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Finding fun at the WSOP's Colossus

Aaron Todd's first World Series of Poker Tournament ended before he would have liked it to, but he walked away with a smile and learned a little along the way.

WSOP Colossus field already exceeding expectations

Casino City's Aaron Todd reports on the already record-breaking madness of the WSOP's aptly named "Colossus" event.

Paragon Gaming approved to take over Westgate Las Vegas

The Nevada Gaming Commission gave Paragon its approval on Thursday, May 28.

Las Vegas's transit plan has everybody talking

The plan, based on input from a wide swath of community stakeholders, has drawn significant support -- but the cost of the ambitious project has some critics worried.

Las Vegas taxi drivers to protest Uber legislation on Strip

Nevada's taxi and limousine industry has been staunchly against the bills passed by the Nevada Assembly that would allow ride-hailing companies to operate in the state.

Airlines adding seats to Las Vegas as visitor numbers increase

Passenger rates to Vegas have been up around 4 percent year-over-year for each month of 2015, and this trend is expected to continue.

Susie Lee running for Nevada's District 4 House seat

Lee is running as a Democrat, and believes her experience working with Las Vegas-area nonprofits will help her in navigating Washington, D.C.'s partisan gridlock.

Workers 'top off' MGM arena

The last steel beam of the arena's structure was installed on Wednesday, May 26. The arena is scheduled to open in April 2016.

Caesars resumes deferred compensation payments, but only for some

Other employees will have to file claims to receive their retirement payments, which Caesars temporarily stopped distributing as part of its Chapter 11 reorganization.

Penn National Gaming appoints Richard St. Jean and Frank Quigley to new general manager positions

Richard St. Jean has been appointed the general manager of Hollywood Casino Jamul-San Diego, while Frank Quigley has taken St. Jean's vacated position as general manager of Hollywood Casino Toledo.

Affinity Gaming rejects buyout offer from Z Capital

Affinity's board claims the proposed price of $9.75 per share was too low to be attractive.

Las Vegas estimates Memorial Day weekend will be the busiest of the year

Officials predict 330,000 visitors, more than turned up for New Year's or the Mayweather-Pacquiano fight, and travel numbers are the highest they've been for Memorial Day weekend in 10 years.

Rise in proxy battles indicates vulnerability in gaming industry

Proxy battles are common in corporate America, but they can be time-consuming and expensive. In the past several years, the gaming industry has become embroiled in many proxy battles.

Teamsters suspend picket line at SLS Las Vegas

The union says it will resume picketing if it cannot organize the casino's valet parking employees.

Construction started on Lucky Dragon boutique hotel

The 201-room hotel will be designed to appeal primarily to middle-income Asian tourists, featuring games popular in Asia and an Asian-influenced architectural style.

Full Flush Poker announces Stairway to Vegas Step Challenge winners

The first place winner will be going to the World Series of Poker Millionaire Maker tournament, and the second and third place winners have received cash prizes.

Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority approves FY2016 budget

The board of directors unanimously approved a $228.1 million budget in less than 25 minutes.

Nevada small limo companies push back against anti-competitive regulation

Currently, in Nevada, large taxi companies can add new vehicles at will, but smaller companies can only add them with the permission of the large ones. SB183 would end that.

Malaysian businessman pleads not guilty in new gambling case

The charges stem from an FBI-led raid July 9 at three luxury Caesars Palace villas used in what authorities said was a worldwide multimillion-dollar betting operation.

Key shareholder urges that Affinity Gaming be sold

Illinois-based Z Capital Partners says Affinity "has seen no meaningful board leadership or value creation for shareholders" since it was created in 2010 following the bankruptcy reorganization of Herbst Gaming.

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