Category Archives: Plaza

The dream is dying

Just last week, UNLV‘s historical sage, Dr. Eugene Moehring, was taking a dim view of the fate of Las Vegas’ working class. Now comes the Wall Street Journal to back him up with some sobering reportage. Even at union salaries, Culinary … Continue reading

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Case Bets: Chicago, Wyndham, Harrah's

Anybody who still frets about "criminal elements" in Las Vegas casinos ought to turn their gaze toward Chicago instead, where such issues continue to dog the state's 10th casino license. The citizens of Waukegan lost their shot at a casino … Continue reading

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Plaza officially in trouble (or not)

It wasn't good news when El Ad Properties asked its bankers for a second extension on a $625 million purchase loan for what used to be the New Frontier. Now (by way of TheMarker, Reuters and Howard Stutz) comes a … Continue reading

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