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Oakland Athletics To Las Vegas Still In Play

Viva Las Veg-A’s? Oakland Athletics Move To Sin City Still In Play

Las Vegas seems to still be in the running to become the new home of the MLB Oakland Athletics. But where would the team play?

Posted on: July 21, 2021 | | Marc Meltzer

Nevada Finally Gets A Lottery…Sorta…

Nevadans get a chance at winning the big prize from a lotto drawing, but it isn't Powerball, it is NV Vax Days.

Posted on: June 18, 2021 | | Marc Meltzer

World Series Of Poker Still At Rio, But Gone From ESPN

Television coverage of the World Series Of Poker (WSOP) is on the move from ESPN to CBS. Monday morning WSOP announced a new multi-year rights agreement with CBS Sports as its new television partner for various events. Terms on the multi-year agreement were not disclosed. “CBS Sports has long been a pioneer in covering a […]

Posted on: April 20, 2021 | | Marc Meltzer

Rep. Dina Titus Puts Sports Betting Excise Tax Repeal On Her ‘Wish List’

One of Rep. Dina Titus’s pet causes as a member of Congress is to repeal the federal excise tax on sports betting handle. On Tuesday, she got to share some info about her cause with other members of Congress. Speaking during the US House’s Ways and Means Committee’s “Members’ Day,” the Democrat representing Nevada’s 1st […]

Posted on: March 26, 2021 | | Derek Helling

Taped From Las Vegas, The WSOP Heads To ESPN2 This Weekend

The multi-format and international live and online 2021 World Series of Poker Main Event hits ESPN2 airwaves this weekend.

Posted on: February 25, 2021 | | Martin Harris

Trump Commutes Legendary Sports Bettor Billy Walters Sentence

Former president Trump commuts the five-year insider trading sentence of former professional sports bettor Billy Walters.

Posted on: January 20, 2021 | | Marc Meltzer

After Deal With UNLV, Could A DraftKings Sportsbook In Nevada Be In The Cards?

DraftKings is set to be a primary sponsor of the Center for Gaming Innovation at UNLV. Could it be a sign that DraftKings Sportsbook is ready to enter Nevada?

Posted on: November 2, 2020 | | Marc Meltzer

UNLV Football Is Back!

UNLV football is back thanks to a recent announcement by the Mountain West Conference. Teams will play eight conference games this year.

Posted on: September 25, 2020 | | Marc Meltzer

UFC And Boxing Back In Nevada And On The Board At NV Sportsbooks Where They Belong

Live MMA and Boxing events return to Las Vegas for the first time since Nevada casinos were ordered to closed. NV sports betting apps have UFC betting odds.

Posted on: May 28, 2020 | | Marc Meltzer

South Point bull riding Las Vegas Nevada

South Point To Host Bull Riding Event Without Fans

South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa has partnered with the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) to host 48 of the world’s top professional bull riders from June 5 through 28. The PBR Monster Energy Team Challenge will take place without fans in attendance. Each Friday and Saturday of this PBR event will be televised on CBS […]

Posted on: May 20, 2020 | | Marc Meltzer

Other News

Viva Las Veg-A’s? Oakland Athletics Move To Sin City Still In Play

Nevada Finally Gets A Lottery…Sorta…

World Series Of Poker Still At Rio, But Gone From ESPN

Rep. Dina Titus Puts Sports Betting Excise Tax Repeal On Her ‘Wish List’

Taped From Las Vegas, The WSOP Heads To ESPN2 This Weekend

Trump Commutes Legendary Sports Bettor Billy Walters Sentence

After Deal With UNLV, Could A DraftKings Sportsbook In Nevada Be In The Cards?

UNLV Football Is Back!

UFC And Boxing Back In Nevada And On The Board At NV Sportsbooks Where They Belong

South Point To Host Bull Riding Event Without Fans

Nevada Gaming Revenue Continues To Break Records In July

WynnBET’s Demise Could Spell Changes In Las Vegas

Casino Royale May Close. Here’s A Look Back

Football No Longer King Of Nevada Sports Betting

Nevada Gaming Revenue Dips But Remains Strong In June