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1. Mr. Wynn's world: two new Vegas hotels are better than one

Author

Binkley, Christina

Subjects
Wynn Resorts Ltd. -- Planning, Wynn Resorts Ltd. -- Organization formation, Wynn Resorts Ltd. -- Marketing, Casinos -- Planning, Casinos -- Organization formation, Casinos -- Marketing, Company marketing practices, Company business planning, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Former CEO of Mirage Resorts Steve Wynn is planning to open his second Las Vegas casino under his new company Wynn Resorts.

Published
2005

2. Morongo tribe's new casino aims to be a hipster magnet

Author

Binkley, Christina

Subjects
Native American business enterprises -- Marketing, Casinos -- Marketing, Casinos -- Design and construction, Company marketing practices, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

The Morongo Band of Mission Indians has built a new casino outside Palm Springs that they hope will attract hip Californians.

Published
2005

3. Some Trump hotels see stacked deck; court duel looms over terms of reorganization amid view that developer gets too much

Author

Binkley, Christina and Brinckley, Peg

Subjects
Trump Entertainment Resorts Inc. -- Finance, Trump Entertainment Resorts Inc. -- Investor relations, Trump Entertainment Resorts Inc. -- Cases, Gambling industry -- Finance, Gambling industry -- Investor relations, Gambling industry -- Cases, Company legal issue, Company financing, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Some investors will argue in court that Donald Trump is taking too many profits for himself during the bankruptcy reorganization of Trump Hotels and Casino Resorts.

Published
2005

4. Why high rollers shun private digs in Las Vegas casinos; new gambling salons make rich Chinese nervous; regulators ask questions

Author

Binkley, Christina

Subjects
Las Vegas, Nevada -- Laws, regulations and rules, Gambling industry -- Services, Gambling industry -- Laws, regulations and rules, Gambling industry -- Economic aspects, Gamblers -- Behavior, Gamblers -- Services, Chinese -- Travel, Chinese -- Behavior, Casinos -- Services, Casinos -- Laws, regulations and rules, Casinos -- Economic aspects, Government regulation, News, opinion and commentary
Published
2005

5. Taking retailers' cues, Harrah's taps into science of gambling; others focus on high rollers while casino giant prefers, telemarketing, databases

Author

Binkley, Christina

Subjects
Caesars Entertainment Corp. -- Marketing, Caesars Entertainment Corp. -- Customer relations, Caesars Entertainment Corp. -- Company sales and earnings, Marketing -- Methods, Hotels and motels -- Marketing, Hotels and motels -- Customer relations, Hotels and motels -- Company sales and earnings, Hotels and motels -- United States, Gambling -- Analysis, Gamblers -- Behavior, Customer relations -- Management, Casinos -- Marketing, Casinos -- Customer relations, Casinos -- Company sales and earnings, Company earnings/profit, Company marketing practices, Company business management, News, opinion and commentary
Published
2004

6. SoHo in Vegas? New developments will recast Sin City

Author

Binkley, Christina

Subjects
Las Vegas, Nevada -- Buildings and facilities, Las Vegas, Nevada -- Forecasts and trends, MGM MIRAGE Inc. -- Planning, MGM MIRAGE Inc. -- Buildings and facilities, Real estate development -- Planning, Real estate development -- Forecasts and trends, Real estate developers -- Planning, Hospitality industry -- Planning, Hospitality industry -- Buildings and facilities, Company business planning, Market trend/market analysis, News, opinion and commentary
Published
2004

7. Heartbreak hotel? Ritz-Carlton Vulgari venture promised new sophistication; now, divas duel for spotlight

Author

Binkley, Christina and Galloni, Alessandra

Subjects
Bulgari S.p.A. -- Joint ventures, Bulgari S.p.A. -- Marketing, The Ritz Carlton Hotel Company L.L.C. -- Joint ventures, The Ritz Carlton Hotel Company L.L.C. -- Marketing, Jewelry industry -- Joint ventures, Jewelry industry -- Marketing, Hotels and motels -- Joint ventures, Hotels and motels -- Marketing, Hotels and motels -- Italy, Hotels and motels -- United States, Company joint venture, Company marketing practices, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Some Ritz Carlton employees are not happy about a joint hotel operation with Bulgari in which the Ritz Carlton name seldom appears.

