M Resort shutters poker room, making way for slot-tourney area

The M Resort has closed its poker room to make space for a new slot tournament area. The resort previously held its slot tournaments in a conference-style ballroom, but players were unhappy with the lack of space, according to Rina Foster, an M Resort spokeswoman. The players “demanded” the change,… Continue reading

If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em: Dotty’s to buy full-fledged casino.

Dotty’s wants to buy the Hacienda. If state regulators approve the sale, the resort would be Dotty’s first full-scale casino. «I am thrilled to have this opportunity,” Dotty’s Owner Craig Estey said. “The Hacienda is a historical jewel that attracts travelers and locals alike.” The Hacienda sits about three miles… Continue reading

Boosted by online poker, Station Casinos posts best 2nd quarter in 5 years.

Station Casinos, the largest locals casino company in Southern Nevada and operator of the Red Rock Resort, Green Valley Ranch, Station-, Fiesta- and Wildfire-branded casinos, reported second-quarter earnings Wednesday. Company: Station Casinos LLC Revenue: $316.6 million (up 1.4 percent from the second quarter of 2012). The company was boosted by… Continue reading