Las Vegas Mayor Wants Apology From Obama
Las Vegas' colorful mayor, Oscar Goodman, wants President Barack Obama to apologize for saying that companies shouldn't visit Las Vegas using tax payers money.
"What's a better place, as I say, than for them to come here," Goodman told KLAS-TV. "And to change their mind and to go someplace else and to cancel _ and at the suggestion of the president of the United States _ that's outrageous."
Las Vegas Deep Discounts Make for an Attractive Vacation Spot
It may seem illogical. Head to Vegas and spend money gambling, dining, checking out the shows. But that's what economic stimulus is all about, getting people to spend....just do so wisely. Du
Randy Meisner Imposter Still Conning at Super Bowl in Vegas
The infamous Randy Meisner imposter (the real Meisner used to play with the Eagles) is fast losing ground thanks partly to the iPhone/Blackberry and a little help from Gambling911.com. 2009 Wor
Super Bowl Betting Down in Vegas: Up Online
The Super Bowl betting numbers are in and the results: A total of $81.5 million was wagered in the state's sports books on Super Bowl XLIII, an 11.5 percent decrease from the game's 2008 handle, ac
Wells Fargo Cancels Trip to Vegas
After intense pressure in the media, Wells Fargo Bank has decided to cancel a highly publicized trip next month to Las Vegas for employees as part of a gambling excursion. Many charged the financ
Steelers Win and Failure to Cover Best Scenario for Books
"It was the best-case scenario for us to have the Steelers win and not cover," Hilton Sportsbook Director, Jay Kornegay told the Las Vegas Review Journal Monday.
For online sportsbooks, nearly 80 percent of the money line action was on the Arizona Cardinals to win outright. Betting on the Pittsburgh/Arizona spread was relatively even but for many books, the amount of bets taken favored the Steelers.
Recession Has No Effect on 2009 Super Bowl Betting: Records Broken
There was a bright spot heading into this new week amidst what is otherwise a dark abyss known as the world economic meltdown. The 2009 Super Bowl has been deemed a success despite an economic re
Super Bowl Vegas Odds Cardinals vs. Steelers
For those of you monitoring the Super Bowl Vegas odds for the Cardinals vs.
Super Bowl Betting in Las Vegas Big as New Year’s Eve
Few events draw bigger crowds to Las Vegas than the Super Bowl and the betting frenzy that coincides with it - not to mention the huge parties. Celebrities descend upon Vegas in droves this weeke
Hilton Las Vegas Hopes Super Bowl Betting Boosts Economy
Hilton sports book executive director Jay Kornegay told the Las Vegas Sun that there are more than 300 such wagers on the Hilton's sheets this year.
Las Vegas Hedging Their Bets for 2009
LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Long-term bets are always risky in Las Vegas -- a city that prides itself on invention, reinvention and almost constant change.
No Luck With Gambling Stocks
It's the Las Vegas gambling stocks that are the real losers these days, not the actual gamblers.
Las Vegas Has Further to Fall in Struggling Economy
A report in the Economist this past week suggests that the gambling mecca of Las Vegas may experience further decline due with a recession now in full swing.
Las Vegas Sands Corp a Strong Buy
The economy is struggling and Las Vegas we learn is not immune, nor is the Las Vegas Sands Corp, one of the world's largest casino ventures. But with its recent capital infusion and prospects for
Wayne Root Tells Gambling911 of His Future Plans
As reported by Gambling911.com on Friday, former US Vice Presidential candidate Wayne Root shut down his sports service call center this past week.
Padlocked? Former US Vice Presidential Candidate Closes Shop
A former US Libertarian Vice Presidential candidate running alongside Bob Barr has called it quits...
Wayne Root Reportedly Closes Shop
Countless reports have indicated to Gambling911.com that former US Libertarian Vice Presidential running mate and sports handicapper, Wayne Root, has shut down his sports service call center in Las
MGM Mirage Scales Back on City Center Project
MGM Mirage is scaling back its massive City Center project under construction on the Las Vegas Strip as part of its emerging strategy to cut costs, raise cash and sharpen focus.
Republicans Head to Vegas for Obama’s Inauguration
Sure we know that President Elect Barack Obama's inauguration will be held in Washington, D.C.
America’s Biggest Billionaire Loser is Casino Boss
Last week, Gambling911.com reported on how Forbes Magazine listed India born PartyGaming co-founder, Anurag Dikshit among the biggest billionaire blowups in 2008 (they valued his net worth at a mer
Las Vegas Casinos Open to Legalized Online Gambling
Strip casinos have been struggling lately to keep up their gaming revenues. Fewer people are visiting Las Vegas and that means even less are gambling.
Michael Phelps Parties in Vegas With Phil Ivey
All right. Ok. Now we get it. Poker player/swimmer Michael Phelps probably wasn't a stud growing up. As in, if it wasn't for that swimming hobby of his, he might not of been the coolest guy.
AVN Porn Awards, CES: Still Hard Times for Vegas
Next weekend will be one of the largest convention periods for struggling Sin City. Round trip East Coast flights to and from Las Vegas ranged between $800 and well over $1000. But while the ai
What Happened to Recession-Proof Las Vegas?
The question asked by Deirdre Van Dyk of Time Magazine: What happened to recession-proof Vegas? And the short answer: The city put most of its bets on the tourism industry. And what a gambl
Sahara Casino Armed Robbery Suspect Mug Caught on Tape
Las Vegas police have released stills of a man caught on video who is believed to have taken part in a robbery at the Sahara Casino two weeks ago.
Gambling Industry Not Recession Proof We Learn
The top story in 2008 according to CasinoCity.com, the thinking that the casino industry is "recession proof" is no longer true and, unfortunately
Fire at The Monte Carlo Ranks Among Top 10 Stories of 2008
When the famed Monte Carlo Hotel in Las Vegas caught fire last January, it was deja vu for Sin City who experienced one of the worst hotel fires in history during the 1980's with the MGM Hotel trag
Armed Robbery at the Sahara Hotel Poker Room in Vegas
Las Vegas police were investigating an armed robbery at the Sahara Hotel that took place just before 6 pm Friday evening.
