Category Archives: Architecture

The Alystra is toast

Posted on May 14, 2008 by David McKee

OK, so it was a derelict that's been closed for 10 years and unlikely ever to reopen. But the Alystra is now officially "a total loss." Too bad. It was an attractive building that happened to sit in a sort … Continue reading →

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Elvis has already left this building

Posted on March 27, 2008 by David McKee

Two days ago, VegasTodayandTomorrow.com broke out the specifics of FX Real Estate & Entertainment‘s Elvis-themed resort, set for the southeast corner of Harmon Avenue and the Strip, gleaned from an SEC filing. Among the principals is Paul Kanavos, previously involved … Continue reading →

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A Friend Indeed

Posted on January 3, 2008 by David McKee

William Yung III doesn’t deserve friends like UNLV’s David Schwartz. He really, truly doesn’t. I mean, we’re talking about an exec who, as Schwartz writes, “seems to have brilliantly alienated most of the New Jersey gaming community.” Who else but … Continue reading →

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