Las Vegas

As the entertainment capital of the world, Las Vegas offers practically everything. From lavish casinos, huge hotels, the best restaurants, an amazing shopping experience, the best shows in the world and all you can dream of.

This is why it is important to know what’s going on in the glamorous city, which leads the way in every aspect of entertainment and gambling. Here you will find all the Vegas news, latest casino openings, special events and more.

Record Visitors to Las Vegas in 2006

A record of 38.9 million people visited Las Vegas in 2006, a 0.9 percent rise from 2005. The forecast, according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, is that even more people are expected to visit the city in 2007.

Charles Barkley Wins $700,000 Playing Blackjack in Las Vegas

NBA star Charles Barkley said Monday that he won almost $700,000 while gambling in Las Vegas over the weekend.

Harrah's Fires 200 Emoloyees In Las Vegas Corporate Office

Harrah's Entertainment, one of the largest casino operators in the world, fired 200 employees on Friday in its Las Vegas corporate office.

Michael Jackson Plans on Making a Comeback in Las Vegas

Michael Jackson is returning to the United States after a self-imposed exile. The pop star landed in Las Vegas over the weekend with hopes of revitalizing his music career.

Las Vegas' Sahara Casino Owner, Lynn Bennett, Dies at 64

Lynn Bennett, the owner of the famous Sahara Casino in Las Vegas died at the age of 64 in her home in Las Vegas on Sunday.

Bally Reports New Board Member

Bally Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BYI) announced today that Robert L. Guido has been appointed by the Company's Board of Directors to fill a vacancy on the Board.

Protest Against New Tip Policy at Wynn Las Vegas

Dozens of people gathered on Friday outside Wynn Las Vegas to protest the casino's new tips distribution policy. About 80 protestors carried signs in support of dealers in the resort that are forced to share their tips with their supervisors.

Smoking Ban Causes Major Revenue Drop to Casinos

On Tuesday, a panel of experts that gathered at the Global Gaming Expo, held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, told a gambling conference that smoking bans are considerably hurting casinos revenue, but increasing marketing and investments can lure the customers back.

MGM Mirage Sells 3 Casinos in Primm, Nevada

MGM Mirage, one of the biggest casino operators in the world, announced its plans to sell the three casinos in Primm, a town on the border between Nevada and California. The buyer, Herbst Gaming Inc., will pay $400 million for 2,640 rooms and136,000 square feet of casino space in all three casinos: Whiskey Pete's hotel-casinos, Buffalo Bill's and Primm Valley.

Harrah's Entertainment Announces 2007 World Series of Poker Starts in June

The World Series of Poker is gearing up towards the next tournament in 2007. Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. has announced that the 38^th annual WSOP will start on June 1, 2007. The tournament will be held at the Rio All-Suite Hotel ad Casino in Las Vegas, of course.