The Historic Atlantic City Boardwalk has been allocated $20 million for repairs and preservation. The money will help to preserve the iconic waterfront promenade which dates back to 1870. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Friday announced $100 million in funding for 18 municipalities. The money will assist the local governments in addressing capital needs…
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Oddsmakers Win Again to Continue Super Bowl Streak
Nevada came out on top after the Super Bowl, but only by a slim margin. The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) reported that $185.6 million was wagered on the Super Bowl. The big game featured the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers. The handle set a new record. It beat the old record…
Almost 41 Million People Visited Las Vegas in 2023
More than 40 million people visited Sin City in 2023. The 2023 visitation number represents a 5.2% year over year increase and the city’s best mark since pre pandemic 2019. That year the city drew 42.5 million visitors. Convention attendance grew 20% to about six million visitors. The all time high for annual visitors came…
NFL Considering Purchasing Ownership Stake in ESPN
The National Football League is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire an ownership position in ESPN. ESPN is the largest sports media conglomerate in the United States. The New York Post reported last week that the NFL has been talking with Disney owned ESPN. They are considering an equity stake in the sports media organization….
Rough November Could Pinch DraftKings Q4 Results
US sports bettors may have had a strong November according to Benchmark analyst Mike Hickey. Hickey said favorable results for bettors in November may have sapped DraftKings’ hold percentage by 1.5%. If accurate, that reduced hold percentage could weigh on the operator’s fourth quarter revenue by $50 million. It would also weigh on adjusted earnings…
Ravens Super Bowl Odds Narrow By Beating The 49ers
Christmas Day was a very good day for the Baltimore Ravens. That is because they beat the San Francisco 49ers 33-19 in San Francisco. It was the battle of the top teams from each conference. The 49ers remain as the betting favorite to win Super Bowl LVIII at +225, but the Ravens saw their odds…
Charles Barkley Said Family Ran Underground Casino
Charles Barkley is one of the most interesting American athletes in the last 50 years. Barkley has made a lasting impact both on and off the court, specifically in the world of basketball. Barkley was an 11 time all star and league MVP in 1993. He was raised by his mother, and grandmother, in Leeds,…
All Star Juan Soto Traded to the New York Yankees
The San Diego Padres have traded all star Juan Soto to the New York Yankees. The Yankees saw a nice boost in their odds to win the World Series. The Yankees are now +850 to win the World Series. Only two teams have shorter odds than New York. Those 2 teams are the Dodgers and…