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Assembly approves bill banning betting kiosks

CARSON CITY — Barring a gubernatorial intervention, sports betting kiosks in Nevada are set to become a thing of the past.

Glitch that allowed WSOP gambling website to accept wagers corrected

An online gambling website based on the World Series of Poker that is awaiting final approval from Nevada gaming regulators accidentally went live Wednesday for a brief time but was shut down quickly when the glitch was discovered.

Will electric rates soar when MidAmerican takes over NV Energy?

It’s the power ratepayer’s worst fear. A big conglomerate consumes the local electric utility, and energy costs soar. And that’s what has actually happened with some operations of MidAmerican Energy Holdings Co., the Warren Buffet-owned company that on Wednesday announced its $10 billion buyout of NV Energy.

Are you ready for some jersey sales? NFL trumping NBA

National Basketball Association stars Tim Duncan and Tony Parker have guided their San Antonio Spurs into the Finals, while Miami Heat superstar LeBron James is getting prime time attention on TV as he tries to help his team into the sport’s championship series.

Nevada officials, companies seek to boost trade ties with Brazil

Nevada already exports billions of dollars of goods and services annually to Switzerland, Canada, Mexico and Japan. But state trade officials are also looking to build stronger trade ties with the so-called BRIC nations — Brazil, Russia, India and China.

Pending sales of U.S. existing homes rise less than forecast

WASHINGTON — Fewer Americans than forecast signed contracts in April to buy previously owned homes, indicating limited inventory is holding back further progress in the housing market.

NV Energy to be acquired by Warren Buffett

Nevada’s corporate community got a big jolt Wednesday when the world’s best-known investor dropped a few billion bucks on the local power company.