Delays in efforts to get Lake Tahoe pier approval - 2004-03-04 Nevada casino lobbyist Harvey Whittemore and liquor merchant Larry Ruvo are faced with another delay in their efforts to open a big pier on Lake Tahoe's Glenbrook Bay, a plan opposed by several residents of the upscale area.
A San Mateo County, California, Superior Court judge has continued discussion of the latest maneuver by Whittemore and Ruvo until June 14th. That allows time for an appraisal sought by opponents who believe the 300-foot pier will diminish property values. Read the full story at KRNV
Nevada officials approve sale of Binion’s to MTR Gaming - 2004-03-04 Nevada gaming regulators approved on Wednesday
the sale of Binion’s Horseshoe Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas to Speakeasy Gaming of Fremont Inc., a subsidiary of MTR Gaming Group Inc., the proprietor of Mountaineer Race Track.
Harrah’s Entertainment, the Las Vegas-based gaming company that owns Louisiana Downs and one-third of Turfway Park, was approved as operator of Binion’s Horseshoe, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports. Read the full story at Thoroughbred Times
