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May 25, 2012

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James Bond sits down for a friendly (or not so friendly) game.
The strange allure of baccarat: 'The cards speak for themselves'
May 23, 2012
By Jeff Haney
Earlier this year, The New York Times published the obituary of John Fairfax of Henderson, a lifelong adventurer and gambling enthusiast who favored baccarat. “Baccarat is equal parts skill and chance,” the Times obit stated. But it was wrong.

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Nine of the biggest Las Vegas jackpots
May 23, 2012
By Ron Sylvester
Here's a look at some of the most notable jackpots ever hit in Las Vegas casinos
Cosmopolitan sues to shut down counterfeit website
May 22, 2012
By Steve Green
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas sued a Chinese website operator Tuesday, claiming the defendant is operating a counterfeit version of the Cosmopolitan website.
Sheldon Adelson pulls out of Massachusetts casino race
May 22, 2012
Associated Press
Billionaire gambling mogul and Boston native Sheldon Adelson says he is no longer interested in opening a casino in his home state. A spokesman for Las Vegas Sands Corp. said the state's plan to license up to three casinos and a slot parlor would dilute the market.

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Margaritaville casino to open today in Mississippi
May 21, 2012
Associated Press
Jimmy Buffett says he knows how to put on a show. Supporters of the Margaritaville casino in Biloxi are counting on it as the gambling hall opens tonight.
Judge dismisses lawsuits over drop in MGM Resorts stock price
May 18, 2012
By Steve Green
Shareholders have struck out with two of their lawsuits over the decline of MGM Resorts International’s stock price between 2007 and 2009. Six suits were filed in the fall of 2009, and four remain active in federal court.
Reno casino in bankruptcy
May 17, 2012
By Steve Green
The Silver Legacy Resort Casino in Reno, half owned by MGM Resorts International, voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization Thursday in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for Nevada.
Gaming Commission to use website, not newspapers, for posting regulations
May 17, 2012
By Cy Ryan
The state Gaming Commission has voted to use its website for placing public notices of proposed regulations, ending the long-standing requirement they be published in the newspapers in Nevada.
Adult club boss insists he runs tight ship, gets gaming license OK
May 17, 2012
By Cy Ryan
The Nevada Gaming Commission has approved the licensing of a general manager of a downtown Las Vegas topless club after being assured the dancers were warned against soliciting for prostitution or being involved with drugs.

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Judge orders more briefing in Wynn/Okada document dispute
May 17, 2012
By Steve Green
A Nevada state judge on Thursday indicated she needs more information before deciding whether Wynn Resorts Ltd. must turn over more records to board member and Japanese billionaire Kazuo Okada.
Jimmy Buffett goes before the Nevada Gaming Commission for approval of his Margaritaville gaming license inside the Grant Sawyer Building in downtown Las Vegas on Thursday, March 22, 2012.
Mississippi regulators certify Jimmy Buffett's casino
May 17, 2012
Associated Press
Jimmy Buffett told gambling regulators Thursday that next week's opening of his new Margaritaville Casino and Resort will be exciting, but creating jobs along his native Mississippi Gulf Coast has been a rewarding experience in itself.

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Las Vegas casino mogul Steve Wynn, right, talks with business partner Kazuo Okada during a Gaming Commission hearing Thursday, June 17, 2004, in Carson City, where Okada received approval for a license for his Japanese Aruze Corporation to manufacture and sell slot machines in Nevada.
Wynn: Company does not 'entertain' or bribe government officials
May 16, 2012
By Steve Green
Attorneys for Wynn Resorts Ltd. of Las Vegas say dissident board member Kazuo Okada’s latest demand for company documents is a ''fishing expedition'' that should be rejected by a Nevada judge.
Boyd purchases company with casinos in Kansas, Iowa and Louisiana
May 16, 2012
By VEGAS INC staff
Boyd Gaming Corp. of Las Vegas announced Wednesday it was buying Peninsula Gaming LLC, which has casinos in the Midwest and the South, for $1.45 billion.
A view of what the SLS Las Vegas resort will look like from Sahara and Las Vegas boulevards Tuesday, May 1, 2012.
One year after it closed, can Sahara site become a symbol of Las Vegas' rebound?
May 16, 2012
By Ron Sylvester
Rob Oseland heard plenty of skepticism about some of the projects he helped create along the Las Vegas Strip. The Bellagio was too expensive. The Wynn and Encore were too far north, away from the heart of the Strip.

