Gaming

Board tells Las Vegas table game maker: Stay out of California: May 17, 2013; By Ed Komenda,
Richard N. Velotta; Galaxy Gaming, a Las Vegas manufacturer of casino table games, has been deemed unsuitable to do business in California by a judge, a recommendation that could call into question the company’s Nevada gaming license.

The pool at Terrible's, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013.

After $7 million renovation, Terrible’s casino now the Silver Sevens: May 17, 2013; By Ed Komenda; The Terrible’s cowboy is taking the next horse and buggy right outta town. The Affinity Gaming casino has a new name: The Silver Sevens Hotel & Casino.

People line up to buy Mega Millions lottery tickets at the Primm Valley Lotto Store across the state line at Primm Thursday, March 29, 2012.

Primm Valley Lotto Store sells near-winner for $360M Powerball drawing: May 16, 2013; By Sun Staff; A Primm Valley retail outlet long favored by Las Vegans playing California Lottery games sold a ticket this week that came just shy of winning a $360 million Powerball jackpot.

Old Lady Luck on track to reopen this fall as Downtown Grand: May 16, 2013; By Richard N. Velotta; The Nevada Gaming Commission conducted its monthly meeting today in Las Vegas.

Hundreds of amateur and professional poker players compete on the first day of the World Series of Poker Main Event on Saturday, July 7, 2012, at The Rio.

What's new at the 2013 World Series of Poker: May 16, 2013; By Case Keefer; Two years ago, the World Series of Poker naysayers were out in full effect. Following the US Justice Department shutting down the three most popular online poker sites, detractors argued the tournament wouldn’t be the same for the foreseeable future. The WSOP responded emphatically, notching the two most successful years in the event’s 43-year history in terms of total entrants. Based on Wednesday’s conference call to preview the 2013 WSOP, however, tournament officials’ biggest takeaway from the past two years was that 2011’s series outdrew 2012. The total number of players to enter an event two years ago was 75,672 ...

A view of the newly renovated main entryway at the Stratosphere Hotel & Casino, Thursday April 5, 2012.

Stratosphere parent company loses $3 million in 1st quarter: May 15, 2013; By Richard N. Velotta; Declines in occupancy and room rates broadened losses in the first quarter for American Casino & Entertainment Properties, operator of the Stratosphere, the Arizona Charlie’s locals casinos and the Aquarius in Laughlin.

Jake Balsiger, left, Greg Merson, and Jesse Sylvia compete during the World Series of Poker Main Event final table at the Rio Tuesday, October 30, 2012.

World Series of Poker close to launching real-money online games: May 15, 2013; By Case Keefer; Poker’s next world champion could emerge from a small buy-in tournament online. If the World Series of Poker gets its way, WSOP.com soon will become the second website in Nevada to offer real-money poker games.

Station Casinos optimistic despite losses in first quarter: May 14, 2013; By Richard N. Velotta; Station Casinos is banking on moves it made in the first three months of the year to reverse the company’s fortunes after reporting a net loss of $142.2 million for the first quarter that ended March 31.

In this Friday, April 5, 2013, file photo, Las Vegas Sands Corp. CEO Sheldon Adelson testifies in Clark County District Court in Las Vegas.

Jury sides with businessman in Las Vegas Sands lawsuit: May 14, 2013; By Hannah Dreier, Associated Press; A jury on Tuesday awarded a Hong Kong businessman a $70 million judgment against Las Vegas Sands Corp., the casino giant run by billionaire Sheldon Adelson. Richard Suen claimed he was owed up to $328 million for helping the company secure a gambling license in Macau.

Jury still deliberating in Las Vegas Sands case: May 13, 2013; Associated Press; A Las Vegas jury is still weighing whether it will award Hong Kong businessman Richard Suen a judgment against Las Vegas Sands Corp., the casino giant run by billionaire Sheldon Adelson.

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

Downtown's Golden Nugget now in the baccarat business: May 13, 2013; By Ed Komenda; Baccarat players have a new pit to play in. The Golden Nugget has opened a baccarat pit downtown, located just past the casino’s Rush Tower lobby and valet entrance.

A look at the new Bingo room at Green Valley Ranch, May 2013.

From bands to bingo: Green Valley Ranch Resort opens gaming hall in place of Ovation: May 13, 2013; By Ed Komenda; Station Casinos has opened a new 400-seat bingo hall at Green Valley Ranch Resort. Action begins at 9 a.m. and runs on the odd hours until 11 p.m., offering eight sessions a day. Of the 400 seats, 312 are dedicated to nonsmokers and 88 are located in a smoking section separated by glass. Hall games include Super Jumbo Bingo Progressive, which can dole out six-figure jackpots. Every session features cash balls, giving players the chance to wins thousands of dollars if their number is called.

Slot makers spend a lot of money — sometimes millions — paying for licensing fees and developing character-driven games based on pop stars, movies and TV shows.

With NASCAR and pop star themes, today's slot machines play more like video games than one-armed bandits: May 13, 2013; By Ed Komenda; Bill Wadleigh, a transplant from the video game industry and head of development at Bally Technologies, has found himself moving closer and closer to his roots these days. Bally and many other slot machine makers are beginning to bridge the gap between traditional spin slots and immersive video games. “From a technological standpoint, on a slot machine, it’s pretty insane,” Wadleigh said. “Insane in a good way.” The most immersive slot machines, such as NASCAR, have gone beyond simple player-character interaction.

Baccarat leads way as Nevada gaming revenues climb in March: May 10, 2013; By Cy Ryan; Nevada gaming revenues increased 7 percent in March compared to the same month a year ago — up $60 million to $914.7 million.

Las Vegan wins first real-money online poker tourney in U.S.: May 9, 2013; By Ed Komenda; A winner has been crowned in the first ever real-money online poker tournament in the United States.

A screen shot of the new Ultimate Poker game being launched on Facebook Friday, June 22, 2012, by Las Vegas company Fertitta Interactive as seen demonstrated on Tuesday, June 19, 2012.

Station Casinos says it knows Ultimate Poker has shortcomings, but being first was more important: May 9, 2013; By Paul Delos Santos; To the experienced online poker player, Station Casinos' Ultimate Poker website can feel like a trip back to the Stone Age. Players have complained about the software, interface and speed. Station officials say they are aware of the criticism and are working to improve the site. Despite the glitches, they met their goal: being the first legal, real-money poker site in the country. In fact, Station executives say some of the shortcomings may help them.

A row of snacks is offered to players at Dotty's near Eastern and Serene in Henderson on Thursday, March 24, 2011.

Why Nevada needs to look at Dotty's one way, sports book kiosks another: May 8, 2013; By J. Patrick Coolican; With the Nevada Legislature seriously discussing gaming policy, I've got some thoughts about Dotty's, and about sports betting kiosks in neighborhood taverns.

The Gold Spike casino and hotel, seen from Fourth and Ogden streets, in downtown Las Vegas.

Joe Downtown: Slots making brief reappearance at Gold Spike: May 7, 2013; By Joe Schoenmann; The Gold Spike reopened this week with a surprising addition: slot machines. Technicians on Tuesday morning wheeled some 10 or more machines out of a truck and onto the floor of the business, which closed April 21, less than a month ago after being purchased from Siegel Group Nevada Inc. by Downtown Project investors. After the sale was completed, Tony Hsieh, Zappos CEO and one of the Downtown Project partners, said it would not reopen as a casino.

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