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Devin O'Connor
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Survey Ranks Las Vegas A Great Place to Celebrate… Easter?
A new study finds Las Vegas to be an ideal spot to celebrate Easter While known for self-indulgence, Las Vegas offers plenty of holiday buffets Southern Nevada is also home to dozens of churches and...
Nevada’s Last Big Boy Restaurant Closes at Terrible’s Casino
The Big Boy diner at the Terrible's Casino Indian Springs closes on March 31 The iconic eatery is a remnant of the Bob's Big Boy chain The Big Boy restaurant at Terrible's Casino Indian Springs...
Report: Harrah’s Reno Attracts a New Potential Buyer
Harrah's Reno is expected to be sold again soon The current owner says a long-term buyer has come forward Harrah's Reno was William F. Harrah's first casino hotel Harrah's Reno casino hotel, a Caesars Entertainment...
Mark Cuban Regrets Selling Dallas Mavericks to Casino Billionaires
Mark Cuban regrets selling the NBA Dallas Mavericks to the Adelson family The Adelsons control global casino operator Las Vegas Sands The Adelsons have heavy ties to the White House and President Trump Mark Cuban...
South Jersey Lawmakers Voice Opposition to Casinos Expanding Outside of Atlantic City
South Jersey State lawmakers come together to voice opposition to efforts to allow casinos outside of Atlantic City Casinos are coming to downstate New York in the Bronx and Queens NJ voters rejected casinos at...
Pennsylvania Lottery Ticket Worth $400,000 Nears Redemption Deadline
A $400,000 Pennsylvania Lottery ticket remains outstanding The Cash 5 with Quick Cash must be redeemed by this Friday, April 3 Millions of dollars in unclaimed lottery tickets go unredeemed each year A winning ticket...
Tax, Law Professors Argue Against Restoring IRS Gambling Deduction
An op-ed from tax and law professors argues against the restoration of the gambling deduction The professors opine that gambling isn't a business endeavor or occupation Tax and law professors from the University of Alabama...
Fairfax County Schools Mull Naming Rights Sale as Tysons Casino Talks Continue
The Fairfax County School Board is considering selling naming rights to its athletics facilities Sponsorships would help the school address a $400 million deferred maintenance backlog Tysons, located within Fairfax County, is being targeted for...
Gambling Ed? DraftKings Suggests High Schools Teach Kids About Gambling
Should the dangers of gambling be taught in high schools? A responsible gaming advocate for DraftKings thinks it would be smart to inform younger people about gambling Online casino and sportsbook operators DraftKings and its...
Indiana Casino in Steuben County Would Generate Considerable Local Tax Revenue, Study Says
A casino in Indiana's Steuben County would generate millions of dollars in annual local tax revenue That's according to an economic analysis conducted on the county's behalf Indiana lawmakers and Gov. Mike Braun (R) have...
