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High Court Says States Can OK Sports Betting

May 14, 2018
Despite opposition from the major sports leagues and the administration, the Supreme Court strikes down a law barring betting on football, basketball, baseball and other sports in most states.
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‘Trump Unveiled’ Reveals the Big Con of Donald Trump’s Presidential Run

Nov 1, 2016
With his casino background, the Republican nominee is an expert at attracting gamblers—people who are willing to throw the dice with the illogical hope it will make their lives better. With his casino background, the Republican nominee is an expert at attracting gamblers—people who are willing to throw the dice with the illogical hope it will make their lives better.

Trump for President? Giving the GOP Nightmares

Jun 22, 2015
If Donald Trump survives the first three months of mass media drubbing and his notorious affliction of "leaving no impulsive opinion behind," he’s going to be trouble for the other 15 or so Republican presidential candidates.

Madrid Eurovegas Plan Nixed

Dec 15, 2013
Due to some disagreements between the Spanish government and Las Vegas Sands—you know, basic things such as the U.S. casino operator's demands for lower gambling taxes and exemption from indoor smoking bans—the project to make a European version of Las Vegas has fallen through.