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Bruce Jabbour Named General Manager at Carson Station Hotel and Casino
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 09/09/2013 - 5:23pmBruce is back. Bruce Jabbour returns to Carson Station Hotel & Casino, 900 S. Carson Street, as General Manager of the Carson City property.
Loyal guests know Jabbour as part of the management team that took over hotel and casino operations at Carson Station when it was purchased by Las Vegas based 777 Gaming two years ago.
“It feels like coming home,” said Jabbour. “I love seeing familiar faces and meeting new guests who are enjoying all that Carson Station has to offer. This is an exciting time for this property and I am thrilled to be part of the team again.”
Wine Walk First Saturday 1pm Downtown Carson City
Submitted by newsroom on Fri, 09/06/2013 - 6:24pmDowntown Wine Walk: On your “Must Not Miss” list, is the enormously popular Downtown Wine Walk – Saturday, Sept 7, this month's 30 stops include two new locations - from 1- 5pm
Carson City area casinos see 3 percent decrease in July gaming profits
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 08/30/2013 - 7:37amCarson City area casinos saw a 3 percent decline in gaming profits for the month of July, the Nevada Gaming Control Board reports Friday.
Casinos in Carson City, Gardnerville, Minden and all other areas of Douglas County except Stateline, saw a gaming "win" of $8,435,440 for the month compared to July 2012, which saw a "win" of $8,700,186. The decrease amounts to 3.04 percent.
Casinos at South Shore Lake Tahoe led the Silver State in gaming profits for July. Casinos in Stateline took in $32,371,760 in gaming-related profits or "win" compared to July 2012, a 9.23 percent increase.
Jazzy Wine and Jazz Walk Downtown Carson City Saturday
Submitted by newsroom on Fri, 08/02/2013 - 5:44pmJazz and Beyond 2013 is kicking off our Saturday, August 3, Wine Walk!
Beginning with music at the 3rd & Curry Farmers Market, CW & Mr. Spoons, 8:30am-1:00pm.
Music by In Stride (folk) and art exhibit at BRIC, 108 E. Proctor from 2 to 4pm.
Also, Alex ‘Muddy’ Smith at Purple Avocado from 2:30 to 4:30pm; and,
a Jazz Ensemble, First Take featuring Rick Metz 3 to 5pm, at Yaples Ballroom.
Carson City casinos see 2 percent increase in June gaming profits, statewide down 4.8 percent
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 08/02/2013 - 9:37amWhile statewide gaming profits were down by 4.8 percent in June, Carson City area casinos saw a 2 percent increase over 2012 figures, the Nevada Gaming Control Board reports Friday morning.
Carson City casinos, which include Garderville, Minden and Topaz, took in a gaming "win" of $8,396,690 for a 2.03 percent increase compared to June 2012. Carson City area casinos are down in gaming profits by 1.56 percent for the fiscal year.
C-SPAN programs featuring Carson City to air this weekend
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/30/2013 - 2:21pmCarson City will be featured on the C-SPAN network's two channels this weekend after their visit to the capital city earlier this month.
In addition to having feature stories sprinkled in throughout the weekend on the respective networks, both American History TV and Book TV, there will be a block of programming where all of the respective Carson City pieces for their networks will air, said C-SPAN spokeswoman Laura Finch.
Carson City casinos report 7.4 percent increase in May gaming profits
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/11/2013 - 8:01amCarson City area casinos saw its gaming profits increase by 7.4 percent in May, the Nevada Gaming Control Board reports Thursday. Statewide, casinos saw an overall increase of 1.37 percent for the month.
Casinos in Carson City, Gardnerville, Minden and all other areas of Douglas County except Lake Tahoe report a gaming "win" or profit for the month that totals $8,858,762 over May 2012 figures.
Casinos in the south shore Lake Tahoe area of Stateline also did well for the month, posting a gaming profit increase of 9.7 percent or $14,632,643 over 2012 figures for the month.
Wine Walk Today 1pm - Downtown Carson City
Submitted by newsroom on Sat, 07/06/2013 - 9:19amDowntown Wine Walk: On your “Must Not Miss” list, is the ever-so-popular Downtown Wine Walk – held the First Saturday of every month from 1- 5pm
Carson City job fair hosts 50 employers and new hope for those seeking work
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 06/14/2013 - 11:02amWith April unemployment stats showing more Carson City residents finding employment following statewide recessionary woes from 2008 to 2011, the hope of more hiring opportunities will be in the spotlight today, Friday, at a second Carson City job fair.
Around 50 employers will be on hand from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Carson City Community Center. Among the employers will be those representing area casinos, local manufacturers, home health, home improvement outlets, department stores, retail, banking, staffing agencies and restaurants.
Carson City gaming profits down in April, Reno and Lake Tahoe see double-digit increases
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/10/2013 - 11:31amCarson City area casinos report a loss in gaming profit for April, the Nevada Gaming Control Board reports Monday. Meanwhile, Reno and South Shore Lake Tahoe casinos saw big gains.
