Gaming

MGM pairs with Royal Caribbean for customer rewards program

MGM Resorts International and Royal Caribbean announced a new partnership Tuesday that will allow people to use customer reward points for amenities offered by both companies.

30 October 2012
By Ron Sylvester

South Point's spa to get a makeover

The South Point casino is getting a full makeover for its spa with a $500,000 renovation set to open Dec. 1.

29 October 2012
By Ron Sylvester

Sandy cancels dozens of flights to Las Vegas, leaves tourists stranded

Hundreds of flights carrying people bound for Las Vegas were canceled Monday because of the threat of Superstorm Sandy, which began to pound the East Coast in the late afternoon. Almost 200 flights carrying passengers headed toward Las Vegas nonstop or via connection were grounded from Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C.

29 October 2012
By Ron Sylvester

Sports book manager arrested in probe of alleged illegal betting ring makes court appearance

Michael Colbert, a Las Vegas gaming executive arrested in what authorities allege was a nationwide illegal sports betting ring, made an initial court appearance Monday morning.

29 October 2012
By William D'Urso

A rundown of the 9 vying for $8.5 million at the World Series of Poker

Members of the October Nine reach for the championship bracelet held by Jack Effel, World Series of Poker tournament director, after making the final table in the World Series of Poker's $10,000 buy-in, no-limit Texas Hold'em main event at the Rio Monday, July 17, 2012. From left are: Russell Thomas, Jacob Balsiger, Jeremy Ausmus, Steven Gee, Greg Merson, Jesse Sylvia, Robert Salaburu, Andras Koroknai and Michael Esposito. All the players are from the United States except Koroknai who is from Hungary.

The poker world will immortalize one of the nine players who take the stage at the Rio’s Penn & Teller Theater Monday evening. Winning the World Series of Poker Main Event means more than the jaw-dropping $8,531,853 payout.

29 October 2012
By Case Keefer

Cosmopolitan adds 40 gaming jobs, aims to grow casino

John Unwin, CEO of Cosmopolitan Las Vegas, poses at the resort Monday, Oct. 22, 2012.

The Cosmopolitan opened in December 2010 during the depths of the Great Recession, and few expected it to be an immediate financial success.

29 October 2012
By Steve Green

Nevada’s fledgling Internet gambling is not tied to New York bookmaking ring

The chairman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board said the state’s fledgling Internet poker system is not tied in any way to the illegal national sports betting ring.

27 October 2012
By Cy Ryan

Nevada governor urges federal lawmakers to legalize online poker

A day after a prominent sports book director was arrested in connection with an alleged illegal offshore gambling ring, Gov. Brian Sandoval has sent a letter to federal lawmakers supporting a bill to legalize Internet poker.

26 October 2012
By Richard N. Velotta

Illegal offshore gambling ring could hurt Nevada's emerging online gaming industry

Race and sports book director Mike Colbert poses with a wireless tablet at the M Resort on Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2010. Customers with accounts can use the tablet to place bets without standing in line. The sports book also has "In-Running" wagering during games.

Just as the Internet gambling industry was building credibility in Nevada, along came Michael Lloyd Colbert, the local Cantor Gaming sports book director and a Nevada gaming licensee who was among 25 people indicted in what prosecutors call a national illegal sports-betting ring.

26 October 2012
By Steve Green,
Ron Sylvester

Caesars Entertainment, Republic Airways pair for gambler vacation packages

Caesars Entertainment has signed a three-year agreement with Republic Airways to provide charter flights for Caesars customers nationwide.

25 October 2012
By Richard N. Velotta

Affinity Gaming signals big changes ahead

Las Vegas-based casino operator Affinity Gaming LLC today signaled that big changes could be in store for the company, saying it's exploring alternatives ranging from casino sales to a companywide merger with another firm.

25 October 2012
By Steve Green

Cantor Gaming sports book director arrested

Race and sports book director Mike Colbert poses with a wireless tablet at the M Resort on Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2010. Customers with accounts can use the tablet to place bets without standing in line. The sports book also has "In-Running" wagering during games.

Michael Colbert, the race and sports director for Cantor Gaming and sports book manager at the M Resort, was arrested Wednesday on a fugitive warrant from out of state, according to records from the Clark County Detention Center.

24 October 2012
Staff and wire reports

A.G. Burnett named chairman of Gaming Control Board

Gov. Brian Sandoval has named A.G. Burnett, experienced in legal matters involving gambling, as chairman of the three-member state Gaming Control Board.

24 October 2012
By Cy Ryan

Wynn profit falls, despite steady performance in Las Vegas

The Encore is shown to the left of the Wynn Las Vegas on the Strip.

Casino resort operator Wynn Resorts Ltd. today said its third quarter profit fell as net revenue remained steady. The company earned $112 million, or $1.11 per share, compared to net income of $127.1 million, or $1.01 per share, in the third quarter of 2011.

24 October 2012
By Steve Green

Casino sued over shooting death in bathroom

Security was inadequate at a North Las Vegas casino when a patron was shot and killed during a 2010 robbery, family members of the victim allege in a new lawsuit.

23 October 2012
By Steve Green
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