Las Vegas Casinos and Las Vegas Gambling - Nevada

Tropicana manager recalls opening 50 years ago

Rudy Spinosa has been at the Tropicana so long that he remembers when one of the biggest problems facing its owners was keeping the property clear of tumbleweeds that would blow in from the desert. (read more)

Flamingo begins second phase renovation

The famous Flamingo Las Vegas recently began the second phase of its extensive room renovation. (read more)

Macao surpasses Las Vegas

International News Brief: Macao says it has overtaken the Las Vegas Strip as the world's biggest casino draw, raking in more than $7 billion in 2006. (read more)

Binion's hemorrhages cash

Losses at Binion's increased substantially in 2006, fueling talk that the owners should sell the historic Las Vegas property to a company better-suited to succeed in the stagnant downtown casino market. (read more)

Miracle Mile Shops open soon

The Shops in Desert Passage at the Aladdin will begin operating as Miracle Mile Shops in May 2007. (read more)

INSIDE GAMING: Trials after title for poker champ

It's been a rough few months for defending World Series of Poker champion Jamie Gold. (read more)

Nevada not all about Las Vegas

The Rural Roundup, sponsored by the Nevada Commission on Tourism, is an annual event that attracts about 250 people from a lesser-known segment of the state's tourism industry. (read more)

L.A. Olympics bidders bet on Vegas glitz

Backers of Los Angeles' bid for the 2016 Olympic Games are betting on Las Vegas to add glitz -- and about 200,000 hotel rooms -- to their proposal. (read more)

Survey aims to gather data on rural Nevada tourism

A new survey by people hoping to shed light on tourism opportunities throughout rural Nevada should make it easier to understand just how many visitors are going beyond Las Vegas to explore rustic Silver State destinations. (read more)

Casino Royale chooses SSAI system

Statistical and Software Analysts, Inc. reports that its Casino Class System has been adopted by the Casino Royale and Hotel to provide digital recording solutions for the entire property. (read more)

Las Vegas part of L.A.'s bid for 2016 Olympics

The Olympic dream could reach as far as the Nevada desert if Los Angeles is successful in its bid for the 2016 summer games. (read more)

Miller Brewing, Palms Casino sign deal

Miller Brewing Company reports a major new partnership with one of the hottest resorts in Las Vegas, The Palms Casino Resort. (read more)

INSIDE GAMING: Flashier, fresher look for Four Queens

The owner of one of Fremont Street's glitziest facades said a $20 million plan to spiff up the inside of the Four Queens casino is ‘substantially complete.’ (read more)

Cirque du Soliel, Luxor sign deal

Cirque du Soleil and Luxor today announced a new show featuring Criss Angel, directed by Cirque du Soleil, set to open Summer 2008 at Luxor Resort and Casino. (read more)

Bunco raises money for cancer

Thousands of women will heading to the 2nd annual Prilosec OTC Bunco World Championship for a weekend of dice rolling, a chance to win $50,000 and to raise money for breast cancer. (read more)