Nevada News - Page 354

J Todd explores every corner of the United States by looking at current gambling legislation in Mississippi, New Jersey, California and Nevada.

The 2013 World Series of Poker schedule was released last week, and poker players and fans around the globe immediately started drooling at the prospect of playing in a number of the 62 events that make up this year's slate. Casino City's Aaron Todd found 10 great events to watch for, and if you can, play in, this year.

The world’s biggest, richest, longest-running and most prestigious poker series will run May 29 - July 15, 2013 at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.

Gov. Brian Sandoval said it is "critical" that Nevada pass its own online gaming bill, especially with New Jersey considering reworking its proposed online gaming bill.

MGM Resorts International had pledged $20 million to the project but on Wednesday issued a statement opposing the $900 million venue.

Los Angeles-based SBE Entertainment has secured the last piece of the $415 million in financing needed to transform the Strip resort into the SLS Las Vegas.

Zachary Conine cheered the latest step in the two-year redevelopment of the Downtown Grand, formerly the Lady Luck.

In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Full House didn't give a reason for the change.

Moving ahead, the goal is to continue to diversify the downtown economy by attracting nongaming firms.

A total of 39.7 million people came to the city in 2012, up 2.1 percent from 2011's final total of 38.9 million visitors.

Statewide, casinos collected $10.86 billion in gaming revenue in 2012, a 1.5 percent increase over $10.7 billion in 2011.

Only the second of its kind in the United States, El Loco will offer thrill seekers a unique and exhilarating ride.

JWOWW, Paris Hilton, Jermaine Dupri set to host consecutive mega-parties!

Mesquite gaming revenues gained 1 percent in 2011, the first annual increase since 2008. Through November, gaming revenues are up 0.8 percent and visitor volume is up almost 1.8 percent.

Chef celebrates opening of Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill at Caesars Palace and Gordon Ramsay BurGR at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

During December, the 3.2 million passengers who passed through the two terminals marked a 0.8 percent decline from the same month in 2011.

The Wynn Classic Main Event will feature an estimated prize pool of over $1 million.

For some people, that means returning to the same minimum-wage-plus-tips jobs they held last year, while for others it's an opportunity to break into the industry and work at some of the city's hottest resorts.

Resort officials began on Friday showing off portions of the $30 million Nobu Hotel Caesars Palace.

Under the deal, the Palms will also pay $78,000 to cover the cost of the control board's investigation. The commission voted 4-0 to approve the fine, with Commissioner John Moran Jr. abstaining.