Steve Wynn’s deals, properties leave big impression on gaming

With deals, acquisitions, buyouts and the dramatic launch of new resorts, Steve Wynn has left an oversized impression on the gaming industry in Las Vegas, the U.S. and as far away as Macau.

‘Trusted confidant’ Matthew Maddox takes helm of Wynn Resorts

Matthew Maddox, one of the longest-serving executives at Wynn Resorts, has replaced Steve Wynn as chief executive officer, capping a career rise from small-town Arkansas to leader of a global gaming giant.

Henderson finalizes land deal with Raiders

The Oakland Raiders have scored a multimillion dollar deal on 55 acres in Henderson for the team’s future practice facility and headquarters.

 
Fleury cements legacy along banks of Ohio River

It’s here, at the top of a long, winding road off one of those narrow streets, in a place where more than 35 percent of residents live in poverty, where Marc-Andre Fleury decided to make a difference.

 
At least 4 die, 140 missing in strong Taiwan quake

Rescuers were working Wednesday to reach five people trapped and more than 140 people unaccounted for in several buildings damaged by a strong earthquake near Taiwan’s eastern coast.

 
Fleury’s return to Pittsburgh ends in 5-4 loss

Marc-Andre Fleury’s emotional return to the place where he won three Stanley Cups with the Pittsburgh Penguins turned into a roller-coaster 60 minutes that ended in a 5-4 loss for the Golden Knights.

 
Lights FC reveal shorts, player-incentive program

Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman had five of the team’s players take off white robes in front of the Plaza on Tuesday, revealing the shorts that go with the United League Soccer club’s inaugural kit.

 
UNLV signees to include 3 junior college defensive tackles

UNLV will sign three junior college defensive tackles after losing both senior starters. The Rebels will announce their complete recruiting class Wednesday.

Owner may sell Los Angeles Times to billionaire

The owner of the Los Angeles Times is in talks to sell the newspaper to a billionaire medical entrepreneur.

North Las Vegas firefighters escort leukemia patient home

A 16-year-old junior from Bonanza High School was treated to a hero’s ride home Tuesday after undergoing five weeks of intensive treatment for leukemia at a Las Vegas hospital.

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