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Casino.org

Sure, Frank “Lefty” Rosenthal secretly ran the Stardust, Fremont, Marina, and Hacienda casinos in Las Vegas for the Chicago branch of the mafia from 1974 to 1978. That’s without even possessing a gaming license, ensuring the syndicate a “skim” of at least $1.6 million, and probably much more. But Frank “Lefty” Rosenthal was also the very first operator of a Las Vegas Strip resort to hire female dealers for table games, which makes him a champion for women’s rights. And that makes up for at least some of the bad stuff in his legacy, right?

Las Vegas Sun

La Concha Motel, Huntridge Theater and Mormon Fort are among three Southern Nevada locations that Preserve Nevada has designated as the state’s “most endangered historic places.” The statewide historic preservation organization this week released its annual list of 12 “Silver State treasures” at greatest risk of destruction during Historic Preservation Month in May.

Las Vegas Sun

President Donald Trump’s administration has pitched its fix for the growing number of borrowers, which includes ending a COVID-19 pandemic-related pause on certain payments, restricting forgiveness qualifications and emphasizing responsibilities for schools — an expectedly drastic contrast from the previous White House’s approach.

K.S.N.V. T.V. News 3

The La Concha Motel building and the Huntridge Theater are among Nevada's most endangered historic places, according to an advocacy group. The historic preservation group Preserve Nevada released its list of significant buildings, sites and landscapes that could be lost to time.

K.S.N.V. T.V. News 3

There appears to be a breakthrough in the fight against Alzheimer's. A new blood test that detects a distinct characteristic of the disease is likely going to change the way doctors diagnose and treat it.

Nevada Current

MGM Resorts International is advertising an offshore casino and sports betting site that is off limits to gamblers in the United States — a move that could prompt more regulatory headaches for the company, which recently paid $16 million to state and federal authorities for violating anti-money laundering laws.

K.S.N.V. T.V. News 3

Newly updated data from the Centers for Disease Control show a 27% decline in overdose deaths in the U.S. in 2024, but during that 12-month period, Nevada saw a 3.4% increase. Experts say it’s happening despite growing efforts by law enforcement and advocates who educate the public about the dangers of opioids, fentanyl, and methamphetamines.

The Nevada Independent

Las Vegas was the only city in Nevada placed on a Department of Homeland Security list of more than 500 "sanctuary jurisdictions" on notice for obstructing immigration enforcement as the Trump administration attempts to increase pressure on communities it believes are standing in the way of the president's mass deportations agenda.