Las Vegas Sands Sets New Standard in Sustainable Business Practices With Launch of Sands Eco 360 Program
2010-03-18 06:42:57
Quote: Clearly there are important business advantages to operating in a sustainable manner, but when sound business practices are married with sustainable efforts that benefit the environment and our communities, the impact is immeasurable," said Michael Leven, president and chief operating officer of Las Vegas Sands Corp.According to Mr. Leven, the company saves $4 for every $1 invested in its sustainable development program. He said different aspects of the program are not only implemented in the co...
Read articleLas Vegas Sands kicks off green energy program
2010-03-18 06:42:56
Quote: LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Las Vegas Sands officials said Wednesday that sustainable development and energy programs at the company's Venetian resort and Sands Expo and Convention Center are saving enough electricity to power more than 6,500 American homes a year.U.S. Green Building Council official at the Las Vegas Strip resorts to tout an effort the company is calling "Sands Eco 360 degrees." It promises a commitment to sustainable water, energy, cleaning, recycling and waste management policies."Clear...
Read articleMacau Vs. Atlantic City
2010-03-18 06:42:55
Keywords: Macau, Atlantic City, MGM Mirage, Stanley Ho, Pansy Ho, Gambling, Casinos, Kirk Kerkorian, Steve Wynn, Sheldon Adelson, Asian Markets, Asian Equities
Quote: Meanwhile, Macau gambling revenue surged 70% over the same period, totaling $1.8 billion last month.Further cementing MGM MirageMGMnewspeopleSteve Wynn's Wynn ResortsSheldon Adelson's Las Vegas SandsLVSnewspeople), which raised billions last year in share sales for Wynn Macau and Sands China, respectively. MGM made a move freighted with significance about where the future of the gaming industry lies. Now which American billionaire will join Ho--who was just released from the hospital after half-...
Read article[$$] Macau Pressures Casinos on Development
2010-03-17 07:23:16
Quote: Read article[$$] Macau Gambling Industry Awaits Chui's Speech
2010-03-16 04:28:44
Quote: Read articleUPDATE - Casino shares dip ahead of Macau official's speech
2010-03-16 04:28:43
Keywords: United States of America,Casinos and gaming,Leisure facilities,
Quote: UPDATE 1-Casino shares dip ahead of Macau official's speech
* Chui to debut 2010 policy plan * Las Vegas Sands shares fall 4.6 percent(Recasts, adds details of MGM lawsuit) LOS ANGELES, March 15 (Reuters) - The shares of casino
companies operating in Macau fell on Monday on wariness that
the Chinese city's new chief executive could unveil a 2010
policy plan that caps its fast-growing gambling industry. The address by Macau Chief Executive Fernando Chui, who was
sworn in to the post in December,...
Read articleEconomist: Florida could support 8 more casinos
2010-03-12 01:03:34
Quote: Read articleSands Makes Case for Casinos in Florida
2010-03-12 01:03:34
Keywords: Financial, News, Stock, Market, Headlines, Investments, Quotes, Trading, TheStreet.com, Jeanine Poggi ,Leisure
Quote: NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Las Vegas Sands(LVS) is making its case on Thursday to Florida's Legislature for Vegas-style casinos in the state.Under its proposal, Sands would accept up to four bids to build resort casinos in areas including Tampa and South Florida. The proposal also states that no more than 10% of the floor space would be allocated to casino games.While Sands would compete directly with the Seminole Tribe, the company said it wouldn't hurt the state's pari-mutuels, which target the r...
Read articleMacau casino mogul Ho released from hospital
2010-03-09 06:03:45
Quote: and Las Vegas Sands Corp. However, his company Sociedade de Jogos de Macau Holdings, or SJM, still has the biggest market share of Macau's thriving gambling industry.Hong Kong, is the only place in China where casinos are legal.......
