Gaming

New Las Vegas Strip arena to cost $350 million: June 18, 2013; By Ed Komenda; AEG and MGM Resorts International have ironed out the details of a deal to build a $350 million arena behind the Monte Carlo and New York-New York resorts. The 20,000-seat arena will stretch from Las Vegas Boulevard to Frank Sinatra Drive.

Malaysia-based Genting Group purchased the Echelon site in March and plans to revive the space with a multibillion-dollar resort. A rendering of the property is pictured.

Commissioners to discuss plans for new Strip casinos this week: June 17, 2013; By Conor Shine; Clark County commissioners will weigh in on a pair of hot topics – University Medical Center and officer-involved shootings – at their regular meeting at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday at the Clark County Government Center.

Las Vegas Sands executive Rob Goldstein and Mario Batali at Emeril Lagasse's annual Carnival du Vin at the Palazzo.

On list of highest-paid executives in Vegas, gaming industry reclaims top spot: June 17, 2013; By Paul Delos Santos; After a unique year that saw a pharmaceutical company CEO top the list of the highest-earning executives in Las Vegas, a gaming executive reclaimed the No. 1 spot for 2012.

The 2013 NASCAR Nationwide Series Sam's Town 300 won by Sam Hornish Jr. at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Saturday, March 9, 2013.

Las Vegas race to be renamed the Boyd Gaming 300: June 14, 2013; By Ed Komenda; Las Vegas Motor Speedway’s NASCAR Nationwide Series race will soon have a new name: the Boyd Gaming 300. Previously named the Sam’s Town 300 — a tribute to a Boyd Gaming property — the race has been sponsored by the gaming powerhouse since 1997 and will carry the new name beginning in 2014, the Speedway announced this week.

An exterior view of the Golden Nugget in downtown Las Vegas on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013.

Are 'entertainment fees' and 'resort fees' just a way for hotels to jack up their rates?: June 14, 2013; By Ed Komenda; Golden Nugget officials say there’s a valid reason behind their decision to add a $5 nightly fee to customers' bills. The casino-resort is calling the charge a "Fremont Street Experience fee." Vice President of Marketing Amy Chasey said it is necessary to offset growing operational costs. But others in the industry say calling the charge an entertainment fee is disingenuous.

The Fremont Street Experience no longer free at the Golden Nugget: June 12, 2013; By Ed Komenda; The Golden Nugget, an anchor of downtown Las Vegas, plans to start July 1 charging hotel guests $5 a night for the Fremont Street Experience. “It’s not a resort fee,” said Tiffany Hauck, the Golden Nugget’s public relations manger.

Caesars Interactive takes over World Series of Poker mobile app: June 11, 2013; By Ed Komenda; Caesars Interactive Entertainment Inc. has acquired the rights and ownership of the popular World Series of Poker mobile application.

Take a walk through the parking garage of Caesars Palace and look up — you’ll find a surprise: thousands of mysterious shoe prints left by passers-by hoping to leave their mark on the property. There doesn’t seem to be an answer for how the this bizarre copycat phenomenon started, but its presence among most Strip garages is undeniable.

A Las Vegas mystery: What's up with all the shoe prints in casino garages?: June 11, 2013; By Ed Komenda; Anyone who has parked in a casino garage has probably seen them: thousands of dirty shoe prints stamped onto garage ceilings and support beams. Almost all of the Strip properties display them. The prints come in all shapes and sizes and feature varying degrees of darkness. Some suggest the stamper used a bare foot. Almost all of the Strip properties display them.

Gamblers play roulette at the Eastside Cannery on Boulder Highway in this file photo.

Nevada casino revenue steady at $854 million in April: June 10, 2013; By Cy Ryan; Nevada casino revenue dipped slightly in April but is holding strong for the first 10 months of the fiscal year.

California lawmakers in fight over tribal casino on Station Casinos-owned land: June 9, 2013; By Anthony York, Los Angeles Times; When California voters approved Las Vegas-style gambling in 1998, proponents said it would be limited to places already recognized as American Indian lands. But a rare ruling from the Obama administration and a deal approved by Democratic Gov. Jerry Brown would allow one tribe to build a casino on a 300-acre property owned by Station Casinos in the Central Valley town of Madera. The prospect has divided Indian tribes and touched off an intense fight in the Capitol.

Poker player's losing hand turns out to be a winner for everyone: June 6, 2013; By Ed Komenda; For the second time since Caesars Entertainment rolled out a promotion that favors losing poker hands, a player at Planet Hollywood has triggered a six-figure jackpot.

Zombies in casinos: Game manufacturer to debut 'Walking Dead' slot machine: June 6, 2013; By Ed Komenda; Zombies are lurching toward Las Vegas — and they’re seeking slot players. Australian-based gaming manufacturer Aristocrat has inked a licensing agreement with cable channel AMC to develop a slot machine based on the hit show “The Walking Dead.” The company plans to release the title in early fall to coincide with the show’s highly-anticipated fourth season.

Construction crews demolish the European facade and fountain of the Monte Carlo's North Entrance on June 6, 2013.

The Monte Carlo gets a facelift to make room for MGM's park project: June 6, 2013; By Ed Komenda; Walk past the Monte Carlo’s northern plaza entrance, and you’ll notice a big change: its face is missing. Surrounded by a vinyl-covered chain-link fence, construction crews have started dismantling the Monte Carlo’s European facade and famed fountain. The work is part of the first phase of MGM Resorts International’s $100 million plan to tidy up the crowded walkway between the Monte Carlo and New York-New York.

An exterior view of the Bellagio Monday, March 11, 2013.

MGM Resorts joins forces with Hyatt: June 5, 2013; By Ed Komenda; MGM Resorts International has been busy forming business partnerships with travel agencies.

Casino equipment maker SHFL reports record revenue: June 4, 2013; By Richard N. Velotta; Las Vegas-based SHFL entertainment rode strong demand for its automatic shuffling machines to record second-quarter revenue of $77.4 million, 17 percent ahead of last year's quarter, the company announced today.

Gaming industry wins the day at Nevada Legislature: June 3, 2013; By Anjeanette Damon; The state’s most powerful industry is poised to come out of this legislative session the victor in a number of key battles that it asked lawmakers and Gov. Brian Sandoval to broker for them. “So far, it’s been an OK session,” a leading gaming lobbyist said.

MGM names new CEO of hospitality with focus on 3 brands: May 31, 2013; By Ed Komenda; Promoted from executive vice president of global development, Michael Evans is now in charge of developing and operating resorts under the brands Bellagio, MGM Grand and Skylofts.

Players participate in the $1,000 No Limit Hold 'Em Tournament at the World Series of Poker at the Rio on Thursday, May 30, 2013.

'Millionaire Maker' to boost World Series of Poker this weekend: May 31, 2013; By Case Keefer; The scene for the first couple of days at the World Series of Poker was perfect for tourists and fans who wanted to sightsee. The halls at the Rio were not yet congested to the point where no one could move during tournament breaks, but a mass of well-known professionals was already out in full force.

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