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Agent testifies about raid on gambling operation

The FBI had to move up a raid on an international gambling operation at Caesars Palace in July because word had slipped out about the investigation, a state gaming agent testified Wednesday.

SEC filing: Perini to receive approximately $189.5 million on lien claims

Tutor Perini Corp., the general contractor behind CityCenter and a party in a massive construction defect case involving the development’s Harmon Hotel, said Wednesday it would receive “total net settlement proceeds” of approximately $189.5 million on its lien claims.

Finally: Las Vegas officially gets 40 millionth annual visitor

For the past two years, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority has said that it would attract a record-breaking 40 million tourists to Southern Nevada, toppling a record that has stood since 2012. Now it’s happened

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Nevada sex resort tries new business plan for world’s oldest profession

Las Vegas witnessed the rise of the megaresort on the Strip. Now a brothel may be setting a similar trend for the sex industry in which opulent brothel resorts cluster as close to Las Vegas as the law will allow. Or maybe it’s another gimmick.

Does Las Vegas have what it takes for a pro sports franchise?

Sin City’s unique status as a world entertainment destination makes it possible to lure professional sports teams without a public arena or stadium subsidies most cities must pay.

Uber disables app, stops rideshares in wake of Nevada court ruling

The maverick ride-sharing company that has been bending the state’s transportation rules for just over a month ceased operations in Nevada late Wednesday, vowing to return when it finds a clear path to operating legally in the state.

UFC, country music officials vie for ‘first’ at new arena

UFC President Dana White would love the hometown Ultimate Fighting Championship to christen the new 20,000-seat arena under construction behind New York-New York on the Strip with a fight event in spring 2016. But White and UFC face competition.

Welcome back, Gramercy

In a milestone for what was once a recession-shuttered project in southwest Las Vegas, The Gramercy installs a giant “G” sculpture. Office and residential tenants are following soon.

Largest residential recycling center coming to NLV

The Las Vegas Valley, home of the nation’s largest landfill, will soon welcome the country’s largest residential recycling center.

Arena builder takes shot at landing NBA for Las Vegas

The groundbreaking for Jackie Robinson’s $1.4 billion arena and hotel project on the Strip on Wednesday fueled talk that the National Basketball Association will have a team in Las Vegas one day.

Uber launches online petition in Vegas

Uber, which last week brought its controversial ride-sharing app to Nevada, is battling opponents and gathering support with an online petition drive before it faces a Clark County District Court hearing Wednesday.

Nevada ties for No. 1 in underwater homes

California research firm RealtyTrac reported Wednesday that 31 percent of Nevadans with mortgages had loans that were “seriously” higher than their home values in the quarter that ended Sept. 30.

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