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Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., made no apologies for helping the Las Vegas hotel-casino, which boosted the economy on the north end of the Strip.

The case involves millions of dollars in illegal wagers accepted by the betting operation on the World Cup soccer tournament last year, according to prosecutors.

Moses G., a player at Pala from Carson, Calif., won a 2015 Lexus NX 200T SUV 4x2 in a drawing March 22.

The Strip development, which has been in planning for two years, is projected to include 3,000 hotel rooms and a casino with a combined 3,500 slot machines and table games in its initial phase.

New Mexico Gov. Medina, to the ire of legislators, vetoes bill introducing stricter sample testing in horse racing.

Two potential buyers were viewing the Revel this weekend in a new twist to the sale saga.

$5.5 million reno to commence this summer on the Fond-du-Luth Casino.

The first casino to open in Massachusetts will include nine dining and entertainment venues, live harness racing and over 1,200 slot machines and electronic table games.

D’Arcy Lyn K., a slot player from San Diego, California, won $12,085 Friday, March 20.

Global Cash Access paid $1.2 billion for Multimedia Games, which had its corporate headquarters, manufacturing facilities and development offices in Austin, Texas.

MGM Grand, the host hotel-casino for the megaboxing match between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquaio on May 2, expects a 35 percent revenue windfall from the fight weekend.

House Finance Committee approves Twin River Casino bill that would see hotel built beside casino.

Revel Casino Hotel has again petitioned a Bankruptcy Judge to approve a sale of the property.

Lake Charles three casinos revenue is soundly up.

Freedman was previously in management roles at three other Four Winds properties.

CEO Dan Lee told investors Tuesday that refinancing debt and boosting Full House’s stock price are the primary concerns.

To mark the milestone, Caesars Palace and AEG Live have just announced plans for Elton to return to The Colosseum in October 2015.

Next month, New Orleans will ban smoking in most public venues within Orleans Parish, including bars, hotels, sports stadiums and restaurants. Harrah’s New Orleans is also on the no-smoking list.

In the company’s year-end SEC filing, Caesars said the numerous lawsuits are related to transactions the company has made with its Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., going back to 2010.

MGM Resorts Chairman Jim Murren discussed the company forming a REIT last month during a quarterly conference call.