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Want to park free at MGM properties? Read on …

I know how you can get free parking at MGM’s Las Vegas properties, whether you’re a local or an out-of-towner.

How will legalized recreational marijuana affect the gaming industry?

It’s a cinch that if you’re walking the Strip on New Year’s Eve, you’ll come across at least one person toking in the new year with a celebration of the arrival of legalized recreational marijuana in Nevada.

In like a lion: Dancers, pomp celebrate Lucky Dragon grand opening in Las Vegas

Dragon and lion dancers danced and marched past baccarat players to a staccato beat of drums and cymbals while gamblers snapped cellphone pictures Saturday as Las Vegas’ newest boutique hotel property, Lucky Dragon, celebrated its grand opening.

Power partially restored at Paris Las Vegas

Power was partially restored at Paris Las Vegas about 10:30 p.m. Thursday, and guests are expected to be allowed back into the resort by 1 a.m. Friday.

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Giunchigliani wants separate talks, votes for tax increases for stadium, convention center

When Clark County commissioners convene for their Nov. 15 meeting, they’ll have the option of codifying two hotel room tax increases to fund the upgrade of the Las Vegas Convention Center and the construction of a domed stadium in one fell swoop. But if Commissioner Chris Giunchigliani has her way, commissioners will take their time before raising the tax to finance $750 million in bonds for the $1.9 billion stadium project.

Edward Doumani, early partner with Steve Wynn, dies at 80

Edward Doumani, who partnered with Steve Wynn to acquire the Golden Nugget in downtown Las Vegas five decades ago and built the Golden Nugget Atlantic City, has died at age 80.

 
Last of Riviera reduced to rubble on Las Vegas Strip — VIDEO

Hundreds of Riviera fans, insomniacs or people who just enjoy the sight and sound of a big building being brought down gathered around the Riviera Tuesday morning to give it a send-off into history.

 
Riviera implosion goes off without a hitch — VIDEO

Las Vegas bid a bittersweet goodbye to the Riviera early Tuesday morning, as the historic hotel’s Monaco tower came crashing down to make way for expanded convention facilities.

Here’s where to find an unobstructed view of the Riviera implosion

In true Vegas fashion, to celebrate the legacy of the Riviera, a spot near the site of the hotel and casino is holding an implosion viewing party to help give guests a front row seat to the once-in-a-lifetime implosion.