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Mega Millions jackpot raised from $159M to $164M

Because of swift ticket sales, the Mega Millions jackpot was raised to an estimated $164 million for Friday’s drawing, Georgia Lottery officials have announced. Mega Millions offers two jackpot payment options: the $164 million annuity prize paid out as one immediate payment followed by 29 annual graduated payments; or the cash option, which is approximately $98 million.

Mega Millions jackpot raised from $159M to $164M

Because of swift ticket sales, the Mega Millions jackpot was raised to an estimated $164 million for Friday’s drawing, Georgia Lottery officials have announced. Mega Millions offers two jackpot payment options: the $164 million annuity prize paid out as one immediate payment followed by 29 annual graduated payments; or the cash option, which is approximately $98 million.

Las Vegas musical – The Bandstand' gets shot on Broadway

Richard Oberacker, conductor of Cirque du Soleil’s “Ka” at MGM Grand, turns toward the audience after conducting members of the Las Vegas Philharmonic during Life Is Beautiful on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014, in downtown Las Vegas. Vegas’ Pink Floyd cover band Is it Floyd? and Jersey Boys trumpeter Joey Pero provide the tunes during the Bunkhouse’s Dark Side of the Rainbow screenings.

Las Vegas musical – The Bandstand' gets shot on Broadway

Richard Oberacker, conductor of Cirque du Soleil’s “Ka” at MGM Grand, turns toward the audience after conducting members of the Las Vegas Philharmonic during Life Is Beautiful on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014, in downtown Las Vegas. Vegas’ Pink Floyd cover band Is it Floyd? and Jersey Boys trumpeter Joey Pero provide the tunes during the Bunkhouse’s Dark Side of the Rainbow screenings.

Galarza to headline 'ShoBox: The New Generation' card

Although headliner Gary Russell Jr. suffered a cut this week and was forced to withdraw from his initial featherweight world title defense against Oscar Escandon, the network announced on Thursday that there will still be a card that night at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. However, rather than an edition of “Showtime Championship Boxing” headlined by Russell-Escandon, the broadcast will now be an edition of prospect-oriented “ShoBox: The New Generation.”

Galarza to headline 'ShoBox: The New Generation' card

Although headliner Gary Russell Jr. suffered a cut this week and was forced to withdraw from his initial featherweight world title defense against Oscar Escandon, the network announced on Thursday that there will still be a card that night at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. However, rather than an edition of “Showtime Championship Boxing” headlined by Russell-Escandon, the broadcast will now be an edition of prospect-oriented “ShoBox: The New Generation.”

What A Macau Makeover Means For Casino Stocks

Long-term investors in the casino sector are all too aware that Macau not Las Vegas is the global market with the most chips on the table. American player Wynn Resorts, Limited , for example, generates 70% of its revenue from the Chinese island and the fact that Wynn’s stock has plunged by nearly two-thirds in the last 12 months has a lot to do with how poorly casinos have performed in Macau for nearly two years.

In first quarter as public company, PT's owner Golden Entertainment reports $3M profit

The Las Vegas-based gaming company whose business includes multiple Nevada casinos and the PT’s tavern chain, as well as a huge route of slot machines inside grocery stores and similar spots, reported its third quarter earnings today. The much smaller number from last year only includes the financial results from what was then Lakes Entertainment Inc., a small public company that owned the Rocky Gap casino in Maryland.

In first quarter as public company, PT's owner Golden Entertainment reports $3M profit

The Las Vegas-based gaming company whose business includes multiple Nevada casinos and the PT’s tavern chain, as well as a huge route of slot machines inside grocery stores and similar spots, reported its third quarter earnings today. The much smaller number from last year only includes the financial results from what was then Lakes Entertainment Inc., a small public company that owned the Rocky Gap casino in Maryland.

Where to Ski Now

Heavenly, 10,067 feet above Lake Tahoe, is the area’s single largest resort, at 4,800 acres, and offers sweeping views of the lake below. Heading into its 60th season, Heavenly still offers some of the best West Coast skiing available, including incredible tree skiing, miles of perfectly groomed corduroy, and challenging double black diamond terrain.