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In slot play, Stratosphere execs get more from less

Executives at the Stratosphere hotel-casino are getting more from less on their casino floor. By arranging the casino floor with clusters of slot machines instead of rows, the floor becomes more inviting. The result is longer play and better results.

Visitors flock to Las Vegas to celebrate Chinese New Year

The Chinese New Year, which begins Saturday, could have a greater importance on the local economy this year after Hainan Airlines in December launched the first direct flights between China and Las Vegas.

Las Vegas’ hockey officials ignite Preview crowd with vision of success

The Vegas Golden Knights revved up the Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce Preview crowd Tuesday with a vision of the team’s players hoisting the Stanley Cup before a frenzied T-Mobile Arena crowd. Then, said Knights President Kerry Bubolz, “We wanna have a big-ass party.”

Free Las Vegas attractions? Not when you factor in parking

We’d laugh it weren’t so sad to see articles in some of the national travel publications touting “30 things you can do for free in Vegas.” Unless you plan to walk a ways to some of these attractions, they’re technically no longer free since you’ll have to pay to park near them.

Longtime MGM restaurant manager sets sights on new challenge

Steven Katz has left his role with MGM for a new challenge: general manager of the upcoming sites for Canter’s Deli, the nearly 90-year-old Los Angeles institution about to re-enter the Las Vegas market.

Look for further ‘Vegasization’ of Macau in 2017

Lost in some of the commentary about what’s ahead for the gaming industry in 2017 is the ongoing “Las Vegasization” of Macau.

E-sports on track to become $1B industry

Less than two decades ago, e-sports consisted of a few dozen elite gamers gathering in warehouses to compete for modest-at-best prizes. Today, e-sports has climbed out of basements and warehouses and onto major cable networks and is on the verge of becoming a $1 billion industry.

Big business stories to watch in 2017

There are plenty of fascinating stories on the horizon for 2017. Here are some of the things you’ll be reading about in the next 12 months, with a touch of prognostication.

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