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Pinnacle Entertainment reports 2Q loss on costs

(AP:LAS VEGAS) Casino operator Pinnacle Entertainment Inc. on Thursday reported a second-quarter loss on higher costs and expenses. The company lost $41.6 million, or 81 cents per share, compared with net income of $9 million, or 8 cents per share, during the same period a year prior.

Pinnacle Entertainment reports $49 million loss in second quarter

Pinnacle Entertainment lost $49.3 million in the second quarter despite a jump in revenues following the opening of a suburban casino in St. Louis.

Las Vegas Railway Express, Inc. Market Capitalization Increases Tenfold Since January, 2010

LAS VEGAS, NV--(Marketwire - July 29, 2010) - Las Vegas Railway Express, Inc. ( OTCBB : XTRN ) announced today that its market capitalization has increased tenfold to approximately 9 million dollars since the beginning of this year. "We are pleased with the progress we have made to date and the market reflects the same," stated Michael Barron, CEO.

Las Vegas Sands Announces Election of Mr. Wing Chao to Its Board of Directors

LAS VEGAS, NV--(Marketwire - July 29, 2010) - Las Vegas Sands Corp. ( NYSE : LVS ) announced today that Mr. Wing Chao has been elected to the company's board of directors. Mr. Chao was most recently the executive vice president of Walt Disney Imagineering.

Gaming Companies Steer Clear of Las Vegas

Las Vegas Sands' move to Asia is nearly finished.