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‘What Happens Here, Stays Here’ Could Be Changed, Las Vegas Officials Tease
The famed "What Happens Here, Stays Here" (WHHSH) Las Vegas motto could be on the way out, as city tourism officials are teasing something new that will be unveiled on January 26. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is tasked...
Reduced Mega Millions, Powerball Jackpots Hurting State Lottery Revenues
Lower Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots this year are causing reduced interest in the country's two most popular games, and that is subsequently leading to lower tax revenues for state lotteries. Players have been lucky this year, and that's keeping others away...
Steve Wynn Emerges at West Hollywood Restaurant Known for Spotting Celebs
Disgraced casino tycoon Steve Wynn emerged from hiding last week at Craig's in Los Angeles, a West Hollywood restaurant on Melrose Avenue frequented by A-list celebrities. Wynn sightings have been few and far between since January 2018 when The Wall Street Journal...
NFL Warns Players, Team Personnel Betting on Football Will Lead to Job Termination
Ahead of Week 13, the NFL issued a memo to all players and team personnel reminding them of the league's hard position against betting on professional football. On Friday, the NFL announced it was suspending Josh Shaw of the Arizona Cardinals after...
Las Vegas Cyber Monday Deals Offer Deep Savings on Casino Hotel Rooms, Shows
Cyber Monday, the online shopping bonanza that follows Thanksgiving Thursday and Black Friday, is once again offering up a smorgasbord of internet deals. And that extends to deep discounts on Las Vegas casino hotel rooms, shows, and dining. Though Cyber Monday doesn't...
Norfolk Casino Committee Formed to Educate Public on Gaming Impact
The Norfolk casino issue is a complicated and divisive topic in the Virginia waterfront city, prompting the local mayor to form a committee to discuss gaming with the public. On Tuesday, the Norfolk City Council – without any warning or public notice...
Conor McGregor Favored Against Donald Cerrone for Las Vegas UFC Fight
Conor "The Notorious" McGregor is the favorite against Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone for their January 18 UFC bout in Las Vegas. It will be McGregor's first fight in more than a year. The non-title welterweight showdown will headline UFC 246 at Las Vegas'...
New Jersey Gaming Regulator Advises Media to Avoid Advertising Unlicensed Sports Betting Websites
New Jersey's chief gaming regulator is advising all news and media outlets covering sports betting to avoid referencing or accepting advertising from unlicensed networks. New Jersey led the charge against the federal government to repeal the ban on sports betting. The Supreme...
Powerball Lottery Operator Not Required to Disclose Settlement, Claims Private Company Protection
The operator of Powerball says it won't reveal the financial details of the settlement it reached with a winner who claimed he was owed millions of dollars in damages. Earlier this week, the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL) settled with Larry Dawson of...
New Jersey Drug Court Grads Closer to Landing Atlantic City Casino Jobs
New Jersey drug court graduates are a major step closer to entering the candidate pool for Atlantic City casino job openings. Assembly Bill 5817 – introduced by Democratic Assemblymen Vincent Mazzeo and John Armato, both representing Atlantic County – passed the full...
