LAS VEGAS-The $27.8-billion deal puts ownership in the hands of private equity firms whose investors include private and public pension funds, endowments and institutions.

LAS VEGAS-Pyramis Global Advisors has assumed control of Newport Lofts, a 21-story condominium development here that was completed last year by Seegmiller Partners LLC.

LAS VEGAS-Pyramis Global Advisors has assumed control of Newport Lofts, a 21-story condominium development here that was completed last year by Seegmiller Partners LLC.

SAN FRANCISCO-Buchanan Street Partners, investing on behalf of the California Public Employees Retirement System, puts up nearly $50 million of equity for the acquisition.

SAN FRANCISCO-Buchanan Street Partners, investing on behalf of the California Public Employees Retirement System, puts up nearly $50 million of equity for the acquisition.

LAS VEGAS-Sections of the top floors of the Monte Carlo Hotel and Casino were on fire Friday but appears to have been largely contained and extinguished.

BLACK HAWK, CO-Nevada Gold & Casinos sells its 43% interest in the Black Hawk and Colorado Central Station casinos here to co-owner Isle of Capri Casinos.

BLACK HAWK, CO-Nevada Gold & Casinos sells its 43% interest in the Black Hawk and Colorado Central Station casinos here to co-owner Isle of Capri Casinos.