Gaming

Board tells Las Vegas table game maker: Stay out of California

Galaxy Gaming, a Las Vegas manufacturer of casino table games, has been deemed unsuitable to do business in California by a judge, a recommendation that could call into question the company’s Nevada gaming license.

17 May 2013
By Ed Komenda,
Richard N. Velotta

After $7 million renovation, Terrible’s casino now the Silver Sevens

The pool at Terrible's, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013.

The Terrible’s cowboy is taking the next horse and buggy right outta town. The Affinity Gaming casino has a new name: The Silver Sevens Hotel & Casino.

17 May 2013
By Ed Komenda

Primm Valley Lotto Store sells near-winner for $360M Powerball drawing

People line up to buy Mega Millions lottery tickets at the Primm Valley Lotto Store across the state line at Primm Thursday, March 29, 2012.

A Primm Valley retail outlet long favored by Las Vegans playing California Lottery games sold a ticket this week that came just shy of winning a $360 million Powerball jackpot.

16 May 2013
By Las Vegas Sun Staff

Old Lady Luck on track to reopen this fall as Downtown Grand

The Nevada Gaming Commission conducted its monthly meeting today in Las Vegas.

16 May 2013
By Richard N. Velotta

What's new at the 2013 World Series of Poker

Hundreds of amateur and professional poker players compete on the first day of the World Series of Poker Main Event on Saturday, July 7, 2012, at The Rio.

Two years ago, the World Series of Poker naysayers were out in full effect. Following the US Justice Department shutting down the three most popular online poker sites, detractors argued the tournament wouldn’t be the same for the foreseeable future. The WSOP responded emphatically, notching the two most successful years in the event’s 43-year history in terms of total entrants. Based on Wednesday’s conference call to preview the 2013 WSOP, however, tournament officials’ biggest takeaway from the past two years was that 2011’s series outdrew 2012. The total number of players to enter an event two years ago was 75,672 ...

16 May 2013
By Case Keefer

Stratosphere parent company loses $3 million in 1st quarter

A view of the main entryway at the Stratosphere on Thursday, April 5, 2012.

Declines in occupancy and room rates broadened losses in the first quarter for American Casino & Entertainment Properties, operator of the Stratosphere, the Arizona Charlie’s locals casinos and the Aquarius in Laughlin.

15 May 2013
By Richard N. Velotta

World Series of Poker close to launching real-money online games

Jake Balsiger, left, Greg Merson, and Jesse Sylvia compete during the World Series of Poker Main Event final table at the Rio Tuesday, October 30, 2012.

Poker’s next world champion could emerge from a small buy-in tournament online. If the World Series of Poker gets its way, WSOP.com soon will become the second website in Nevada to offer real-money poker games.

15 May 2013
By Case Keefer

Downtown Grand to feature William Hill sports book

The Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas on Tuesday, February 12, 2013.

The Downtown Grand’s forthcoming casino will come equipped with a William Hill Sports Book.

14 May 2013
By Ed Komenda

Station Casinos optimistic despite losses in first quarter

Station Casinos is banking on moves it made in the first three months of the year to reverse the company’s fortunes after reporting a net loss of $142.2 million for the first quarter that ended March 31.

14 May 2013
By Richard N. Velotta

Jury sides with businessman in Las Vegas Sands lawsuit

In this Friday, April 5, 2013, file photo, Las Vegas Sands Corp. CEO Sheldon Adelson testifies in Clark County District Court in Las Vegas.

A jury on Tuesday awarded a Hong Kong businessman a $70 million judgment against Las Vegas Sands Corp., the casino giant run by billionaire Sheldon Adelson. Richard Suen claimed he was owed up to $328 million for helping the company secure a gambling license in Macau.

14 May 2013
By Hannah Dreier, Associated Press

Jury still deliberating in Las Vegas Sands case

A Las Vegas jury is still weighing whether it will award Hong Kong businessman Richard Suen a judgment against Las Vegas Sands Corp., the casino giant run by billionaire Sheldon Adelson.

13 May 2013
Associated Press

Downtown's Golden Nugget now in the baccarat business

An exterior view of the Golden Nugget in downtown Las Vegas on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013.

Baccarat players have a new pit to play in. The Golden Nugget has opened a baccarat pit downtown, located just past the casino’s Rush Tower lobby and valet entrance.

13 May 2013
By Ed Komenda

From bands to bingo: Green Valley Ranch Resort opens gaming hall in place of Ovation

A look at the new Bingo room at Green Valley Ranch, May 2013.

Station Casinos has opened a new 400-seat bingo hall at Green Valley Ranch Resort. Action begins at 9 a.m. and runs on the odd hours until 11 p.m., offering eight sessions a day. Of the 400 seats, 312 are dedicated to nonsmokers and 88 are located in a smoking section separated by glass. Hall games include Super Jumbo Bingo Progressive, which can dole out six-figure jackpots. Every session features cash balls, giving players the chance to wins thousands of dollars if their number is called.

13 May 2013
By Ed Komenda

With NASCAR and pop star themes, today's slot machines play more like video games than one-armed bandits

Slot makers spend a lot of money — sometimes millions — paying for licensing fees and developing character-driven games based on pop stars, movies and TV shows.

Bill Wadleigh, a transplant from the video game industry and head of development at Bally Technologies, has found himself moving closer and closer to his roots these days. Bally and many other slot machine makers are beginning to bridge the gap between traditional spin slots and immersive video games. “From a technological standpoint, on a slot machine, it’s pretty insane,” Wadleigh said. “Insane in a good way.” The most immersive slot machines, such as NASCAR, have gone beyond simple player-character interaction.

13 May 2013
By Ed Komenda

Jury begins deliberation in Las Vegas Sands case

Las Vegas Sands Chairman and CEO Sheldon Adelson looks towards the direction of Hong Kong businessman Richard Suen while testifying Monday, April 8 , 2013 in Clark County Regional Justice Center. This is the third day that the billionaire casino mogul has been on the witness stand, Suen claims Las Vegas Sands Las Vegas Sands owes him $328 million for his help in winning a gambling license in Macau.

Jurors began deliberations in a nine-year-old breach of contract case against casino giant Las Vegas Sands Friday after hearing conflicting stories from lawyers about the role a Hong Kong businessman played in helping Sands enter the Chinese gambling enclave of Macau.

10 May 2013
Hannah Dreier, Associated Press
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