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Day after massacre, Mandalay Bay remains eerily quiet

Normally bustling with convention attendees drinking, gambling and socializing, the Mandalay Bay felt like a newly-opened casino that few knew about. Just 26 hours earlier, the same casino floor was full of life until hundreds — maybe even thousands — of bullets came reigning down onto concertgoers from the hotel’s 32 floor.

G2E talk only a prelude to Nevada leaders’ pot discussion

It’s going to be some party when Gov. Brian Sandoval gets together with state policymakers next month to begin talking about whether it’s possible for the gaming industry and the marijuana business to coexist in Nevada.

Esports a ‘new emphasis’ at G2E

Last year show organizers say there were two sessions dedicated to esports at the Global Gaming Expo, the annual international gaming trade show and conference presented by the American Gaming Association.

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Las Vegas Strip massacre will force hotels to rethink security

The deadliest shooting in U.S. history will force the nation’s hotel industry to rethink security procedures, but there may be little new they can do now to prevent such events.

MGM Resorts shares tumble after Las Vegas shooting

Shares of major U.S. casino operators fell Monday after a gunman shot dead at least 59 people and injured more than 500 in Las Vegas, the largest mass shooting in U.S. history.

Get ready for ‘HyperVegas,’ the next phase in Las Vegas marketing

The next iteration of how R&R Partners will market Las Vegas as a tourism destination under its $15.5 million annual advertising and marketing contract with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority has arrived.

New products, Magic Johnson appearing at G2E in Las Vegas

Thousands of gaming devices will be on display at the Sands Expo Center for the Global Gaming Expo, the world’s largest gaming industry trade show.

Five MGM executives promoted, four at Las Vegas properties

MGM Resorts International has promoted five executives to president and chief operating officer at their respective resorts, including four in MGM’s Las Vegas portfolio.

MGM again delays opening of Macau casino

MGM Resorts International has pushed back the opening of its Cotai hotel-casino for at least the third time following the worst typhoon to strike southern China in decades.

Hefner embraced pleasure, business in Las Vegas

Hugh Hefner, who died Wednesday in Los Angeles at 91, built Playboy Enterprises into a global brand. He also found business and pleasure in Las Vegas.

Caesars wins key approvals, moves close to bankruptcy exit

Gaming regulators in Louisiana and Missouri have granted the licenses and regulatory approvals necessary for the restructuring of Caesars Entertainment and Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., company officials said Wednesday.

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