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Kansas is 5th state where lottery prizes may have been fixed

The former security chief for a national group that operates state lotteries personally bought two prize-winning tickets in Kansas worth $44,000, investigators said Monday, bringing to five the number of states where he may have fixed games to enrich himself and associates. Investigators recently linked the winning 2010 Kansas tickets to Eddie Tipton, former security director of the Multi-State Lottery Association, Iowa assistant attorney general Rob Sand disclosed in court documents.

Kansas is 5th state where lottery prizes may have been fixed

The former security chief for a national group that operates state lotteries personally bought two prize-winning tickets in Kansas worth $44,000, investigators said Monday, bringing to five the number of states where he may have fixed games to enrich himself and associates. Investigators recently linked the winning 2010 Kansas tickets to Eddie Tipton, former security director of the Multi-State Lottery Association, Iowa assistant attorney general Rob Sand disclosed in court documents.

Philippe Zuber Named President and COO of One&Only Resorts

In this role, Zuber will lead the strategic development of the One&Only brand, including continued operational success of all existing One&Only resorts. One&Only has been focusing on continued innovation throughout the portfolio, with both One&Only Palmilla and One&Only Ocean Club recently introducing new features and experiences for guests after major renovations, according to Kerzner.

Philippe Zuber Named President and COO of One&Only Resorts

In this role, Zuber will lead the strategic development of the One&Only brand, including continued operational success of all existing One&Only resorts. One&Only has been focusing on continued innovation throughout the portfolio, with both One&Only Palmilla and One&Only Ocean Club recently introducing new features and experiences for guests after major renovations, according to Kerzner.

Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE:LVS) Receives Consensus Recommendation of …

Shares of Las Vegas Sands Corp. have earned an average recommendation of “Buy” from the twenty ratings firms that are currently covering the company, Marketbeat.com reports . Eight investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation, eleven have issued a buy recommendation and one has issued a strong buy recommendation on the company.

Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE:LVS) Receives Consensus Recommendation of …

Shares of Las Vegas Sands Corp. have earned an average recommendation of “Buy” from the twenty ratings firms that are currently covering the company, Marketbeat.com reports . Eight investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation, eleven have issued a buy recommendation and one has issued a strong buy recommendation on the company.

While You Were Offline: Goats Sing Christmas Carols

This week on the Internet: Star Wars. Whether it was people excited about the movie, people wanting to ensure that they were seen to be unexcited about the movie, people worrying about spoilers, people threatening to post spoilers, or any other reason to talk about Star Wars: The Force Awakens , this week, the Internet was 95 percent made up of things from a galaxy far, far away.

While You Were Offline: Goats Sing Christmas Carols

This week on the Internet: Star Wars. Whether it was people excited about the movie, people wanting to ensure that they were seen to be unexcited about the movie, people worrying about spoilers, people threatening to post spoilers, or any other reason to talk about Star Wars: The Force Awakens , this week, the Internet was 95 percent made up of things from a galaxy far, far away.

Are You Holding the Winning Mega Millions Ticket from Banning?

A ticket with five numbers, but missing the Mega number, in tonight’s drawing of the multi-state Mega Millions lottery was sold at market in Banning and is worth $885,490. Another ticket with five numbers, but missing the Mega number, was sold in Kansas and is worth $1 million, the Multi-State Lottery Association, which conducts the game, announced.

Sands opens Cotai Central final piece as Adelson predicts Macau turnaround

Las Vegas Sands Corp. opened the last piece of the Sands Cotai Central development in Macau on Friday, and the company’s top executive – despite 18 straight months of the market’s declining gaming revenue – said the region has nearly bottomed out. During a celebration surrounding the opening of the $450 million, 400-room St. Regis hotel, Las Vegas Sands Chairman and CEO Sheldon Adelson said the Macau gaming market will turn around in 2016.

VRC Suspends TwinSpires ADW License

TwinSpires.com, one of three advance deposit wagering systems licensed to accept bets from Virginia residents, had its license suspended by the Virginia Racing Commission effective Dec. 18. The Virginia Equine Alliance Dec. 19 said the VRC at its Dec. 16 meeting gave TwinSpires.com, which is owned by Churchill Downs Inc., until 5 p.m. EST Dec. 18 to pay $688,000 owed to the state’s racing entities, including the VEA, Virginia Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association, Virginia Harness Horsemen’s Association, and breeders. The payment had to be made in order for the ADW provider to keep its license for this year and 2016.