In a city where buildings aren’t known for their longevity, Las Vegas will soon celebrate a milestone for its tallest landmark.

The Stratosphere Las Vegas is considered to be one of the iconic buildings in Las Vegas with its well known tower, which stands at 1,149 feet tall. The late Bob Stupak was a promoter, poker player and visionary, the man behind the Stratosphere who opened its doors to the public back in 1996.

Jim Murren and Steve Wynn appear to have similar thoughts about where their Las Vegas customers increasingly want to spend time and money: on entertainment, on food and drinks and, whenever appropriate, in an outdoor environment.

When plans were unveiled last week for a $1.5 billion artificial lake and related development at the Wynn resort on the Strip, the announcement was chock-full of Las Vegas-style adjectives: “elaborate water attraction,” “pristine white sand,” “premium meetings and convention space,” and “extensive dining and nightlife”.

Las Vegas casino mogul Steve Wynn said Wednesday that he is planning a new project on the Strip that could cost as much as $1.6 billion.

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No one would have dared uttered those words a decade or two ago about the Gold Spike in downtown Las Vegas. The hotel-casino offered cheap rooms and slots for the value-oriented gambler.

The Las Vegas Strip is due for some major changes this week as MGM Resorts International readies to launch its newest attractions: The T-Mobile Arena and the Strip's first outdoor park.

Andre Wilsenach knew very little about the casino industry when, in the 1990s, he was named to a commission examining whether South Africa should legalize gambling.

Casinos may lament the decrease in gaming, but one segment of the market has seen steady growth: sports betting. According to the UNLV Center for Gaming Research, from 2008 to 2015, revenue from sports wagering increased by 70 percent. Many casinos are souping up their sports books, including the Cosmopolitan and the Westgate.

During a meeting convened by Governor Brian Sandoval earlier this month, the task before the Gaming Policy Committee was clear: Figure out how Nevada can adapt to emerging gaming—a sprawling, shifting area that, right now, comprises three main groups: daily fantasy sports (DFS), skill gaming and e-sports—without compromising its reputation as the “gold standard” of gaming regulation.

As the self-styled "Entertainment and Gaming Capital of the World," there's no doubt that Las Vegas has been influential in many facets of development for resorts and casinos from around the globe.

A Nevada poker room study conducted by the University of Nevada-Las Vegas (UNLV) Center for Gaming Research shows the game is on a steady decline in terms of popularity, and has been for quite some time.