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Laughlin’s abandoned Emerald River resort remains an eyesore

With the Colorado River steps from her house, Susan Martinolich can soak up a serene landscape from her back patio. There’s so much beauty outside, she says, she isn’t bothered much by the abandoned concrete towers standing across the water in Laughlin — leftovers of the failed Emerald River resort.

Al Faccinto, early executive of Caesar’s Palace, dies

Albert “Moky” Faccinto Sr., an early executive of Caesar’s Palace who helped to open the hotel and casino, died Sept. 17 at the age of 91.

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Governor plans to leave on trade mission to Australia on Monday

Gov. Brian Sandoval plans to leave Monday for Australia along with more than 30 Nevada representatives on a mission designed to enhance trade partnerships that will focus on water technology and commercialization, tourism and gaming.

Federal investigation casts shadow on Nevada Gaming Commission member

The Sparks Nugget, overseen for 16 years by Nevada Gaming Commission member Michonne Ascuaga, is under a federal investigation for failing to implement effective anti-money laundering programs at the casino, according to court papers filed Wednesday in relation to the property’s 2013 sale.