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International News Brief: In the 1980s and 1990s, many of the whales were Japanese businessmen. But today, according to Las Vegas moguls, more than 50 per cent are Chinese.

It's been said the Lord giveth, and the Lord taketh away. And as far as those who park their automobiles at McCarran International Airport are concerned, the lords of the county did both Tuesday.

Shorter walks, intimate public spaces, and tucked-away surprises will please Wynn Las Vegas guests, the developer said in a two-and-a-half-hour Monday afternoon interview with the Las Vegas Sun.

The proverbial sore thumb had nothing on Yvette Thomas early Monday.

Las Vegas tourism leaders love the 93,000 visitors and $129.7 million in nongaming spending the Men's Apparel Guild in California trade show will bring here this week.

The first person Steve Wynn called when the casino developer started conceptualizing his newest resort complex was not a financial adviser, architect, or builder. It was renowned show producer and director Franco Dragone.

Nearly 100,000 people have applied to work at the $2.5 billion Wynn Las Vegas. Just 10,000 will be hired by the time of the megaresort's scheduled April 28 opening.

The terminology "pre-Sept. 11 figures" finally can be eliminated from discussions on the health of Nevada's gaming industry.

The chairman of the Nevada Gaming Control board said today he thinks the Nevada Constitutional ban against a lottery prohibits Nevada from joining with other states to participate in a Powerball lottery.

Palace Station, along with Station Casinos Inc. sister properties Santa Fe Station and Texas Station, has gone smoke-free.

Bally Gaming and Systems reports that the new Pamela Anderson Playboy slot machine has gone live at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas as the first game expansion of the successful QuarterMillion$ wide-area progressive link.

Nevada casinos fired on all cylinders in 2004, winning a record $10.6 billion from gamblers after posting little or no gain for four years.

News Brief: Steve Wynn will air a commercial for his Wynn Las Vegas during the Oscars.

American Casino & Entertainment Properties, the company that operates the Stratosphere and the two Arizona Charlie's properties, is taking steps to try and slow the migration of employees to larger operations.

Las Vegas visitors spent less time on the casino floor, but budgeted more money to gamble in 2004, a year-end report by Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority analysts said.

Executives of downtown's Golden Nugget casino have settled a three-count complaint filed last month by the state Gaming Control Board and would pay a $30,000 fine under a proposed settlement agreement.

Though most everyone predicted big gains, even high expectations couldn't overshadow what was a remarkable year for the local travel industry.

A record of just under $90.8 million was wagered on Super Bowl XXXIX, and the state's 173 sports books won a record $15.4 million, according to figures released Tuesday by the Nevada Gaming Control Board.

It's become an annual rite of winter, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman held true to form Tuesday when delivering another post-Super Bowl tirade against the National Football League.

As celebration of Chinese New Year starts today, many Strip properties are pulling out all stops to welcome Far East visitors with large bankrolls looking to welcome the Year of the Rooster.