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John L. Smith argues that Nevada casinos' reluctance to ban smoking is inconsistent with their investments in nonsmoking casinos elsewhere.

Jeff Ma, who headed a team of blackjack card counters in the 1990s, gave the opening address at this year's Global Gaming Expo.

Daily fantasy sports took center stage on Day 2 of the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas with operators going head-to-head in discussions about regulation and legality.

The billionaire businessman behind the push to bring an NHL team to Las Vegas will present his ideas at the NHL Board of Governors meeting in New York.

The Nevada High-Speed Rail Authority, which will have its inaugural meeting on Tuesday, is already behind on its first deadline to choose a franchisee by Thursday.

Traveling to Nevada on a grant from Brand USA, blogger Ana Maria Junquiera recommends Vegas to her readers in Brazil.

The 24/7 poker TV network will launch Oct. 1 with a full lineup of prime-time programming.

Day 1 of the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas featured multiple seminars, including a handful of iGaming discussions in which speakers were bullish about the future of the industry.

From two players vying for their third bracelet of 2015 to an interesting race for the Player of the Year, the World Series of Poker Europe promises to have several intriguing storylines to follow when it begins next week.

Though The Donald claims to have won $20 million on a single bet on a boxing match, but the Nevada sportsbook world can't find any evidence of such a bet being placed.

The new slot will premier at Station Casinos and Fiesta Casinos in Las Vegas. Boarding Pass members are eligible for a free spin on the premier date.

Rick Arpin offered a variety of ideas to the Southern Nevada Tourism INfrastructure Committee, including pedicabs and apps.

August's numbers represent a 7.2% increase over August 2014, bringing the airport to 30.1 million passengers for the year so far.

The Southern Nevada Tourism Infrastructure Committee is currently gathering information and suggestions on accommodating larger events.

This week's Casino Openings & Expansions column features the Las Vegas unveiling of the world's largest Hooters restaurant at Palms Casino Resort and a new "modern experience" nightclub at The Palazzo.

Aristocrat's Britney Spears slot game can be found at several Caesars Entertainment properties. The pop superstar also announced that she has extended her residency show at Planet Hollywood through 2017.

Ronald Grogan, who has led the Equal Employment Opportunity division for seven years, will start his new position effective Monday, Sept. 28.

The debate will take place on Oct. 19, 2016, at the Thomas & Mack Center.

On Nov. 1, Jeff Victor will become vice president of operations for the Derek Stevens-owned group of casinos, which includes the D Las Vegas and Golden Gate.

The prospective NHL team owner said he does not anticipate the NHL awarding Las Vegas a team at its league meetings in New York next week.