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Fallout from the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 may land hard on two of Las Vegas' biggest gaming companies, Harrah's Entertainment and MGM Mirage.

Caesars Palace in Las Vegas has opened the Neil Leifer Gallery spotlighting the celebrated photographer's unforgettable images of sports and culture.

News Brief: A man charged with the attempted murders of two Stateline casino security guards is reportedly back in Texas today after being acquitted Friday of all charges.

The dealers over at Wynn Las Vegas who are none too happy about supervisors taking a share of their tips also are ticked that they can't count their own tip money.

A selection of news and views from inside the industry this week.

Playboy Enterprises, Inc. will open a new Playboy Club as part of a multi-faced entertainment venue at the Palms Casino Resort.

On the day the World Market Center has named a furniture industry veteran with a strong connection to the Las Vegas community as its chief executive officer.

New flight service from Asia to Las Vegas is giving tourism officials fresh opportunities to show off the city's recreational assets.

When Station Casinos made plans to include a water feature at its newly opened Red Rock Casino, Resort and Spa, Clark County conservation rules required that they offset the feature's water use elsewhere.

News Brief: With the new parking mostly finished, Rail City casino guests will see preparations are being made for building the new structure.

The ESPN broadcast of the 2006 World Series of Poker Main Event wrapped up last night, and the network once again outclassed all the other televised poker programs.

Furthering its commitment to advancing diversity, Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. today announced plans to host a vendor event for diverse businesses in Southern Nevada.

News Brief: The fire department reported a 3-alarm fire at The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino.

This week: Online gambling sites shrug off arrests and the latest on Station Casinos new opportunity to install slots at a Laundromat.

News Brief: Fernley is preparing to be home to a nonsmoking casino.

Harrah's Entertainment's mammoth redevelopment of the Center Strip area was set to be announced by the end of this month, but all of the details are yet to be finalized.

Harrah's Entertainment, Inc., the League of Women Voters of Las Vegas Valley and the National Association of Women Business Owners have joined forces to sponsor "YOU Decide! 2006," a Nevada gubernatorial debate and candidates' fair at Bally's Las Vegas.

Twenty-five years ago, very few gaming companies had in-house counsel, partly because of their size.

Wynn Las Vegas' president said Friday that the dealers who filed a lawsuit seeking to end the casino's 3-week-old tip pooling program are welcome at their jobs.

Casino City columnist Ryan McLane recently rediscovered the joy of poker by watching his grilfriend play in her first live No-Limit Hold'em poker tournament in Las Vegas.