Reel of fortune: Movies can’t leave Las Vegas

There’s a theory of editing that goes back to silent cinema that says that the same expression on an actor’s face will be perceived differently by audiences depending on how it’s edited; when a movie cuts from the face to a plate of food, you’ll interpret it differently than if it the next cut was a dead body in a coffin. Same face, different context, different perception.

Plan to buy Cannery Casino Resorts falls apart

A $1.75 billion deal by Australia's Crown Ltd. to buy Las Vegas-based Cannery Casino Resorts collapsed Thursday when the buyer couldn't meet certain conditions in time to close the transaction.

Thousands celebrate opening of Las Vegas' newest resort, the M

M Resort bartender Edgar Manago had a big smile Sunday night as he poured free drinks for some of the 4,000 guests attending the $1 billion hotel-casino's grand opening party.

Successful short seller has eyes for Wynn

A researcher and investor who foresaw the banking crisis, the residential and commercial real estate crashes and the downfall of General Growth Properties has set his sights on stock in Wynn Resorts Ltd. as a short-sell candidate.

Gaming revenues suffer sharpest drop in state history

Nevada gaming revenues fell almost 10 percent in 2008, the sharpest decline in state history. Casinos statewide won $11.6 billion from customers during the year, a drop of 9.7 percent when compared with $12.8 billion won from gamblers in 2007.