Statewide, gaming profits in Nevada fell slightly by 0.16 percent. Nevada casinos made $854,293,047 for the month. Carson City area casinos, which include those in Minden and Gardnerville, fell 2.66 percent, taking in April gaming profits of $7,883,290.
Reno casinos reported a gaming "win" of $44,143,808, up 15.3 percent over April 2012 figures.
Sports Kiosk Ban Bill Passes Assembly
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Sun, 06/02/2013 - 10:41pmAssembly Minority Leader Pat Hickey, R-Reno, said of the bill, that he supported it despite having initial misgivings.
At least 49 employers sign on to June 14 Carson City job fair
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/02/2013 - 10:51amWith at least 49 area employers signed on, a June 14 Carson City job fair may be one of the city's biggest in recent memory.
The fair, which runs from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Carson City Community Center, will feature employers from area casinos, local manufacturers, home health, home improvement outlets, department stores, retail, banking, staffing agencies and restaurants.
Carson City Downtown Wine Walk takes on Artistic Theme
Submitted by newsroom on Fri, 05/31/2013 - 7:06pmArt is abound, Saturday, June 1, Downtown Wine Walk, from 1- 5pm ...and held the first Saturday of every month!
Brewery Arts Center, on King St. between Division and Minnesota will have their Summer Art Sale and Open House, fun, demonstrations, music, and song - an entertaining day of great art, food and drinks at the BAC... 'The teaching artists, art students, artisans, and the Nevada Artist Association Gallery artists, will have lots of new and exciting artwork for sale", Stan and Johanna Soliday will perform.
Nevada casino March gaming revenues up, Carson City down by 2 percent
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 05/10/2013 - 8:44amMarch gaming revenues for Carson City area casinos fell by about 2 percent from 2012 figures, the Nevada Gaming Control Board reports.
Statewide, Nevada casinos fared better, with an increase of 7.04 percent over March 2012 "gaming win" revenues. For the fiscal year, gaming win is in the plus at 2.79 percent.
Carson City area casinos include those in Minden, Gardnerville and all other areas of Douglas County except South Shore Lake Tahoe. Carson City and Carson Valley casinos in March took in $8,283,845 compared to $8,454,507 in March 2012.
February gaming figures post positive gain statewide, down in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/10/2013 - 8:52amGaming profits at Nevada casinos bounced back in February with a 15.3 percent increased "win" over figures for the same time period in 2012, the state's Gaming Control Board reports Wednesday. For the fiscal year gaming win has increased 2.29 percent.
Carson City area casinos saw a 3.37 percent decline in February profits over February 2012. Casinos in Carson City, Minden and Gardnerville and elsewhere in Douglas County except Tahoe took in $7,598,406 for the month in gaming compared to $7,863,077 in 2012.
Nevada casinos report healthy February gaming profits, Carson City area sees slight drop
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/10/2013 - 8:44amGaming profits at Nevada casinos bounced back in February with a 15.3 percent increased "win" over figures for the same time period in 2012, the state's Gaming Control Board reports Wednesday. For the fiscal year gaming win has increased 2.29 percent.
Carson City area casinos saw a 3.37 percent decline in February profits over February 2012. Casinos in Carson City, Minden and Gardnerville and elsewhere in Douglas County except Tahoe took in $7,598,406 for the month in gaming compared to $7,863,077 in 2012.
WINE WALK - May 4, Downtown Carson City - Kick off Cinco de Mayo, Watch Kentucky Derby, & More!
Submitted by newsroom on Sat, 04/06/2013 - 7:15amDowntown Wine Walk: This Saturday, May 4th! On your “Must Not Miss” list, is the ever-so-popular Downtown Wine Walk – held the First Saturday of every month from 1- 5
Putting Main Street on a Road Diet
Submitted by BikeCarson.com on Thu, 03/21/2013 - 4:25pmOn March 14th I attended a workshop presented by the Carson City Public Works Department. The presentation outlined a proposal to create a pedestrian-friendly environment on Carson Street through the downtown area of Carson City between Fifth Street and Ann Street. This Road Diet, as they are commonly called, would include using striping to reduce travel lanes from four to two, and add on-street parallel parking.
Gaming profits down statewide, Carson City in January
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 03/08/2013 - 11:18amAfter a fairly prosperous holiday season for Nevada casinos, statewide gaming profits trended down the first month of 2013 compared with January 2012 figures, the state's Gaming Control Board reports.
The Private Bank by Nevada State Bank releases research on the effects of federal tax policy changes on Nevada’s high-income households
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/06/2013 - 2:13pmThe Private Bank by Nevada State Bank released the fifth of its High Net Worth briefings today. The research prepared by local market research firm Applied Analysis estimated that recent changes in federal tax policy could cost Nevada’s high net-worth households as much as $1.8 billion annually. Changes analyzed included those sourced to higher marginal and capital gains tax rates, modifications to the alternative minimum tax, the reintroduction of deduction limitations for wealthy families (Pease limitation), new Medicare taxes and a permanent modification to the estate and gift tax.
