Sheldon Adelson, the 81-year-old billionaire behind the world’s largest gambling company, has a new job.
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Wynn's salary, plane privileges shrink; stock bonus boosted
In this Sept. 30, 2014 file photo, Casino mogul Steve Wynn speaks at the Global Gaming Expo, in Las Vegas.
Toronto leads way in digital gaming industry
Recently hailed a “Videogame Sanctuary” by Forbes magazine, Toronto has become a hub of talent and creativity with some of the best creators and games in the world. Within that mix is DrinkBox Studios, a small and successful game company founded six years ago that is rising through the ranks of the gaming world with four top-rated games and a highly anticipated fifth on its way.
Photos: Deontay Wilder Victory Parade in Tuscaloosa
WBC Heavyweight Champion Deontay Wilder is honored in a parade in his hometown of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Last Saturday night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Wilder won a twelve round unanimous decision over reigning champion Bermane Stiverne in a Showtime televised main event.
Easy 5 ticket bought in Lafayette wins prize
Louisiana Lottery officials say one ticket won the $60,000 jackpot in Saturday’s Easy 5 drawing. It was purchased in Lafayette.
Nominations sought for Virginia's Super Teacher Awards
The Super Teacher program honors eight outstanding K-12 public school teachers in Virginia each year. Each winner will receive $2,000 from the Virginia Lottery and $2,000 worth of classroom supplies from The Supply Room Companies.
Following LA's Lead, Nevada Considers Condom Requirement For Porn Films
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Prepare for Kristian Nairn aka HODOR's upcoming Detroit DJ set
This week, I’m going to mail off questions to actor, musician and DJ Kristian Nairn, who you may recognize from a show called Game of Thrones in anticipation of his upcoming appearance at the MGM Grand on February 28. His most recent mixes are posted right here , so you can see how serious he is about house music. If you have any suggestions for what to ask this not very diminutive, certainly talented gentleman, feel free to leave them in the comments and they’ll be seriously considered.
Hodor from 'Game of Thrones' appearing at a Detroit night club
The actor who plays Hodor, a popular character in the HBO TV series “Game of Thrones,” is coming a Detroit night club in February. DJ Kristian Nairn will appear at V Nightclub inside the MGM Grand casino in Detroit on Feb. 28. “The Rave of Thrones” tour will feature Nairn spinning electric and dance music.
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It develops diagnosis and treatment of allergy. The marketed products of the company include tyrosine allergen and oralvac compact.
Police investigating death of woman found near Stratosphere
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FunPlus signs Apple exec
“I am excited to join this dynamic gaming company breaking the mold of the traditional social mobile publisher,” he said. “FunPlus combines local market expertise, creativity and best-in-class production to secure global adoption.
Nominations sought for Youth Volunteer Service Awards by Jan. 30
Nominations for the Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Awards are now being accepted by the State Office of Volunteerism. These awards recognize the important contributions that Delaware’s volunteers, 18 and younger, make to their communities through volunteerism.
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Nevada considering strict condom regulation for porn films
Adult film production migrated from California to Nevada after voters in Los Angeles County approved a law requiring condom use on set. Now, a condom use requirement could follow.
Las Vegas casinos hiring for summer pool season
Competition to land a summer gig in Las Vegas’ bustling pool club scene is fierce. But as preparations for the pool season ramp up, resorts rolled out more job opportunities this week at pools and dayclubs.
Lottery worker charged in mystery winner case in court
Authorities said Tipton works with the Multi-State Lottery Association, which is why he was not able to redeem the ticket — lottery employees or vendors can’t play lottery games. Authorities said the investigation is ongoing and additional arrests are possible.
Sheldon Adelson Is Taking Sands Macau Into His Own Hands
According to Bloomberg , Adelson will be appointed on March 6, with Las Vegas Sands COO Robert Goldstein as the interim president. This change in management follows the retirement of former Sands China CEO Edward Tracy, who announced his departure last week .
Pennsylvania Lottery changing several games
The Pennsylvania Lottery is renaming three of its daily games and rolling them into a line of “Pick” games that will debut Tuesday. The Daily Number will become known as Pick 3, the Big 4 will be called Pick 4 and Quinto will be Pick 5. The lottery said the renamed Pick games will be played just like the current games and drawn twice each day.
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With the state’s first slot parlor due to open in five months, Massachusetts regulators are calling on legislators to make adjustments to the 2011 gambling law, or face the possibility of losing millions of dollars in revenue. Under the law authorizing up to three casinos and a slot parlor, operators are required to stop a gambling machine transaction once someone wins $600.