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As a rival luxury chain, the Four Seasons, celebrates its first year in Las Vegas, the Ritz is still looking for a deal.

A man sues the Regent Las Vegas, saying he was detained and interrogated when he tried to cash in bonus points.

The Las Vegas company, the world's largest gaming firm, said there was no dispute with its auditor.

Park Place reports results for Paris, and forces Lyle Berman to leave its board of directors because of Indian gaming deals.

The son of Las Vegas legend Benny Binion died in September 1998, allegedly at the hands of his girlfriend and her reported lover.

The new owner of Caesars has to agree on terms before the Forum Shops - the most successful mall in the U.S. -- expands again.

Senator Harry Reid, who gets campaign contributions from promoter Don King, details his opposition to a bill that would restrict promoters.

Healthy increases in visitor numbers and gaming revenue reported during January.

Implying that NCAA sports programs have integrity, Senator McCain calls his bill to ban betting on college games the "Amateur Sports Integrity Act."

This is supposed to be "a general discussion," not a hearing on the NCAA-backed bill that Las Vegas interests are fighting.

The Four Seasons, the first luxury chain to enter the market, said there's strong demand for kosher banquets.

February revenue was up at Harrah's casino in the Big Easy, but it's still a losing proposition.

In an effort to be big shots, men who know better give gifts to players and recruits who know better.

In a talk to 900 of his managers, the Mirage chairman also hints of plans to re-enter the gaming business.

Facing increased competition on all fronts, the city that never sleeps watches current trends very closely.

The financial vital signs are improving for the $1.5 billion complex, which will help it get financing for a second phase.

Celebrities, business executives and wealthy individuals are increasingly willing to pay for protection.

Mark Advent won the suits filed against him, and now wants money for "lost profits, injury to reputation . . . .''

Mirage says it can't invest in big capital projects before the MGM takeover. Details of Steve Wynn's parachute are also disclosed.

The new system will accept printed tickets just like cash, so players can switch machines easily. Part Two of two parts.