Writer: John L. Smith

The Nevada Gaming Control Board’s 12-count complaint filed Thursday against Resorts World Las Vegas and related entities is 31 pages long,... more

Second in a series The days leading up to the July 17 closure of the Mirage were filled with fond remembrances, more than a little... more

First in a series. Although you might not recognize his common name, casino-construction superintendent Mike Smith carved out a legend in... more

Poker star Jason Mercier has been taking a beating lately from rival Sean Perry. Not at the tournament tables, but on social media. Perry,... more

I had a hard time believing The Mirage was real when it opened in 1989. Not the steel and concrete part of the shimmering Strip megaresort,... more

I’m not a doctor, but let me play one for a moment. After years of delays due to his supposedly delicate medical condition, there may be a... more

After sliding head-first into the nation’s legalized sports-betting craze, Major League Baseball this week tried to send a serious message... more

In recent months, the sports and gaming worlds have been focused on, even riveted by, the story of the illegal bookmakers who had the run... more

Former MGM Grand President Scott Sibella was sentenced to probation and ordered to pay a fine Wednesday afternoon in a Los Angeles... more

I’m not a legal expert, but I’m guessing it might be difficult to place a gag order on outdoor billboards. Perhaps one day we’ll find out.... more