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Sands executive in hostile territory at iGaming conference

Las Vegas Sands Corp. Vice President of Government Affairs Andy Abboud was in decidedly unfriendly territory Wednesday during the opening session of iGaming North America at Planet Hollywood. Abboud has been the front person while Las Vegas Sands battled legalizing Internet gaming.

Fight over online gaming about to heat up again in Congress

U.S. Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, is preparing to introduce a bill that would restore a pre-2011 federal ban on gambling over the Internet, a spokeswoman confirmed Wednesday.

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Las Vegas says goodbye to Jackie Gaughan

A who’s who of Las Vegas gaming turned out Monday to say goodbye to longtime casino owner Jackie Gaughan, who died last week at age 93.

Revenue from Macau casinos enriches industry’s billionaires

It’s been eight years since Macau surpassed the Strip in annual gaming revenue. So it makes sense that the region — the only location in China with casinos — is creating more gaming industry billionaires than Las Vegas.

INSIDE GAMING: Boyd deal sparks torrent of speculation

A New York-based hedge fund acquired a 5 percent ownership stake in Boyd Gaming Corp. last week and immediately fueled rampant speculation in the investment community.

A downtown feud could force limits on Fremont Street booze sales

There’s a feudin’ and a fussin’ under the Fremont Street Experience canopy that’s pitting small casino owner Steve Burnstine against longtime downtown powerhouse properties the Golden Nugget and the Golden Gate, as well as the president of the Experience and Las Vegas city government.

Casino execs to debate merits of online gaming at conference in Las Vegas

As Nevada approaches its first anniversary in the online gaming market, experts from all corners of the industry — and their opposition — will gather for the iGaming North America 2014 conference next week at Planet Hollywood.

Tribute to Jackie Gaughan

A digital billboard paying tribute to the late Jackie Gaughan went up near downtown Las Vegas on Thursday. Gaughan, hailed as “A Las Vegas Legend and Pioneer” on the sign, died Wednesday at age 93.

Services scheduled Monday for Jackie Gaughan

Funeral services for Las Vegas casino pioneer Jackie Gaughan will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Viator Catholic Church at the corner of Flamingo Road and Eastern Avenue.

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