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The Regent Las Vegas, formerly known as the Resort at Summerlin, opened last year in a suburban, master-planned community.

The two boxers will have plenty on the line at Caesars Palace Friday night.

140,000 fans are expected. Jeff Gordon is the 5 to 1 favorite, followed by Dale Jarrett and Mark Martin, each at 9 to 2.

Roller coasters that run through, around or on top of hotel-casinos are popular in Las Vegas, and the Sahara plans to open the newest one soon.

The World of Coca-Cola symbolized acceptance of Las Vegas by corporate America.

Donald Trump and Mirage's Steve Wynn love to trash each other, but their companies aren't saying much about the settlement.

The financier also considers buying the Stratosphere retail shopping mall.

The four brothers, who want to put a controversial casino in a Las Vegas neighborhood, were sued over the Peccole Ranch project, and now face a legal fight in Alberta. Part Two of two parts.

The four Ghermezian brothers, who own the world's largest shopping center, have quietly bought a lot of Las Vegas real estate. Part One of two parts.

The four Ghermezian brothers, who own the world's largest shopping center, have quietly bought a lot of Las Vegas real estate. Part One of two parts.

A jury said American Sports Wagering owes the money to a Chicago businessman who helped with its 1996 stock offering.

Although it has more legal gambling than any jurisdiction in the world, Nevada has no state program to treat gambling addicts.

The World Wrestling Federation bought the failed property at a bankruptcy court auction, and now wants to sell it.

The Nevada casino industry has been fighting the bill, which the NCAA wants, and its lobbyist says it's dead in the House.

The popular Rio is just a short walk from the Strip, but it's been a dangerous walk.

John Grochowski: "When one of the gaming industry's big names introduces new table games, it's something of an event. Mikohn, long an industry giant in designing bright, lighted displays for both casino interiors and exteriors, started to move into table games last year when it acquired Progressive Games."

Harrah's has casinos in more U.S. jurisdictions than any other company, and Jan Jones oversees a lobbying force that's in 10 states and the nation's capital.

Their profit margin exceeded that of the last three years, even with a lower amount of money being wagered.

The new clinic in Las Vegas will charge just $5 a session for group therapy for problem gamblers, who have often lost most of their money by the time they seek help.

In 1992, a Las Vegas sports book offered a daring proposition. It would have meant $1 million this year to the legendary Bob Stupak.