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A local real estate developer said Tuesday he acquired majority ownership of the Mardi Gras Hotel & Casino on Paradise Road and plans to redevelop the property.

U.S. Magistrate Judge Peggy Leen found that "false and misleading statements" were made by FBI agents in a sworn affidavit they submitted in seeking a judge's permission to search the villas in July.

The technology will be provided by GTECH Holdings. Financial terms were not disclosed.

The 46th annual World Series of Poker – a set of poker tournaments open to anyone 21 years of age or older – officially puts cards in the air, Wednesday, May 27, 2015, with nearly $200 million in prize money up for grabs, and several new events and changes in store to provide better value and excitement to poker’s version of Woodstock – including a huge increase in starting chips.

Whether this translates into more dollars in casino drop boxes is still up for debate.

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority on Friday publicly confirmed what most people already knew, that a record 41.1 million people visited Southern Nevada last year.

Gaming revenue collected by casinos ended a four-year upswing last year as the state's largest industry continued its recovery from the recession.

Maryland Live! and Horseshoe Casino secure approval to decrease slot numbers and increase table games.

New Orleans Mayor has signed a smoking ban into law today.

Revel reaches property-tax reduction agreement with Atlantic City.

Chinese New Year celebrations welcome the Year of the Yang, honoring the Goat, Sheep and Ram.

The restaurant, best known for its oversized breakfast items, will be replaced by a 24-hour Las Vegas-style coffee shop.

Penn National said its net loss of $250.4 million for the quarter that ended Dec. 31 was primarily due to a $316.5 million non-cash charge.

Adelson defends Macau even as troubled market crimps Sands' earnings.

Allowing the case to proceed in Chicago is considered a victory for the company and its private equity backers, Apollo Global Management and TPG Capital.

A Pittsburg, Kansas casino proposal has been recommended by the City Commission as one of three possible license contenders.

Bankruptcy judge approves finance for Taj Mahal to remain open ahead of restructuring.

Golden Moon Hotel and Casino to reopen following $70 million renovation.

Crime up 30 percent at Ohio casinos for this fiscal year thus far.

The newly named company will be called Golden Entertainment and will be traded on the Nasdaq replacing Lakes' current listing.