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“We need a debate in Congress,” the Arizona Republican said recently. “We need to have a talk with the American people, and we need to probably have hearings in Congress on the whole issue so we can build consensus.”

The proposal, to be considered by the Nevada Gaming Commission later this month, would let bookmakers place betting lines on Olympic sporting or athletic events sanctioned by the International Olympic Committee.

On Tuesday afternoon, lead investor Bill Foley launched a ticket deposit drive with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman endorsing Foley's campaign to measure the market's interest.

The National Hockey League has not taken a position on legalizing sports wagering, but it’s an issue it may have to address.

Schneider Electric, the Paris-based energy management company that will create the arena’s power system, has signed a multi-year deal to become a “founding partner” for the $375 million, 20,000-seat venue.

Jon Jerde was founder and chairman of the Jerde Partnership, a design studio based in Venice, Calif.

Tables that resemble giant smart phones inside The Mirage and MGM Grand Las Vegas are the future of gaming.

Michael Silberling was named CEO of Las Vegas-based Affinity Gaming in August.

Casino City's Aaron Todd looks forward to some of the most intriguing events at this summer's World Series of Poker.

Mark Frissora can earn up to 150 percent of his base salary in bonus pay, has use of the company aircraft, and will receive “certain relocation benefits” for moving to Las Vegas, the SEC filing said.

The location is the company’s second sports book operation outside its large and small casinos in the Las Vegas area.

The change comes less than a month after Caesars placed its largest operating unit into a pre-packaged bankruptcy to eliminate almost $10 billion in debt.

FFP is sending members to Las Vegas this summer for Poker's Holy Grail.

A local real estate developer said Tuesday he acquired majority ownership of the Mardi Gras Hotel & Casino on Paradise Road and plans to redevelop the property.

U.S. Magistrate Judge Peggy Leen found that "false and misleading statements" were made by FBI agents in a sworn affidavit they submitted in seeking a judge's permission to search the villas in July.

The 46th annual World Series of Poker – a set of poker tournaments open to anyone 21 years of age or older – officially puts cards in the air, Wednesday, May 27, 2015, with nearly $200 million in prize money up for grabs, and several new events and changes in store to provide better value and excitement to poker’s version of Woodstock – including a huge increase in starting chips.

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority on Friday publicly confirmed what most people already knew, that a record 41.1 million people visited Southern Nevada last year.

Chinese New Year celebrations welcome the Year of the Yang, honoring the Goat, Sheep and Ram.

The restaurant, best known for its oversized breakfast items, will be replaced by a 24-hour Las Vegas-style coffee shop.

Adelson defends Macau even as troubled market crimps Sands' earnings.