This week’s Inside Gaming notes the passing of a Vegas real estate mogul, reports on what happened at this week’s IRS hearing regarding changes to laws affecting how casino gamblers report for tax purposes, and shares news regarding the Hard Rock’s plans to build a casino in New Jersey — though not in Atlantic City.
Vegas Real Estate Mogul Kirk Kerkorian Dies at 98
A pioneer of the gaming industry and one of the most important figures in the building of modern Las Vegas, Kirk Kerkorian passed away on Monday, prompting numerous reflections by industry insiders and observers regarding his monumental contributions.