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Derek Stonebarger, from left, Lance Johns and Kent Johns, pictured April 29, 2013, are the new owners of Atomic Liquors in downtown Las Vegas, a bar that celebrates the city's nuclear tourism at the start of the Cold War.

Back in business: Raising a glass to an Atomic history

On a nearly deserted downtown Las Vegas block, a small brick building fronted by a curvy neon sign heralds a bygone era here: That’s when the big bombs went boom and awestruck Las Vegas residents watched the mushroom clouds billow into the bright desert sky. At Joe and Stella Sobchik’s ...

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Board tells Las Vegas table game maker: Stay out of California 0

Galaxy Gaming, a Las Vegas manufacturer of casino table games, has been deemed unsuitable to do business in California by a judge, a recommendation that could call into question the company’s Nevada gaming license.

After $7M renovation, Terrible’s casino now the Silver Sevens 0

Reid, Sandoval among heavy hitters going to bat for compromise NV Energy bill

Amendment adds expiration date for proposed sales tax hike

American will favor passengers without roller bags

Pot dispensaries could mean green for state coffers, advocates argue

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UMC not the only drag on Clark County’s budget outlook

Most of the services provided by Clark County are paid for using revenues from property tax collections. But several county functions — ranging from airports to the Las Vegas Township Constable’s Office — are expected to pay for their operations using fees and other charges they collect from customers, much like a private business. While some of these “self-funded” operations make enough money each year to cover their expenses, many find their budgets in the red. When that happens, the department has several options, including cutting staff, keeping vacant positions open, raising prices or drawing on their reserves.
Economic diversification office grants major tax breaks to one of its own 0
Pot dispensaries could mean green for state coffers, advocates argue
Contractor chosen to run juvenile detention center in Las Vegas
Joe Downtown: TV series to showcase Las Vegas arts scene?
Nevada unemployment falls to 9.6 percent in April
State OKs $1.5 million in tax abatements for distribution facility
LV attorney faces 30 years behind bars for role in securing 9 bogus mortgages
Obama picks budget official to run troubled IRS
Deciding whether to rent or buy a home getting more complicated 0

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Cabbies, bowlers and online poker players
Host Delen Goldberg speaks with reporter Rick Velotta about taxi long-hauling and a new tournament bowling center coming to the South Point. Also, reporter Ed Komenda weighs in on Station Casino's entrance into the legal online poker market.
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The List: PR Firms

Find out about public relations firms. This week, we rank them by number of employees as of March 31.

The People: May 16, 2013

In the People: Elizabeth Brickfield, Ruben Murillo Jr., Brian Rippet, Brian Wallace, Natha Anderson, Brian Flick, Lynn Warne, Anne Tso, Sydni Sayles, David Walker, Kyle Duncomb, Angelina Scarcelli, Joseph Anderson, Nancy Bernstein.

Records and Transactions: May 13, 2013

All of the information your business needs: Bid opportunities, bankruptcies filed and building permits issued. To add to our data, email us at research@vegasinc.com.

The Notes: May 13, 2013

In the Notes: Gray Line Worldwide, AirBridge Tours, Korte Company, Valley Electric Association Inc., Paragon Pools, United Guaranty, AJB General Contractor, VSR Industries, Arcata Associates Inc., JT3, Business Valuations Ltd., Pediped, MGM Resorts International, Aria, Vdara, MGM Grand, Mirage, New York-New York, Signature at MGM Grand, Bellagio, Monte Carlo, Mandalay Bay, Excalibur, Luxor, Circus Circus, Meadows Corporation, Rutherford Investment Management, LAKA Manicure Express.

Packer must face lenders’ Las Vegas lawsuit, appeals court says

(via Bloomberg Businessweek)

James Packer, chairman of Australia’s biggest gambling company, and Crown Ltd. (CWN) must defend themselves in a Las Vegas lawsuit alleging they hid cost overruns in a gaming development, an appeals court ruled.
Penn National spinoff could allow for P.G. casino license without selling Perryville

(via Baltimore Business Journal)

A move by Penn National Gaming could enable the company to win a license for a casino in Prince George’s County without having to sell its Hollywood Perryville casino.
Eli Roth’s Goretorium haunted house sued

(via TMZ)

This could get bloody ... a design company has sued Eli Roth's Goretorium, saying the Las Vegas haunted house and its business partners have been dragging their feet on a $50K bill ... TMZ has ...

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51s victorious in second game in Omaha

Behind a staunch performance from the bullpen, the Las Vegas 51s snapped a three-game losing streak Friday night in Omaha, Neb. The 51s defeated the Storm Chasers 7-3 to even their four-game series at one win apiece.

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