Murren says $1B Atlanta resort could be economic engine for Georgia

Jim Murren, chairman and CEO of MGM Resorts International, told local business and civic leaders in Atlanta on Monday that Las Vegas-style gambling, including a $1 billion-plus resort in Atlanta, could be an economic engine for the state.

Nongaming hotel planned west of Vegas Strip on site sold at discount from boom years

With plans for private butlers, poolside villas and a nightclub called The Whale Club, condo tower Vegas 888 promised the flash and opulence of a high-roller lifestyle. But the project flopped — and now, the vacant site has sold at a steep discount from the boom years.

Trump’s losses pale in comparison to those of Hillary, Obama

Hillary Clinton is out on the campaign trail saying it’s unimaginable that Donald Trump claims to be a smart businessman after losing $1 billion. But that was his own money.

Hurricane Matthew roars ashore in Haiti; eastern US braces for storm

Hurricane Matthew pounded the southwestern coast of Haiti on Tuesday, threatening a largely rural corner of the impoverished country with devastating storm conditions as it headed north toward Cuba and the eastern coast of Florida.

Google reveals new ‘Pixel’ smartphone, VR headset

Alphabet Inc.’s Google on Tuesday announced a new “Pixel” smartphone and a virtual reality headset, the company’s latest effort to sell consumers on Google-branded devices and to challenge Apple Inc.’s iPhone.

 
Opening of Prince’s Paisley Park home to the public delayed

This week’s public opening of Prince’s suburban Minneapolis estate and studio complex likely will be delayed because the city council indefinitely postponed voting on a rezoning request for the complex to be operated as a museum.

IGT files protest against Maryland’s lottery director

A company already protesting the Maryland lottery’s recommendation on a $262 million contract has filed a second protest specifically aimed at the lottery director.

Gaming regulators face Seminoles in Florida; judge holds cards

A federal trial that could shape the future of gambling in Florida began Monday as attorneys for the state and the Seminole Tribe accused the other side of reneging on its promises.

How to watch Orioles-Blue Jays wild card game tonight

The month Major League Baseball fans wait patiently for all season is finally here — October baseball. The MLB postseason gets underway today with the first wild card game.

How to watch the vice presidential debate tonight

It probably won’t be quite the spectacle that the first presidential debate was but it will give you a chance to see the guys vying for the No. 2 spots.

Chef Dan Krohmer wants to share beauty of Japanese cuisine

“In Japanese culture, each vegetable is used in so many different ways, from the seeds to the skin to the stem. There isn’t a crazy amount of ingredients, like we use in the United States.”

Maria Sharapova to play at Caesars Palace benefit Monday

Maria Sharapova has been added to a star-studded roster of tennis icons that will play for charity at Monday’s Smash Hits benefit at Caesars Palace co-hosted by Sir Elton John and Billie Jean King.

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