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National Finals Rodeo kicks off Thursday in Las Vegas

Shortly before midnight on Tuesday, five men sporting cowboy hats, boots and denim jeans trotted into Gilley’s Saloon inside Treasure Island to join the crowd of some 200 people drinking beer and dancing the night away. Yep, National Finals Rodeo is back in Las Vegas.

Supreme Court hints it could side with state on sports betting

The case the justices are hearing is a result of New Jersey’s yearslong effort to bring betting on sports to its casinos and racetracks. New Jersey is challenging a federal law that bars states from authorizing sports gambling.

Las Vegas’ pro sports coups boost pride but raise new issues

The rapid emergence of pro sports in Southern Nevada ramps up our civic pride, but also unleashes a new set of issues and the LVCVA will soon find itself right in the middle of them.

MGM postponed other news, events after Las Vegas shooting

MGM Resorts International had planned to roll out its GameSense responsible gaming program during the week of G2E, which brought an estimated 27,000 people to the city.

Think tank releasing report on New Jersey challenge to sports betting act

The Washington-based Competitive Enterprise Institute on Tuesday is unveiling a report, authored by Michelle Minton, that describes the significance of New Jersey’s case challenging a federal sports gambling ban known as PASPA — the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act.

Magic Johnson sees major-league success for sports in Las Vegas

Hall of Fame basketball star Earvin “Magic” Johnson expects the marriage of major-league sports with Las Vegas will be a huge success — especially if teams adhere to his strategy of over delivering to their customers to keep them loyal.

Parking systems in place for Vegas Golden Knights hockey games

A 3,000-car parking garage is ready for Vegas Golden Knights fans when the puck drops for an exhibition game next week and for the team’s National Hockey League regular season home debut on Oct. 10.

Golden Nugget owner Tilman Fertitta to buy Houston Rockets

Restaurant mogul Tilman Fertitta reached agreement to purchase the Houston Rockets from Leslie Alexander for $2.2 billion, an NBA record, with a formal announcement expected this week.

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