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Downtown gaming revenue has increased in eight consecutive months, including September's 9% jump.

New members of the 24K Select Players Club who earn 20 points are eligible to spin for a chance to win up to $1,000 in free slot play.

Former craps dealer James R. Cooper Jr. pleaded guilty to one count of felony theft for the two-year-long con in which he colluded with two players to fraudulently pay out more than $1 million in wins.

CEO Jim Simms, who oversaw a complete upgrade of the casino floor, says the casino hotel is looking for a bigger share of the downtown Las Vegas gambling audience.

On Nov. 1, Jeff Victor will become vice president of operations for the Derek Stevens-owned group of casinos, which includes the D Las Vegas and Golden Gate.

The "public" prevailed on NFL Opening Sunday with the majority of popular sides and totals cashing in. But, despite a rough day for bookmakers, one influential figure in the industry says the rising popularity of sports betting is a sure sign it's time to legalize.

Thursday morning's announcement that Tom Brady would not be suspended for the start of the NFL season forced bookmakers to quickly adjust their odds, creating significant liability for some betting shops.

The Rat Pack-era casino would be Penn National's first property on the Strip. The company plans to upgrade, but not rebrand, the historic casino.

The team, under new coach Tony Sanchez, is not expected to do well in any of the six games posted for this season.

Former M Resort president Anthony Marnell III will take on a strategic consulting role at M Resort and the Tropicana. Penn National named Bob Sheldon the new president of M Resort.

Wynn Resorts stock on Monday closed below $100 per share for the first time since December 2010 after Macau reported its 12th straight monthly dip.

The Golden Nugget accepted a $20,000 bet on Michigan State at 50-1 odds on Dec. 5 from D Las Vegas owner Derek Stevens, who stands to make $1 million if the Spartans win it all.

Renovations included new flooring, lighting and wall coverings along with upgraded technology and a state-of-the-art digital signage system, officials said in a statement.

Bill Boyd said a 1983 decision to take over management of the troubled Stardust was an easy choice.

Steve Wynn doesn't see the profit in Internet gaming in the U.S. currently and worries that a public relations crisis surrounding the activity would “invite additional regulation or oversight for land-based gambling.”

Culinary Workers Local 226 and Bartenders Local 165 said Tuesday it reached agreements on new five-year contracts covering non-gaming workers at the Fremont and Main Street Station, which are are owned by Boyd Gaming. The agreements still need to be ratified.

The authorization comes after a more than a year-and-a-half of negotiation with the casinos, Culinary Local 226 spokeswoman Bethany Khan said.

Lines will be long at Las Vegas sports books when the NCAA Tournament begins today.

At the most basic level, it’s just another fight over selling liquor and making money.

Tim Poster is hoping a finding of suitability will allow him to resume his position as chief operating officer of Wynn Las Vegas.