Published
2004

8. Trump seeks bondholder deal to avoid Chapter 11

Author

Binkley, Christina

Subjects
Trump Entertainment Resorts Inc. -- Finance, Trump Entertainment Resorts Inc. -- Management, Gambling industry -- Finance, Gambling industry -- Management, Company financing, Company business management, News, opinion and commentary
Published
2004

9. Starwood to name a Coke veteran as CEO

Author

Binkley, Christina and Terhune, Chad

Subjects
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Inc. -- Officials and employees, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Inc. -- Management, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Inc. -- Marketing, Hotels and motels -- Officials and employees, Hotels and motels -- Management, Hotels and motels -- Marketing, Hotels and motels -- United States, Company marketing practices, Company business management, News, opinion and commentary
Published
2004

10. Hotel strikes grow more likely as workers seek leverage for 2006

Author

Binkley, Christina

Subjects
Strikes -- Forecasts and trends, Labor relations -- Forecasts and trends, Hotels and motels -- Labor relations, Hotels and motels -- Forecasts and trends, Hotels and motels -- United States, Hotel workers -- Labor relations, Hotel workers -- Compensation and benefits, Market trend/market analysis, News, opinion and commentary
Published
2004

11. Colony capital-led group nears pact for Harrah's, Caesars casinos

Author

Binkley, Christina

Subjects
Caesars Entertainment Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Colony Capital L.L.C. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Caesars Entertainment Corp. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Casinos -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Acquisitions and mergers -- Planning, Venture capital companies -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Hotels and motels -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Hotels and motels -- United States, Gambling industry, Company acquisition/merger, Company business planning, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Colony Capital L.L.C. leads a group which has made an agreement to acquire four casinos owned by Harrah's Entertainment Inc. and Caesars Entertainment Inc. for $1.26 billion.

Published
2004

12. Roll of the dice: as Indian casinos grow, regulation raises concerns; major expansion in California would aid state revenue, boost oversight only a bit; 'money stored in a trash can'

Author

Emshwiller, John R. and Binkley, Christina

Subjects
Native American casinos -- Management, Native American casinos -- Laws, regulations and rules, Native American casinos -- Finance, Native American casinos -- Investigations, Native American casinos -- Market share, Gambling industry -- Management, Gambling industry -- Laws, regulations and rules, Gambling industry -- Finance, Gambling industry -- Investigations, Gambling industry -- Market share, Commercial crimes -- Investigations, Company market share, Company legal issue, Company financing, Government regulation, Company business management, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Although investigators of Indian casinos found evidence of kickbacks, embezzlement and improper handling of cash, they were prevented by their superiors from undertaking a full investigation. The need for regulation is a concern as Indian casinos continue to grow.

Published
2004

13. Couple scores cancer hospital for Las Vegas

Author

Binkley, Christina and Rundle, Rhonda L.

Subjects
MGM MIRAGE Inc. -- Officials and employees, MGM MIRAGE Inc. -- Donations, Casinos -- Donations, Hospitality industry -- Officials and employees, Hospitality industry -- Donations, Oncology, Experimental -- Buildings and facilities, News, opinion and commentary, University of Nevada -- Buildings and facilities, University of Nevada -- Research
Abstract

MGM Mirage president Jim Murren and his wife Heather Hay Murren have founded the Nevada Cancer Institute, which is will work with the University of Nevada to bring high-quality cancer care to Las Vegas.

Published
2004

14. MGM Mirage, Harrah's report net rose in second quarter

Author

Binkley, Christina

Subjects
Caesars Entertainment Corp. -- Finance, Caesars Entertainment Corp. -- Company sales and earnings, MGM Resorts International -- Finance, MGM Resorts International -- Company sales and earnings, Profit -- Reports, Hotels and motels -- Finance, Hotels and motels -- Company sales and earnings, Hotels and motels -- United States, Hospitality industry -- Finance, Hospitality industry -- Company sales and earnings, Company earnings/profit, Company financing, News, opinion and commentary
Published
2004

15. Harrah's big bid to buy Caesars sets up a showdown in gambling

Author

Binkley, Christina

Subjects
Caesars Entertainment Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Caesars Entertainment Corp. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Hotels and motels -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Hotels and motels -- United States, Gambling industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Company acquisition/merger, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Harrah's Entertainment Inc. is expected to acquire Caesars Entertainment Inc. for about $5.4 billion and the assumption of debt worth $4.5 billion. This will make Harrah's one of two predominant gambling industry giants.

