For gamblers, freebies harder to come by as casinos feel recession painATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — With casinos across the country taking in less money because of the recession, many are also handing out less freebies to gamblers. NASCAR season-ending Sprint Cup banquet leaving New York for Las VegasDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — NASCAR’s season-ending party is heading to Las Vegas. Slot maker International Game Technology reports 44 percent drop in 2nd quarter incomeRENO, Nev. — International Game Technology reported Thursday that its second-quarter earnings plunged 44 percent, and company executives cut their forecast for the fiscal year, as the global economic recession takes a continuing toll on the gambling industry. Elton John brings audience to its feet as he ends Las Vegas run after 5 years, 241 showsLAS VEGAS — The Rocket Man bid farewell to the Las Vegas Strip Wednesday after five years and 241 shows at Caesars Palace — but said it won’t necessarily be a long, long time before he returns. Casino companies Wynn Resorts, Las Vegas Sands get breathing room with debt amendmentsLAS VEGAS — Casino companies Wynn Resorts Ltd. and Las Vegas Sands Corp. each said Tuesday that they amended their debt agreements to get more breathing room as they repay billions of dollars in notes. Environmental group calls for ‘green’ electronic productsLAS VEGAS - Environmental group Greenpeace has called for more efforts to produce ‘the greenest consumer electronic products’. |