Wiseguys bet big against popular overtime, safety props

“The sharper guys aren’t afraid to lay the higher prices. Will there be overtime? They’re not afraid to lay (minus-1000) on the ‘No.’ It’s the same thing with a safety. They’ll lay (minus-900) that there won’t be a safety.”

Lutefisk dinner in Boulder City: Joviality, jokes and gelatinous fish

How do you get a Scandinavian American to talk for an hour? Ask him what part of Minnesota he’s from. That wasn’t one of the self-effacing jokes that flowed freely at the 19th annual Sons of Norway lutefisk dinner Jan. 28 at the Boulder City Elks Lodge, but it easily could have been.

Inmates take guards hostage at Delaware prison

Delaware prisons have been put on lockdown following a reported hostage taking at the state’s maximum security facility.

Here’s what’s coming to Netflix in February — VIDEO

With Netflix in February, you can swim with the fishes (Disney’s “Finding Dory”), party with a bunch of meatheads (“Sausage Party”) or relive the crime of the century (“American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson”).

Facebook faces petition over fundraising fees

In a first for fundraising, Facebook faces a mass petition signed by 42,000 people who want the social media giant to waive the fees it charges a charity for raising $1.5 million on its website.

Scientific Games says it expects to post quarterly loss

Scientific Games, the Las Vegas-based producer of slot machines and gaming tables, said Wednesday it expects to post a fourth-quarter loss of as much as $115 million driven by a non-recurring write-down of assets.

Volkswagon will pay $1.2B to US big diesel owners

Volkswagen has agreed to pay at least $1.2 billion in buybacks and compensation to settle claims from U.S. owners of cars with larger diesel engines that the company rigged to cheat on emissions tests.

Biden announces foundation to promote equal rights

Former Vice President Joe Biden is launching a nonprofit foundation aimed at promoting equal rights and opportunity.

Touro geriatric fellowships’ aim to keep doctors in Nevada

A fellowship program being developed at Touro University Nevada aims to put a dent in the doctor shortage locally while also providing more skillful care to Southern Nevada’s senior population.

Committee approves Trump Cabinet nominees without Democrats

Senate Republicans took steps Wednesday to thwart Democrats plans to obstruct the confirmation of President Trump’s Cabinet nominees for a second day amid frustrations over the president’s pick Tuesday night of a stalwart conservative to serve on the Supreme Court.

Former UNLV golfers take their cuts on LPGA Tour

Former UNLV star golfers Dana Finkelstein and Therese O’Hara qualified for the LPGA Tour this year and opened the season last week at the Pure Silk Bahamas LPGA Classic.

Actor, restaurateur Frank Pellegrino dead at 72

Frank Pellegrino Sr., co-owner of Rao’s in Caesars Palace and an actor best known for his role on The Sopranos, died on January 31 after a battle with cancer. He was 72 years old.

Sunny and warm for Las Vegas Valley

Above-normal temperatures and dry conditions are in store for the Las Vegas Valley through the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

Tesla Model S falls just short of earning highest safety rating

Two luxury electric vehicles — the Tesla Model S and the BMW i3 — fell short of getting the highest safety ratings in new crash tests by the insurance industry.

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