that he owned stock in casino-operating Harrah's Entertainment. Valeche, who said he inherited stock in Hilton hotels that "spun off" into Harrah's shares, sold the Harrah's stock for $13,576 in December. (The Palm Beach Post)
Harrah's Entertainment reports 2nd quarter loss Aug 9, 2008
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Harrah's Entertainment is reporting a second-quarter loss, with the company chief executive citing "the most turbulent economic conditions the casino-entertainment industry has faced in years.". The privately held company, based in Las Vegas, says today that losses for the quarter ending June 30 totaled $97. (KRNV.com, NV)
Harrah's Entertainment Reports 2008 Second-Quarter Global Results Aug 9, 2008
Source: Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. ... LAS VEGAS, Aug. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. today reported the following financial results for the 2008 second quarter and first half ... HARRAH'S ENTERTAINMENT, INC. Company-wide Results Successor Predecessor Percent Second Quarter Increase/ (In millions) 2008 2007 (Decrease) Total revenues $2,602. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Anti-gaming hopeful gets flak for Harrah's stock Aug 8, 2008
Republican congressional candidate Hal Valeche, who for months has sought to portray GOP primary rival Tom Rooney as a beneficiary of the gambling industry, was himself the owner of more than $13,000 worth of stock in gaming giant Harrah's Entertainment until last year. Valeche said the stock was inherited and that he didn't realize it was in his multimillion-dollar portfolio until he reviewed his holdings last year. (The Palm Beach Post)
PokerTek Announces First PokerPro Installation in State of Indiana at Horseshoe Casino Chicagoland Aug 8, 2008
Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. is the world's largest provider of branded casino entertainment ... Harrah's Entertainment is focused on building loyalty and value with its customers through a unique combination of great service, excellent products, unsurpassed distribution, operational excellence and technology leadership. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Harrah's to open conference center in November Aug 7, 2008
Harrah's Entertainment Inc. is the world's largest provider of branded casino entertainment through operating subsidiaries. It operates a casino and entertainment complex in Maryland Heights, Mo. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Green desert Aug 5, 2008
Both MGM Mirage and Harrah's Entertainment, with a combined 28 casino properties in Nevada, have plans to re-evaluate older properties and have taken steps such as switching to compact fluorescent lighting and installing sensors to turn off air-conditioning units when people aren't in their rooms. Altruism isn't the only motivation. (USA Today)
Nevada teachers, casinos file plan to raise room taxes Aug 2, 2008
The Committee for the Advancement of Education in Nevada is made up of the Nevada State Education Association, Wynn Resorts, Harrah's Entertainment and Station Casinos. The group needs at least 58,628 signatures of registered voters throughout the state in support of the proposal. (KRNV.com, NV)
Twelve Pac-10 Players Make the 2008 Maxwell Award Watch List Jul 31, 2008
The formal presentation of the award will be made at the Maxwell Football Club Awards Gala hosted by Harrah's Entertainment Atlantic City on March 6, 2009. The watch list candidates have been chosen by the Maxwell Football Club's Selection Committee and the Maxwell Club reserves the right to make additions and subtractions to these lists as the 2008 season unfolds. (Pac-10.org)
MGM, Dubai Fall Behind on $3.5 Billion Loan Target for Las Vegas Project Jul 30, 2008
Deutsche Bank, Credit Suisse and Citigroup provided financing for the $27 billion takeover of Las Vegas-based Harrah's Entertainment Inc. by leveraged buyout firms in New York and TPG Inc. of Fort Worth, Texas, in January. Harrah's $1. (Bloomberg)
Ginny Shanks Named Chief Marketing Officer of Multimedia Games Jul 29, 2008
Ms. Shanks brings to Multimedia Games more than 25years of marketing experience in gaming entertainment, most recently as Senior Vice President of Brand Management for Harrah's Entertainment, Inc., the world's largest casino company and provider of branded casino entertainment. Ginnys insight and keen understanding of the casino gaming experience will prove to be invaluable to our company as we develop and distribute relevant and robust products to present and future customers, said... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Legalize and regulate online gambling, study urges Jul 17, 2008
The major Vegas operators include MGM Mirage and Harrah's Entertainment Inc. Gary Thompson, a spokesman for Harrah's, said the company has already supported a study looking at the pros and cons of legalizing and regulating online gambling. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
SkyMall soars in economic slump Jul 13, 2008
Its loyalty-program clients include Merrill Lynch, Marriott, Capital One and Harrah's Entertainment, the CEO said. SkyMall, which is privately held, however, would not say how much of its annual revenue comes from Web development and its rewards programs. (AZCentral -- Business)
