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Kirk Kerkorian, founding father of modern Las Vegas, passes away

The billionaire casino mogul passed away Monday in Los Angeles at the age of 98 after a brief illness. read more

Celebrities to join 6th Annual Dealing for Duchenne Gala on May 11

Funds raised will support research and care for children with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. read more

The Los Angeles Police Memorial Foundation Celebrity Poker Tournament & Red Carpet Party hosted by James Gandolfini

Hollywood's hottest stars will come together again to help raise funds for the Los Angeles Police Memorial Foundation. read more

Celebs including Jodie Foster to host The Mending Kids International Celebrity Poker Tournament

“Four Kings & An Ace,” to take place December 1 at The London West Hollywood, hosted by Mel Gibson with Gene Simmons, Robert Downey, Jr., Sean Penn and “Ace” Jodie Foster. read more

Greyhound starts new faster runs between Las Vegas, L.A.

The longtime carrier already dominates the market with as many as a dozen trips a day, more than the rest of its competitors combined. Five of the trips have been designated as express, with two more added on Fridays and Sundays. read more

Timberlake and Affleck to collaborate in online gambling movie

Online gambling movie Runner, Runner will see Justin Timberlake and Ben Affleck team up in drama that explores world of offshore online gambling. read more

'21' wins big at box office

News Brief: Movie-goers laid their money down on '21,' a gambling romp that was the weekend's box-office high roller with a $23.7 million debut. read more

Las Vegas part of L.A.'s bid for 2016 Olympics

The Olympic dream could reach as far as the Nevada desert if Los Angeles is successful in its bid for the 2016 summer games. read more

British man files DOJ complaint regarding Anschutz gifts

International News Brief: The British businessman who complained to Scotland Yard about gifts Denver entrepreneur Phil Anschutz gave Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott has filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Justice. read more

Hawbaker takes day two lead at Festa Al Lago

Amateur Brandie Hawbaker rocketed to the top of the Day Two chip count list thanks to a big Full House and leads Brandon Cantu by $150,000 at the Festa Al Lago Main Event. read more