Gaming

Casino supplier disputes B of A lawsuit allegations

The CEO of Las Vegas casino supplier Galaxy Gaming Inc. on Monday denied lawsuit allegations against the company leveled by Bank of America, calling them "erroneous."

New member named to Nevada Gaming Control Board

Gov. Brian Sandoval has named Terry Johnson, director of the state Department of Business and Industry, to the Gaming Control Board to succeed Mark Lipparelli, who resigned.

Casinos hedge their bets when it comes to political spending

Casinos hedge their bets when it comes to political spending

If the election is all about the economy, then where are the brains behind Nevada’s biggest economic industry placing their bets? The short answer: All over the place.

Okada drops effort to nominate Wynn Resorts board members

Billionaire Wynn Resorts Ltd. board member Kazuo Okada is dropping his effort to nominate two independent directors to the company’s board but is continuing to fight Wynn’s forced redemption at a discount of his $2.9 billion in company stock.

Wynn sues former Chinese executive now working for competitor

Wynn Resorts Ltd. is suing a former high-level Chinese marketing executive who’s now working for a competitor in Macau, charging he violated noncompete and confidentiality agreements.

Licensing enables Affinity of Las Vegas to improve Colorado casinos

Affinity Gaming LLC of Las Vegas today said it has received gaming licenses from the Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission.

Penn National: No robust recovery in Las Vegas

A view of the M Resort in Henderson.

Penn National Gaming, owner of the M Resort in Henderson, on Thursday reported a smaller third quarter profit on lower revenue amid flat conditions in the Las Vegas area and elsewhere.

Three more casino operators get online poker licenses

Three more casino operators received online poker licenses today to compete in Nevada’s developing intrastate market.

Aria closes its buffet for remodeling

A server takes a beverage order from MGM Mirage employees at the Aria buffet Monday, Dec. 14, 2009.

After three years and strong consumer reviews, the buffet at Aria has closed to remake its food and atmosphere. The buffet closed Monday and is expected to reopen by the end of the year.

Nevada casinos get split ruling in comp meal tax dispute

A state judge today overturned efforts by the Nevada Tax Commission to force casinos to pay sales taxes for free meals they provide to employees. But in a setback for the casinos, Clark County District Court Judge Gloria Sturman ruled during a hearing that complimentary meals provided to gamblers are taxable.

Casino operator gives up on project near Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Houston-based Nevada Gold & Casinos Inc. today said it’s abandoned plans to invest in a proposed 200-room hotel-casino adjacent to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

South Point Poker hiring for online poker site

South Point Poker, which hopes to become the first real-money online poker site to launch legally in Nevada, is recruiting to fill several technology, marketing, customer service and regulatory compliance positions.

MGM Resorts CEO Jim Murren recognized for corporate responsibility

Jim Murren, Chairman and CEO of MGM Resorts International, speaks  Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2011, at G2E at The Venetian.

MGM Resorts International Chairman and CEO Jim Murren is being honored for corporate responsibility achievements such as driving environmental and diversity initiatives.

Las Vegas villa rents for $40,000 a night, includes private glass elevator

The pool of a penthouse at the Palms.

It's not cheap to live like a Las Vegas king. Suites and villas on the Strip can cost a few grand — or even a few dozen grand — a night.

Exactly what they’re afraid of

Had there been a real table set up for the round-table discussion on the state of the casino industry at the recent Global Gaming Expo, the CEOs gathered around it would have been kicking the shins of Walter Bugno, the head of Spielo International.