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MGM becomes the latest Las Vegas operator to leave Nevada Power and purchase its own electricity on the wholesale market, joining Wynn Resorts and Las Vegas Sands.

The transaction, which is expected to close by the end of the year, not only gives Penn its long sought-after address on the Strip, but keeps alive an historic name and a Rat Pack-era property.

New York-based Land and Buildings Investment Management says "substantial insider shareholders" were resistant to changing the company's board.

As the 2015 World Series of Poker approaches, Casino City's Aaron Todd provides a rundown of the best players, media personalities and WSOP staff to follow throughout the series.

Players who earn 70 tier points on their Privileges card in a 24-hour period in June will receive a complimentary terry velour beach towel.

The Scottsdale, Arizona resort-casino is enhancing the experience of its Summer Concert Series by offering seats for attendees.

Olivia Brown has more than 25 years experience in the hospitality industry, most recently serving as general manager of the Ritz-Carlton Boston Commons.

American Casino & Entertainment Properties profited $8 million in the first quarter of 2015, compared to $4.5 million in the same period last year.

Spain has more than 200,000 slot machines countrywide. The payouts are not life-changing for the customers, and the gaming revenue doesn't move the needle for operators.

With backing from megastar George Clooney, Las Ramblas was supposed to be an 11-tower set with gambling, condominium and hotel space on a 25-acre stage. But it turned out to be a complete flop.

Pinnacle Entertainment today announced the opening of Stadium Sports Bar & Grill at Ameristar East Chicago.

Foxwoods Resort Casino has reported 2.7 percent decrease in slot revenue for the month of April 2015.

The winner of the award will now be decided based on GPI's rankings system, and GPI's website will host the complete standings throughout the World Series of Poker.

Choices the Buffet will feature special menu items, like chilled snow crab, carved roasted prime rib, grilled New York steaks and more.

The California casino is giving away one car and $10,000 each Friday from June 5-26.

Tickets go on sale Monday, May 18.

The new indictment adds a conspiracy charge against Paul Phua to the previous felony counts of operating an illegal gambling business and transmission of wagering information.

The company, which operates casinos in Indiana, Mississippi and Northern Nevada, said its net loss for the first quarter of 2015 was $1.8 million, compared to a loss of $1.1 million in the same quarter last year.

The hotel-casino lost $5.39 million in the first quarter of 2015, compared to a loss of $12.7 million in the same quarter a year ago.

The Gaming Control Board took little time recommending that Paragon be approved to run the 3,000-room Westgate, which was formerly known as the Las Vegas Hilton.