Ex-FBI director joins coalition pushing for online poker

Sep 15, 2011 (10:28 a.m.)

By Liz Benston

Former FBI director Louis Freeh has joined Fair Play USA, a coalition backed by Caesars Entertainment and MGM Resorts International that is pushing for Congress to adopt federal regulations allowing online poker.

Caesars outlines details for Octavius tower opening

Sep 14, 2011 (12:55 p.m.)

By Liz Benston

Caesars Entertainment today released details about its Octavius tower opening in January, the sixth hotel tower to debut at its Caesars Palace flagship and the resort's second tower in nearly seven years. Rooms in the 668-room tower will start at 550 square feet and feature velvet sofas, stone tables, marble floors, dark wood desks with embedded granite, and custom cabinetry with a "premium mini bar," the company said. Included in the 668 rooms are 60 suites and six luxury villas.

Second dolphin of the year born at Mirage habitat

Sep 13, 2011 (11:09 a.m.)

By Liz Benston

A bottlenose dolphin gave birth last month to a calf, the second dolphin birth this year at the Mirage resort's dolphin habitat, the property announced today.

Nevada's outsourcing of slot testing likely to benefit manufacturers

Aug 29, 2011 (2 a.m.)

By Liz Benston

Slot machines and other high-tech forms of gambling equipment aren’t like toasters or floor lamps. They are more complicated — and crucial to the economy of Nevada.

Getting OK to implode the Harmon proving to be monumental task

Aug 25, 2011 (2 a.m.)

By Liz Benston

When owners of old casinos are ready to pull the plug, they head to Clark County government offices for a demolition permit, detailing how and when the building should be taken down so as not to harm neighbors.

Gaming regulators unveil rules to oversee Internet poker

Aug 24, 2011 (7:28 p.m.)

By Liz Benston

The state Gaming Control Board on Wednesday issued a draft of proposed regulations governing Internet poker, a first step in establishing a framework for licensing online poker operators by a Jan. 31 deadline.

Internet gambling’s new best friend? Conservatives

Aug 23, 2011 (2 a.m.)

By Liz Benston

The argument that regulated online gambling could raise millions of tax dollars and generate thousands of jobs has gained steam with fiscal conservatives opposed to raising taxes.

Man's crusade against ladies' night will continue after new law takes effect

Aug 19, 2011 (2 a.m.)

By Liz Benston

Steve Horner, a former talk show host turned life coach and writer of self-help books, has gained recognition filing successful sex discrimination complaints against bars and other businesses nationwide. His contention: Ladies’ nights, or other promotions that reserve freebies and discounts for women, are discriminatory.

As gaming companies see gains, stock market brings uncertainty

Aug 16, 2011 (2 a.m.)

By Liz Benston

Upswings in earnings among some Las Vegas casinos have many locals cheering a business recovery that’s reflected in actual spending data rather than ephemeral indicators such as consumer sentiment.

Las Vegas hotels warming up to pets as guests

Aug 12, 2011 (2 a.m.)

By Liz Benston

When Mike Valles travels to Las Vegas for business several times a year, he brings his four buddies — Ivy, Harley, Honey and Cosby — with him. Although small and well-behaved, they’re not welcomed at many Las Vegas hotels.