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In 1829, a group of explorers led by Spanish merchant Antonio Armijo moved west toward Alta California through the arid Mojave Desert-the ancestral lands of the Southern Paiute people. A young scout named Rafael Rivera discovered a particularly verdant area full of grassland irrigated by a natural spring; this lushness soon inspired the place's…

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It's hard to argue against the position that Las Vegas had its most successful year in its history in 2023. And what do you do after one successful run? Come back for more. That's what local gaming and tourism analysts figure will happen in 2024 after wrapping up a year filled with record gaming revenue and union contract signings, airport…

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AFL-CIO president to Detroit casinos: ‘Quit gambling with their workers’ livelihoods’

AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler joined hundreds of Detroit casino workers chanting, "The people united will never be defeated" at Motor City Casino during a Wednesday evening rally as their strike nears the one-month mark. "It's time for Detroit casinos to quit gambling with their workers' livelihoods," Shuler said. "Union casino workers kept this…

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Stay informed on all the biggest stories in Formula One. to receive the Prime Tire newsletter in your inbox every Tuesday and Friday morning. When Formula One announced in the spring of 2022 that it would stage a race in Las Vegas, it made too much sense not to happen. The city's glitzy, entertainment-focused nature perfectly fits the sport. All…

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Las Vegas hospitality workers vote for strike against hotels, casinos

Tens of thousands of Las Vegas hospitality workers fighting for new union contracts voted Tuesday to authorize a strike that could impact more than three dozen casinos and hotels, the city's economic backbone. The Culinary Workers Union hasn't gone on strike in more than three decades. The union didn't immediately set a deadline for a walkout as it…

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Las Vegas hospitality workers overwhelmingly permit union to call strike against hotels, casinos

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Travel ・ 27 September 2023

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Big Hits In Sin City: The Best Ever UFC Fights In Las Vegas

Las Vegas has often been known as the entertainment capital of the world - and now, when it comes to exciting combat sports, it doesn't get much better than Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As fight fans will know, some of the biggest fights in UFC history have taken place in Las Vegas. From historic championship bouts to legendary rivalries,…

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When coming up with our list of the ten best casinos in the world, we took a number of different factors into account. Some of these factors included the reputation of the casino among players and the public at large, the variety of gaming options available, and the interior and exterior design of the casino. The location of the building, the…

Land-based ・ 22 May 2023

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Why Las Vegas casino's make the best venue for any boxing event

Las Vegas casinos are the best venue for boxing. If anyone has been to a big fight on the world-famous strip, they will tell you exactly the same. The atmosphere is amazing. And as sure as hitting the jackpot on casino free spins, the biggest events on the planet will still head to the boxing capital of the world. Since the dawn of arenas in…

Land-based ・ 10 February 2023

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Fists And Wins: How Vegas Became The Fighting Capital Of The World

Las Vegas is known for glitz, glamor, and the best welcome bonus casinos. You can indulge in the ultimate luxury, spending on gambling and enjoying showbiz. However, those are not the only things you can do in Vegas. You can also watch pro fighters take on each other in boxing and MMA matches. How did Vegas, the casino capital, become the world's…

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Majority of Legislature now sponsoring casino smoking ban bill

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How Las Vegas Became the Home of Boxing

Las Vegas is one of the most legendary cities in the world. It's the place to go if you want to have a flutter in some of the world's most famous casinos. It's also got the world's highest proportion of Elvis Presley impersonators and small wedding chapels. When you're hungry, Vegas also has many of the world's best Michelin-Starred restaurants,…

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Our view: Big pay increase right goal for casino union

This is a good time for union casino workers to be negotiating for a new multi-year contract. Their case for needing higher pay and for the ability of Atlantic City's nine casinos to provide it hasn't looked this strong for many years. Local 54 of the Unite Here union is by far the largest representative of city casino workers, and the region's…

Travel ・ 13 June 2022

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Sonny Liston fired a gun at Muhammad Ali in a Las Vegas casino before returning to his blackjack game

Before Jake Paul, Conor McGregor, Naseem Hamed or even Floyd Mayweather began to disparage their opponents, Muhammad Ali was the trash talking king of combat sports. The'Louisville Lip' earned himself a reputation as being a boisterous talker outside of the ring and a flashy fighter inside it. Thanks to the influence of the legendary wrestler…

Blackjack ・ 04 February 2022

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Famous boxers who love gambling

Boxing is one of the most loved sports. It is no surprise that many people are up and about gambling and putting wagers on most of their favourite players. While gambling in casinos may seem like a risk, especially when more significant amounts are staked, there's no denying the thrill and adrenaline rush that comes with the activity. Asides from…

Sports ・ 25 November 2021

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4 Casinos That Have Held MMA Events

MMA is one of the world's greatest, most exciting, entertaining, and fastest-growing sports. MMA is an activity in which competitors from any martial art, including boxing, karate, jiu-jitsu, judo, and wrestling, battle under regulations that require punching, kicking, and wrestling methods both on the ground and on the feet. The bouts are…

UFC / MMA ・ 09 November 2021

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The Indestructible Bond Between Boxing and the Gambling Industry

Humans have been placing bets on fights for many centuries. Today, betting on boxing is a major part of the online gambling industry. Visitors to land-based casinos can watch live events, and the largest gaming collections feature boxing slots. Some platforms combine sports bets with poker and baccarat. Why does this fascinating symbiosis…

Industry ・ 02 November 2021

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How Las Vegas Stole New York's Crown as the Fight Capital of the World

Las Vegas is often described as an adult playground as it is home to a whole host of different forms of entertainment aimed almost entirely at adults. On a short break to the city, you'll be able to ride roller coasters, abseil off the side of a tower, party all night in clubs, drive supercars, eat in Michelin-starred restaurants, and enjoy a wide…

Incidents ・ 24 August 2021

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How do Boxing and the Gambling Industry Combine?

It is surprising to some that people go to casinos to watch a sporting event or that you can have slots and baccarat next to boxing. Yet, that is what you get by combining gambling with boxing. People started casting lots on the earliest forms of fights over a millennium ago. Boxing is believed to have started around 3000 BC, and somewhere its…

Industry ・ 23 August 2021

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How Did Las Vegas Overtake New York As the Boxing Capital of the World?

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Las Vegas Casino Culinary Workers Set Strike Deadline

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