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THE LATEST Business NEWS
New York investment firm to buy Service1st Bak

The New York investment company led by former gaming analyst Jason Ader on Wednesday announced plans to acquire Service1st Bank, a $200 million asset, privately held Las Vegas bank in a stock transaction.

Gaming regulators looking into Hard Rock arrests

State gaming regulators and county Business License Department officials confirmed Wednesday that they are looking into the incidents that led to the arrest of eight people on drug and prostitution charges at the Hard Rock Hotel’s Rehab pool on Sunday.

IN BRIEF

Executive tries anew to take Landry’s private

Economic indicators continue to tumble

The Southern Nevada Index of Leading Economic Indicators continues to tumble, suggesting no near-term relief from the most damaging recession since the 1930s, UNLV economist Keith Schwer said on Tuesday.

IN BRIEF

Cosmopolitan hires executive from rival

Harrah’s moves to decrease debt load

Harrah’s Entertainment is offering investors new notes in an attempt to reduce its $19.3 billion debt load, the company announced Tuesday.

Hearings could lower gas bills

Hearings began Tuesday in a series of Southwest Gas Corp. rate requests that could combine to lower consumers’ natural gas bills before year’s end.

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