Full speech: Sen. Harry Reid addresses 2013 Nevada Legislature
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 02/20/2013 - 8:18pmNevada son and United States Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid addressed a joint session of the Nevada State Legislature today in Carson City. Here is the text of his speech:
Carson City casino December gaming revenue down, Lake Tahoe casino 'win' soars
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 02/08/2013 - 10:40amCarson City and Carson Valley area casinos saw a slight decline in gaming revenue for December, while South Shore Lake Tahoe casinos had an impressive month, leading the state during the Christmas holiday period, Nevada Gaming Control Board figures show.
Carson City and Carson Valley area casinos pulled in $7,862,056 from Dec. 1 to Dec. 31 a decrease of 4.47 percent from December 2011 when casinos gaming revenues took in $8,230,093. The area surveyed includes Carson City, Gardnerville, Minden and all other areas of Douglas County except Stateline at Lake Tahoe.
Letter: Prison steals work and jobs from struggling Nevada companies
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/15/2013 - 1:24pmThis is a letter I sent out to Gov. Sandoval, and multiple other State Representatives. I felt that the general public should know what our prison system is doing to multiple small business owners in Carson City and Nevada. I would be very pleased if someone would bring this to light and show what our tax dollars are doing in this economy. There was a big story about this in Vegas with another company ... but this is also happening in our own backyard.
Dear Governor Sandoval,
Statewide gaming revenue down in November; Lake Tahoe sees big win
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/10/2013 - 8:32amNevada's gaming figures for November show overall casino "win" down 11.08 percent, with South Shore Lake Tahoe casinos at Stateline performing the best, the Nevada Gaming Control Board reports today.
November figures for South Shore Lake Tahoe casinos show the largest spike statewide in earnings or "win" at 26.63 percent over November 2011 profits, according to the board. South Lake Tahoe casinos took in $17,734,866 in November 2012 compared to $14,005,506 in 2011.
Nevada Casinos Eke Out Another Modest Gain In October
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Fri, 12/07/2012 - 11:49amCARSON CITY – Nevada casinos took in $978.8 million from gamblers in October, eking out a modest 1.9 percent increase over the same month in 2011, the Gaming Control Board reported today. It was the third consecutive month of modest gaming wins for the state.
For the 2013 fiscal year that began July 1, the gaming win has increased 4.6 percent.
Football Betting Pushes Gaming Revenues Up In September
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Thu, 11/08/2012 - 1:01pmCARSON CITY – Football fever helped Nevada casinos win $892.7 million from gamblers in September for a modest 3.3 percent increase over September 2011, the state Gaming Control Board reported today.
Clark County reported a 3.7 percent gain, with the Las Vegas Strip posting a slight 1.2 percent increase with $496.8 million in revenues, the monthly report released today shows.
Statewide gaming profits up, Carson City area casinos remain flat
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/08/2012 - 8:03amCarson City and Carson Valley casinos saw gaming profits remain flat in September while Lake Tahoe and overall statewide figures show a steady increase, the Nevada Gaming Control Board reports Thursday.
Statewide nonrestricted gaming licensees reported a total “gaming win” of $892,748,756 for the month of September, a 3.33 percent increase compared to September 2011. For the fiscal year (July 1 through Sept. 30, 2012), gaming win has increased 5.63 percent.
Downtown Carson City Wine Walk
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 11/02/2012 - 9:54amStroll around beautiful downtown Carson City and enjoy wine tasting with a commemorative wine glass and hors d'oeuvres for $10. Visit the art galleries, gift shops, casinos and restaurants. Purchase your glass at the Nugget, Cactus Jacks, Horseshoe Club or Bella Fiore. Turn in your map at the Carson Nugget Casino at 5pm for prizes. The walk is from 1 - 5pm and takes place the 1st Saturday of each month.
Saturday is Downtown Carson City Wine Walk
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/01/2012 - 2:27pmStroll around downtown Carson City and enjoy wine tasting with a commemorative wine glass and hors d'oeuvres for $10. Visit the art galleries, gift shops, casinos and restaurants. Purchase your glass at the Nugget, Cactus Jacks, Horseshoe Club or Bella Fiore. Turn in your map at the Carson Nugget at 5pm for prizes. The walk is from 1 - 5pm and takes place the 1st Saturday of every month.
Nevada Think Tank Publishes “Piglet Book” Citing Government Waste
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Wed, 10/24/2012 - 2:01amCARSON CITY – From double-dipping employees to the questionable use of credit cards, the newest edition of the Nevada Policy Research Institute’s “piglet book” released today offers highlights of recent questionable government agency actions.