Houston furniture store owner hedges promotion with bets on Astros

Facing a liability of about $5 million if the Astros upset the Los Angeles Dodgers, Houston furniture store owner Jim McIngvale hedged a promotion through insurance policies and bets on the Astros at Las Vegas sports books.

Lonnie Hammargren keeps Nevada Day home tour tradition going

The tradition of visiting The Hammargren Home of Nevada History carries on this year, from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday. “This is the last time we’re gonna have it here, maybe ever,” former Lt. Gov. Lonnie Hammargren said Thursday,

 
Sports Betting Spotlight: College football Week 9

Review-Journal reporter Todd Dewey, handicapper Kelly Stewart and The Mirage sports book director Jeff Stoneback preview college football Week 9.

Authorities put brakes on information flow in Las Vegas shooting

Fifty-eight people killed. More than 500 injured. And yet, nearly a month after the Las Vegas Strip experienced the worst mass shooting in modern American history, local and federal authorities are now refusing to fill in the blanks.

Jeff Tedford takes Cal playbook to Fresno State

Coach Jeff Tedford turned around California, and now he’s doing the same thing at Fresno State. The Bulldogs host UNLV on Saturday.

 
MGM paying for hotel stay for Las Vegas shooting witness Jesus Campos

Mandalay Bay security officer Jesus Campos has been staying at an MGM Resorts International property at the company’s expense following the deadly Oct. 1 mass shooting on the Las Vegas Strip, the Review-Journal has learned. As a result, some veteran trial lawyers are questioning the company’s gesture and potential influence over Campos, a key witness in the criminal investigation and civil litigation against MGM Resorts.

Betting trends for college football

The Gold Sheet handicapper Bruce Marshall provides the Review-Journal with college football tech notes and trends from Goldsheet.com.

City of South Lake Tahoe considers Styrofoam ban

The South Lake Tahoe City Council is once again considering a variety of bans or restrictions on polystyrene — the synthetic material most commonly known by the brand name Styrofoam used in packaging at restaurants for takeout orders and at other retail stores.

Golden Knights’ historic start becomes feel-good story of NHL

The 7-1 Golden Knights are the feel-good story from the first month of the NHL season and will look to extend their four-game winning streak against the Colorado Avalanche at 3 p.m. Friday at T-Mobile Arena.

Lawsuit filed to force UNLV to reopen maternal-HIV clinic

A lawsuit filed Thursday on behalf of a 4-year-old HIV positive girl seeks to force UNLV to reopen a maternal-HIV program that was suspended more than a month ago.

Clark County school officials challenge ban on Trustee Child

Unions representing principals, police officers say Clark County School District Superintendent Pat Skorkowsky exceeded his authority by banning Trustee Kevin Child from school district property.

Downtown Las Vegas bike sharing has 9K rentals in first year

A bicycle-sharing program in downtown Las Vegas drew more than 9,000 rentals during its first year of operation, the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada said Thursday.

NHRA changes Countdown rules to create more drama

If Antron Brown were invited to a surprise party, he probably would be the one turning on the lights before the guest of honor arrived.

 
Flowers, fruits lend bright pink color to Tom’s Urban cocktail — VIDEO

Tom’s Urban has created a drink that’s much more whiskey-forward than you’d expect from its bright pink color, although it mellows out a bit on the back end thanks to a high dose of sugar. To make Whiskey Business just like the New York-New York restaurant does, muddle some hibiscus flowers in simple syrup beforehand, and add a touch to the prickly pear nectar.

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