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Las Vegas may be all too eager to get rid of its oldest institutions, but the El Cortez is going nowhere. Having recently celebrated its 80th anniversary,…
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Gaining credit at Las Vegas casinos has been around as long as the Strip. But as technology changes, so does the way in which gamblers borrow money from…
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From the cigarette-inhaling poker player to the cigar-chomping high roller, smoking while gambling has been part of Nevada since the first casinos…
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During the coronavirus-caused economic downturn, few industries have been hurt more than hospitality.And few universities send more people into the…
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We all know some of the most famous – and catchy – product slogans: “Melts in your mouth, Not in Your Hands” - M&Ms, of course.“Just do it” – That’s…
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Along with theater, another favorite activity during William Shakespeare's time remains popular in modern-day Nevada: gambling.References to games of…
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When plans were unveiled last week for a $1.5 billion artificial lake and related development at the Wynn resort on the Strip, the announcement was…
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As director of the Center for Gaming Research, David Schwartz oversees UNLV’s hub for scholarly analysis of gaming issues.He is also the author of several…
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Dennis Gomes passed away last Thursday. He was a hard-hitting prosecutor who cracked down on mobsters in the days they dominated the Strip. In one case,…
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The Tropicana Hotel pulled itself out of bankruptcy with major renovations last year. But it hasn't been all roses since then. It recently cut ties with…