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How California Hotel helped shape Las Vegas to become Ninth Island

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Eric and Lisa Laride have been coming to the California Hotel and Casino in Downtown Las Vegas for more than 30 years. "My parents came here when they opened the California hotel many years ago and they've been coming here every year and they brought me one year and that was the beginning of that," Eric Laride explained. It was…

Travel ・ 12 days

The Detroit News

Devoted Lions fan, casino owner gives away charter plane tickets to Sunday's game

A former Detroit resident and current Las Vegas casino owner has given away two charter plane tickets to see the Detroit Lions play the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday in Santa Clara, California. Patrons at the Las Vegas Circa Resort & Casino each got one entry to the giveaway for wearing NFL gear Saturday night, casino…

Land-based ・ 28 January 2024

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Hawaii resident wins big at Las Vegas casino

HONOLULU (KHON2) - The ninth island played favorites on Saturday after awarding a Hawaiian resident with a $130000 win in a Las Vegas casino. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news The ninth island visitor won big at the California Hotel and Casino on Saturday during her annual trip to Las…

Land-based ・ 24 January 2024

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Las Vegas Advisor: Events take spotlight in Vegas in year ahead

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NFL ・ 07 January 2024

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Las Vegas Advisor: Rio casino renovation underway in Las Vegas

Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story! Now that the sale from Caesars Entertainment to Dreamscape Companies is complete, the renovation of the Rio is underway. You're reading a premium story. Read the full story with our Print & Digital Subscription. Read this story for free: Watch an ad or complete a survey Log…

Travel ・ 05 November 2023

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United, Hawaiian spar over Haneda night slots

While recent attention related to Tokyo's Haneda airport has focused on Delta's failed efforts to reallocate its slots, United Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines have something of a smoldering battle ongoing over a second set of slots, the ostensibly less valuable night-time operations. The two carriers continue to trade barbs in regulatory filings,…

Covid ・ 20 October 2023

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Hawaii Senate bill targets Vegas casinos with taxes

HONOLULU (KITV4) -- A controversial bill heading through the Hawaii State Senate is going after one of the popular vacation destinations for Hawaii residents - Las Vegas. Popular enough to be nicknamed the'9th Island,' studies estimate people from Hawaii take 300000 trips annually to Las Vegas and other gambling destinations, and that Boyd Gaming,…

Politics ・ 13 February 2023

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Hawaii moving forward with plan to ban casino ads

A Hawaii Senate committee on Thursday approved a bill banning casino advertising in the state, but amended it to remove references to Nevada resort properties, including Las Vegas-based Boyd Gaming Corp., which has established a decades-old business to attract Hawaiians to "the ninth island." The Senate's Committee on Commerce and Consumer…

Law ・ 11 February 2023

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Hawaii makes another attempt at legalizing gambling

Hawaii has become the latest state in the United States to make an early start on an ambitious plan - the legalization of sports betting and poker across its territory. A new bill, backed by representatives John Mizuno and Daniel Holt, now wants to see parts of Kalihi transformed into a new hub and engine of regulated gambling. The choice of venue…

Law ・ 12 January 2023

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Lawmakers try new tactic to being legal gambling to Hawaii

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Another roll of the dice on legalized gambling at the Hawaii state capitol. This time the idea combines sports betting and poker in neighborhood gambling rooms. Both of the representatives pushing the gambling bill, Rep. John Mizuno and Rep, Daniel Holt, represent parts of Kalihi, where illegal gambling is a big issue,…

Law ・ 10 January 2023

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Gambling bill coming, but what does that mean?

HONOLULU (KHON2) - In the U.S., two gambling capitals come to mind, Las Vegas and Atlantic City. Most people are comfortable with sequestering the vice of gambling to locations away from their homes, but there are those who feel that the money that gambling brings is worth embracing it. Rep. John Mizuno has announced that he will be introducing his…

Law ・ 09 January 2023

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Ninth Island: The Las Vegas-Hawaii connection

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - The most common explanations for why Las Vegas is called Hawaii's "Ninth Island" are silly, inadequate, devoid of historical perspective. Says who? Two anthropology professors who studied what they call a "cultural phenomenon," that's who. The 50th state's bond with Las Vegas did not evolve from some Hawaiian affinity for…

