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Toronto-based Onex Corporation and former MGM Mirage President Alex Yemenidjian acquired a majority stake in the Las Vegas hotel-casino this week, as it completed its yearlong bankruptcy process.

The new owners took over the property Thursday from the Las Vegas-based Tropicana Entertainment LLC.]]> http://www.uscasinofinder.com/USCFnews.asp?Item=848
"Today is the first day of the new Tropicana Las Vegas," Yemenidjian said in a letter given to employees. "Until yesterday, the Tropicana was a great and legendary property in eclipse. Beginning today, in what will seem like a marathon, sometimes interrupted by a 100-yard dash, we will embark on a journey to transform the Tropicana to pre-eminence."

The approximately 450-word letter was distributed to all 1,800 employees along with a book, "Raving Fans: A Revolutionary Approach to Customer Service," by Ken Blanchard and Sheldon Bowles, according to someone familiar with the situation.]]> http://www.uscasinofinder.com/USCFnews.asp?Item=847
The Cherokee Casino known for its sea of slot machines has hit the jackpot. Millions of dollars worth of memorabilia, like a guitar belonging to Prince, are part of the casino's transformation into the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.

The Cherokee Casino is getting outfitted for its new moniker Hard Rock Tulsa.]]> http://www.uscasinofinder.com/USCFnews.asp?Item=846
A bill to grant the project its casino license had stalled in the House Revenue and Finance Committee, but House Majority Leader Peter Schwartzkopf, D-Rehoboth Beach and a proponent of the $550 million, 377-acre Del Pointe project near Millsboro, rounded up enough votes to force it out.

He then tabled the bill, telling the House that he had no intention of working it before the adjournment deadline.]]> http://www.uscasinofinder.com/USCFnews.asp?Item=845
The decision to close CasinOmaha was made by the Omaha Tribal Council because of "current business conditions," said casino manager Jim Hunt.

Hunt said the Tribe plans to reopen the casino "as soon as operationally possible."]]> http://www.uscasinofinder.com/USCFnews.asp?Item=844
Wilmington developer James Rostocki says the proposed complex would complement events at the nearby Delaware Motorsports Complex. It would also complete with proposed slots venues in Ocean City, Md., and Baltimore.

The proposed complex would include a hotel with convention space and shopping area.]]> http://www.uscasinofinder.com/USCFnews.asp?Item=843
Construction is almost complete on the massive casino complex just off I-94 at 11 Mile Road.

Firekeepers will have a 107,000 square-foot gaming floor, with nearly 3,000 slot machines, 78 table games, and live poker and bingo rooms.

The casino has been hiring all summer, but they're still looking to fill about 300 positions.]]> http://www.uscasinofinder.com/USCFnews.asp?Item=842
The action will not affect racing at the venue, an official said Wednesday.

MEC Pennsylvania Racing filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection earlier this month in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the District of Delaware.]]> http://www.uscasinofinder.com/USCFnews.asp?Item=841
The casino operator got a boost Wednesday after its accountant, Deloitte & Touche, dropped the qualifying language in its financial assessment. Deloitte & Touche now agrees with the company that "there is no longer substantial doubt" about MGM Mirage's ability to continue as a "going concern."

Investors should take note that MGM Mirage's optimism is based on several recent financial events. The company will need to do more to maintain momentum.]]> http://www.uscasinofinder.com/USCFnews.asp?Item=840
News 5's Courtis Fuller said that when he arrived to do a preview story on Thursday morning, he was told by the casino that it would open to the public at 2 p.m. instead of Friday morning.

The casino said it got permission from the Indiana Gaming Commission to open the $335 million facility early.]]>