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The sudden bankruptcy of ATA Airlines on Thursday left passengers in the lurch and disrupted service from Las Vegas to Hawaii, the second time this week a Hawaii-focused airline abruptly stopped flying.

The head of the state teachers union said Thursday that her organization will begin immediately to circulate a petition that would let voters decide whether to increase the gaming tax rate to benefit education.

Hooters Hotel's management said the economic downturn late last year drove fourth-quarter revenue down as the property saw departmentwide declines.

Gov. Jim Gibbons' administration is still gathering information on the financial effect of a recent Nevada Supreme Court ruling that says free meals given away by Nevada casinos are not subject to tax, a governor's spokesman said Wednesday.

McAfee, Inc. reports the results of "Greening Kickoff," an innovative project to minimize, rigorously measure and offset the environmental impact of a large corporate event in Las Vegas.

Nevada lawmakers said Tuesday they expect the Legislature will hold hearings on safety lapses involved in deaths at Strip construction sites.

Debbie Psychopedas won $1,679,200 while playing a Wheel of Fortune dollar MegaJackpot at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Monday.

By the end of 2007, the dust had settled on the three-year, $214 million transformation of Planet Hollywood Resort from the financially troubled Aladdin.

Boston, the 1970s and 80s rock band, is performing at the Peppermill Resort Casino on Friday, July 4 at 8:30 p.m. in the Tuscany Events Center.

Don’t wait until the “Last Dance” to see Donna Summer, watch her perform for one night only at the Peppermill Resort Casino on Friday, Aug. 15 at 8 p.m. in the Tuscany Events Center.

Gaming lawyers even brought up a song from "Mary Poppins" in arguing Tuesday why a judge should throw out the latest Nevada State Education Association petition to increase the gaming tax rate.

A recent Supreme Court ruling that meals comped to casino patrons are not subject to taxation could have a major impact on the already strapped state budget.

Daylife is born this month as MGM Grand unveils Wet Republic, an alluring 53,000-square-foot ultra pool combining an exclusive nightlife vibe with poolside pampering and relaxation.

The sudden bankruptcy and flight cancellations by Aloha Airlines is a rude disruption for passengers who were counting on the carrier to get them to and from Las Vegas, or anywhere for that matter.

With the American economy sliding toward recession, hospitality industry leaders want lawmakers to launch an initiative they say would deliver more tourists to the United States.

Rob Dorinson loves going through the commercial trash that is generated throughout the valley.

Evidence the gaming industry is being hurt by the slowing economy has multiplied. Even companies serving casinos are facing a crisis.

General Growth Properties' first payment on the Shoppes at Palazzo came in about $200 million less than originally projected.

Las Vegas is know for its casinos, but there's much more to do there than just gamble. Here's a look at Sin City's top attractions that have nothing to do with winning money.

Amid pressure to finish massive projects, 9 men have died in 16 months.