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Trump Slams Casino Magnate Sheldon Adelson for Favoring Rubio

Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump Tuesday slammed Las Vegas casino magnate Sheldon Adelson on Twitter for backing challenger Marco Rubio because “he feels he can mold him into his perfect little puppet.” Here is Trump’s tweet: Sheldon Adelson is looking to give big dollars to Rubio because he feels he can mold him into his perfect little puppet.

Penn Jillette: Bernie Sanders is the 'one person in this race who's …

CNN’s Chris Moody recently caught up with magician Penn Jillette in Las Vegas, and got the outspoken libertarian to expand on his prior enthusiasms for Democratic-socialist presidential candidate Bernie Sanders: “There seems to be one person in this race who’s actually genuine and not crazy. And that’s Bernie,” Jillette said of Democratic presidential contender Bernie Sanders during an exclusive backstage interview here at the Rio Hotel and Casino.

YWS Design to exhibit at Macao Gaming Show

International design firm YWS Design, which specializes in leisure environments in hospitality, gaming, retail, dining and entertainment, are keen to make an impact when they exhibit for the first time at Macao Gaming Show this year. They will be showcasing their world-class luxury properties and turn-key leisure design solutions, which can be seen in some of the most celebrated operators in the world, including Wynn Resorts, MGM International, Resorts World, Crown and Sands Corporation.

MTV's 'The Real World' is returning to Las Vegas

The reality TV show first went to Sin City in 2002 for the series’ 12th season and set a return engagement for its 25th season in 2011. Previously, the seven strangers shacked up in the Palms Casino and Resort and the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino; this time, they’ll be settling down in the penthouse suite of downtown Las Vegas’ Gold Spike.

Ex-lottery security officer charged with rigging more games

A former Iowa lottery security officer convicted in July of rigging a Hot Lotto game so he could win a $14 million jackpot faces new allegations that he had close acquaintances cash in on lottery prizes in other states over several years, authorities said Friday. Eddie Tipton, 52, is charged with ongoing criminal conduct in the tampering of lottery equipment, representatives for the Iowa Lottery and the Iowa Department of Public Safety said.

Lottery sees disagreement over name of game to help veterans

There’s disagreement over whether the name of a new Michigan Lottery game where some money goes to help veterans is misleading. The Detroit Free Press reports the game is called the Veterans Day 50/50 Raffle and 3 percent of the gross proceeds from the raffle will go to support veterans through the National Guard Association of Michigan.

"Project Pink" Initiative 10/11/15

For the sixth year in a row, Station Casinos is hosting “Project Pink,” a company-wide initiative to raise awareness and funds for the fight against breast cancer. Proceeds benefit the Southern Nevada affiliate of Susan G. Komen and American Cancer S For the sixth year in a row, Station Casinos is hosting “Project Pink,” a company-wide initiative to raise awareness and funds for the fight against breast cancer.