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Many hotel guests get comfortable lounging around in the plush, cozy robe hanging in their closet. So comfortable, in fact, that they find the garment too irresistible to leave behind, leading managers to add price tags and anti-theft warnings to rooms.
No, President Joe Biden did not die or be “health evacuated” from Las Vegas last week. After Biden was diagnosed with COVID-19, cutting short his trip to Southern Nevada, rumors about his health began to spread on social media.
When most people think of the City of Las Vegas, they think of the iconic Strip lined with dozens of hotels and casinos and the iconic "Welcome to Las Vegas" sign. Clark County Commission Chair Tick Segerblom says what may surprise many is that the famous sign is a bit misleading, as it and the entire so-called Las Vegas Strip reside within unincorporated Clark County.
Have you ever found yourself in a mild panic when it’s time to pay your dinner bill on a vacation because you forgot to look up tipping etiquette in that country? You’re definitely not alone. Tipping expectations vary greatly throughout the world, and it can be hard to keep it all straight. Even if you know tipping isn’t standard in a particular region, it can still feel really weird not to leave a tip. Beyond that, in some places, tipping can even be seen as offensive.
Democrats have rallied behind Vice President Kamala Harris since she announced her presidential run following President Joe Biden's dropout and endorsement Sunday, but it is unclear if she will fare better than her predecessor in the critical swing state of Nevada.
No, President Joe Biden did not die, nor was he “medevaced” from Las Vegas last week. After Biden was diagnosed with COVID-19, cutting his Southern Nevada trip short, rumors began spreading on social media about his health.
Despite the gambling industry’s near-religious reliance on free-play bonus offers, new evidence affirms that other factors like amenities and ambiance might be more important to customer retention in a retail casino environment. One recent study found that reducing or even eliminating free-play offers had little impact on retail gamblers’ behavior. A similar discussion is underway in the iGaming space, as online operators and their investors are increasingly concerned about whether they’re getting a return on their promotional investments. In both channels, experimentation and selective targeting of free play spending seem to be key, while traditional scattershot approaches may be a waste of money.
Tourists flocking to Las Vegas over the July 4 holiday weekend helped fuel a surge in COVID infections, experts say. “We have an increase in viral illnesses for the Fourth of July in particular. For the summer holidays, we are always prepared for an increase in tourists visiting Las Vegas this weekend,” said Dr. Ketan Patel, medical director of the UMC Adult Emergency Department.
