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Indy Gaming: Debate over smoking in casinos takes center stage at G2E

Smoke-free casinos are up for discussion once again at the Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas. They, anti-smoking groups are backed by research showing 86 percent of casino customers want to ban the activity.

Global Gaming Expo attendees discuss a Wheel of Fortune slot machine at the IGT booth during the tradeshow on Oct. 11, 2022. (Jeff Scheid/The Nevada Independent).

Indy Gaming: IGT could sell its slot machine division as a ‘strategic alternative’

The board of gaming equipment provider IGT could sell the company gaming and digital divisions as the company considers "strategic alternatives."

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Indy Gaming: Developers hope Plaza renovations add new luster to downtown Vegas

The Plaza announces new attractions for the downtown casino; Westgate's SuperBook Sports adds a fourth state; Gaming and tourism praise end of pre-boarding COVID tests for international travelers. More in Indy Gaming

From the Bellagio to Lotus of Siam, here’s how Democratic presidential hopefuls are spending campaign cash in Nevada

Presidential campaign expenditure reports aren’t known for being glitzy. There are trips to Office Depot and Costco for supplies, furniture from IKEA, quick lunches at Panera Bread, rental cars, flights, staff salaries and office rent. But when your campaign comes to Las Vegas, those reports suddenly get a lot more interesting.

The Nevada Independent