Top online pro Ian Steinman savors first deep WSOP run

Ian Steinman, the 2016 WSOP.com Online Player of the Year, rarely plays live tournaments due to a fear of flying. But the resident of Carson City was savoring his first deep run in a WSOP event Thursday at the Rio Convention Center.

Las Vegas police checking for illegal fireworks on July 4

The Metropolitan Police Department will send officers around the Las Vegas Valley on the Fourth of July to check for illegal fireworks usage, Chief Rich Fletcher said at a news conference Thursday.

Changes coming for Uber, including tipping through app

Uber drivers will have options to make extra cash in Las Vegas as part of the embattled company’s “180 Days of Change” initiative, company executives said.

Raiders secure guard Gabe Jackson for 5 years, $56M

The Raiders locked up guard Gabe Jackson with a five-year, $56 million contract extension, meaning both he and quarterback Derek Carr are secured through the team’s relocation to Las Vegas in 2020 and into the 2022 season.

5 spots for a meal in Las Vegas this week

Cleo at SLS Las Vegas has introduced a social hour from 5 to 7 p.m. daily, with dishes such as hummus, Greek salad, quinoa and roasted vegetables and kebabs, sausages and meats priced at $7 to $9.

5 places for tofu in Las Vegas

Lucky Dragon’s high-end restaurant offers numerous tofu dishes, some vegetarian or vegan, others utilizing meat or seafood.

‘Despicable Me 3’ not terribly entertaining

There are simply too many ideas in this unnecessary sequel, none of which is really explored, for any of them to resonate.

Las Vegas’ Mundo at Mingo aims to offer best of two eateries

Mundo at Mingo owner Mingo Collaso at one point had his plate full operating Mundo, an upscale Latin food restaurant at World Market Center, and Mingo, a bar with American comfort food in the Arts District.

A few more summer reading tips

Another local author, Dennis Goode, published “Time Squares,” a novel about life in an apartment building in New York City and the interaction among the residents. A good short read.

Defense will determine whether UNLV goes over win total

With UNLV set to hand the reins this season to highly touted redshirt freshman quarterback Armani Rogers, its win total is 5 at the Golden Nugget and CG Technology, which opened it at 5½ before it was quickly bet down.

State champions for the 2016-17 winter season

Here is a recap of every team that won a state title during the 2016-17 winter sports season and will be looking to defend this upcoming season.

Lyft offering discounts in Las Vegas during holiday weekend

Lyft is offering discounts up to 42 percent off the cost of rides during the extended Independence Day holiday weekend as part of an effort to reduce the number of impaired drivers on the road.

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