Published
2004

16. California signs gambling accords; state to receive $1 billion, Indians win more rights; voters have hand to play

Author

Binkley, Christina

Subjects
California -- Political aspects, California -- Laws, regulations and rules, Native American gaming -- Laws, regulations and rules, Native American gaming -- Licensing agreements, Governors -- Powers and duties, Gambling industry -- Laws, regulations and rules, Gambling industry -- Licensing agreements, Government regulation, Company licensing agreement, News, opinion and commentary
Published
2004

17. MGM, Mandalay set tentative deal; boards are likely to approve sweetned $4.8 billion bid; strip's dominant player

Author

Binkley, Christina

Subjects
MGM MIRAGE Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Mandalay Resort Group -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Hotels and motels -- United States, Hotels and motels -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Hospitality industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Acquisitions and mergers -- Planning, Company acquisition/merger, Company business planning, News, opinion and commentary
Published
2004

18. Investors bid up Mandalay stock in move that may imperil a deal

Author

Binkley, Christina

Subjects
MGM MIRAGE Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Mandalay Resort Group -- Finance, Mandalay Resort Group -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Stocks -- Prices and rates, Hotels and motels -- United States, Hotels and motels -- Finance, Hotels and motels -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Hospitality industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Acquisitions and mergers -- Planning, Company pricing policy, Company acquisition/merger, Company financing, Company business planning, News, opinion and commentary
Published
2004

20. Buying Las Vegas; in bid for Mandaly Resort, MGM Mirage could become biggest casino powerhouse

Author

Binkley, Christina

Subjects
Las Vegas, Nevada -- Economic aspects, MGM MIRAGE Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Mandalay Resort Group -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Casinos -- Finance, Casinos -- Management, Casinos -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Hotels and motels -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Hotels and motels -- Nevada, Hotels and motels -- United States, Hospitality industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Company acquisition/merger, Company business management, Company financing, News, opinion and commentary
Published
2004

21. Ideal apprentice holds key to Trump hotels; while mogul pursues TV career, Butera talks with bondholders, and that's fine with everyone

Author

Binkley, Christina

Subjects
Trump Hotels and Casino Resorts Holdings L.P. -- Management, Trump Hotels and Casino Resorts Holdings L.P. -- Forecasts and trends, Trump Hotels and Casino Resorts Holdings L.P. -- Investor relations, Trump Hotels and Casino Resorts Holdings L.P. -- Finance, Trump Hotels and Casino Resorts Holdings L.P. -- Officials and employees, Hotels and motels -- Management, Hotels and motels -- Forecasts and trends, Hotels and motels -- Investor relations, Hotels and motels -- Finance, Hotels and motels -- Officials and employees, Hotels and motels -- United States, Company financing, Market trend/market analysis, Company business management, News, opinion and commentary
Published
2004

22. Some holders urge Hilton Hotels to make board more independent

Author

Binkley, Christina

Subjects
Hilton Worldwide -- Management, Hilton Worldwide -- Investor relations, Hotels and motels -- Management, Hotels and motels -- Investor relations, Hotels and motels -- United States, Company business management, News, opinion and commentary
Published
2004

23. California's budget bets on casinos

Author

Binkley, Christina and Emshwiller, John R.

Subjects
California -- Economic aspects, State budgets -- Management, Native American casinos -- Economic aspects, Gambling industry -- Laws, regulations and rules, Gambling industry -- Economic aspects, Casinos -- Laws, regulations and rules, Casinos -- Economic aspects, Company business management, Government regulation, News, opinion and commentary
Published
2004

24. US ban on web gambling breaks trade pacts, says WTO

Author

Miller, Scott and Binkley, Christina

Subjects
Online gambling -- International aspects, Online gambling -- Laws, regulations and rules, Internet -- Laws, regulations and rules, International trade regulation -- Interpretation and construction, Gambling -- International aspects, Gambling -- Laws, regulations and rules, Government regulation, Sports/gambling game, Internet, News, opinion and commentary, World Trade Organization -- Laws, regulations and rules
Published
2004

26. The selling of Nicki: overscheduled skier with a cute dog; in the 'brainstorm room,' American Girl executives concoct a doll of the year

Author

Binkley, Christina

Subjects
Mattel Inc. -- Product development, Mattel Inc. -- Marketing, Mattel Inc. -- Product introduction, Toy industry -- Product development, Toy industry -- Marketing, Toy industry -- Product introduction, Dolls -- Product development, Dolls -- Marketing, Dolls -- Product introduction, Company marketing practices, News, opinion and commentary
Published
2006

27. Mattel says it really owns the Bratz that's given Barbie such a bad time

Author

Binkley, Christina

Subjects
Mattel Inc. -- Intellectual property, Mattel Inc. -- Cases, MGA Entertainment -- Intellectual property, MGA Entertainment -- Cases, Toy industry -- Intellectual property, Toy industry -- Cases, Dolls -- Intellectual property, Dolls -- Cases, Designers -- Cases, Designers -- Intellectual property, Company legal issue, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Mattel Inc. is suing MGA Entertainment Inc. for the rights to the Bratz dolls because they are eroding market share away from Barbie dolls, on grounds that their designer used to be employed by Mattel.

