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The north end of the Las Vegas Strip is brimming with change, and now one of its most recognizable landmarks, Circus Circus, is officially on the market. Billionaire casino mogul Phil Ruffin, who purchased the property in 2019 for $825 million, has confirmed he’s seeking buyers for the 102-acre property, valuing it at an astounding $5 billion.

ESPN has begun a new campaign focused on promoting responsible gaming practices around sports betting.

The wildfires in the Los Angeles area have burned more than 30,000 acres and destroyed thousands of homes since starting on January 7th. With tens of thousands residents displaced, could Las Vegas see even more Californians moving here? Co-host Dayvid Figler asks 51ԹϺ economist Nicholas Irwin how much pressure this could put on our strained housing market and what Las Vegas could do to prepare.

Rico Ocampo listened to President Donald Trump list his plans for undocumented immigrants in the United States while driving to work Monday and couldn’t help being fearful.


The Clark County Museum will host a presentation by Professor Tyler D. Parry on February 6, focusing on the 1969 Uprising in Las Vegas's Historic Westside.


Homework and extracurricular activities can be a balance for teachers and students in order to be productive, but how much is too much? Experts shared with 8 News Now how the wrong kind or amount of homework can backfire on teachers and students.


ESPN is reinforcing its commitment to educating and protecting its audience as sports betting becomes more mainstream with the launch of “The Talk,” a new campaign aimed at promoting responsible gaming practices.


More change is coming to the north end of the Strip soon. After opening its doors 57 years ago, the Circus Circus Hotel & Casino is now up for sale. Locals and tourists alike shared their fond memories of the iconic resort with Channel 13.
