Denver visitors spent a record $10 billion in 2023
Denver set new records in 2023 for both domestic visitors and money spent by those visitors — eclipsing $10 billion for the first time, it was announced Tuesday. Visit Denver, …
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Thailand’s Srettha touts plans for legalising casinos, building nuclear plant to cut power costs
Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin used his first monthly television address as the country’s leader to promote plans for legalising casinos and building a nuclear power plant to curb illegal …
George Lopez accused of leaving Eagle Mountain Casino show early over ‘hecklers’ in California
George Lopez allegedly cut his sold-out show short and walked out on the audience Friday over heckling crowd members as the venue slammed the comedian for letting his fans down. …
Risk management: as gambling grows in US, Asian-American addicts face increasing odds
Despite the added convenience, Ah Sheng is not a fan. “I think it’s a bad idea to have more casinos,” said the 60-something Chinatown resident, who declined to give his …
Mets owner Steve Cohen lines up support for $8 billion casino project next to Citi Field
Mets owner Steve Cohen lined up the backing of 100 civic leaders, small business owners and residents Monday to back his $8 billion “Metropolitan Park” plan to build a casino …
Ukraine’s military has yet another issue to deal with — problem gambling among its soldiers
Amid its all-out war with Russia, Ukraine’s government is facing another, unexpected foe — problem gambling in the military. The issue was thrust into the spotlight when a Ukrainian soldier put forward a petition calling on …
Thailand sees Philippines’ gambling billions, Singapore’s resorts – and rolls the dice on casinos in hopes of cashing in
That appears certain to change, however, as the Thai government wagers on legalised casinos to bring in a windfall of tourism, jobs and taxes. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is in …
Councilman Francisco Moya backs Steve Cohen’s $8B NYC casino plan
Queens Councilman Francisco Moya endorsed Mets owner Steve Cohen’s plan to build an $8 billion casino complex next to Citi Field — but state Sen. Jessica Ramos, another influential political …
Philippines bets big on dethroning Singapore as Asia’s No 2 casino hub
The Philippines can overtake Singapore as soon as next year as Asia’s second-largest gambling destination after Macau, the head of Manila’s gaming agency said, with new integrated resorts seen boosting …
How Formula One helped Las Vegas workers land the ‘best contract ever’
Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz of Spain drives past the Sphere during the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix on Saturday, November 18, 2023 on the Las Vegas Street Circuit in Las …