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Las Vegas Strip Property Values Expected to Soar After Completion of Convention Center, Raiders Stadium
Las Vegas Strip property values are poised to surge in the coming years, as demand increases amid limited availability. That's according to several experts with vast economic experience working in Southern Nevada. The Economic Club of Las Vegas welcomed three experts with...
NCAA March Madness Favorites Perfect in Round of 32, Teams Go 16-0
The second round of March Madness saw the odds-on favorites run the table, as all 16 teams took care of business and advanced to the Sweet 16. That isn't to say there weren't some very close calls, none more notable than No....
Powerball Jackpot Now Estimated $750M, Fourth-Largest in US History
The Powerball jackpot for Wednesday night's drawing is an estimated $750 million after no tickets matched all six numbers over the weekend. At a quarter of a billion dollars, Wednesday's drawing is expected to be the fourth-largest lottery jackpot in US history....
Former Ameristar Casino Nightclub Booker Says She Was Told to Avoid ‘All Black’ Entertainment Events
A former Ameristar Casino executive in charge of booking entertainment events at the St. Charles, Missouri, resort says her employer told her to avoid bringing shows and concerts that primarily attracted African Americans. Kim Carpenter charges in a lawsuit against parent company...
MGM Resorts CEO Jim Murren Predicts Osaka Will Be Japan’s First Approved IR Casino Location
MGM Resorts CEO Jim Murren opined this week that Osaka will be the first region approved for an integrated casino resort (IR) in Japan's forthcoming commercial gaming industry. In Japan for the MLB Opening Series at the Tokyo Dome between the Seattle...
Connecticut Tribal Casino Receives Formal Approval From Interior Department, But Damage Already Done
The Connecticut tribal casino planned for East Windsor has finally received formal and complete approval from the US Department of the Interior (DOI), but the federal agency's long delay has put the state's two Native American groups at a competitive disadvantage. Connecticut...
Macau Lawmakers Reject Proposal to Limit Enclave Visitor Arrivals
Macau lawmakers have dismissed a proposal introduced by the Legislative Assembly's youngest member that sought to limit the number of visitors permitted into the gambling hub each year. Last month, 27-year-old Assemblyman Sulu Sou presented the legislature with a bill that requested...
Powerball Jackpot Now $625M, But New Wire Act Opinion Threatens Interstate Lottery Future
The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $625 million after no one matched all six numbers on Wednesday night. The next drawing will take place this Saturday. The odds of hitting the jackpot are one in 292.2 million. You're 65,000 times...
Encore Boston Harbor Accepting Reservations, Opening Night Rooms Begin at $777
The $2.6 billion Encore Boston Harbor has begun accepting reservations for its June opening. The Wynn Resorts integrated casino resort will hold its grand opening celebration on Sunday, June 23. Rooms for the first night start at $777 – the number commonly...
State Sports Betting Regulations Complicate March Madness Odds for Sportsbooks
State sports betting regulations that vary from one jurisdiction to the next are complicating the NCAA March Madness oddsmaking process for sportsbooks operating in legal markets. The first round of the men's basketball tournament tips off tomorrow, with games being played across...