Laughlin News

A total of 98 voters cast votes in the first hour of early voting Wednesday in Laughlin, according to the Clark County Election Department.

Single Sign-On: You can use Facebook account to log in to LasVegasSun.com. The Nevada Supreme Court has backed the Clark County Commission in refusing to approve plans by two companies to develop multiple hotel-casinos in Laughlin.

COLLEEN MACHADO/Miner Lake Havasu Tennis Association's Pratana Charoephol serves the ball during her doubles match with partner Peter Patel against Kingman Tennis Club's Joe Machado and Dustin Beasley Saturday at the tennis courts of the Aquarius Casino in Laughlin, Nev.

This cryptic sign was spotted in the parking lot of a shopping center at Eastern Avenue and Silverado Ranch Boulevard.

Laughlin residents won't have to wait long when they get into trouble on the river or need plucking from a cliff.

Nevada gambling revenues totaled $854.5 million in March, a 10.8 percent decline compared with the same month last year.

A specialized fire rescue unit could be restored in Laughlin after a two-year hiatus if Clark County commissioners approve a settlement agreement with the fire union Tuesday.

Tony Rodio, president of the Tropicana Resort in Atlantic City, has been named CEO of the casino's parent company, Las Vegas-based Tropicana Entertainment Inc.

A turf war is brewing between some of southern Nevada's elected peace officers following a controversial move by the Laughlin constable.

LAUGHLIN, NV - This Memorial Day Weekend, join the Tropicana Laughlin for a HUGE celebration! On Friday, May 25 from 7 a.m. to 6:59 p.m., guests can earn 10X points playing their favorite casino games with their Trop Advantage Card inserted. Then, from noon to 10 p.m., the Tropicana is giving $150 free play away EVERY 15 MINUTES!

On Saturday, May 26, guests can join in the $5,000 Free Play Slot Tournament from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. by earning 500 points on their Trop Advantage Card!

Then on Monday, May 28, guests can once again earn 10X points from 8 a.m. to 6:59 p.m. and enjoy a delicious Pig Roast out in Victory Plaza from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for just $6.99 with their Trop Advantage Card.

All weekend long, guests can also enjoy “On The Wings of Eagles”, a free multi-media tribute, as they look at exhibits from the American Heroes Museum, a truly patriotic experience held in the Pavilion Theater.

Veteran’s aren’t forgotten in the festivities! They will receive a free entry into the Saturday slot tournament and will receive a free meal during the Pig Roast for themselves and a guest! PLUS, they will have the opportunity to vote on a new design of the Veterans edition Trop Advantage Card! New card options will be unveiled in the Pavilion Theater over Memorial Day weekend.

The Tropicana Laughlin also gives all Veterans and their guest a free buffet at Roundhouse Buffet on the fourth Wednesday of every month! All veterans must have a Veterans edition Trop Advantage Card to receive their free rewards and be eligible to vote! Membership is free, just show proof of service at the Trop Advantage Club.

For more information, please visit the Tropicana’s website at www.TropicanaX.com

Legislators heard a lot of reasons Monday why Laughlin residents should vote against incorporating into a city, and few on why they should vote yes.

Tropicana Entertainment Inc., the gaming company controlled by investor Carl Icahn, on Tuesday reported a first quarter loss as its three casinos in Nevada continue to struggle to recover from the recession.