South Point is among few casino operators that still offer “cheap food, good odds,” says Anthony Curtis, a publisher of books on Las Vegas. The resort’s video poker slots return 99%, compared with about 96% or 97% on the Strip, according to Curtis. “Gaughan knows that you get them in the door with food and liquor and entertainment and you make a few bucks when they gamble,” says Ted Newkirk, founder of Access Vegas.
South Point is unique among Las Vegas resorts for its 4,600-seat equestrian arena.
“The secret is you have to find people that want to play [on the casino floor],” says Michael Gaughan, owner of South Point
Observers reported long lines at some places and electioneering at the polls but most voting went smoothly, according to state and county election officials.
Nevada Assemblywoman Shondra Summers-Armstrong was leading Tuesday night in the race to replace Las Vegas Councilman Cedric Crear.
The Clark County School Board will have at least three fresh faces come January, with the possibility of four if the current president is not re-elected.
Republican attorney April Becker was ahead in her race to fill an open seat on the Clark County Commission.
The current chair of the Nevada Board of Regents, Amy Carvalho, was ahead of her challenger as of Tuesday evening. Two new faces also were leading in their districts.
Here are the results for Mesquite’s mayoral and city council races.
Preliminary results show Larson leading with 55.4 percent of the vote.
Initial results show Henderson voters shooting down property tax increases for fire station and libraries.
Taylor narrowly leads in North Las Vegas City Council race.