Gambling's value to Florida debated
roup representing the commercial casino industry says gambling is big business in Florida, even though the state ranks in the lower half of 23 states documented. The American Gaming Association says Florida’s pari-mutuel casinos fueled $1.2 billion of economic activity…
New iris scanners tout quick trip through McCarran security
Richard N. Velotta, Las Vegas Review-Journal Full article with images and video http://www.reviewjournal.com/travel/news/new-iris-scanners-tout-quick-trip-through-mccarran-security Developers of a new biometric scanning system that verifies passenger identities at airports are the first to admit that some customers like the idea of having their…
Nevada sex resort tries new business plan for world’s oldest profession
For the full picture gallery click to go to site http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/nevada/nevada-sex-resort-tries-new-business-plan-world-s-oldest-profession y HENRY BREAN LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL For about the same price as five days in Jamaica, a week in Cancun or two weeks in Acapulco, you can spend three…
Congress may stand pat on Internet gambling
WASHINGTON – Lawmakers racing to complete action in Congress for this year are set to decide possibly today whether to grant a wish by billionaire casino owner Sheldon Adelson to restore a ban on Internet gambling. Leaders were scheduled to…
Vegas tourism ad features no gambling
Las Vegas – The latest ‘What Happens Here, Stays Here’ Las Vegas ad campaign features a familiar musical act from, well, right here. Indie-rock band Imagine Dragons has teamed up with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority for the…
Las Vegas: Bowling centers are lanes to profitability inside casinos.
You are not looking in a mirror, these are the lanes at Sunset Station. The lanes at Orleans and Gold Coast are just as large. When the Great Recession hit in 2008, many entertainment venues lost business as families suffered…
Houston-area raid nets nearly 100 slot machines
RICHMOND, Texas (AP) – A Houston-area raid has led to the seizure of nearly 100 illegal slot machines and one arrest. The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office says the case involves illegal gambling at a game room near Richmond. The…
New Jersey: State lawmakers looking to increase taxes on lottery winners and new casinos
If they can’t get money out of rich folks one way, some New Jersey lawmakers have a few other ways in mind. Every June, Gov. Christie crosses out lines in the state budget that would increase taxes on millionaires or…
Lake Charles: Houston billionaire's Lake Charles casino opens early
The hotel and casino will feature 740 luxury hotel rooms and suites, an 18-hole golf course, a world-class spa, extensive retail options, and a number of Landry’s signature restaurants. OPEN Found this picture of the opening day, thought it was…
Atlantic City: Tropicana partners with AtlantiCare for fitness complex next year
Rendering of the fitness center The Press of Atlantic City By REUBEN KRAMER Staff Writer Tropicana plans to open a multilevel fitness complex with AtlantiCare in May, part of a larger renovation campaign at a resort that has emphasized nongambling…