Boyd Gaming recently announced that the storied Stardust, which opened in 1958, will close its doors for the first -- and final -- time on November 1. This historic event is still far enough away that we will have plenty of time to reflect on the legacy of this particular casino, so now is a good time to consider the lifespan of casinos, which seems to be getting progressively shorter.
More than 750 of the world's very best table soccer (a.k.a. "foosball") players are set to compete at the $100,000 Tornado Table Soccer World Championships Series tournament, taking place September 20-24, 2006 at the Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Players will compete for titles, cash and prizes in a variety of events, including doubles, singles and mixed doubles in divisions for masters,
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- It's hard for me to believe that the Stardust is closing in less than seven weeks. The Strip mainstay that opened in 1958 has provided a lot of great memories, personal and professional.