In Europe, it’s known as novelty betting. Bookmakers from Paddy Power to William Hill post odds and take bets on a variety of activities, from who looks good to win the Nobel Prizes this year to whether Prince Harry’s next girlfriend will be a blonde or a brunette and who might host the Oscars in 2014.
WASHINGTON — U.S. home prices, including those in Las Vegas, rose in January at the fastest pace since the summer of 2006, just before the housing bubble burst. The gain shows the housing recovery is strengthening ahead of the spring buying season.
Wynn Resorts Ltd. announced Tuesday it will hold its annual shareholders meeting on May 7 at Encore in Las Vegas. Shareholders will vote to re-elect four directors as well as ratify the audit committee’s choice of Ernst & Young LLP as independent accountants for the company.
U.S. District Court Judge James Mahan has denied plaintiff’s motion for class-action certification in a lawsuit against Nevada Association Services, a collection agency for homeowners associations.
Hey Las Vegas, Microsoft is here to stay. At least for the next year anyway.
Spending by international travelers to the U.S. was up for January.
ATLANTIC CITY — Atlantic City’s only smoke-free casino will soon allow patrons to light up on the gambling floor as part of the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing it made late Monday.
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has fined NV Energy for a workplace accident that took an employee’s life.
