Opposition to Internet Gambling Lessening in N.J.
Opposition to gambling over the Internet is lessening in New Jersey, even though a new poll finds more people against it than for it.
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Labor Day Road Trip? Try These 10 Cheap Gas States
As you hit the road for your final road trip of the summer, consider driving to one of the 10 states with the lowest prices on gas. Turns out, those sunny states also offer bountiful vacation options for the budget-conscious family.
Cash In on Asian Gambling With Shares of Las Vegas Sands
Singapore is expected to overtake South Korea and Australia this year to become the second-largest Asia-Pacific casino market behind reigning leader Macau. For U.S. investors looking to profit, Las Vegas Sands looks nicely positioned.
Casino Heists: Criminals Are Flush With Creative Ideas
A robber this week swept $1.5 million worth of gambling chips off a table at the Bellagio in Las Vegas and escaped by motorcycle -- in under three minutes. Such temptations can be overwhelming for those looking for a quick win. Here are some of the biggest jobs of the last few years.
Motorcycle Robber Steals $1.5M in Bellagio Casino Chips
In the 10th Las Vegas casino robbery this year, an armed man stole about $1.5 million in betting chips from the Bellagio hotel early Tuesday morning and escaped on a motorcycle. No shots were fired and no one was injured.
Harrah Eyes $531.3 Million IPO And Plans to List Shares Under New Name
Harrah's Entertainment hopes to hit a $531.3 million jackpot when it launches its IPO, and the company is betting heavily on its new name change to Caesars Entertainment.
Harrah's Will Go Public, Sell as Much as $575 Million in Shares
Harrah's Entertainment Inc. said it plans to sell shares to the public, almost three years after the casino operator was taken private by Apollo Global Management and TPG.
There's No Hiding: Nine Industries That Know Your Every Move
Don't kid yourself. Real privacy no longer exists in this country. From your hobbies to your income to your phone calls, pretty much everything about you is tracked by someone, somewhere. We've examined the most intrusive firms and industries -- some of them may surprise you.
Gambling at Casinos With Welfare Money?
In California and Michigan, welfare recipients use their Electronic Benefit Transfer cards to withdraw the funds from ATM machines in casinos. If they proceed to roll the dice with the money, wouldn't this be state-backed gambling?
Vegas Turns Pools Into Party Club Gold Mines
Pool clubs have become ubiquitous in Las Vegas. With dance-floor-packing DJs and islands adorned with stripper poles, they're the daytime versions of Sin City's famously profitable nightclubs. And, they can generate $1 million a week.
Wall Street's Cantor Fitzgerald Becomes a Las Vegas Bookie
The bond-trading specialist is taking bets and setting odds for the new M Resort Spa & Casino. But instead of simply handicapping games and accepting wagers, Cantor's tech-savvy braintrust has turned betting into something more akin to trading.
Vegas Casinos Trade Gimmicky Themes for Marquee Chefs and Restaurants
In Vegas these days, it's the restaurants that make the casino. Many casino operators have abandoned the pursuit of gimmicky themes -- think the Venetian with its gondola rides -- for celebrity chefs and well-established eateries.