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Cannery results flat in Las Vegas in quarter
May 15, 2012
By Steve Green
Business was flat in the Las Vegas area for Cannery Casino Resorts LLC during the first quarter, and the company's loss increased.
Aliante Station posts profit on higher revenue
May 15, 2012
By Steve Green
Aliante Station hotel-casino in North Las Vegas reported a first-quarter profit Tuesday, reversing a year-ago loss.
Station Casinos posts quarterly profit
May 15, 2012
By Steve Green
Las Vegas locals casino leader Station Casinos LLC swung to profitability in the first quarter, earning $6.8 million on net revenue of $318.2 million.
Cybersecurity at issue as Gaming Policy Committee discusses Internet gambling
May 14, 2012
By Richard N. Velotta
With the state about a month away from granting its first online gambling license, two experts told members of the Gaming Policy Committee on Monday that regulators have to stay vigilant in their efforts to keep the online gaming environment secure.

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Boyd Gaming coverage

Boyd purchases company with casinos in Kansas, Iowa and Louisiana
Boyd Gaming Corp. of Las Vegas announced Wednesday it was buying Peninsula Gaming LLC, which has casinos in the Midwest and the South, for $1.45 ...
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Jai alai regulations are seen as useless in Nevada
When Gov. Brian Sandoval ordered state agencies to find regulations that are in need of updating or no longer relevant, it didn't take long for ...

Harrah's Entertainment coverage

Strip Scribbles: Ne-Yo to be inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame
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If you can easily categorize Vegas casinos, then Harrah’s should definitely be considered a place to party.

Las Vegas Sands coverage

Sheldon Adelson pulls out of Massachusetts casino race
Billionaire gambling mogul and Boston native Sheldon Adelson says he is no longer interested in opening a casino in his home state. A spokesman for ...
Sheldon Adelson: 'Las Vegas is a core asset. I'm never going to sell it.'
Sheldon Adelson says that wherever he finds his fortunes around the globe, he's not forgetting about Las Vegas. Speaking Thursday at UNLV, the billionaire Las ...
Las Vegas Sands sees big jump in casino winnings at Strip properties
A big jump in casino winnings boosted first-quarter results for the Venetian and Palazzo resorts on the Las Vegas Strip, their owner said Wednesday.

MGM Mirage coverage

Daytime partygoers at Las Vegas pool clubs can't skirt strict dress codes
In a town with famously slack sartorial codes — you can dine at a fine restaurant or attend a top-tier show in jeans and a ...
Celebrity preview: J.Lo & Marc Anthony, Daughtry, Incubus, UFC 146, Beach Boys, more!
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Photos: LMFAO’s Sky Blu debuts at Wet Republic, wins at nearby BMAs
Just hours before winning six trophies at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena with LMFAO, Sky Blu debuted his monthly ...

Stations Casinos coverage

Station Casinos posts quarterly profit
Las Vegas locals casino leader Station Casinos LLC swung to profitability in the first quarter, earning $6.8 million on net revenue of $318.2 million.
Station Casinos turns to loyal customers to help boost its image
Jennalyn Schilke started going to Station Casinos at age 7, romping in the properties' Kids Quest child centers while her parents hit the casino. Now, ...
Pai gow jackpots top $1 million through April at Station Casinos
Progressive pai gow poker is paying off at locals casinos across Las Vegas. Station Casinos said its progressive jackpot winnings surpassed $1 million in April, ...

Wynn Resorts coverage

Daytime partygoers at Las Vegas pool clubs can't skirt strict dress codes
In a town with famously slack sartorial codes — you can dine at a fine restaurant or attend a top-tier show in jeans and a ...
Celebrity preview: J.Lo & Marc Anthony, Daughtry, Incubus, UFC 146, Beach Boys, more!
Five days and nights of nonstop partying are ahead for the Memorial Day Weekend starting today and make it more like a New Year’s Eve ...
Wynn: Company does not 'entertain' or bribe government officials
Attorneys for Wynn Resorts Ltd. of Las Vegas say dissident board member Kazuo Okada’s latest demand for company documents is a ''fishing expedition'' that should ...

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