Gaming

Las Vegans can soon buy Powerball tickets in California

Las Vegans making the 40-minute drive south to Primm to buy lottery tickets will have a new game to play starting next year.

Arizona governor's PAC got $250,000 from casino owner Adelson, wife

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer's political action committee reports receiving more than $900,000 in donations this year, including $250,000 from billionaire Las Vegas casino owner Sheldon Adelson and his wife, Miriam.

Sports book faces fine for taking unauthorized Derby bets

The old Leroy’s race and sports book chain has agreed to pay a $25,815 fine to state gaming regulators for accepting bets on the 2012 Kentucky Derby at four of its locations without prior approval.

Caesars names general manager for Las Vegas observation wheel

An artist's rendering looking directly east from Las Vegas Boulevard into the proposed restaurant/entertainment district, part of the overall Project Linq that connects Imperial Palace, left, to the Flamingo, right.

Eric Eberhart, a veteran with more than 30 years of entertainment experience, has joined Caesars Entertainment as general manager of the High Roller observation wheel being built on the Las Vegas Strip.

Economists: Las Vegas poised for steady, sustainable growth

If Las Vegas and Southern Nevada can limp through the next two years, the region could see long-term economic growth rivaling the days before the Great Recession.

Arizona Powerball jackpot winner's name revealed

The second winner of the $587.5 million Powerball jackpot is a 37-year-old electronics industry professional who grew up in a modest home in Pennsylvania and moved to an affluent Phoenix suburb last year before striking it rich in the lotto.

Sandy causes record drop in New Jersey casino revenues

Superstorm Sandy led to the biggest monthly drop in casino revenue in the 34-year history of legalized gambling in Atlantic City, N.J.

Colliers Gaming Group expects Strip revenue to grow in coming years

Michael Mixer, managing partner/Las Vegas for Colliers International,  responds to a question during an interview at the commercial real estate brokerage Monday, Nov. 19, 2012. Mixer is part of a Colliers gaming group focused on helping investors buy and sell casinos and gaming property.

Mike Mixer predicts that upwards of $1.5 billion will be invested in the Las Vegas gaming market over the next two years. Mixer is the head of a new national gaming group established last summer by commercial real estate brokerage Colliers International.

Owner of bar where sex acts reported asks for leniency

The owner of a bar where gaming agents reportedly witnessed patrons performing sex acts in public says she will be financially ruined if the Nevada Gaming Commission imposes harsh sanctions.

Nevada gaming revenue up 1.8 percent in October

Gaming revenue in Nevada increased 1.8 percent in October to $978.8 million and was up by 3.6 percent on the Las Vegas Strip compared to the same month a year ago.

Caesars recommended for Nevada online poker license

The online unit of Caesars Entertainment Corp. of Las Vegas today was recommended for licensure as an online intrastate poker operator in Nevada. At a meeting in Carson City, the State Gaming Control Board voted to recommend a license for Caesars to the Nevada Gaming Commission.

Bill Hornbuckle promoted to president of MGM Resorts

MGM Resorts International of Las Vegas today announced the promotion of Bill Hornbuckle to the newly-created position of president and chief marketing officer. Hornbuckle will have expanded responsibilities, including gaming development. He had been serving as chief marketing officer since 2010.

Gaming CEO posts open letter to bank chief over lawsuit

Las Vegas-based casino supplier Galaxy Gaming Inc. on Tuesday stepped up its defense against a Bank of America lawsuit, publishing an open letter on its website to the bank’s CEO complaining about the legal action.

Nevada sports, race book operator facing regulatory complaint

The state Gaming Control Board has filed a complaint against the old Leroy's race and sports book chain over problems including the alleged unauthorized acceptance of bets on the 2012 Kentucky Derby from certain locations.

Las Vegas casino supplier announces special dividend

Las Vegas-based casino supplier Gaming Partners International Corp. today announced plans to return $1.48 million to shareholders through a one-time special dividend of 18 1/4 cents per share payable Dec. 18.