Today is the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Most government offices plus some banks and libraries are closed. Here’s some of the news relevant to or about Las Vegas Nevada that came out during the last week:

Jan. 09, 2012 It’s been reported that the Siegel Group, owner of the boutique Artisan, Gold Spike, and Rumor properties, has acquired the former Atrium Suites on Paradise for $4.2 million. The property comprises 202 suites, each in excess of 500 square feet, and also features conference and exhibition space, plus amenities including a restaurant and lounge, fitness center, and pool.

                      A group comprising John Vipulis, an original investor in the attraction, and contractor M.J. Dean Construction Inc., among others, has received court approval to purchase the bankrupt Las Vegas Mob Experience at the Tropicana, which ran up $20 million in debts during its first year of operations.

Jan. 10, 2012 This year’s Consumer Electronics Show has drawn an unprecedented 3,100+ exhibitors and is expected to draw more than 140,000 attendees.

Jan. 11, 2012 After a six year run, the Las Vegas show, Phantom: The Las Vegas Spectacular will end its run at the Venetian September. 2th.

Jan. 12, 2012 It’s been reported that Cantor Gaming, which already controls the race and sports books in M Resort, Venetian, Palazzo, Tropicana, and Hard Rock, has been approved by the Gaming Control Board to take over operations at the Palms, where an all-new facility will be constructed, featuring the company’s signature in-line mobile wagering service.

Jan. 13, 2012 It’s been officially announced that "Hell’s Kitchen" chef Gordon Ramsay will open a steakhouse at Paris Las Vegas — Gordon Ramsay Steak — in approximately three months.

Jan. 14, 2012 It was reported that after receiving no counterbids, U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Mike Nakagawa has approved the sale of the Nevada Cancer Institute to the University of California, San Diego.

Jan. 15, 2012 Congratulations to Miss Wisconsin Laura Kaeppeler who was crowned Miss America during the 2012 Miss America Pageant in the Theater for the Performing Arts at Planet Hollywood last night.

                     It’s been reported that federal prosecutors may have cracked opened the door for individual U.S. states to operate Internet poker websites without Congress passing online poker legislation.

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