Gaming

Las Vegas Sands websites remain down, probe continues

An exterior view of Palazzo on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011, on the Strip.

Websites for casino giant Las Vegas Sands Corp. remained down for a fourth day on Friday, while company, state and federal investigators trace the origin and effect of a hacking intrusion.

Peppermill faces $1M fine for slot machine spying

The Peppermill in West Wendover.

A $1 million fine is being levied on Peppermill Casinos Inc. that owns operation in Reno, Sparks, Henderson and Wendover for sending out an employee to illegally gather information on the slot machine win percentages of its competitors.

Regulator: Las Vegas Sands hackers didn't steal credit cards

The Venetian on the Las Vegas Strip.

A Nevada gambling regulator said Thursday that the hackers who knocked down all Las Vegas Sands websites for three days and counting did not steal any patron data, including credit card information.

FBI, Secret Service investigating Las Vegas Sands hacking

The Venetian on the Las Vegas Strip.

The FBI and Secret Service are investigating the hacking of the Las Vegas Sands casino company's websites, which remained out of service more than a day after they were hijacked.

Pinnacle credits Ameristar acquisition for boost in earnings

Las Vegas-based Pinnacle Entertainment, operators of 16 casino and racino properties in nine states, including two in northern Nevada, reported its fourth-quarter earnings Wednesday.

WSOP announces calendar for 2014 event

Players participate in the $1,000 No Limit Hold 'Em Tournament at the World Series of Poker on Thursday, May 30, 2013 at the Rio in Las Vegas.

The 45th annual World Series of Poker kicks off the day after Memorial Day, culminating with a November main event worth $10 million, organizers announced today.

$50 million renovation begins at Sparks Nugget casino

A $50 million renovation project is underway at John Ascuaga's Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks.

Websites of Venetian, Palazzo casinos hacked

An exterior view of Palazzo on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011, on the Strip.

The websites of casinos owned by Las Vegas Sands Corp. were hacked on Tuesday morning and remained down as of the afternoon.

MGM Resorts adding charging stations for electric vehicles

Drivers of electric vehicles will soon find 27 new charging stations at nine MGM Resorts International properties along the Las Vegas Strip.

Stratosphere operator reports 4th-quarter loss of $2.8 million

Diners enjoy the view from the Top of the World Restaurant at the Stratosphere on Thursday, April 5, 2012.

Las Vegas-based American Casino & Entertainment Properties LLC, operator of the Stratosphere and two Arizona Charlie’s properties in Las Vegas and the Aquarius in Laughlin, reported its fourth-quarter earnings Monday.

UNLV kicks off fundraising effort for Hotel College academic building with announcement of $2.5 million gift

A drive to raise money for construction of a new academic building for UNLV’s William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration kicked off today with the announcement of a $2.5 million gift.

Gaming agents say they were blocked from observing game at Aria

Visitors to the Aria at CityCenter walk through the casino floor Dec. 17, 2009.

Two gaming agents were observing play on a roulette table in a high-limit room when they were approached by an Aria casino supervisor who said they were no longer welcome. The state Gaming Control Board has asked that a fine and action be taken against the license of MGM Resorts, which owns and controls the Aria.

Bally Technologies has 10th straight profitable quarter

A Total Blast video slot machine by Bally Technologies is displayed Thursday, March 29, 2012. The new slot machine incorporates many arcade game-type features.

Las Vegas-based Bally Technologies, which manufactures and distributes slot machines and casino systems, reported its second-quarter earnings Thursday.

Canadian indicted in $12.9 million Las Vegas casino debt case

The Green Valley Ranch casino-resort in Henderson.

A Canadian real estate businessman and gambling high-roller is sought in Nevada on charges that he failed to repay $12.9 million in debts to two Las Vegas-area casinos.

Adelson takes on Disney in Florida casino battle

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