But with so much more money to be made, the potential for mischief seems great. How do we control that mischief?
It’s been a big week for gambling. The expansion Vegas Golden Knights – home team of the Las Vegas sports books – continued hitting blackjack on their way to the Stanley Cup Final. And, in a U.S. Supreme Court ruling, the ban on sports wagering outside Nevada was struck down. Now states can allow legal…
It’s a mug’s game to select one great sports moment over another. But that doesn't make Vegas’s success any less remarkable
When a sports team is starting out, most observers set a very low bar for expectations. The hope is the first season isn’t too disastrous, there’s gradual improvement over the next five to 10 years, and the team eventually becomes a playoff contender. There are rare exceptions to this rule. Consider the Vegas Golden Knights,…
You can go to Vegas to gamble, see expensive shows or to shop like crazy. Or you can go to party on the cheap, like we did
Las Vegas in the summer isn’t a bad gamble, despite the heat - and even if you don't gamble. My girlfriend, a friend and I recently spent four summer days in Vegas. The first thing you notice is the wall of dry oppressive heat. “Stepping outside is like checking the turkey in the oven,” someone…
Planning a trip to the United States? If you had to make a list of the top 10 U.S. cities to visit, what would they be?
Planning a trip to the United States? If you had to make a list of the top 10 U.S. cities to visit, what would they be? Whether you are an American or a visitor from abroad, the first city that pops into your head is probably New York, maybe followed by Los Angeles and San…