Read articleUPDATE - Singapore, shippers raise security over Malacca threat
2010-03-09 06:03:45
Keywords: Singapore,Asia,Indonesia,Malaysia,Japan,China,Middle East,National and international security,Diplomacy; International Relations,Defence,Domestic Politics,International Trade,Macro-Economics,Marine (sub-industry),Crude Oil,Energy and Resources,Natural Gas
Quote: Read articleAtlantic City's Luck Runs Out
2010-03-05 06:53:24
Keywords: Financial, News, Stock, Market, Headlines, Investments, Quotes, Trading, TheStreet.com, Jeanine Poggi ,Leisure
Quote: Read article[$$] Sands China Profit Rises 22%
2010-03-03 08:39:26
Quote: The Las Vegas Sands Corp. unit, which in 2008 halted work on a major expansion in Macau at the height of the global financial crisis, said it expects construction to return to full swing this month, with completion targeted for July 2011. The resumption of the construction in Macau's Cotai area comes after Macau's gambling revenue surged at the end of 2009, adding to signs the world's biggest gambling market .........
Read articleSands China 2009 Earnings Rise 21.7%
2010-03-03 08:39:26
Keywords: Financial, News, Stock, Market, Headlines, Investments, Quotes, Trading, TheStreet.com, Joseph Woelfel ,Leisure
Quote: 30 after raising $3.1 billion in an initial public offering, said its 2009 profit was $213.8 million, an increase of 21.7% from $175.7 million in 2008.Sands China's parent company is casino operator Las Vegas SandsLVS Quote).Sands China said net revenue in 2009 rose 8.1% to $3.3 billion as casino revenue increased as Asian economies recovered, and visa restrictions were loosened for mainland China residents.Net casino revenue rose 8.2% to $2.89 billion.Sands China is the second-largest casino op...
Read articleThe Most Dangerous Job In Vegas
2010-03-03 08:39:26
Keywords: Dirk Smillie, Norm Clarke, Las Vegas, Gossip
Quote: Read articleLas Vegas Sands Corp. to Participate in the Deutsche Bank 2010 Hospitality & Gaming Conference
2010-03-03 08:39:25
Quote: Eastern Time).www.lasvegassands.com.ABOUT LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP.LVSNews) is the leading global developer of integrated resorts -- destination properties which feature premium accommodations, world-class gaming and entertainment, convention and exhibition facilities, celebrity chef restaurants, and many other amenities.The Venetian and The Palazzo, both Five-Diamond luxury resorts on the Las Vegas Strip, are among the company's properties in the United States. Marina Bay Sands, the company's iconi...
Read articleSands, Wynn, Melco: Casino Winners
2010-03-02 01:20:58
Keywords: Financial, News, Stock, Market, Headlines, Investments, Quotes, Trading, TheStreet.com, Jeanine Poggi ,Leisure
Quote: NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Casino stocks are climbing Monday afternoon as personal spending increased more than expected in January.Las Vegas SandsLVS Quote)it has no intention of selling its Pennsylvania casino. The company cleared the air after rumors surfaced over the weekend saying Las Vegas Sands plans on selling its Sands Bethlehem property.Wynn ResortsWYNN Quote), meanwhile, is growing 4.5% to $66.45. Last week Wynn Resorts announced that its fourth-quarter loss had narrowed, boosted by a 36...
Read articleLas Vegas Sands Doubles Down on Pa.
2010-03-02 01:20:58
Keywords: Financial, News, Stock, Market, Headlines, Investments, Quotes, Trading, TheStreet.com, Jeanine Poggi ,Leisure
Quote: TheStreet) -- Las Vegas SandsLVS Quote) isn't selling its casino in Pennsylvania, the company announced Monday, in response to rumors that Sands would be exiting the state.In fact, the casino operator announced that it is looking to restart construction on a 300-room hotel tower in its Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem property within the next several weeks.Last month, Sands announced that it could add table games to the casino as soon as this summer."With the addition of table games, Sands Bethlehe...
Read articleWith Table Games Near, Sands Bethlehem Mobilizes Construction Forces for Hotel Tower
2010-03-02 01:20:58
Quote: LVSNews) said today that recent rumors of the company's supposed interest in selling its Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem property, or indefinitely delaying the completion of the hotel and other components of the development, are unfounded and contrary to that, the company has already mobilized its development team in the region and could restart construction on the 300-room hotel tower within the next several weeks, or as soon as subcontractors are lined up and activated."We are looking forward to...
Read articleSands China says 2009 net profit up 22 pct
2010-03-02 01:20:57
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