Las Vegas, Nevada

Las Vegas, Nevada is the casino gambling capital of the world. Best known as Sin City, the streets are lined with casino-gambling resorts, nightlife, shopping, and world-class tourism. Las Vegas has the most glamorous image of any city.

Las Vegas started off as a small railroad town back in 1905. Then in 1931, casino gambling was legalized, followed by the completion of the Hoover Dam five years later.

Since then, there has been some really interesting news including the fires that destroyed several casinos such the 'El Rancho' in 1960 and the MGM Grand in 1980. The opening of the Mirage back in 1989 started the era of the 'mega-resort', inspiring other major casinos such as the Bellagio in 1993. In May 2005, the city celebrated it's 100th birthday and coming up in 2007, Las Vegas will play home to the NBA All-Star Game.

There is always plenty of news and upcoming events in Las Vegas. CasinoGamblingWeb.com will try to report the most interesting and relevant stories right here on this page.

Nevada Casino Taxes Will Rise If Proposed Initiative Passes
February 8, 2012
The political battle in the state of Nevada is about to become even more competitive after a group filed an initiative Tuesday that would raise taxes on existing casinos...
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Nevada Casino Revenue Rises In November, Gaming Stocks Rise
January 12, 2012
Revenue At Nevada casinos rose in November by over seven percent, leading to an increase in confidence from investors that the gaming industry is rebounding from the recession...
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No Longer The Hilton, Las Vegas Hotel & Casino Starts New Era
January 3, 2012
For years, travelers have recognized the casino as the Hilton, but after licensing rights ran out at the end of 2011, the Las Vegas Hilton officially changed its name to The Las Vegas Hotel & Casino to begin the new year...
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Online Poker Could Start In The US With South Point Casino
December 27, 2011
Now that the Department of Justice has cleared the path to regulated online poker, it appears as though the South Point Hotel & Casino in Nevada may become the first online casino open to US residents...
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Nevada Gaming Board Chairman Says Online Poker Coming In 2012
December 22, 2011
The chairman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board said this week that there is a possibility that online poker sites could be operational in Nevada by the end of 2012...
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Gamblers Heading Back To Las Vegas After Long Three Year Hiatus
December 9, 2011
It has been over three years since Las Vegas casino resorts have been operating at full capacity, but in October, gamblers started to head back to the casinos after the long economic recession...
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Nevada Moving Forward With Online Gambling Licensing
November 15, 2011
The state of Nevada is set to take the next step i regulating online gambling. The licensing process will begin in February, when applicants can begin making their pitch to the Nevada State Gaming Control Board...
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Wynn Third Quarter Profits Show Las Vegas Quandary Within Rebound
October 20, 2011
Las Vegas casinos are trying to rebound from one of the worst revenue slumps they have ever experienced, and Wynn Resorts' third quarter profit figures show how rocky a road it has been for Vegas casinos...
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Baccarat Gambling Revenue Decline Linked To Macau Casinos
October 11, 2011
Las Vegas casinos saw a sharp drop in gambling revenue at the baccarat tables in August, a trend that will likely continue thanks to the boom in the Macau gaming industry...
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Nevada Casinos Finding Ways To Launch Online Gambling Sites
October 5, 2011
Nevada casinos are all trying to be the first ones into the market when the online gambling laws change, which is leading to innovative ways to launch online poker sites now. One casino is tying online gaming to its loyalty program...
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Wasting Away At The Margaritaville Casino In Las Vegas
October 2, 2011
For many Americans, there does not have to be any special reason to jump on a plane and head to Las Vegas, but Las Vegas provided one today when the Margaritaville Casino opened at the Flamingo...
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Public Weighs In On Nevada Online Poker Regulations
September 29, 2011
The Nevada Gaming Control Board did its part on Monday to ensure that Internet poker becomes a reality as soon as federal laws permit the activity. The board held a forum where the public weighed in on the issue...
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Paddy Power Takes Steps To Enter US Online Gambling Market
September 28, 2011
Paddy Power is a well-respected European online gambling company, and this week the company has taken the first step in moving into the Internet gaming market in the US. Paddy Power has applied for a Nevada license...
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Flamingo Turning To Palm Trees And Boat Drinks With New Casino
September 22, 2011
The Flamingo is making the latest attempt to revive the struggling Las Vegas gaming industry. The Vegas resort will be turning to palm trees and boat drinks with their new Margaritaville Casino starting in October...
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Girls Gone Wild Founder Francis Cleared Of Gambling Charges
September 15, 2011
Girls Gone Wild founder Joe Francis had been accused of bailing on a $2.5 million marker from Wynn Las Vegas. On Wednesday, a judge threw out the court case, saying Francis had no intentions of not paying the debt...
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Nevada Casinos See Revenue Increase Of Nearly Four Percent In July
September 12, 2011
It has been a long couple of years for Nevada casinos, but the revenue figures released on Monday indicate that the industry may finally be turning the corner from the economic recession of 2008...
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Florida's Gambling Future Tied To Future Supreme Court Ruling
September 11, 2011
Las Vegas gaming executives have kept a close eye on many states when it comes to gambling expansion, but it is the Sunshine State that is of the most interest to the big Vegas companies...
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Attorneys Agree That Nevada On Right Path With Online Gambling
September 8, 2011
Attorneys for some of the biggest law firms in Nevada believe the state is taking the right steps to ensure that they are leaders into the online gambling industry once the US laws change...
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Motorcycle Bandit Sentenced In Las Vegas Casino Robbery Case
August 25, 2011
Anthony Carleo went flying through the Bellagio in Las Vegas on his motorcycle, and proceeded to rob the gaming facility of $1.5 million. On Tuesday, Carleo was sentenced to three years in prison...
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Gambling Not The Main Attraction At Cosmopolitan In Las Vegas
August 19, 2011
Casinos resorts in Las Vegas are designed to bring customers in with their amenities and keep them there with their gambling options. The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas is doing things backwards, making more from the restaurants and hotel. ..
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