When Jay DeMarcus, Joe Don Rooney and Gary LeVox of Rascal Flatts started planning the new stage show for their nine-day residency at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, they looked for inspiration in some unexpected places. “We love Penn & Teller,” DeMarcus told PEOPLE of emulating acts who’ve had long-term success in Sin City.
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Video: John Molina Aims For a War With Adrien Broner
Radio Rahim catches up with junior welterweight contender John Molina to discuss the upcoming fight with former three division world champion Adrien Broner, which takes place on March 7th from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Nasdaq 100 Movers: WYNN, VRSK
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Churchill Downs reports Q4 and full year results
Churchill Downs Incorporated today reported business results for the fourth-quarter and full year ended Dec. 31, 2014.
The Early Word: Flaking out on weather and how to make sense of labels
Well, sort of. That nasty winter storm system that has brought North Texas to its frosty knees will bring a chance of snow flurries to the northern parts of the Hill Country, but the white stuff – if it even makes it to the ground – will melt before it has a chance to accumulate, the National Weather Service says.
Decorah's David Vine wins $50,000 in Iowa Lottery scratch game
A Decorah man said he had trouble sleeping after winning a big lottery prize. David Vine claimed the 28th of 37 top prizes of $50,000 available in the Iowa Lottery’s “Super Crossword” instant-scratch game.
IGT Systems and Games Create Winning Combination at Three Rivers Casino Coos Bay
We’re building upon our track record of helping Three Rivers Casino in leverage IGT Systems to create player excitement and engagement. With the new installation of IGT Systems at Three Rivers Casino Coos Bay, we take it to the next level by empowering players to gain seamless access to their club benefits at both properties,” said The state-of-the art Three Rivers Casino Coos Bay will feature all Class II machines connected with IGT Systems, featuring IGT’s Point Play and In addition to IGT Systems, Three Rivers Casino Coos Bay has also selected 80 IGT Class II machines, specifically chosen for this market.
Beer, lottery bills advance
A bill to force Anheuser-Busch to sell two Kentucky distributorships and another bill to ban the use of credit cards to pay for Internet lottery games have both advanced in the state legislature. Speaker Greg Stumbo ‘s House Bill 168 — which aims to preserve Kentucky’s three-tier system that attempts to separate alcohol producers, distributors and retailers — passed the House 67-31 on Tuesday, The Courier-Journal reports.
U-T Offers$79 for 2 Nights at Stratosphere Hotel + 2 Buffet Tickets + Las Vegas BITE Card
Spend three-days and two-nights at the Stratosphere Hotel in Las Vegas for just $79 Casablanca Express is a national travel company that has been in business for more than 35 years. They are one of the most reliable and trusted travel providers in the industry, specializing in discounted, mid-week vacations; with over 2 million people successfully traveled since 1980.
New PBS doc features Meryl Streep, Steve Wynn's collection of Monet
Steve Wynn, CEO of Wynn Resorts, delivers the keynote address at Colliers International Annual Seminar at the Boston Convention Center in Boston, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015. Wynn says his $1.6 billion resort on the waterfront across Boston will offer the largest hotel rooms outside of Las Vegas.
STRIP: Harris nekkid; Elvis; Mayweather tix
Why has the world’s top DJ and Hakkasan at MGM Grand resident been sending nude photos and video to various women? Calvin Harris , who is the latest body and face for Emporio Armani underwear, has hired lawyers to stop the daring pics being sent to porn and media outlets. They’ve been warned of facing court action if they are published.
11:46 Killer of 'American Sniper' Kyle sentenced to life in prison
Eddie Ray Routh was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole on Tuesday after a Texas jury found him guilty of murdering Chris Kyle, the former U.S. Navy SEAL whose autobiography was turned into the hit movie “American Sniper.” Routh, 27, a former U.S. Marine, was found guilty of fatally shooting Kyle and Kyle’s friend, Chad Littlefield, multiple times at a gun range about 70 miles southwest of Fort Worth in February 2013.
Volunteerism conference set March 2 in Dover
The State Office of Volunteerism and the Delaware Association of Volunteer Administrators are teaming up to host the March 2 Delaware Conference on Volunteerism at Dover Downs Hotel. This conference can offer important information and insight for volunteer administrators and those who work for or serve on the board of a nonprofit.
Macau Stocks Fall As Government Plans To Review Overcrowding
Shares of the major Macau casino operators are falling on Tuesday after a senior Macau official made comments indicating that the city plans to have discussions about overcrowding in the city, according to a report by Bloomberg The stocks of Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd , Wynn Resorts, Limited , MGM Resorts International and Las Vegas Sands Corp. were all down more than 3 percent on Tuesday. On a local Macau radio show, the Social Affairs and Culture Secretary Alexis Tam Chon Weng explained that the Macau government plans to approach the Chinese central government about “too many tourists” impacting Macau residents’ “quality of life.”
Waycross man wins $3M in lottery
Ronnie Music Jr. of Waycross won a three-million dollar prize from the Georgia Lottery. Music, 44, played the instant game 100X The Money, winning a $3 million top prize.
Seven charities compete in Community Aces Challenge
Seven local charities competing with organizations from seven states for an award to the nonprofits of a share of $50,000. Community Aces Challenge is a social media contest launched by Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Voting is done through Facebook and runs through March 20 with two $15,000 and two $10,000 grants being awarded by Isle’s Community Aces Fund administered by the Greater Saint Louis Community Foundation.
'Rave of Thrones' at MGM Grand this Saturday: Hodor brings some…
Irish actor, musician and DJ Kristian Nairn, who you may recognize from a TV show called Game of Thrones will DJ the MGM Grand on February 28 . The show is called “Rave of Thrones,” and revelers are encouraged to dress up in costume.
Photos: Price tag for Nicolas Cage's former Las Vegas home: $7 million
Guns N’ Roses’ “An Evening of Destruction: No Trickery!” at the Joint on Wednesday, May 21, 2014, at Hard Rock Hotel Las Vegas. Nicolas Cage, pictured here, introduces the band.
Kasich called on to negotiate $500,000 payment from Austintown racino operator
Representative Michelle Lepore-Hagan is calling on Ohio Governor John Kasich immediately enter into negotiations to secure $500,000 payments for Austintown and five other Ohio communities hosting racinos. Lepore-Hagan says the Governor signed two bills mandating that he and the State Racing Commission negotiate an agreement to provide $500,000 per year to the host communities.
Interesting June Stock Options for Las Vegas Sands
Consistently, one of the more popular stocks people enter into their stock options watchlist at Stock Options Channel is Las Vegas Sands Corp . So this week we highlight one interesting put contract, and one interesting call contract, from the June expiration for LVS.