Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:03 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:03:29 GMT
LAS VEGAS - The Electric Daisy Carnival takes place this weekend. Hundreds of thousands of people are coming to Las Vegas for what some are calling the party of the year. The annual music festival fusesMore>>
The Electric Daisy Carnival takes place this weekend. Hundreds of thousands of people are coming to Las Vegas for what some are calling the party of the year.More>>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:33 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:33:34 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Motorcyclists and local authorities are using "Ride to Work" day to remind everyone to share the road. This year, there has been 16 motorcycle deaths in Nevada. John Cahill is an experiencedMore>>
Motorcyclists and local authorities are using "Ride to Work" day to remind everyone to share the road.More>>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:10 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:10:04 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Nearly 100 people will remain without a permanent place to live following Sunday's three-alarm fire at the Encantada Apartments. Officials with the Red Cross of Southern Nevada estimate theMore>>
Nearly 100 people will remain without a permanent place to live following Sunday's three-alarm fire at the Encantada Apartments.More>>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:02 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:02:44 GMT
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- More California court dates have been set for former Nevada Assemblyman Steven Brooks on charges stemming from a car chase and police confrontation in March. Prosecutors say that a Victorville,More>>
More California court dates have been set for former Nevada Assemblyman Steven Brooks on charges stemming from a car chase and police confrontation in March.More>>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:01 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:01:50 GMT
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Finally, there's something for couples who'd rather have rave music than a string quartet at their wedding. Organizers of the Electric Daisy Carnival say they're teaming up with VivaMore>>
Finally, there's something for couples who'd rather have rave music than a string quartet at their wedding.More>>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 2:01 PM EDT2013-06-18 18:01:56 GMT
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Casino giant MGM Resorts International and entertainment company AEG say they've inked a deal to build a 20,000-seat Las Vegas Strip arena. Officials with Las Vegas-based MGM ResortsMore>>
Casino giant MGM Resorts International and entertainment company AEG say they've inked a deal to build a 20,000-seat Las Vegas Strip arena.More>>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:30 AM EDT2013-06-18 13:30:08 GMT
LAS VEGAS - A viewer asks if crews can repave Boulder Highway near Sahara Avenue now that construction there is almost finished. This is a $9 million flood control project that included a long overdueMore>>
A viewer asks if crews can repave Boulder Highway near Sahara Avenue now that construction there is almost finished.More>>
Monday, June 17 2013 8:06 PM EDT2013-06-18 00:06:17 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Nye County isn't giving up the fight to store nuclear waste in Nevada. The county's officials could get a helping hand from new federal legislation that could allow Yucca Mountain to reopen.More>>
Nye County isn't giving up the fight to store nuclear waste in Nevada. The county's officials could get a helping hand from new federal legislation that could allow Yucca Mountain to reopen.More>>
Monday, June 17 2013 7:08 PM EDT2013-06-17 23:08:00 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Living on the street and selling her body is what one Las Vegas teen says she resorted to when she aged out of the foster care system. Around 100 foster teens age out of the system everyMore>>
Living on the street and selling her body is what one Las Vegas teen says she resorted to when she aged out of the foster care system.More>>
Monday, June 17 2013 6:33 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:33:50 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- It's been a tough start to the week for 91 people who lost their homes over the weekend when a fire raced through an apartment complex on Father's Day. The Red Cross is helping the displacedMore>>
It's been a tough start to the week for 91 people who lost their homes over the weekend when a fire raced through an apartment complex on Father's Day.More>>
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) -- State officials said Nevada casino revenue dropped 6 percent in the month of June after bringing in $833 million.
Nevada Gaming Control Board officials said Clark County winnings were down almost 8 percent. Las Vegas Strip casinos report a nearly 5 percent year-over-year drop in revenue after bringing in $484 million. Downtown Las Vegas brought in $34 million, for a 13 percent drop.
Washoe County casinos had a much better month. Reno brought in $50 million, more than 9 percent up from the same time last year, while the county overall saw a 7 percent jump in winnings.
South Lake Tahoe revenue of $17 million was up 17 percent.
The state of Nevada collected $38 million in taxes on the June revenue, which is 27 percent down from last year.
