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Report of Board of Inquiry into Casinos in the State of Victoria Chapter 1 to 12, by Victoria Board of Inquiry into Casinos, 1983
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Report of Board of Inquiry into Casinos in the State of Victoria Chapter 13 to 19, by Victoria Board of Inquiry into Casinos, 1983
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Report of Board of Inquiry into Casinos in the State of Victoria Appendices: G to J, by Victoria Board of Inquiry into Casinos, 1983
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Digitized audiovisual material
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News segment about Bob Stupak's sale of Vegas World and Stratosphere, 1993 November 17
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Local news channel anchors discuss Bob Stupak's sale of Vegas World and the Stratosphere to Lyle Berman/Grand Casinos amid financial troubles with the Stratosphere construction; Lyle Berman comments on the sale throughout the various clips
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News segment about the "Big Shot" ride on top the Stratosphere, 1996 February 24
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Ribbon cutting of the "Big Shot" ride atop the Stratosphere Tower with Bob Stupak and Lyle Berman present. The two then test the ride along with other casino employees and you hear reactions from those on the ride.
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News segments about Stratosphere's financial losses after opening in April 1996, 1996 August 22
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Local news anchors discuss Grand Casinos seeking financial assistance and new marketing strategies for the Stratosphere Tower after $11 million dollars in financial losses after opening; exterior and interior views of the newly opened Stratosphere. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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News segments about Stratosphere's adjusted gaming odds to attract more customers: video, 1996 September 27 to 1996 September 29
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Local news anchors discuss the Stratosphere's need to change gaming odds on roulette, craps, and blackjack, as well as open new games due to financial losses. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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News segment about the gaming industry as it relates to the economy: video, 1996 August 07
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Local news anchors discuss the gaming industry as a growth area in the stock market; includes interview clips with Stephen Bollenbach of Hilton Hotels, Charles Mathewson, and Morris Symson. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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"1995 Year in Review": video, 1995 December 31
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Highlights the following hotels and experiences opening, beginning planning, or implosion: Hard Rock hotel; monorail between Bally's and MGM; Texas Station; Fremont Street Experience; Bellagio, New York-New York; Monte Carlo; Paris Las Vegas; Stratosphere; Landmark implosion. Second half covers unions, Bob Stupak, Huntridge Theater; large fires; tragic evets; Landmark implosion; Fremont Street Experience. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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