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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

Arkansas Casinos See Mixed Results in Net Gaming Wins
December 21, 2020

Arkansas Casinos See Mixed Results in Net Gaming Wins

Two of Arkansas’ three casinos saw more money wagered on sports in November than the previous month. But winnings were down at two casinos overall, with table games and “terminals” such as slots included in...

Written by Larry Henry
Shooting at Nevada Casino Leaves Woman Hospitalized, Boyfriend Behind Bars
December 20, 2020

Shooting at Nevada Casino Leaves Woman Hospitalized, Boyfriend Behind Bars

A woman was hospitalized after sustaining injuries in a shooting at a Laughlin, Nevada, casino this weekend. A man identified as her boyfriend was taken into police custody, authorities said. The incident occurred before 7:20...

Written by Larry Henry
Birthday Party Shooting Leaves One Man Dead at Las Vegas Casino
December 19, 2020

Birthday Party Shooting Leaves One Man Dead at Las Vegas Casino

A man in his early 30s was found dead after gunfire late Friday at a Las Vegas hotel-casino, authorities said. The shooting happened at a birthday party in one of the hotel towers. Police responded...

Written by Larry Henry
Las Vegas Investor Tony Hsieh’s Death Investigation Continues, No Results Until At Least January
December 18, 2020

Las Vegas Investor Tony Hsieh’s Death Investigation Continues, No Results Until At Least January

An investigation into the fire that led to retired Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh’s death will not be completed until at least next month, according to a news report. Police and fire officials this week were...

Written by Larry Henry
Louisiana Casino Winnings Decline At End of Hurricane Season, During COVID-19
December 18, 2020

Louisiana Casino Winnings Decline At End of Hurricane Season, During COVID-19

Casino revenue in Louisiana fell by double digits in November 2020 when compared to the same month last year. Casinos in the New Orleans area reported $50.8 million in winnings in November 2019, but just...

Written by Larry Henry
Suspected Sex Trafficker Busted On Las Vegas Strip After Woman Steals $3k From Vice Cop
December 17, 2020

Suspected Sex Trafficker Busted On Las Vegas Strip After Woman Steals $3k From Vice Cop

A 36-year-old man was booked into jail in Las Vegas over the weekend in an undercover sex trafficking sting on the Strip. The arrest happened after a woman attempted to steal $3,000 from a Las...

Written by Larry Henry
No New Year’s Eve Fireworks on Las Vegas Strip, But Room Rates Soar
December 17, 2020

No New Year’s Eve Fireworks on Las Vegas Strip, But Room Rates Soar

Hotel room rates in Las Vegas have been lower overall this year. But rates are much higher on New Year’s Eve, according to a newspaper analysis. These Dec. 31 rates are occurring even without a...

Written by Larry Henry
Las Vegas Casino District Stabbing Suspect Faces Murder Charge in Cellmate’s Death: Report
December 16, 2020

Las Vegas Casino District Stabbing Suspect Faces Murder Charge in Cellmate’s Death: Report

A man already in police custody for a knife attack in downtown Las Vegas now faces a murder charge in the beating death of a fellow inmate, according to a news report. Police said a...

Written by Larry Henry
El Cortez Sells Old Carpet Squares As Piece of Las Vegas Casino History
December 16, 2020

El Cortez Sells Old Carpet Squares As Piece of Las Vegas Casino History

Starting Jan. 1, the gift shop at the El Cortez Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas will begin selling squares of its old carpeting for about $19. The carpet that had been on the 42,000-square-foot...

Written by Larry Henry
Fremont Street Experience in Las Vegas Turns 25, Celebration Delayed by COVID-19
December 15, 2020

Fremont Street Experience in Las Vegas Turns 25, Celebration Delayed by COVID-19

The Fremont Street Experience in downtown Las Vegas turns 25 this week. But don’t expect an official celebration until next year. The pedestrian mall opened in mid-December 1995 with an electronic canopy covering a portion...

Written by Larry Henry