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Louisiana Legislators Looking at State’s 26-Year-Old Gambling Laws
Legislators warn that if Louisiana wants to stay competitive with neighboring state casinos they need to revise their gambling laws, something that hasn’t been done since 1991. Some lawmakers believe it is time that changed. Senator Ronnie Johns (R-District 27) brought up...
‘What Happens in Vegas’ Slogan Shelved Indefinitely as City Seeks New Message After Shooting Tragedy
For 15 years, the world has known “what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.” But in the wake of the deadliest mass shooting in modern American history, Las Vegas has decided that potential visitors won’t be seeing that slogan again anytime soon....
Paddy Power Pegs Atlanta as Favorite for Amazon HQ2 Location
With more than 200 proposed locations for Amazon’s second headquarters, there’s plenty of uncertainty over what city the company will choose. But according to Irish bookmaker Paddy Power, a clear favorite has emerged in the race, and they think the world’s largest...
Gaming Analysts Worried Atlantic City Set to Become Oversaturated Again
Atlantic City is presently home to seven casinos after five shuttered their floors between 2014 and last fall in the wake of the US recession. Gambling expansion in neighboring states also played a role, as the new gambling venues presumably poached bettors...
Justin Timberlake Headlining Super Bowl Halftime Show, Wardrobe Malfunction, Janet Odds Released
Justin Timberlake is returning to the Super Bowl Halftime Show 14 years after he notoriously participated in the big game's most famous and controversial performance in NFL history. The NFL confirmed this week that Timberlake will headline the Super Bowl LII Halftime...
Shares of 13 Holdings Down 80 Percent in 2017 as Founder Seeks Cash to Finish Macau Resort
Shares of 13 Holdings traded on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange have lost 80 percent of their value in 2017, as the company's marquee project, the ultra-modern Macau luxury resort The 13, remains unfinished and underfunded. Flamboyant businessman Stephen Hung, a former...
Los Angeles Dodgers Slight Favorites Over Houston Astros to Win Baseball World Series
After an impressive performance defeating the defending champion Chicago Cubs in the National League Championship Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers are a slight favorite to defeat the Houston Astros in the World Series, which begins Tuesday. The Dodgers opened at minus-175 at...
Tornado Rips Through Oklahoma Casino During Beach Boys Concert
A sold-out Beach Boys show at the Riverwind Casino in Norman, Oklahoma, was interrupted by a small tornado Saturday night. The unexpected visitor ripped the roof off the casino, damaging more than 800 slots, video poker, and other gaming machines. A hotel...
MGM Resorts Pushes Forward on Connecticut Casino, Asks Bridgeport Locals for Support
MGM Resorts is aiding in the Springfield, Massachusetts, revitalization process by way of its $960 million investment in constructing an integrated casino resort that will create thousands of jobs and generate new wealth for the local area. And this week, MGM revealed...
Penn State and Notre Dame Impress, Alabama Still Strong Favorites for National Championship
#2 Penn State made easy work of Big Ten rivals #19 Michigan on Saturday before a record Beaver Stadium crowd of 110,823. The Nittany Lions' first win against a ranked opponent this year delivered some validation to the team's high ranking, and...
