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Las Vegas announces street safety plan for New Year's Eve

Following the recent terrorist attacks in large cities such as Paris and the Dec. 20 car crash on the Strip, Las Vegas officials are increasing the police presence for this year's New Year's Eve festivities.

Top 10 poker stories of 2015

Casino City's Dan Podheiser recaps the biggest news stories in poker for 2015.

Despite Strip tragedy, no long-term effects seen on Las Vegas visitation

Tourism experts say Sunday night's Strip crash that killed an Arizona woman and injured 35 people won't have long-term repercussions on visitation, but may come up as transportation leaders consider making Las Vegas Boulevard safer for pedestrians.

Arrest report, sheriff provide details of Strip crash that left one dead, dozens injured

Big Blues Bender announces 2016 lineup

The annual blues festival, held at the Plaza Hotel and Casino in downtown Las Vegas, will feature four days and nights of music and accommodations.

Kerkorian investment arm moving headquarters to Las Vegas

Tracinda Corp., the investment arm of late billionaire Kirk Kerkorian, is moving its corporate headquarters to Las Vegas from Los Angeles to be closer to the company's largest holdings, MGM Resorts International.

Car plows into pedestrians near Planet Hollywood, killing one, injuring 37

The six critically injured were in stable condition by late Sunday night, Las Vegas police said.

Exec with 'hustle' helps drive Las Vegas convention-tourism business

In the convention and tourism business, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority President and CEO Rossi Ralenkotter is the industry's Charlie Hustle.

Nevada Gov. Sandoval seals deal to bring $1 billion electric car plant to Las Vegas

Sandoval signed four bills into law shortly after the Nevada Assembly approved three Senate bills dealing with tax abatements, tax credits, water and infrastructure at the Apex site.

World Series of Poker announces 2016 dates

The 2016 World Series of Poker will take place from Tuesday, May 31 through Monday, July 18 at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino.

Details of Las Vegas' New Year's fireworks show revealed

For the first 8 minutes, 18 seconds of 2016, Las Vegas will be "On Top of the World," as the New Year's celebration theme goes, with eyes around the globe focused on a televised, $600,000 fireworks show launched from atop resorts along the Strip.

Gaming companies want exit requests from Nevada Power reconsidered

The requests for reconsideration were filed with the Nevada Public Utilities Commission by the Las Vegas Sands Corp., MGM Resorts International and Wynn Resorts. The requests were posted on the PUC website on Thursday.

Aria to get $154 million convention center expansion

The expansion will include indoor/open-air spaces and a glass-enclosed venue offering views of The Park and the new Las Vegas Arena.

Plaza Hotel and Casino announces winners of $50,000 Royal Rewards Giveaway

Plaza CEO Jonathan Jossel and former city of Las Vegas Mayor Oscar B. Goodman joined together to pull the winning tickets and celebrate with the winners on the casino floor, Saturday, Dec. 12.

Las Vegas' O Face Doughnuts calling it quits

The downtown Las Vegas doughnut shop is closing after being in business since April 2014.

Inside Gaming: GOP presidential candidates don't share Adelson's stance on online gambling

Las Vegas Sands Chairman Sheldon Adelson wants to ban online gambling at the federal level, but the major Republican candidates for president don't share the same view.

Top 10 college football bowl game betting questions and answers

Beginning Saturday, a record 40 college football bowl games kicks off, climaxing with the National Championship Game on Jan. 11. With the help of three veteran Las Vegas bookmakers, Casino City's Gary Trask asks and answers 10 burning questions for those who will be wagering on the games.

Plaza's re-emphasis on gaming leads to prosperity

The Plaza's casino was reconfigured to include a "party pit" near the resort's Main Street entrance with three blackjack games and a roulette table. The glass-walled room faces out toward Fremont Street with an atmosphere enhanced by music and lights that are intended to draw customers from the pedestrian mall. Live music was added to the casino's floor seven nights a week. The casino, which has 600 slot machines, includes 30 vintage coin-in slot games that appeal to an older customer base.

Las Vegas toasts Strip legend Frank Sinatra in honor of 100th birthday celebration

This Saturday, Dec. 12 marks what would have been the 100th birthday of legendary performer Frank Sinatra.

Analyst: Investor interest in Strip's Alon project may be 'diminishing'

One of the developers of the proposed project is having trouble raising the necessary financing.

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