Richard N. Velotta
Reporter at Las Vegas Review-Journal
Gaming-tourism reporter for the Las Vegas Review-Journal. Dabbling in transportation and economic development. I can be reached at [email protected].
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thebrunswicknews.com | Richard N. Velotta
By Richard N. Velotta, Las Vegas Review-Journal Nevada's gaming companies have invested millions of dollars in their sportsbooks since casinos took their first sports wagers in 1949. Betting on sports and racing is widely viewed in the industry today as a means of getting customers through the doors to bet on other games of chance that are more profitable to casinos than sports bets or to spend on nongaming attractions within the casino.
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miamiherald.com | Richard N. Velotta
Nevada's gaming companies have invested millions of dollars in their sportsbooks since casinos took their first sports wagers in 1949. Betting on sports and racing is widely viewed in the industry today as a means of getting customers through the doors to bet on other games of chance that are more profitable to casinos than sports bets or to spend on nongaming attractions within the casino.
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reviewjournal.com | Richard N. Velotta
Nevada’s gaming companies have invested millions of dollars in their sportsbooks since casinos took their first sports wagers in 1949. Betting on sports and racing is widely viewed in the industry today as a means of getting customers through the doors to bet on other games of chance that are more profitable to casinos than sports bets or to spend on nongaming attractions within the casino.
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reviewjournal.com | Richard N. Velotta
The racketeering lawsuit filed by a California man against former UNLV basketball player Jackie Robinson and his defunct All Net Arena project on the north Las Vegas Strip has been delayed. U.S. District Court Judge Richard Boulware ordered hearings to begin Sept. 9. Hearings earlier were scheduled to start Monday.
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reviewjournal.com | David Danzis |Richard N. Velotta
The Strat hotel-casino is introducing a locals-only loyalty program designed to “recognize and reward Southern Nevada residents.”Strat True Locals offers exclusive discounts on dining, entertainment, gaming and staycations, according to a news release. The new locals-only program gives eligible guests benefits Sunday through Thursday at The Strat and Atomic Golf, which is adjacent to the resort.
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