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Las Vegas NBA Odds Predict Warriors and Celtics Atop Respective Conferences in 2018-19
Two-time defending NBA champion Golden State Warriors are expected to be one of the best teams in the history of the league during the 2018-19 regular season. The Westgate SuperBook opened its regular season over/under win totals with the Dubs at 62.5....
Conor McGregor Returning to UFC After Two-Year Layoff, Opens as Underdog vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov
Conor McGregor is returning to the Octagon on October 6 after a nearly two-year layoff. After a nearly two-year layoff from the UFC in which the Irishman made a fortune by stepping into the ring to box Floyd Mayweather but also found...
Monmouth Park Moves Forward with Sports Betting Lawsuit Against Leagues to Recoup Lost Revenues
Operators of the Monmouth Park Racetrack in New Jersey say they're moving forward with a lawsuit that seeks financial damages from sports leagues that stood in its way of running a sportsbook for several years. Filed in May by the New Jersey...
Las Vegas Police Conclude Shooting Investigation, Paddock Motive Remains Unknown
The Las Vegas police investigation into the October 1 mass shooting that killed 58 people and injured hundreds of others has concluded, but Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo says law enforcement was unable to determine a motive. Gunman Stephen Paddock opened fire...
DC Sports Betting Lobbying Ramps Up, as Pro Leagues Fight for Revenue Cut
With sports betting quickly expanding to states across the US, interest groups in DC are strategizing to persuade Congress to pass federal laws that will give them a cut of what's expected to become a multi-Billion dollar industry. In May, the Supreme...
Macau Airport Sets Passenger Traffic Record, Mass Market Focus Grows Enclave Visitation
Macau casinos are committed to becoming less reliant on the VIP, and their recent mass market focus is driving tourism to the enclave. The proof is in the data. This week, Macau International Airport reported record passenger traffic, with more than 740,000...
Caesars Entertainment Stock Trading Halted After Company Says Las Vegas Demand Softening
Caesars Entertainment scared investors during its second quarter conference call after company executives said demand in Las Vegas was temporarily softening and that guidance expectations might need to be lowered. The comments sent Las Vegas casino stocks tumbling on Wednesday, and prompted...
MGM, Wynn Resorts Miss Q2 Earnings Projections, CEOs Defend Financials
MGM and Wynn Resorts CEOs are on the defensive this week following the releases of their second quarter results revealing both casino operators missed earnings forecasts. MGM boss Jim Murren told shareholders, "I don't like calls like this," while Wynn chief officer...
Las Vegas Nightly Rates Hit Year Lows in June, as Sin City Visitation Slows
Las Vegas Strip rooms were had on the cheap in June, as overall visitation slowed to Southern Nevada. The desert sun has been scorching this summer, with temperatures routinely hitting triple digits. But visitation to Las Vegas cooled off in June. The...
Tiger vs. Phil Match Set for Thanksgiving Weekend at Las Vegas Shadow Creek, Woods Slight Favorite
The rumored Tiger Woods versus Phil Mickelson head-to-head match is reportedly going to happen in November at Shadow Creek Golf Course in Las Vegas. ESPN's Mike Greenberg said on air Thursday morning, "You knew this match was most likely coming. It is...