Published
2006

28. Trouble in toyland; glitches in China cramp supply of hot playthings

Author

Binkley, Christina and Wingfield, Nick

Subjects
China -- Economic aspects, Mattel Inc. -- Production management, Mattel Inc. -- Foreign operations, Mattel Inc. -- Supply and demand, Toy industry -- Production management, Toy industry -- Foreign operations, Toy industry -- Supply and demand, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

China's economic boom has resulted in a labor shortage at low-paying toy factories and corresponding production delays .

Published
2006

29. Vegas developers draw wild card: spiraling costs

Author

Sanders, Peter and Binkley, Christina

Subjects
Las Vegas, Nevada -- Economic aspects, Caesars Entertainment Corp. -- Management, Caesars Entertainment Corp. -- Buildings and facilities, Caesars Entertainment Corp. -- Remodeling and renovation, MGM Resorts International -- Management, MGM Resorts International -- Buildings and facilities, MGM Resorts International -- Remodeling and renovation, Wynn Resorts Ltd. -- Management, Wynn Resorts Ltd. -- Buildings and facilities, Wynn Resorts Ltd. -- Remodeling and renovation, Boyd Gaming Corp. -- Management, Boyd Gaming Corp. -- Buildings and facilities, Boyd Gaming Corp. -- Remodeling and renovation, Hotels and motels -- Nevada, Hotels and motels -- United States, Hotels and motels -- Management, Hotels and motels -- Buildings and facilities, Hotels and motels -- Remodeling and renovation, Hospitality industry -- Management, Hospitality industry -- Buildings and facilities, Hospitality industry -- Remodeling and renovation, Gambling industry -- Management, Gambling industry -- Buildings and facilities, Gambling industry -- Remodeling and renovation, Real estate development -- Planning, Real estate development -- Economic aspects, Real estate development -- Remodeling and renovation, Construction industry -- Prices and rates, Construction industry -- Economic aspects, Building materials industry -- Prices and rates, Building materials industry -- Economic aspects, Company business management, Company business planning, Company pricing policy, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Rising materials and construction costs are interfering with several Las Vegas casino complexes' development plans.

Published
2006

30. Microsoft tries to raise 'candiosity,' aims at kid market with 'Viva Pinata.'

Author

Binkley, Christina and Vranica, Suzanne

Subjects
Microsoft Corp. -- Youth market, Microsoft Corp. -- Marketing agreements, Microsoft Corp. -- Service development, Fox Broadcasting Co. -- Marketing agreements, Viva Pinata (Television program) -- Marketing agreements, Viva Pinata (Television program) -- Authorship, Computer software industry -- Youth market, Computer software industry -- Marketing agreements, Computer software industry -- Service development, Television broadcasting industry -- Marketing agreements, Cooperative agreement for product marketing, Company service development, News, opinion and commentary, Microsoft Xbox 360 (Computer-based entertainment system) -- Youth market
Abstract

Microsoft Corp. has started to push its XBox 360 video games console to small children through a viral marketing campaign that involves a new television program that it helped to create.

Published
2006

31. What's the latest Elmo's gimmick? If we told you, we'd have to kill you

Author

Binkley, Christina

Subjects
Fisher-Price Inc. -- Marketing, Fisher-Price Inc. -- Product introduction, Toy industry -- Marketing, Toy industry -- Product introduction, Company marketing practices, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Fisher Price marketing executives have decided to shroud the new Elmo toy in secrecy in order to create demand ahead of its release.

Published
2006

32. News from Toyland: gadgets that chate

Author

Binkley, Christina

Subjects
MGA Entertainment -- Product introduction, MGA Entertainment -- Marketing, Toy industry -- Product introduction, Toy industry -- Marketing, Interactive computer systems -- Product introduction, Interactive computer systems -- Marketing, Interactive media -- Product introduction, Interactive media -- Marketing, Consumer electronics industry -- Product introduction, Consumer electronics industry -- Marketing, Interactive technology, Consumer electronics industry, Company marketing practices, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Toy companies such as MGA Entertainment Inc. are planning to market electronic gadgets such as interactive games and instant messaging devices.

