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.

When Jay Sarno opened Circus Circus casino in 1968, he charged an admission fee to visitors. “He thought it was so unique and wonderful that people would pay to go in,” says UNLV history professor Eugene Moehring.

On a Thursday afternoon, Dr. Tracey Green rushes to make it to another meeting.

Green, formerly Nevada’s chief medical officer with the Department of Health and Human Services, has had plenty of meetings since she assumed her new role as the UNLV School of Medicine vice dean for clinical affairs on Feb. 22.

It was a routine medical procedure that first brought us together, and for me, it was love at first bite. Lemon-flavored Luigi’s Real Italian Ice was on my mostly desultory list of foods approved for colonoscopy prep. It was only 100 calories and tasted divine — sweet, with a sort-of grainy texture.

If you've checked your email lately, I'm willing to bet you've gotten at least one.

Granted, he hasn't even been nominated or elected. But what if ... what if Donald Trump becomes President? How much of a jackpot would that be for America's gaming capital?

People here can no longer marvel at the public display of one million dollars, be dazzled by “the world’s largest rhinestone” or even watch showgirls prance in ostrich-feather headdresses. All have vanished.

Supporters of UNLV legend Stacey Augmon’s effort to become the next Rebels basketball coach took out a full-page advertisement in today’s Review-Journal.

Las Vegas artist Justin Favela, known for his large-scale, piñata-inspired works steeped in pop culture, Latino culture, satire and Las Vegas iconography, will discuss his art and recent exhibits March 15 as part of the Barrick Talks series at UNLV's Barrick Museum.