Category Archives: California

Bargains? Shhhhhhhhhhhh!

Liz Benston takes a look today at the newest message from the Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority and finds the LVCVA “thinks it’s bad form to make references to ‘affordable’ and ‘cheap.’” Oh yes, God forbid anybody should think … Continue reading

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Train to nowhere

Just when it looks like the long-discussed magnetic-levitation train from Anaheim to Las Vegas (circumventing the parking lot that is I-15) is finally picking up steam — there’s an obstacle. Seems that bothersome local influence peddler Sig Rogich is throwing … Continue reading

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Case Bets: Macao, California

According to Bear Stearns, higher VIP play and increased tourism pushed Macao's December gambling revenues above the $1 billion mark for the month — a 38% increase from last December. California may be too close to call for Super Tuesday … Continue reading

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