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Larry Henry

Gaming Regulation, Crime, Politics — Larry Henry is a veteran print and broadcast journalist who spent more than 16 years in Nevada, including serving as legislative reporter for the Reno Gazette-Journal and as political editor at the Las Vegas Sun. He's also written about popular culture for the Mob Museum in Las Vegas. As a broadcast journalist, he worked as managing editor at KFSM-TV, the CBS affiliate in Arkansas, where he now lives and where casino growth is a hot topic. A Marine Corps veteran and LSU graduate, he is also an avid movie fan, especially of classic film noir from the 1940s and ’50s.

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Senior Reporter (Gulf Coast Bureau)

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496 stories by Larry Henry

Nevada Casinos Remain Shuttered More Than a Year After Pandemic Began
June 17, 2021

Nevada Casinos Remain Shuttered More Than a Year After Pandemic Began

Some Nevada casinos have not reopened since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic last year. In Southern Nevada, the casinos that have remained closed for more than a year include one in downtown Las Vegas...

Written by Larry Henry
Gaming Wins Down at Arkansas Casinos Overall  
June 17, 2021

Gaming Wins Down at Arkansas Casinos Overall  

Saracen Casino Resort is the only casino in Arkansas that had better results at its sportsbook in May than the previous month. Overall, the casinos made a profit in May, but less than in April....

Written by Larry Henry
‘Harry Reid Airport’ Not a Done Deal in Las Vegas, But Could Happen Soon
June 16, 2021

‘Harry Reid Airport’ Not a Done Deal in Las Vegas, But Could Happen Soon

Federal officials still have not weighed in on changing the name of McCarran International Airport near the Las Vegas Strip to honor former US Sen. Harry Reid (D), a Clark County spokesman said. Erik Pappa,...

Written by Larry Henry
Las Vegas Strip Construction Adjusted for Resorts World Grand Opening 
June 15, 2021

Las Vegas Strip Construction Adjusted for Resorts World Grand Opening 

The Las Vegas Strip will remain open to two lanes of traffic in front of Resorts World Las Vegas for the hotel-casino’s grand opening this month, according to a report. With road construction underway at...

Written by Larry Henry
‘Muscular’ Suspect Flees After Stabbing Man at Las Vegas Casino
June 14, 2021

‘Muscular’ Suspect Flees After Stabbing Man at Las Vegas Casino

A man was stabbed early Monday at the off-Strip Orleans Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, according to a report. The stabbing occurred during an attempted robbery at the Orleans, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported....

Written by Larry Henry
Las Vegas Casinos Hold Job Fairs as Economy Gains Steam
June 14, 2021

Las Vegas Casinos Hold Job Fairs as Economy Gains Steam

Station Casinos is among resort companies holding job fairs this month in the Las Vegas Valley. As the economy recovers from a pandemic-related slump, casinos nationwide are looking for workers. Station Casinos is known for...

Written by Larry Henry
Baton Rouge TV Station, VSiN Team Up As Louisiana Prepares for Sports Betting
June 13, 2021

Baton Rouge TV Station, VSiN Team Up As Louisiana Prepares for Sports Betting

A Baton Rouge television station has partnered with the Vegas Sports Information Network (VSiN) to air sports betting information in the capital city. Louisiana’s governor is expected to sign a bill soon to allow sports...

Written by Larry Henry
Elon Musk’s ‘Vegas Loop’ Could be Years Away
June 12, 2021

Elon Musk’s ‘Vegas Loop’ Could be Years Away

A plan to connect the Tesla transit system from the Las Vegas Convention Center to resorts on the Strip might not become a reality for years, according to a report. The Las Vegas Convention and...

Written by Larry Henry
Sports Betting Among Gaming Issues at UNLV Boot Camps
June 11, 2021

Sports Betting Among Gaming Issues at UNLV Boot Camps

The UNLV International Center for Gaming Regulation has launched a series of online boot camps focusing on sports betting and other regulatory matters. Joe Bertolone, the center’s executive director, told Casino.org that the online seminars,...

Written by Larry Henry
Sports Betting Bill OK’d at Louisiana Legislature, Awaits Governor’s Signature
June 10, 2021

Sports Betting Bill OK’d at Louisiana Legislature, Awaits Governor’s Signature

The Louisiana Legislature on Thursday approved the final bill needed for sports betting to take place in the state. Gov. John Bel Edwards (D) is expected to sign the measure.  On a 33-3 vote, the...

Written by Larry Henry