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IGT Confirms Megabucks Winner at M Resort

IGT Confirms Megabucks Winner at M Resort

The south Las Vegas resort gets the boost of a Megabucks winner.

A gambler wishing to remain anonymous hit the statewide Megabucks slot machine jackpot, totaling more than $17.3 million, over the weekend at M Resort.

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Cantor Gaming to Take Bets at Boulevard, Giuseppe's Restaurants

Three new restaurants are getting access to sports wagering kiosks.

Cantor Gaming is expanding its sports wagering sign-up station business with three new deals in Las Vegas and Henderson, the company said Monday.

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Henderson's Gold Rush Casino to Become Wildfire Sunset

Henderson's Gold Rush Casino to Become Wildfire Sunset

The company will rebrand and renovate the property that sits in the shadow of Sunset Station.

The Gold Rush Casino in Henderson closed its doors last week but will reopen in the fall as Wildfire Sunset.

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M Resorts Receives Four-Star Award

M Resorts Receives Four-Star Award

The M Resort has received a four-star rating from the Forbes Travel Guide for the third year in a row.

The resort’s spa, Spa Mio, also received a four-star award from the guide. The award is given to the best hotels, restaurants and spas in the country. The judges look at cleanliness, condition and location. Travel experts make unannounced, undercover inspections of properties to determine the awards.

“This is an outstanding achievement and one that would not have been possible without the support from our team members,” said Jody Lake, Senior Vice President and General Manager of the M Resort. “They are committed to consistently delivering a memorable service experience to our guests and this recognition is a direct reflection of their hard work.”

The M Resort opened in March of 2009.

WATCH: The Arts Take Center Stage

LAS VEGAS -- Las Vegas is transforming into a cultural mecca, and this weekend, 8 News NOW takea you inside as the arts take center stage.

From the new Smith Center for Performing Arts, to the Neon Boneyard and Arts District, Las Vegas is doing more with arts and theater than ever before.

8 News NOW and our Community Pride sponsors will be the first to take you through the new buildings and give you a sneak peak at what's to come in the next year in our special.

Eastside Cannery "Lights It Up Blue" for Autism Awareness

The iconic Eastside Cannery building will attract even more attention on April 1st and 2nd, especially during the nighttime hours.  That's because the structure will be illuminated in blue. "Light It Up Blue" is a nationwide effort to encourage businesses and residences to light up their structures in blue light in recognition of those families affected by autism.  The Eastside Cannery, on Boulder Highway is able to change the colors displayed on the building quite easily.  There are roughly 16,000 LED lights on the exterior of the building which can be programmed to change colors or illuminate one particular shade of color.  The blue lights will be visual Friday, April 1st and Saturday April 2nd, which is World Autism Awareness Day.  Every 1 in 110 children is affected by the autism disorder.  More information on Light It Up Blue can be found at www.lightitupblue.org and www.autismspeaks.org.

 

BREAKING NEWS: Wind Advisory and Freeze Watch Issued

LAS VEGAS -- A wind advisory has been issued starting at 3 p.m. and lasting until midnight for Clark County and southern Nye County and a freeze watch will be in effect Wednesday night.

Winds are expected to be gusting between 20 to 30 mph and with gusts possible to 50 mph. There is also a slight chance of rain. The temperature will drop Wednesday and is expected to be in the 40's on Thanksgiving Day making it one of the coldest in recent years.

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A freeze watch is in effect from Wednesday night to Friday morning. Some neighborhoods could see temperatures in the 20's.