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Placido Domingo to play the Colosseum at Caesars Palace September 15

To celebrate Mexican Independence Day, world-renowned artist Plácido Domingo will perform at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on Tuesday, Sept. 15.

Las Vegas cab drivers warn about dangers of overwork

The drivers are being asked to work extra 12-hour shifts to compete with companies like Uber, but many worry that the resulting exhaustion poses a danger on the roads.

Developers of baccarat variation see game grow to 700 tables

EZ Baccarat is being played from San Diego to Nova Scotia to Macau. Over the last five years, spokeswoman Michelle Laird said, the game has grown 315 percent.

Hastings continues run, wins another bracelet

Brian Hastings won the $1,500 Ten-Game Mix event, notching his second WSOP bracelet of 2015 and $133,403. The 26 year-old now has three career bracelets.

Max Pescatori wins second bracelet of 2015 WSOP

The Italian poker pro collected his fourth career World Series of Poker bracelet and $292,158 after winning the $10,000 Seven-Card Stud Hi-Low World Championship.

Las Vegas, 1967: Kirk Kerkorian saves the Strip from itself

With his purchase of the infamous Flamingo, Kerkorian spared the Strip from mob-related headlines at a time when another scandal would have devastated its tourism industry.

Casinos filing more suspicious activity reports, prosecutor says

Even though casinos are reporting customers' suspicious activity more frequently, one federal prosecutor believes more can be accomplished through a "culture of compliance."

Casinos call IRS tax reporting proposal 'complicated, onerous and unproductive'

Gaming industry representatives say the proposal to lower the WG-2 threshold on winnings from $1,200 to $600 would do little to generate tax revenue and much to generate extra paperwork.

Editorial: Kirk Kerkorian 'forced Las Vegas to think big'

Mr. Kerkorian was one of the Las Vegas Strip's largest investors and played a unique role in developing it as a tourist destination.

Poker dealer wins WSOP Monster Stack for $1.2 million

Perry Shiao, a 25-year-old playing in only his second career World Series of Poker event, defeated Eric Place in a heads-up duel that lasted almost three hours.

Segway seeks clearance to return to Strip sidewalks

Segway was banned from Las Vegas sidewalks in 2006 along with rickshaws and pedicabs, but the company has been seeking to build public support to obtain a special exemption.

Kirk Kerkorian, founding father of modern Las Vegas, passes away

The billionaire casino mogul passed away Monday in Los Angeles at the age of 98 after a brief illness.

Inside Gaming: In memory of Kirk Kerkorian, Las Vegas' most reclusive billionaire

Kirk Kerkorian, founder and longtime owner of MGM Resorts International, passed away on Monday at the age of 98.

Interblock names Mark Lipparelli compliance committee chairman

Lipparelli has extensive experience in the gaming industry and in gaming regulation, and is currently a state Senator in Nevada.

Vickers Reports could spell trouble for Sheldon Adelson

A request has been filed to unseal the confidential reports, which some believe may reveal links between Las Vegas Sands Corp. and Chinese organized crime syndicates.

MGM CEO: 'Not my expectation' to build another casino-resort in Las Vegas

MGM Resorts plans to focus on expanding and improving its existing properties on the Strip, and opening new casinos in other parts of the world.

Boyd Gaming optimistic about Las Vegas locals market

Boyd Gaming CEO Keith Smith says the area's economy is improving and cites growth in gaming and nongaming revenue in the past quarter.

Nevada Transportation Authority deems lack of ride-hailing companies an 'emergency'

The Authority will ask Gov. Sandoval to draft emergency regulations that could get companies like Uber and Lyft on the roads by July 1.

Las Vegas braces for 'Project Neon' interchange rehabilitation

The four-year, $1.5 billion-dollar construction project will likely be a hassle while in progress, but will offer unprecedented access to downtown Las Vegas when completed.

Circus Circus has 'significant and iconic role' to play in north Strip recovery, says MGM exec

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.

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