Friday, May 10 2013 1:39 PM EDT2013-05-10 17:39:36 GMT
CARSON CITY, Nev. - Nevada casinos won $914.7 million from gamblers in March, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board. The gaming win represents a seven percent increase from March 2012. Clark CountyMore>>
Nevada casinos won $914.7 million from gamblers in March, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board. The gaming win represents a seven percent increase from March 2012.More>>
Thursday, May 9 2013 5:19 PM EDT2013-05-09 21:19:03 GMT
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Nine years of litigation between a Hong Kong businessman and casino mogul Sheldon Adelson is drawing to a close. Attorneys began closing arguments Thursday in the dispute between LasMore>>
Nine years of litigation between a Hong Kong businessman and casino mogul Sheldon Adelson is drawing to a close.More>>
Wednesday, April 10 2013 2:06 PM EDT2013-04-10 18:06:12 GMT
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- State officials say Nevada casino revenue jumped 15 percent in February compared with a year earlier, led by big gains on the Las Vegas Strip. The Nevada Gaming Control Board reportsMore>>
State officials say Nevada casino revenue jumped 15 percent in February compared with a year earlier, led by big gains on the Las Vegas Strip.More>>
Thursday, March 28 2013 9:31 AM EDT2013-03-28 13:31:31 GMT
LAS VEGAS - Gaming experts say the developments of SLS Las Vegas and Resorts World Las Vegas could spark a domino effect on north Strip development. The $350 million purchase of the Echelon site by GentingMore>>
Gaming experts say the developments of SLS Las Vegas and Resorts World Las Vegas could spark a domino effect on north Strip development.More>>
Friday, March 22 2013 1:18 AM EDT2013-03-22 05:18:13 GMT
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Nevada gambling regulators and police are warning casinos to curb illegal activity at clubs and pool parties as summer kicks into full gear. The state Gaming Control Board and Las VegasMore>>
Metro Police and the Nevada Gaming Control Board are warning hotels and casinos they will not tolerate properties that let their guests run wild.More>>
Thursday, March 21 2013 11:04 AM EDT2013-03-21 15:04:21 GMT
LAS VEGAS - March is the busiest time of year for visitors coming to Las Vegas, and many are here for one reason: March Madness. The first round of games for the NCAA men's basketball tournament beginsMore>>
March is the busiest time of year for visitors coming to Las Vegas, and many are here for one reason: March Madness.More>>
Monday, March 4 2013 7:38 PM EST2013-03-05 00:38:42 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- A new resort on the north end of the Las Vegas Strip is expected to bring 20,000 construction jobs and thousands of permanent positions. Foreign developers purchased the former Echelon propertyMore>>
A new resort on the north end of the Las Vegas Strip is expected to bring 20,000 construction jobs and thousands of permanent positions.More>>
Thursday, February 21 2013 4:49 PM EST2013-02-21 21:49:03 GMT
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Wynn Resorts Ltd. said Kazuo Okada has resigned from its board, potentially ending a long-running dispute between CEO Steve Wynn and the Japanese billionaire. Okada was once the largestMore>>
Wynn Resorts Ltd. said Kazuo Okada has resigned from its board, potentially ending a long-running dispute between CEO Steve Wynn and the Japanese billionaire.More>>
Wednesday, February 20 2013 3:50 PM EST2013-02-20 20:50:02 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Wet 'n' Wild Las Vegas is in the process of hiring for more than 300 positions as it prepares for its upcoming season which starts on Memorial Day weekend. Applications are being acceptedMore>>
Wet 'n' Wild Las Vegas is in the process of hiring for more than 300 positions as it prepares for its upcoming season which starts on Memorial Day weekend.More>>
Friday, February 8 2013 5:23 PM EST2013-02-08 22:23:31 GMT
MADRID (AP) -- Las Vegas Sands casinos and Madrid officials have chosen the town of Alcorcon on the outskirts of the Spanish capital as the site for the multibillion-dollar "EuroVegas" casino project,More>>
Las Vegas Sands casinos and Madrid officials have chosen the town of Alcorcon on the outskirts of the Spanish capital as the site for the multibillion-dollar "EuroVegas" casino project.More>>
Friday, February 8 2013 4:38 PM EST2013-02-08 21:38:35 GMT
LAS VEGAS - The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority reports a record number of visitors came to Las Vegas in 2012. More than 39.7 million people came to Las Vegas last year - 500,000 more thanMore>>
Tourism authorities said Las Vegas welcomed a record number of gamblers, clubbers and convention-goers in 2012.More>>
