Profiles of Las Vegas Strip Construction Projects

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Will rising gas prices and a weak economy start spelling trouble for the Las Vegas Strip? Some gaming stocks have taken a hit yet several major resort projects are underway and gaming executives say they are optimistic.

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What do you think is having the biggest affect on the Strip's economy?

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Gas prices -- I have nothing left for gambling: 11%
Plane fares -- who can afford to fly here now?: 23%
Unemployment -- no income, no vacation: 54%
Foreclosures -- no money left: 12%

The Plaza in Las Vegas

- $5 billion
- Planned to open in 2011 - construction delayed until 2009
- Owned by Elad Group
- Las Vegas Blvd and Stardust More>>

Fontainebleau Las Vegas

- $2.9 billion
- Opens late 2009
- Fontainebleau Resorts
- Las Vegas Blvd. and Riviera Blvd. More>>

Encore at Wynn

- $1.4 billion
- Opens late 2008
- Wynn Resorts
- Las Vegas Blvd and Sands Ave. More>>

Cosmopolitan Resort & Casino

- $3.5 billion project
- Opens late 2009
- The developer is Ian Bruce Eichner who is in default with Deutsche Bank.
- Las Vegas Blvd., between Harmon and Tropicana More>>