Land-based ・ 30 December 2022

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Poker ・ 20 December 2022

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Las Vegas Strip Venue Demolition Set, New Project Weeks Away

The Las Vegas Strip continues to evolve and modernize into the future as long-time, classic hotels, casinos and retail properties face the wrecking ball to make way for new projects. No fewer than a dozen classic Las Vegas hotel casinos have been imploded since the early 1990s to make way for new, modern hotel casinos, some that still stand today.…

Land-based ・ 14 December 2022

Hawaii News Now

In time for the holidays: Hawaii resident wins big in Vegas

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A lucky Hawaii resident is taking home a Vegas jackpot! He's only identifying himself as "John A." And he just won $337654 at the California Hotel and Casino in Vegas on a progressive Pai Gow Jackpot. Officials from the casino say John is a regular and hit a seven-card straight flush for the win. It's the third Pai Gow…

Pai Gow ・ 14 December 2022

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Poker ・ 02 December 2022

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Honolulu Civil Beat

Prosecutors Roll The Dice On New Enforcement Measures Targeting Illegal Gambling Rooms

Police officers regularly attending the Nanakuli-Maili Neighborhood Board meeting are asked what they are doing to rid the community of its many illegal gambling rooms. But Patty Kahanamoku-Teruya, chairperson of the board and a board member for the past 29 years, is not satisfied with their answers. "Every month since gambling came big time in our…

Law ・ 27 November 2022

Hawaii News Now

Hawaii woman gets lucky, winning progressive Double Diamond jackpot

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The reels lined up for one lucky Hawaii woman visiting Las Vegas. With a $15 total bet, the woman - who requested to remain anonymous - hit a progressive jackpot after all three double diamond symbols lined up on the payline at the Fremont Hotel & Casino last week Thursday. Her jackpot totaled more than $153651.87 (before…

Winnings ・ 31 August 2022

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Bonuses ・ 25 August 2022

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Classic Las Vegas Strip Icon Makes Way for Huge New Project

Sin City has welcomed a lot of new projects, and viable locations on Las Vegas Boulevard don't stay empty very long. The pace along the Las Vegas Strip has picked up. Whereas the North Strip used to be a bit of a wasteland, hosting space-out second-tier casinos, kitschy gift shops, and sad (mostly) restaurants, the area has become a hotbed. Resorts…

Land-based ・ 12 August 2022

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Authorities arrest 4 in alleged drug and gambling ring on Oahu, Maui

Police and federal agents arrested four men who allegedly operated illegal game rooms, online gambling applications and sold methamphetamine and cocaine out of a restaurant and snack shops on Oahu and Maui. Maliu Tauheluhelu, who lived on Oahu, is the alleged leader of the group, coordinating cocaine and methamphetamine distribution, illegal game…

Incidents ・ 07 June 2022

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Lucky Hawaii man turns $1 bet into more than $55,000

HONOLULU (KHON2) - A Hawaii man visiting the Ninth Island last week turned a $1 bet into a more than $55000 pay day playing Pai Gow Poker. After getting a five-ace hand at the California Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, the lucky winner won the jackpot totaling $55296. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the…

Mobile ・ 30 May 2022

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Does Hawaii have a gambling addiction?

HONOLULU (KHON2) - Would you consider Hawaii to have a gambling problem? The state is one of many states where gambling is prohibited by law however that doesn't stop people from gambling. WalletHub, a free credit score website, listed the states with the highest and lowest gambling addiction. The report states gambling exists in every state, even…

Gambling Addiction ・ 29 April 2022

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A look at casino security after Hilo man was stabbed

HONOLULU (KHON2) - A night of fun turned into a moment he'll never forget for Hilo native, Kaiwa Nahooikaika. Las Vegas Metropolitan police said Nahooikaika was stabbed in the head, torso and leg while gambling at the Circus Circus Resort and Casino. "I was just trying to get away from this guy and trying to get to safety," said Nahooikaika. "When…

Trust and Safety ・ 07 April 2022

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Hawaii resident wins $275K at Fremont in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (KHON2) - A Hawaii resident won more than $275000 from the IGT's Wheel of Fortune® slot machine at the Fremont Hotel and Casino. Boyd Gaming reported the win happened at 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 22. HONOLULU (KHON2) - The Eddie could go. With a northerly swell ramping up at the end of this week, the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational is…

