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Wynn Las Vegas files lawsuit against Barkley

Wynn Las Vegas filed a lawsuit in District Court on Wednesday to force former National Basketball Association star Charles Barkley to pay back $400,000 in gambling markers the casino alleges it extended him last year.

CityCenter's scale, construction unparalleled

While Las Vegas miniaturizes landmarks — the Eiffel Tower, the Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty — the CityCenter skyline towering above the 76-acre site seems larger than life.

Authority foresees drop in hotel room-tax revenue

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority has lowered their revenue expectations for Southern Nevada resorts, predicting room taxes for the year will be $8 million less than forecast.

Paris Las Vegas hosts 'Ribbon of Life'

The Las Vegas-based HIV/AIDS charity Golden Rainbow will present its 22nd annual "Ribbon of Life" fundraising production show on June 14 and 15 in Le Theatre des Arts at Paris Las Vegas.

Off-Strip hotels push harder

Three off-Strip properties are addressing the economic pinch by increasing promotional spending, although they are taking separate approaches to cost-cutting efforts.

CityCenter budget hits $9 billion

The cost to build MGM Mirage's massive CityCenter development has cracked the $9 billion mark.

CityCenter commemorates construction milestone

CityCenter today commemorated the 'topping out' of its 57-story Vdara Condo Hotel, the first of six distinctive high-rise towers that will be topped within the coming months.

The race to break the clouds

MGM Mirage officials will top out CityCenter's 57-story Vdara Condo Hotel today.

Hilton Star Trek attraction may seek out new life elsewhere

Operators of Star Trek: The Experience at the Las Vegas Hilton might soon be telling Sin City, "Qapla'."

Donny & Marie hold casting call for Vegas show

Donny and Marie Osmond will host an open casting call, which kicks off today, in search of talented dancers to be part of their all-new production at Flamingo Las Vegas, opening Sept. 9.

Legendary bookmaker's theory on Vegas' economy

Legendary former Las Vegas bookmaker, Scott Schettler has a theory on why the current economic turbulence has affected Las Vegas in a way previous recessions did not.

Shakespeare comes to Las Vegas

Bauman Rare Books, a familiar landmark on Madison Avenue in New York for lovers of antiquarian books and autographs, announces its opening at The Shoppes at The Palazzo in Las Vegas.

The Strip: The day the muses died?

Guggenheim's closure makes some wonder whether high culture has a future on the Strip.

Las Vegas visitation numbers tumble

The number of people who visited Las Vegas in March fell 1 percent to about 3.4 million, prompting resort operators to lower hotel rates to keep rooms full.

Profits plunge for Golden Nugget parent

Profits for Landry's Restaurants, parent company of the Golden Nugget casinos in Las Vegas and Laughlin, fell 93 percent in the first quarter .

Statewide gambling win slips 1.52 percent in March

Statewide gaming revenues fell for the third straight month in 2008 with casinos winning 1.52 percent less from gamblers during March than they did a year ago.

Nevada governor considers higher room taxes

News Brief: Gov. Jim Gibbons could support a deal that would result in higher room taxes rather than increased casino taxes, but only if Nevadans backed the idea in an advisory ballot question, a spokesman said Friday.

WPA educational events at conference

The World Poker Association reports the launch of its first educational event for members at the WPA Inaugural Conference, which will take place at the Rio All Suites Hotel and Casino May 28-May 29, 2008.

Ascuaga, Nugget, award 25 scholarships

News Brief: In all, 25 of the area students were honored on Tuesday with an awards ceremony and luncheon in the Poolside Terrace at John Ascuaga's Nugget Casino.

Slot cheat nears Black Book status

The Gaming Control Board took less than 10 minutes Thursday to nominate a convicted slot machine cheat for membership as the 36th name on the state's List of Excluded Persons, commonly referred to as the Black Book.

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