Eva Longoria's Las Vegas Nightclub Files for Bankruptcy
A Las Vegas nightclub partly owned by "Desperate Housewives" actress Eva Longoria has filed for bankruptcy, claiming that it's losing $76,000 a month.
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Verizon to Unveil 4G Android Smartphone and Tablet in January?
Verizon Communications will unveil a 4G Android smartphone and a tablet at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas next month, InformationWeek predicts. Could the new products help Verizon gain market share against the Apple iPhone and iPad?
Casino Heists: Criminals Are Flush With Creative Ideas
A robber this week swept $1.5 million worth of gambling chips off a table at the Bellagio in Las Vegas and escaped by motorcycle -- in under three minutes. Such temptations can be overwhelming for those looking for a quick win. Here are some of the biggest jobs of the last few years.
Motorcycle Robber Steals $1.5M in Bellagio Casino Chips
In the 10th Las Vegas casino robbery this year, an armed man stole about $1.5 million in betting chips from the Bellagio hotel early Tuesday morning and escaped on a motorcycle. No shots were fired and no one was injured.
The Human Toll of America's New Ghost Towns
The depressing economic statistics about housing in America are well known, but the numbers don't tell nearly the whole story. In this series, DailyFinance takes a look at troubled neighborhoods in cities across the country, where the lingering foreclosure crisis means empty houses, frustrated residents and broken dreams.
Harry Reid Goes All In for Online Poker
The Nevada Democratic Senator is trying to introduce legislation that would legalize online poker gambling. Advocates say Congress's lame-duck session could provide an opening for the bill, while opponents put its chances at slim to none.
A Winning Streak Goes Bust: Ghost Towns of Las Vegas [VIDEO]
Las Vegas has always been a place of dreams, promising that pennies can turn into fortunes, cities can rise from the desert, and property values can rise without limit. But you can also lose your shirt there, and the real estate crash has hit Sin City harder than any other place in the country.
Harrah Eyes $531.3 Million IPO And Plans to List Shares Under New Name
Harrah's Entertainment hopes to hit a $531.3 million jackpot when it launches its IPO, and the company is betting heavily on its new name change to Caesars Entertainment.
Harrah's Will Go Public, Sell as Much as $575 Million in Shares
Harrah's Entertainment Inc. said it plans to sell shares to the public, almost three years after the casino operator was taken private by Apollo Global Management and TPG.
For Some, 10/10/10 Isn't Like Any Other Day
Some people think October 10, 2010 -- or 10/10/10 -- will be a special day. Here's a look at what's happening on that date.
General Growth Properties Reaches $230M Deal With Hughes Heirs
GGP agreed to pay $230 million to the Hughes heirs in exchange for full release and settlement of all claims against GGP and affiliates. Ten million dollars will be paid in cash, with the rest paid in either cash or common shares.
Gambling at Casinos With Welfare Money?
In California and Michigan, welfare recipients use their Electronic Benefit Transfer cards to withdraw the funds from ATM machines in casinos. If they proceed to roll the dice with the money, wouldn't this be state-backed gambling?
