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THE LATEST Business NEWS
Bondholders object to motions

The bondholders in the Station Casinos bankruptcy could be trying to position themselves to bring lawsuits in the 2007 multibillion-dollar buyout.

NLV mayor offers businesspeople reassurance

New North Las Vegas Mayor Shari Buck is rolling out her plan to guide the city through the recession. In her first major speech as mayor Thursday, Buck gave businesspeople what they desperately needed: reassurance.

It’s games on again as Bally’s reopens book

Elpidio Bustira arrived early at the Bally’s sports book Wednesday morning, happy to be back after a forced five-month hiatus. … The book’s owner, Harrah’s Entertainment, closed the book in late March to save money, sending loyal Bally’s customers, such as Bustira, next door to Paris Las Vegas.

Cannery shakes up management

Cannery Casino Resorts is structuring its executive ranks so the company’s founders can work on more long-term strategic planning.

‘Cash for Clunkers’ under budget with 690,000 sales

WASHINGTON — The popular “Cash for Clunkers” program generated nearly 700,000 new-car sales during the past month, giving the U.S. auto industry a badly needed jolt of activity during the deepest decline in auto sales in two decades.

Union to avoid Harrah’s hotels

One of the nation’s largest teachers unions is pulling its business from Harrah’s Entertainment in a show of solidarity with a sister dealers union in Atlantic City that is still without a contract.

IN BRIEF

Analysts see promise ahead for slot makers

Boulder Strip casino suffers but survives during recession

Eastside Cannery will have a low-key celebration for its one-year anniversary with free cake and champagne from noon until 6 p.m. Friday and from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The property will also have free slot tournaments and free shirts Friday night.

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