Friday, February 8 2013 4:36 PM EST2013-02-08 21:36:04 GMT
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval is building on the low-grade rivalry between Las Vegas and Atlantic City by urging lawmakers to pass a bill to expand the state's online gambling market nationwide. NewMore>>
Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval is building on the low-grade rivalry between Las Vegas and Atlantic City by urging lawmakers to pass a bill to expand the state's online gambling market nationwide.More>>
Friday, February 8 2013 4:08 PM EST2013-02-08 21:08:32 GMT
CARSON CITY, Nev. - The Nevada Gaming Control Board reports casinos won $943 million from gamblers in December. That's an increase of 10.2 percent from December 2011. Clark County casinos won more thanMore>>
The Nevada Gaming Control Board reports casinos won $943 million from gamblers in December. That's an increase of 10.2 percent from December 2011.More>>
Monday, February 4 2013 3:11 PM EST2013-02-04 20:11:06 GMT
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Wynn Resorts Ltd. said today that Nevada gaming officials have ended their investigation into allegations by a Japanese billionaire that the casino operator made an improper donationMore>>
Wynn Resorts Ltd. said today that Nevada gaming officials have ended their investigation into allegations by a Japanese billionaire that the casino operator made an improper donation to the University of Macau and found no evidence of wrongdoing.More>>
Friday, January 25 2013 3:42 PM EST2013-01-25 20:42:15 GMT
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- A Japanese billionaire is asking a federal judge to halt an attempt by Wynn Resorts Ltd. to oust him from its board. Kazuo Okada filed a suit in a U.S. District Court in Las Vegas ThursdayMore>>
A Japanese billionaire is asking a federal judge to halt an attempt by Wynn Resorts Ltd. to oust him from its board.More>>
Wednesday, January 23 2013 6:44 PM EST2013-01-23 23:44:11 GMT
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) -- Nevada's largest casinos suffered a combined loss of $1.2 billion in 2012, despite an increase in revenues. The annual "Gaming Abstract" released Wednesday by the state GamingMore>>
Nevada's largest casinos suffered a combined loss of $1.2 billion in 2012, despite an increase in revenues.More>>
Tuesday, January 22 2013 3:01 PM EST2013-01-22 20:01:54 GMT
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- The gambling industry's main lobbying group is asking casinos to be mindful of the way they advertise online. The American Gaming Association issued a revised code of conduct TuesdayMore>>
The gambling industry's main lobbying group is asking casinos to be mindful of the way they advertise online.More>>
Thursday, January 10 2013 1:18 PM EST2013-01-10 18:18:06 GMT
CARSON CITY, Nev. - Nevada casinos won less money from gamblers in November 2012 then they did the year before. The Nevada Gaming Control Board reports casinos won $782 million - a decline of 11 percentMore>>
Nevada casinos won less money from gamblers in November 2012 then they did the year before.More>>
Tuesday, January 8 2013 2:17 PM EST2013-01-08 19:17:44 GMT
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- MGM Resorts is unveiling vast Wi-Fi networks that will allow visitors at its Las Vegas casinos free wireless Internet access in public areas. The company announced the project Tuesday,More>>
MGM Resorts is unveiling vast Wi-Fi networks that will allow visitors at its Las Vegas casinos free wireless Internet access in public areas.More>>
Monday, January 7 2013 5:55 PM EST2013-01-07 22:55:32 GMT
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- The man who's led the American Gaming Association since its inception in 1995 says he'll be stepping down from the post effective June 30. Officials with the casino industry lobbyingMore>>
The man who's led the American Gaming Association since its inception in 1995 says he'll be stepping down from the post effective June 30.More>>
Friday, January 4 2013 2:15 PM EST2013-01-04 19:15:57 GMT
NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) -- The government of the Bahamas said it has prepared a two-part referendum that could legalize certain forms of gambling on the islands. National Security Minister Bernard NottageMore>>
The government of the Bahamas says it has prepared a two-part referendum that could legalize certain forms of gambling on the islands.More>>
Wednesday, January 2 2013 4:28 PM EST2013-01-02 21:28:41 GMT
HONG KONG (AP) -- Macau casino revenue climbed 13.5 percent last year to a record $38 billion, as the Asian gambling hub held on to its position as the world's biggest gambling market. Gross revenue fromMore>>
Macau casino revenue climbed 13.5 percent last year to a record $38 billion, as the Asian gambling hub held on to its position as the world's biggest gambling market.More>>
