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STRIP TEASEWE HEAR ... those who held executive positions as well as other employees, were sent packing as a result of Navegante taking over operations of the Barrick properties. High-level bigwigs at the then-Barrick property, the Plaza Hotel and Casino, were sent packing first, according to a former employee. "They cut a lot of suits to make it more attractive (for new operator Navegante's) PLayLV." It wasn't just the big cheeses who were told to hit the road, but also all the Plaza's in-house live entertainment staff and at least one live in-house production. That occurred in the weeks following the Dec. 22 change of hands of the Barrick properties. The only live entertainment available at the Plaza now consists of whatever acts are brought in, and they have to bring their own production people, according to the ex-employee. As for filling the executive spots, we hear that no new business cards have been printed yet. WE HEAR ... that according to Nevada Gaming Control Board Chairman Dennis Neilander -- and contrary to what Barrick Gaming President Stephen Crystal told BP -- not all disagreements between Barrick and its erstwhile landlord, Luxembourg-based Tamares Group, have been settled. Still at issue is the $6.5 million that Tamares wants to withhold from Barrick's exit fee. Neilander informed BP that the disputed money is still outstanding and the matter will go to arbitration in late February.
WE HEAR ... a source close to the BP reports that the owners of the Tropicana Resort & Casino, Aztar Corp., are negotiating with demolition companies. If you hear any juicy tidbits around the water cooler, we're depending on you to e-mail Strip Tease at bpeditor@lvbusinesspress.com with all the dirt that's fit to print. |
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