Hard Rock Cuts Off Vegas Expansion Plans

A proposed $1 billion expansion of the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino has been canceled amid rumors that owner Peter Morton is in negotiations to sell the property to an unnamed buyer.

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Tue, February 28th, 2006

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