Wednesday, January 2 2013 3:37 PM EST2013-01-02 20:37:17 GMT
LAS VEGAS - Las Vegas sportsbooks typically see millions of dollars for the college football bowl season, but 2013 might have a different ring to it. Some of the most anticipated games of the postseasonMore>>
Las Vegas sportsbooks typically see millions of dollars for the college football bowl season, but 2013 might have a different ring to it.More>>
Monday, December 24 2012 1:06 PM EST2012-12-24 18:06:07 GMT
EVERETT, Mass. (AP) -- Las Vegas casino developer Steve Wynn has taken another step in his latest bid to bring a resort casino to Massachusetts. The Boston Globe reported that Wynn has signed an optionMore>>
Las Vegas casino developer Steve Wynn has taken another step in his latest bid to bring a resort casino to Massachusetts.More>>
Friday, December 21 2012 1:45 PM EST2012-12-21 18:45:56 GMT
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Pinnacle Entertainment is buying Ameristar Casinos for about $869 million, plus taking on its $1.9 billion in debt. If approved by shareholders and regulators, the deal would more thanMore>>
Pinnacle Entertainment is buying Ameristar Casinos for about $869 million, plus taking on its $1.9 billion in debt.More>>
Thursday, December 20 2012 4:59 PM EST2012-12-20 21:59:05 GMT
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) -- New Jersey lawmakers have given final approval to a bill legalizing Internet gambling within the state's borders. The bill now goes to Gov. Chris Christie. He vetoed a similarMore>>
New Jersey lawmakers have given final approval to a bill legalizing Internet gambling within the state's borders.More>>
Friday, December 14 2012 10:45 PM EST2012-12-15 03:45:40 GMT
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Nevada Sen. Harry Reid is declaring congressional efforts to legalize Internet poker dead for the year. The Senate Democratic Majority Leader said Friday that proponents of an onlineMore>>
Nevada Sen. Harry Reid is declaring congressional efforts to legalize Internet poker dead for the year.More>>
Friday, December 14 2012 3:27 PM EST2012-12-14 20:27:19 GMT
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Wynn Resorts Ltd. is seeking shareholder approval to remove Japanese billionaire Kazuo Okada from its board. The casino operator said Thursday it's calling a special meeting of shareholdersMore>>
Wynn Resorts Ltd. is seeking shareholder approval to remove Japanese billionaire Kazuo Okada from its board.More>>
Tuesday, December 11 2012 12:47 PM EST2012-12-11 17:47:07 GMT
LAS VEGAS - The Culinary Union Local 226 has elected Geoconda Arguello-Kline to be its new secretary-treasurer. She replaces D. Taylor who was elected the new president of UNITE HERE. Arguello-Kline hasMore>>
The Culinary Union Local 226 has elected Geoconda Arguello-Kline to be its new secretary-treasurer. She replaces D. Taylor who was elected the new president of UNITE HERE.More>>
Monday, December 10 2012 4:38 PM EST2012-12-10 21:38:02 GMT
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- A University of Nevada, Las Vegas researcher said the gambling industry will bounce back more slowly than the rest of the U.S. economy. Stephen Brown of the Center for Business and EconomicMore>>
A University of Nevada, Las Vegas researcher said the gambling industry will bounce back more slowly than the rest of the U.S. economy.More>>
Thursday, December 6 2012 2:26 PM EST2012-12-06 19:26:40 GMT
NEW YORK (AP) -- Online game company Zynga says it has asked Nevada gambling regulators for a decision that could pave the way for it to enter the U.S. gambling market. This follows Zynga's October disclosureMore>>
Online game company Zynga says it has asked Nevada gambling regulators for a decision that could pave the way for it to enter the U.S. gambling market.More>>
Friday, November 30 2012 2:20 PM EST2012-11-30 19:20:18 GMT
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Say goodbye to Bill's Gamblin' Hall & Saloon on the Las Vegas Strip. The Old West-themed casino will close for remodeling in February, and is expected to reopen in 2014 under a new name. CaesarsMore>>
Say goodbye to Bill's Gamblin' Hall & Saloon on the Las Vegas Strip.More>>
Tuesday, November 27 2012 3:19 PM EST2012-11-27 20:19:58 GMT
NEW YORK (AP) -- Casino operator Las Vegas Sands Corp. plans to pay a special dividend of $2.75, distributing about $2.26 billion to its shareholders by the end of the year. The company says the dividendMore>>
Casino operator Las Vegas Sands Corp. plans to pay a special dividend of $2.75, distributing about $2.26 billion to its shareholders by the end of the year.More>>
Friday, November 16 2012 3:43 PM EST2012-11-16 20:43:30 GMT
