Penn National releases more details about license bid - 2004-02-05
A Pennsylvania-based gaming company revealed more details about its offer for Illinois' last remaining casino license as industry analysts cautioned the deal might not be as good for the state as it first appeared.

The proposal by Penn National Gaming Inc. was expected to be one of seven bids discussed at a Thursday meeting of the Illinois Gaming Board in Chicago, Chairman Elzie Higginbottom said.

"Each proposal has pluses and minuses, and each proposal has things that may come in conflict with" state gaming law, Higginbottom said. The board planned to cut the bids down to three candidates by Feb. 23, he said.
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Plans for new nightclub in Vegas - 2004-02-05
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Owner Peter Morton has signed an agreement to partner with Hollywood nightlife guru Brent Bolthouse on the opening of a new yet-to-be named nightclub at his Las Vegas Hotel in the spot where "Baby's" was formerly located. Renovations will begin in February and is being spearheaded by designer Kelly Wearstler from Los Angeles based design firm kwid with a scheduled spring opening.

After helping establish the Las Vegas nightclub scene over six years ago, "Baby's" closed its doors for the last time on February 2. The space will now undergo a massive transformation under the guidance of Morton and Bolthouse.
Read the full story at AZ Central.com