Published
2006

34. Small fashion house sets pattern in Milan; Marni makes a statement by coupling furs and leather with wool or denim, as it keeps a lid on the cost of luxury

Author

Binkley, Christina and Passariello, Christina

Subjects
Marni -- Product introduction, Marni -- Marketing, Clothing industry -- Forecasts and trends, Clothing industry -- Product introduction, Clothing industry -- Marketing, Fashion -- Forecasts and trends, Fashion -- Product introduction, Fashion -- Marketing, Women's clothing -- Product introduction, Women's clothing -- Marketing, Women's clothing -- Evaluation, Women's clothing -- Forecasts and trends, Company marketing practices, Market trend/market analysis, News, opinion and commentary
Published
2010

35. Designers cozy up to layers, warmer fabrics; tweed, mohair and wool flannel blanket the runways, and even fur makes a comeback in collections unveiled for fall

Author

Binkley, Christina

Subjects
Clothing industry -- Product introduction, Clothing industry -- Forecasts and trends, Fashion -- Forecasts and trends, Fashion -- Product introduction, Fashion designers -- Works, Women's clothing -- Product introduction, Women's clothing -- Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis, News, opinion and commentary
Published
2010

36. How Kerkorian won Wynn's Mirage; bear-hug letter, precision-trained guard dogs and coconut sorbet all played a role

Author

Binkley, Christina

Subjects
MGM Grand Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Mirage Resorts Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Acquisitions and mergers -- Analysis, Billionaires -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Hotels and motels -- United States, Hotels and motels -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Company acquisition/merger, News, opinion and commentary
Published
2008

38. Kerkorian pushes MGM shake-up; billionaire investor eyes Bellagio Hotel, CityCenter; is company now in play?

Author

Rundle, Rhonda L. and Binkley, Christina

Subjects
Bellagio Las Vegas -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, MGM MIRAGE Inc. -- Negotiation, mediation and arbitration, MGM MIRAGE Inc. -- Subsidiaries, divisions and units, MGM MIRAGE Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Tracinda Corp. -- Negotiation, mediation and arbitration, Tracinda Corp. -- Subsidiaries, divisions and units, Tracinda Corp. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Hotels and motels -- United States, Hotels and motels -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Hospitality industry -- Negotiation, mediation and arbitration, Hospitality industry -- Subsidiaries, divisions and units, Hospitality industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Acquisitions and mergers -- Negotiation, mediation and arbitration, Billionaires -- Investments, Billionaires -- Management, Casinos -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Company acquisition/merger, Company investment, Company business management, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Billionaire investor Kirk Kerkorian's Tracinda Corp. is looking to acquire the Bellagio Las Vegas hotel and CityCenter casino from MGM Mirage Inc. Kerkorian holds a 56% stake in Mirage.

Published
2007

40. Bidders to borrow against Harrah's real estate

Author

Berman, Dennis K., Binkley, Christina, and Sanders, Peter

Subjects
Caesars Entertainment Corp. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Caesars Entertainment Corp. -- Finance, Apollo Management L.P. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Apollo Management L.P. -- Finance, Apollo Management L.P. -- Joint ventures, Texas Pacific Group -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Texas Pacific Group -- Finance, Texas Pacific Group -- Joint ventures, Hotels and motels -- United States, Hotels and motels -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Hotels and motels -- Finance, Investment companies -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Investment companies -- Finance, Investment companies -- Joint ventures, Acquisitions and mergers -- Finance, Company acquisition/merger, Company financing, Company joint venture, News, opinion and commentary
Published
2006

41. Despite crackdown, online gamblers aren't ready to fold

Author

Binkley, Christina and Vascellaro, Jessica E.

Subjects
United States -- Economic policy, Online gambling -- Laws, regulations and rules, Online gambling -- International aspects, Gambling industry -- Laws, regulations and rules, Gambling industry -- Management, Gambling industry -- International aspects, Sports/gambling game, Government regulation, Company business management, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Federal legislation that aims to stop Internet gambling will not stop the practice because many operators are willing to relocate overseas.

Published
2006

44. As succession looms, Marriott ponders keeping job in family; scion of the hotel clan faces a rival in finance whiz; dad wants 'best person'

Author

Binkley, Christina

Subjects
Marriott Corp. -- Officials and employees, Marriott Corp. -- Management, Hotels and motels -- United States, Hotels and motels -- Officials and employees, Hotels and motels -- Management, Executives -- Evaluation, Chief financial officers -- Management, Chief financial officers -- Evaluation, Chief executive officers -- Management, Chief executive officers -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Chief executive officers -- Succession, Chief executive officers -- Planning, Company business management, Company business planning, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

J.W. Marriott Jr. must decide who is best to succeed him: his son John Marriott or his well-respected chief financial officer, Arne Sorenson.

Published
2005

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