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Three more casino operators have been issued a Nevada online poker license. The state Gaming Control Board on Thursday approved interactive gambling licenses for MGM Online LLC and boutiqueMore>>
Three more casino operators have been issued a Nevada online poker license.More>>
Thursday, November 8 2012 6:33 PM EST2012-11-08 23:33:48 GMT
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) -- State officials say Nevada gambling revenues were up more than 3 percent in September compared with the same month a year ago. The Nevada Gaming Control Board reports a gamblingMore>>
State officials say Nevada gambling revenues were up more than 3 percent in September compared with the same month a year ago. The Nevada Gaming Control Board reports a gambling win of $893 million for September.More>>
Friday, May 17 2013 8:05 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:05:13 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- When Randy Kleiner stopped to help an injured driver, he didn't expect to become injured himself. But on Thursday morning, as he was assisting someone who had crashed their car, anotherMore>>
When Randy Kleiner stopped to help an injured driver, he didn't expect to become injured himself.More>>
Saturday, May 18 2013 9:25 PM EDT2013-05-19 01:25:46 GMT
As a family struggles with the death of a 15-year-old boy killed over and iPad, police are trying to track down the men responsible. Police say two men tried to rob the child of the device on Thursday.More>>
As a family struggles with the death of a 15-year-old boy killed over and iPad, police are trying to track down the men responsible.More>>
Saturday, May 18 2013 9:09 PM EDT2013-05-19 01:09:50 GMT
Lines of people were wrapped around The Lotto Store twice this weekend for the second largest lottery in the history of Powerball. The jackpot has grown to $600 million. People tell 8 News Now they waitedMore>>
Lines of people were wrapped around The Lotto Store twice this weekend for the second largest lottery in the history of Powerball.More>>
Friday, May 17 2013 9:02 PM EDT2013-05-18 01:02:54 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- A volunteer basketball coach at Shadow Ridge High School has been arrested, Clark County Schools Police Lt. Ken Young said. According to the Clark County Detention Center, the volunteer coach,More>>
A volunteer basketball coach at Shadow Ridge High School has been arrested, Clark County Schools Police Lt. Ken Young said.More>>
Friday, May 17 2013 8:56 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:56:00 GMT
LAS VEGAS - Metro Police says a preteen who was assaulted Thursday during an attempted robbery has died. Investigators said the preteen was walking near Charleston Boulevard and Torrey Pines Drive withMore>>
Marcos Arenas, a Bonanza High School student who was assaulted Thursday during an attempted theft, has died, Metro Police said.More>>
Friday, May 17 2013 8:39 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:39:56 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Metro Police are investigating two people found dead in an apartment complex near Desert Inn Road and Maryland Parkway. According to police, the bodies were found around 3 p.m. Friday atMore>>
Metro Police are investigating the deaths of a man and a woman whose bodies were found in an apartment Friday afternoon near Desert Inn Road and Maryland Parkway.More>>
Friday, May 17 2013 8:17 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:17:28 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Clark County firefighters are responding to reports of an explosion and fire at a facility located at North Las Vegas Boulevard and Sloan Lane. This is a developing story. 8NewsNOW. com willMore>>
One person is reported dead following an explosion and fire at a facility located at North Las Vegas Boulevard and Sloan Lane.More>>
Friday, May 17 2013 8:03 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:03:09 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- The theft of iPads, iPhones and other Apple devices is becoming commonplace, earning it the nickname, "Apple-picking," the police said. Bonanza High School student Marcos Arenas died ThursdayMore>>
The theft of iPads, iPhones and other Apple devices is becoming commonplace, earning it the nickname, "Apple-picking," the police said.More>>
Friday, May 17 2013 6:42 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:42:38 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- The Federal Election Commission had found that the parents of disgraced former Sen. John Ensign of Nevada made excessive in-kind contributions to a former political action committee staffMore>>
The Federal Election Commission had found that the parents of disgraced former Sen. John Ensign of Nevada made excessive in-kind contributions to a former political action committee staff member.More>>
