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Business license proposals could aid Las Vegas Monorail

Las Vegas Monorail Co. stands to benefit from two proposals pending before the Clark County Commission tied to the company’s business license fees.

Reid expects more bids to ban online gaming

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.

Las Vegas home prices tick up 1.1 percent

The median price of a single-family home jumped to $202,000 in the month, up 1.1 percent from $199,900 in October, the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors reported Monday.

Nevada official meets with Uber, but no progress reported

The head of the state’s Department of Business and Industry met Monday with representatives of Uber, but there was no indication that there is any change forthcoming that would enable the company to restart operations.

Vegas man wins $14M on Megabucks at Rampart Casino

A Las Vegas Valley man probably did not expect to walk out of the Rampart Casino over $14 million richer, but he did after he hit the Megabucks jackpot, according to the resort.

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.

‘Taxi wars’ of ’60s predate today’s stand-off with Uber

“Taxi wars” led state’s lawmakers in 1969 to adopt the regulations the taxicab industry abides by today in Nevada. The regulatory system is again under scrutiny as Uber and other ride-sharing companies try to crack the market.

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.