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Inside Gaming: In memory of Kirk Kerkorian, Las Vegas' most reclusive billionaire

17 June 2015

Kirk Kerkorian, founder and longtime owner of MGM Resorts International, passed away on Monday at the age of 98.

Vickers Reports could spell trouble for Sheldon Adelson

15 June 2015

A request has been filed to unseal the confidential reports, which some believe may reveal links between Las Vegas Sands Corp. and Chinese organized crime syndicates.

MGM CEO: 'Not my expectation' to build another casino-resort in Las Vegas

15 June 2015

MGM Resorts plans to focus on expanding and improving its existing properties on the Strip, and opening new casinos in other parts of the world.

Boyd Gaming optimistic about Las Vegas locals market

15 June 2015

Boyd Gaming CEO Keith Smith says the area's economy is improving and cites growth in gaming and nongaming revenue in the past quarter.

Las Vegas braces for 'Project Neon' interchange rehabilitation

11 June 2015

The four-year, $1.5 billion-dollar construction project will likely be a hassle while in progress, but will offer unprecedented access to downtown Las Vegas when completed.

Circus Circus has 'significant and iconic role' to play in north Strip recovery, says MGM exec

11 June 2015

The family orientation of Circus Circus has made it a popular destination for Hispanic gamblers, something MGM hopes to build on in the next few years.

Daniel Alaei wins fifth WSOP bracelet

11 June 2015

Alai topped a world-class field of 157 players to win the $10,000 Omaha High-Low 8 or Better Championship for $391,097.

Penn National names top execs for Las Vegas properties

11 June 2015

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.

Phil Hellmuth extends record with 14th career WSOP bracelet

10 June 2015

Hellmuth won the $10,000 buy-in Razz Championship late Monday at the Rio, extending his all-time record with his 14th career WSOP bracelet.

Colorado engineer takes down WSOP Millionaire Maker event

10 June 2015

Adrian Buckley defeated Javier Zarco of Madrid after approximately 3½ hours of heads-up play that saw the chip lead change hands on multiple occasions and took home $1,277,193 for his first career WSOP cash.

Downtown Grand shuffles leadership; Schorr becomes chairman

9 June 2015

Schorr will be replaced as CEO by Jim Simms, who joins Fifth Street Gaming after managing regional casinos in the U.S. for several gaming companies

Top 10 ways to improve the WSOP Colossus

8 June 2015

The World Series of Poker's first crack at the $565 Colossus event was a major success by most standards. But Casino City's Aaron Todd finds 10 ways the tournament could improve going forward.

Graney: No surprise that NFL canceled fantasy football convention in Las Vegas

8 June 2015

That the NFL continues to brazenly champion an anti-gambling stance when it knows a profit margin that handsomely lines the pockets of owners is directly linked to those who wager on games and play fantasy football is a disingenuous ruse that has grown boring.

Caesars stock hits 52-week low as company seeks to stop bankruptcy litigation

8 June 2015

While Caesars's operating division is already in bankruptcy proceedings, the current litigation could derail its restructuring process and force the whole company into bankruptcy protection.

WSOP officials investigate cheating allegations

8 June 2015

The alleged incident took place during the $10,000 Heads-Up No-limit Hold’em Championship that ended last week and were levied against Valeriu Coca of Moldova.

Full Flush Poker sending leaderboard winner 'DirtyStack' to WSOP Main Event

5 June 2015

User DirtyStack came in first in FFP's WSOP Leaderboard Challenge, winning a $15,000 prize package that includes entry into the WSOP's $10,000 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event.

New Italian restaurant concept to launch at Red Rock

5 June 2015

The new Clique Hospitality restaurant group, owned by former Light Group owner Andy Masi, plans to open eight restaurants in Las Vegas and California, starting with Salute in western Las Vegas.

Garcia wins WSOP Colossus title, $638,880

3 June 2015

Cord Garcia defeated Brad McFarland in a heads-up battle to win the World Series of Poker's $565 Colossus event, the largest tournament in poker history, claiming the first-place prize of $638,880 and his first World Series of Poker bracelet.

Last amateur standing ends Colossal WSOP run in ninth

3 June 2015

In a tournament designed for amateurs, Anthony Blanda, a 52-year-old Home Depot employee, was the last amateur standing in ninth place.

Caesars shares punished after judge's ruling favors creditors

3 June 2015

On Monday, Caesars' shares declined 16 percent in the first trading day after Bloomberg News reported a federal judge handed a small victory to creditors seeking to collect $750 million from the casino company's bankrupt operating division.

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