Built in 1957, the Tropicana Las Vegas held the city’s longest-running cabaret and was synonymous with its swinging midcentury glory. It could be torn down to make way for a baseball stadium.
Category: Casinos
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The N.C.A.A. Once Eschewed Las Vegas. Times, and Prospects, Have Changed.
The New York Times – Sports:Las Vegas will host a men’s basketball regional this week, the men’s Final Four in 2028 and numerous other college championships — all prompted by changes in how the N.C.A.A. has viewed the city.
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Fans at the Super Bowl Won’t Have to Go Far to Place a Bet
The New York Times – Sports:Legal betting on the Super Bowl will be available at the game for the first time.
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How a Lobbying Blitz Made Sports Betting Ubiquitous
The New York Times – Business:The gambling industry and its allies got their way with lawmakers after showering them with donations, gifts and dubious arguments.
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Why an Aging Casino Company Embraced Barstool’s David Portnoy
The New York Times – Business:David Portnoy, who has a history of misogynistic and racist behavior, is now a public spokesman for the sports-betting industry.