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Scott DeGraff, the owner of several of nightclubs in Las Vegas, died early Thursday morning in an apparent suicide.

International Game Technology, Bally Technologies and WMS Industries didn't slow development of new products despite slower slot machine sales.

Australian slot machine maker Aristocrat Technologies has placed the slot machine management system in roughly 265 casinos in North America.

The Flamingo has begun remodeling two-thirds of the Strip resort's 3,500 hotel rooms as a part of an overall renovation of the property.

Aaron Todd counts down the developments in and around the gaming industry which he's thankful for this year.

Prince Harry was spotted in Vegas Saturday night convening with Cirque Du Soleil at the Bellagio and free drinks at the blackjack table.

Man charged with arson in bizarre casino chair fire incident.

The cast members of "The Linemakers," a new TV show on the Velocity network, have more than 100 years of combined experience in the Las Vegas race and sports wagering industry. They have opened or managed some of the Strip's best-known books, including The Mirage, Caesars Palace and Wynn Las Vegas.

The Nevada Gaming Commission unanimously approved the licensing of Leonard Green & Partners L.P. and TPG Capital as new owners of the Palms.

Caesars Palace in Las Vegas will hire 450 employees in conjunction with the opening of its 668-room Octavius Tower

Caesars Entertainment said its looking to raise up to $50 million by selling shares of the company in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission

The Royal House is undergoing a multi-million dollar renovation and has been relying on locals' word-of-mouth to boost interest.

Las Vegas has taken a back seat to the exploding gaming markets of Macau and to a lesser extent, Singapore.

Internet poker -- or the lack of opportunity to play online legally -- could be a reason U.S. players seem to be losing their foothold on a game considered historically American.

Phil Ivey's ex-wife filed a petition that raises questions about campaign contributions her ex-husband and his lawyers made to the judge who presides over the sealed divorce case.

International Gaming Technology saw its fourth-quarter profits more than doubled from a year ago, boosted by higher machine sales in North America.

Caesars Entertainment Chairman Gary Loveman said his company will be ready if Congress passes a bill that legalizes Internet poker and sets up a regulatory process.

Casinos in Nevada saw their take from customers decline almost 6 percent to $863.9 million in September.

Vin Narayanan and Dan Igo join host Aaron Todd from Las Vegas where they witnessed the crowning of Pius Heinz as the 2011 World Series of Poker Main Event champion. The gang discusses the conclusion of the fourth November Nine, the passage of a referendum on sports betting in Atlantic City and make their weekly NFL picks.

Pius Heinz made history early Wednesday morning after winning the World Series of Poker Main Event, as he is the first German player to win the coveted gold bracelet.