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The ride-hailing company did not have its signature demand-based pricing scheme in effect when it illegally operated in Nevada last year.

At the end of its first year of operation, the casino is cut off from Strip walk-in traffic and is rapidly losing money.

The hotel-casino project is planned for the former New Frontier site.

While the casino is currently operating at negative cash flow, its officials believe it is planning wisely and on the path to getting back on its feet.

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.

Reports from the valets are split on whether the majority of the valets favor the union, and the workers have drafted a petition in an attempt to force a vote.

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

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.

The Teamsters Local 986 claims the casino has blocked its valet parking attendants from forming a union and committed unfair labor practices.

The transaction, which is expected to close by the end of the year, not only gives Penn its long sought-after address on the Strip, but keeps alive an historic name and a Rat Pack-era property.

With backing from megastar George Clooney, Las Ramblas was supposed to be an 11-tower set with gambling, condominium and hotel space on a 25-acre stage. But it turned out to be a complete flop.

The Gaming Control Board took little time recommending that Paragon be approved to run the 3,000-room Westgate, which was formerly known as the Las Vegas Hilton.

“If I had to do it over again, I would do it again,” Reid said. “If I did it over again I would probably be stronger than I was.”

Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., made no apologies for helping the Las Vegas hotel-casino, which boosted the economy on the north end of the Strip.

Casino operators in the north Strip area say development of a permanent, 33-acre, open-air concert venue by MGM Resorts International will facilitate increased business.

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

Analysts believe the Strip will continue its rebound, although gaming won’t be the primary reason.

Whatever this state does, it does big. When it booms, it leads the nation in growth. When it busts, well — that’s epic, too.

Sam Nazarian said he was sorry for past dealings with Derrick Armstrong, a convicted felon from Los Angeles who allegedly extorted $3 million from him by threatening his family and SBE employees.

The move comes two days before Nazarian, 39, considered the visionary behind the SLS Las Vegas, meets with the Nevada Gaming Commission over his request for a gaming license for the Strip resort.