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M Resort is official Raiders hotel, opening themed eatery

The Raiders and M Resort have plans for a team-themed bar and grill that will open next year, according to a news release. The restaurant is part of a ...

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KAOS club at Palms closes abruptly days after reopening

Five days after reopening, KAOS dayclub and nightclub at the Palms has closed. “This afternoon, Red Rock Resorts Inc. announced the closing of KAOS dayclub and nightclub at ...

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Gambling firms see $7B to $8B sports betting market by 2025

Investors and sports betting companies are running up the score when it comes to sports betting, predicting the fast-growing industry will be a $7 billion to $8 billion business in ...

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Drew Las Vegas resort owner hires ex-MGM Resorts executive

The company completing the unfinished blue-glass Drew Las Vegas resort has named a former top MGM Resorts International official as its chief executive. Real estate firm ...

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KAOS club at Palms closes abruptly days after reopening

Five days after reopening, the KAOS dayclub and nightclub at the Palms has closed. “This afternoon, Red Rock Resorts Inc. announced the closing of KAOS dayclub and nightclub at ...

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Gambling firms see $7B to $8B sports betting market by 2025

Investors and sports betting companies are running up the score when it comes to sports betting, predicting the fast-growing industry will be a $7 billion to $8 billion business in ...

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Drew Las Vegas resort owner hires ex-MGM Resorts executive

The company completing the unfinished blue-glass Drew Las Vegas resort has named a former top MGM Resorts International official as its chief executive. Real estate firm ...

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Field trip to Las Vegas esports arena opens eyes of middle school girls to future careers

As they played the popular video game "Fortnite" at the HyperX Esports Arena on Wednesday, middle schoolers Sasha Lira and Ruby Ramirez didn’t seem especially interested in pursuing careers in esports. The fact that neithe eighth-grader expressed interest in ...

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Nevada casinos report 2019 high, best September in winnings

The $1.059 billion tally topped the previous September best of $1.058 billion in 2007 by just $100,000 ...

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Intel offers technology boost to UNLV-Caesars project to elevate hospitality experience

Sensing an opportunity to add its tech prowess to a unique existing partnership, the Silicon Valley company, known mostly for its computer processors, announced a deal to work with Caesars Entertainment and UNLV on the Black Fire Innovation education hub ...

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Las Vegas company joins sports betting gold rush

Matthew Holt recognized the proliferation of legal sports betting as a modern-day gold rush and quickly staked his claim, launching a Las Vegas company that works with teams, leagues and sportsbooks to detect possible cheating or irregularities. “What do you do in a gold rush?” Holt asked rhetorically. “You ...

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New technology has slot machines staring back at players

In the not too distant future, slot machine players might not need to insert their loyalty cards to rack up points. Using facial-recognition technology, the machines will simply “look” at the gambler and know who is playing. At the Global Gaming Expo ...

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Ruffin’s first act as Circus Circus owner? Renovating Slots-A-Fun

Casino mogul Phil Ruffin didn’t want to leave anything to chance in his pursuit of acquiring Circus Circus on the Las Vegas Strip. So, he put in an “over-the-top offer.”

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NHL's Bettman: Sports betting can help grow league's audience

Don’t be surprised if National Hockey League broadcasts eventually include heavy dosages of sports gambling references and information. That was part of commissioner Gary Bettman’s message today at a sports betting symposium at the Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas ...

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Wynn announces management changes at Boston-area casino

The president of Wynn Resorts' Boston-area casino is stepping down just months after it opened. The Las Vegas company announced Wednesday that Encore Boston Harbor President Robert DeSalvio will be ...

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MGM to sell Bellagio for $4.25 billion, lease property back

MGM Resorts International has a deal in place to sell the Bellagio to a real estate investment trust for $4.25 billion. In a joint news release, MGM and real estate firm Blackstone today ...

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MGM selling Circus Circus for $825 million

MGM Resorts International is selling Circus Circus Las Vegas for $825 million to an affiliate of Treasure Island owner Phil Ruffin. MGM will use the proceeds from the sale “to enhance ...