In this gallery, we offer some behind-the-scenes photos of magician David Copperfield on stage at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, and at his private International Museum and Library of the Conjuring Arts off the Vegas Strip. In this first photo, Copperfield asks his audience at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas to hold up their smartphones as the pay-off for an e-mail illusion.
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Photos: Deontay Wilder defeats Bermane Stiverne at MGM Grand
Heavyweight boxing returned to the spotlight on the Strip and in the sports world Saturday night when Deontay Wilder defeated Bermane Stiverne at MGM Grand Garden Arena. Wilder’s clear victory, which stripped Stiverne of his WBC heavyweight belt, meant that an American – Wilder is from Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Perfect World Attends Pocket Gamer Connects
Perfect World CEO The PG Connects conference is one of the most authoritative events in the global mobile gaming industry. By 2014, it has already been held for some ten years.
Pearson plc Price Target Raised to GBX 1,200
The firm currently has a “hold” rating on the stock. Berenberg Bank’s price objective would suggest a potential downside of 1.72% from the stock’s previous close.
Handsoffmycookie dominating mares at Dover
Four-time winner Handsoffmycookie returns to the $18,000 Dr. Martin Luther King Mares Open pace on Monday, Jan. 19 at Dover Downs. Post time is 4:30 p.m. In her eight starts this meet, Handsoffmycookie has also been second, third and twice fourth for JFE Enterprises.
Lottery staff arrest over $18m prize
Video footage of the man who bought the winning ticket was released and the public was asked to help identify him. Photo / Thinkstock An American lottery employee has been arrested in the latest twist of the strange case of an unclaimed US$14.4 million lottery jackpot.
Santa Cruises To TKO8 Win Over Ruiz
Leo Santa Cruz took on Jesus Ruiz in the semifinal before Wilder-Stiverne at the MGM Grand in Vegas, on Saturday, and on Showtime. Ruiz did better than everyone and their brother expected but his energy lagged some midway through.
Photos: David Lemieux, Golden Boy Las Vegas Presser
Golden Boy Promotions alongside Eye of the Tiger Management held an intimate roundtable at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, to discuss the recent signing of David Lemieux to Golden Boy Promotions. The impressive middleweight contender Lemieux, Founder and President of Golden Boy Promotions Oscar De La Hoya, Future Hall of Famer and Golden Boy Promotions Partner Bernard Hopkins, President of Eye of the Tiger Management Camille Estephan, and Senior Vice President of Golden Boy Promotions Eric Gomez were all in attendance.
Stiverne vs. Wilder: Live Round-by-Round Results and Highlights
Saturday is fight night, and we’ll bring you live coverage of a huge heavyweight championship fight from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas! In the main event, Bermane “B Ware” Stiverne defends his WBC Heavyweight Championship against undefeated American power puncher Deontay Wilder. Stiverne captured the lone heavyweight title not held by Wladimir Klitschko with a brutal knockout of Chris Arreola in May. With the win, he became the first Haitian-born heavyweight champion and established himself as a legitimate threat to the Ukrainian’s long reign atop boxing’s big men.
Las Vegas Sands China Sees Turmoil
Las Vegas Sands Corporation , the multi-billion dollar resort developer, was founded in 1988 by Sheldon G. Adelson. Based in Paradise, Nevada, United States of America , LAS VEGAS SANDS started with the procurement of the famed Sands Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip.
Wyoming Valley agencies can help stack the deck for gambling-addiction recovery
Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs’ “Responsible Gambling” webpage includes a brief survey to help guests determine if they might have a gambling addiction. A byproduct of Pennsylvania’s maturing gambling industry has led to a shortage of counselors to help the growing ranks of addicted gamblers, Scranton addiction counselor Roy Gilgallon said.
Can You Guess Which Las Vegas Casino Makes the Most Money?
Billions of dollars flow through the Las Vegas Strip every year and casino companies do everything they can to get customers to part with as much money as possible. They offer gambling, nightclubs, restaurants, and hotel rooms, all in an effort to get you to spend more during your stay.
Of Sammy Davis, Sheldon Adelson, Blue Jeans and 9 Other Facts About (Jewish) Nevada
Temple Emanu-El still serves the city’s Jewish residents. 2) Jacob W. Davis, a Jewish immigrant and tailor, invented jeans at his shop in Reno in 1871 when a customer paid $3 to commission a pair of sturdy work pants for her husband.
Why This Billionaire Is Betting Big on Marijuana
Small retail investors aren’t the only people who think there could be money made by investing in marijuana. The big investors are starting to get interested in marijuana’s profit potential, too.
Wynn Resorts Co-Founder Joins Push to Outlaw Private Gun Sales in Nevada
Billionaire and Wynn Resorts co-founder Elaine Wynn has joined Michael Bloomberg’s push to ban private gun sales in the state of Nevada. For her part, Wynn “will chair an advisory board that is working to pass a background check initiative that recently qualified for the 2016 ballot.”
Lottery security director charged in Hot Lotto mystery
The odds of winning the Hot Lotto jackpot are over 29 million to one. But authorities say this man, Eddie Tipton, security director for the Multi-State Lottery Association in Iowa, did win in 20-10.
Man claims Louisiana's 1st $1M Powerball prize of 2015
Louisiana Lottery officials say 42-year-old Derick “Pete” Blakeney, of Laurel, claimed the prize from the Jan. 14 drawing. His Quick Pick ticket matched all five white-ball numbers, but missed the red Powerball number.
Abner Mares Eyes Return on Guerrero-Thurman Card
Former three division world champion Abner Mares is anticipating a ring return on March 7th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The fight will be part of the Haymon Boxing debut show on NBC.
Louisa County Bus Driver Wins $1 Million Lottery
One million dollars was awarded Friday to a local man who picked all the right numbers in the January 10th Virginia Lottery drawing. Charles Houchens, a Louisa County bus driver, matched the winning numbers 6-8-10-25-26 last Saturday night and was originally supposed to win $100,000…but thanks to a gold million-dollar Money Ball, that prize increased to $1,000,000.
Fusion Five hosts gaming industry panel discussion
A Lake Charles man left his personal laptop in the backseat of a vehicle he stole and later crashed, authorities said. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Kim Myers said Justin Sittig has been arrested in connection with a Nov. 17 vehicle theft.