BOSTON – When Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick ended years of contentious debate over expanded gambling by signing a bill authorizing up to three resort-style casinos and a slots parlor, he warned against expecting any quick economic windfall.
Intimidating was the word Beverly Whitby used to describe getting permission from the Las Vegas City Council to work as a clerk at 7-Eleven.
The holiday shopping season officially opened Thursday evening in Las Vegas, spilling into today as shoppers sought out deals. Across the valley and across the country, people lined up to save some cash.