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45th Boyd Group talent show at the Stardust: video, 1988 July 12
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Footage from the audience of the 45th Boyd Gaming talent contest held at the Stardust Hotel. Some Boyd Group executives speak and announce the prizes for the night. Contestants sing, perform aerobics, dance, and lip-sync while performing, do magic tricks. The video goes dark during the final taped performance, but it appears to be an acting scene. Original media Video8, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Jim Seagrave interview on "Hi, Bob!" with Bob Faiss about the Golden Age of Hollywood: video, 2004 January 01
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"Hi, Bob!" with Bob Faiss show, interviewing Jim Seagrave (Vice President Marketing and Advertising, Stardust) about the Golden Age of Hollywood. The two discuss how entertainment has changed over time, and Seagrave's past being a movie critic, and the importance of films today. The two then discuss various films from the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Stardust promotional video featuring Jimmy "The Scot" Jordan to explain various games: video, 1998
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Jimmy "The Scot" Jordan explains how to play various games while standing next to empty gaming tables, some people are walking in the background of the video. He first explains how to play craps, then mentions that there are free gaming lessons Monday through Friday at the Stardust. The next game is blackjack, then he explains how to cash out with the cashier. The third game is baccarat, and then he moves on to Caribbean stud, paigow poker, Let-it-Ride, and then shows a VHS tape training video that he has created and is for sale in the gift shop. He moves on to explain many other games, including: roulette, keno, racing and sportsbook, progressive slots, and then advertises the Stardust Slot Club membership program. Original media Betacam SP, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Stardust Resort/Casino (Boyd Gaming Corporation) promotional commercial loop: video, 1999 July 23
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"Megabucks" promotional video with soundbites and video clips of various Megabucks winners. "Let it Ride" at the Stardust; "Cool Millions"; "Enter the Night", "Tres Lobos Restaurant", and "Tony Roma's". Loop plays a number of times. Original media Betacam SP, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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World Gaming Congress Expo '89 Las Vegas "Direct Marketing II: The Emerging Giant" with John Romero: audio, 1989 October 03 to 1989 October 05
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Audio recording of John Romero's lecture presentation about direct marketing gaming campaigns. Original media cassette tape.
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World Gaming Congress Expo '89 Las Vegas "Marketing Success in Small Population States" with Steve Caputo, Dave Powers, and Howards Roath: audio, 1989 October 03 to 1989 October 05
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Audio recording of Steve Caputo, Dave Powers, and Howards Roath lecture presentation on marking in small population states. Original media cassette tape.
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KRXV casino advertising seminar with Professor I. Nelson Rose (part 1): audio, 1989 June 20
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Audio recording of "KRXV casino advertising seminar" which opens with unknown person speaking on handouts available, including notes and information on various lottery definitions, and other presentations. The speaker then introduces Professor I. Nelson Rose who gives a lecture presentation on casino advertising. Original media cassette tape.
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KRXV casino advertising seminar with Professor I. Nelson Rose (part 2): audio, 1989 June 20
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Audio recording of "KRXV casino advertising seminar" continues, discussing allowable and disallowed radio advertising spots. Original media cassette tape.
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KRXV casino advertising seminar with Professor I. Nelson Rose (part 1): audio, 1989 June 20
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Audio recording of "KRXV casino advertising seminar" which opens with unknown person speaking on handouts available, including notes and information on various lottery definitions, and other presentations. The speaker then introduces Professor I. Nelson Rose who gives a lecture presentation on casino advertising. Original media cassette tape.
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KRXV casino advertising seminar with Professor I. Nelson Rose (part 2): audio, 1989 June 20
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Audio recording of "KRXV casino advertising seminar" continues, discussing allowable and disallowed radio advertising spots. Original media cassette tape.
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