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The Las Vegas gateway hosted nearly 3.5 million people last month, up 5.9 percent from January 2005, the Clark County Aviation Department said Friday.

Caesars Tahoe is just months away from officially becoming the MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa, and today the property unveiled the names and concepts for its four new restaurants.

An ACLU representative told the Nevada Gaming Commission that government agencies and officials’ attempts to exert control over the type of entertainment that can be booked into Nevada casinos is unconstitutional.

Don Barden, founder of the privately held Barden Cos., announced the acquisition of downtown Las Vegas office space that will help the company expand Fitzgeralds.

Lee Jong-hee, president of Korean Air, last week told The Korea Times his carrier will launch direct Las Vegas service by year's end.

Believing Nevada gaming regulators have overstepped their authority in suggesting what musical acts are appropriate for Strip nightclubs, the American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada plans to voice its displeasure today in Carson City.

The booming Strip might provide dream getaways for out-of-town visitors, but it's creating a nightmare for Interstate 15 commuters.

Looking for a cheap stay in Las Vegas? Your chance of finding one may be shrinking.

MGM Grand announced that it is now accepting reservations as of February 6 for The Signature at MGM Grand, the luxurious suite hotel to debut in May 2006.

Cirque du Soleil, which produces four shows in Vegas, has six former Olympians in its productions.

Celine Dion, Elton John and special guest host Jerry Seinfeld came together for a one-night-only, sold-out performance at the Harrah's Entertainment Artists Rally Together Concert to raise money for hurricane-affected employees.

Consumers' reasons for visiting Las Vegas continue to evolve, and pricier rooms and meals aren't yet keeping them away.

CEO Poker is a new tournament exclusively for CEO, where CEOs will battle for Chairman of Poker title at The Palms in Las Vegas, October 22-26.

Despite project cancellations and concerns about overbuilding on the Strip, Wynn Resorts Ltd. is proceeding quickly with development of the 2,000-room Encore, the second phase of Wynn Las Vegas.

National Basketball Association Commissioner David Stern is looking forward to a bigger and better show when his sport's signature exhibition arrives in Las Vegas one year from now.

Network Installation Corp. reports that its subsidiary Kelley Technologies was awarded a $3.1 million project from Station Casinos.

Boosted by strong construction and employment numbers, Southern Nevada's leading economic indicators suggest continued expansion and prosperity into early 2007, a local economist said.

The annual salary of the chief lobbyist for Nevada casinos has increased 19 percent in two years and is now more than $1 million.

It soon may be possible in Nevada to place bets not just on casino floors, but while lounging at poolside, having lunch or strolling through resorts' shopping arcades.

International News Brief: For months, a U.S. casino company has been busy creating a replica of Las Vegas on Macau and a patchwork of other islands just south of China between Hong Kong and Hanoi.