Writer: Associated Press
Powerful typhoon kills at least 3 in Macau, disrupts casino operations
A powerful typhoon caused at least three deaths Wednesday in Macau, according to local authorities in the Chinese gambling enclave. Three... more
Time is ripe to bring sports betting into the open
LAS VEGAS (AP) – Jimmy Vaccaro has been taking bets in this gambling town for more than 40 years, so there’s not much he... more
NFL still doesn’t get Vegas, even with Raiders
LAS VEGAS — Sometimes the bumbling bozos in charge of the NFL just can’t help themselves.Or maybe they’ve been so afraid of Las Vegas for... more
The Texas lottery is no place for anonymous winners.
Imagine winning a million or more dollars in the Texas lottery. Life and family history would inextricably shift into two separate... more
All bets are off opening day when Raiders come to Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (AP) – They’re not quite the Las Vegas Raiders, at least not yet. There’s a stadium to be built and three more... more
Raiders in Sin City? You can bet on it
LAS VEGAS (AP) – A town built on losers is about to become a big winner in the NFL relocation sweepstakes.And Sundays in Sin City may... more
Silver helps make it a weekend to celebrate for NBA
The first signal that Adam Silver was more enlightened than the average commissioner came just months into his reign when he broke ranks... more
Goodell makes it clear odds are against Las Vegas
Roger Goodell’s position on Las Vegas is evolving.Now he can at least say the city’s name without a look of disgust spreading... more
Wanna bet? Once gambling-shy NFL plans move to Vegas
Once upon a time, the thought of gambling on a pro football game brought gasps of indignation from the NFL offices. And swift action if it... more
Rulings leave unanswered questions on canvassers
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – By disqualifying proposals to legalize casinos and limit medical lawsuit damages from the November ballot,... more