Winnings ・ 23 February 2022

Hawaii News Now

Hawaii man wins a whopping $275K after trying his luck in Vegas

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - While some say 2-22-22 is a lucky day, one Hawaii man is especially feeling the luck after hitting the jackpot in Las Vegas. The man, who wants to remain anonymous, won over $275000. He hit the jackpot at the Fremont Casino while playing the Wheel of Fortune Gold Spin Deluxe Triple Stars slot machine. He got a big pay…

Winnings ・ 23 February 2022

Gambling News

Hawaii To Keep Gambling Off-Shore Until Common Sense Kicks In

For years, Hawaii lawmakers have discussed legalized gambling in the state. Also for years, they have repeatedly rejected the idea. Joining Utah, Hawaii is the only other state to prohibit all forms of gambling. It's going to stay that way a little longer, too. The Hawaii state legislature has declined to approve any proposal that would legalize…

Politics ・ 22 February 2022

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Strict Regulation, High Taxes: How Would A Casino Work In Hawaii?

This is the latest installment of an ongoing series, "Rolling the Dice," which is taking a deeper look at the perennial question of whether gambling should be legalized in Hawaii. Hawaii has considered many gambling proposals over the last three decades, ranging from a lottery to floating casinos in Honolulu Harbor. The Legislature also weighed…

Finance ・ 01 February 2022

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Thousands ring in 2022 in Las Vegas with New Year’s Eve celebration, fireworks

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Las Vegas put on a major party for New Year's Eve with big crowds and a spectacular fireworks show. One of the most visited streets in the world was closed to vehicle traffic - which only happens once a year - to become a pedestrian party scene. The theme of the fireworks show was "Deuces Wild" and the pyrotechnic display, one of…

New Year ・ 27 January 2022

Honolulu Civil Beat

Illegal Gambling Rooms Keep Springing Up But Police Have Few Tools To Shut Them Down

This is the second installment in a new series, " Rolling the Dice," which is taking a deeper look at the perennial question of whether gambling should be legalized in Hawaii. On any given night on Oahu, the Honolulu Police Department's Narcotics and Vice Division is keeping tabs on dozens of illicit gambling rooms scattered across the island in…

Law ・ 19 January 2022

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Religion ・ 10 January 2022

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PLAYERS REWARD FIVE OUTSTANDING TEACHERS WITH $5,000 IN SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND A LAS VEGAS VACATION

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Mobile ・ 23 December 2021

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Las Vegas is Hawaii's 'ninth island'

At first glance, Las Vegas and Hawaii may seem like complete opposites. One is a city that offers an escape in the desert and the other offers eight major islands in the Pacific with beaches and ocean views. But they have more in common than you think: Both locations are major tourist destinations. Both offer unique experiences you won't soon…

Religion ・ 03 December 2021

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Hawaii behind Las Vegas as tourism destination

Whenever Las Vegans start feeling sorry for themselves over blown tourism opportunities, they should take a look at a column from a Hawaii-based journalist who thinks our city lapped the island paradise long ago. "Las Vegas is kicking our okole." You don't have to know any Polynesian dialects to guess what that means. Honolulu Star-Advertiser…

Travel ・ 23 November 2021

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Las Vegas Advisor: Work on new Durango Station moves forward in Las Vegas

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Travel ・ 19 September 2021

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Covid ・ 28 July 2021

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Hawaii woman hits big at Las Vegas casino

HONOLULU (KHON2) - Despite the mandatory travel quarantine in place, it seems that some Hawaii residents are still traveling to Las Vegas. One woman hit big. On Wednesday morning, Sept. 16, Louise, a regular at the California Hotel and Casino, also known as the Cal, in downtown Las Vegas, decided to stop by the Fremont. She hit a nearly $790000…

Land-based ・ 26 June 2021

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Casino company, Hawaiian Airlines announce partnership as travel to ‘ninth island’ picks up

HONOLULU (KHON2) - As travel picks up, so do the perks. Boyd Gaming Corporation and Hawaiian Airlines announced a new partnership Wednesday that will allow members to earn rewards with Boyd Gaming's B Connected player loyalty program and the airline's celebrated HawaiianMiles program. The partnership provides customers with greater access to B…

Travel ・ 10 June 2021

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Las Vegas Advisor: More casinos bring back parking fees in Las Vegas

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Travel ・ 23 May 2021