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Mega Millions jackpot rises to $750 million after no winner
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Lottery players will have a shot Friday night at the fifth-largest jackpot in U.S. history after no tickets... more
Analysts see little change in Las Vegas Sands direction following the death of Sheldon Adelson
Sheldon Adelson often referred to himself as “Team Member Number One,” since he was the original employee of Las Vegas Sands Corp, which he... more
Detroit casinos experience downturn in 2020 because of coronavirus-related closures
After a record-setting 2019, the three Detroit casinos experienced a sharp decrease in revenues in 2020. MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity... more
Sheldon Adelson, Las Vegas Sands founder and billionaire gaming magnate, dies at 87
Sheldon Adelson, who rose from modest upbringings in a suburban Boston neighborhood to become a self-made billionaire, gaming industry... more
Gaming and political world praise Adelson for vision and philanthropy
Here is some of the reactions to the news that Las Vegas Sands Chairman and CEO Sheldon Adelson had died Tuesday at age 87. Today’s passing... more
Boyd Gaming awards more than $145,000 to charities nationwide
Boyd Gaming Corporation has awarded more than $145,000 to non-profit organizations across the country in the company’s annual holiday... more
Las Vegas supports CES with marquee takeover
Las Vegas resorts and attractions combined forces to demonstrate support for the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) with an orchestrated... more
Nevada: COVID-19 pause continues, but plans in place to vaccinate casino employees
COVID-19 mitigation efforts in Nevada will continue for another 30 days, which means the state’s casino industry remains at reduced... more
Missouri’s riverboat casinos suffer dip in December revenues from previous year
Revenues from gaming at riverboat casinos in Missouri suffered an 8.3% decrease in December, according to a report issued Monday by the... more
Louisiana: American Airlines restores flights to Lake Charles
American Airlines has resumed its flights to Louisiana’s Lake Charles airport after a nearly five-month suspension because of a large dip... more
