A doctor who sued Caesars Entertainment Corp. when it barred him from its properties and prevented him from attending a medical conference at Paris Las Vegas lost his appeal Thursday to the Nevada Supreme Court.
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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.
Nevada gaming regulators banned unlicensed daily fantasy sports websites from providing their product to Silver State customers, saying the activity constitutes sports wagering.
State gaming regulators and gambling equipment company representatives discussed draft rules governing development and use of slot machines that include a skill-based element aimed at attracting younger players.
Attorney general nominee Loretta Lynch says it is unlikely she would reverse a landmark Department of Justice opinion that opened the door to legalized Internet gambling and also sparked a backlash against it.
U.S. Sen. Harry Reid of Nevada said Friday that Congress next year will take up legislation to outlaw Internet gambling, and he plans to support a ban while trying to gain an exemption for online poker.
Nevada gaming revenue dipped 3.7 percent in August, ending five straight months on increases statewide.
Nevada gaming revenue jumped 8.11 percent in May, which included the Las Vegas Strip’s largest single-month increase this year. Strip casinos collected almost $593 million, a 17.3 percent increase compared to May 2013.
The Peppermill Casino in Reno has joined the online poker room operated by Ultimate Gaming.
On the campaign trail, Republican lieutenant governor candidate Sue Lowden touts her decades in business as a casino executive to show she’s more qualified for the job of promoting tourism and economic development than her GOP opponent Mark Hutchison, an attorney and state senator.
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