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Free play campaigns—those casino incentives in which customers are given money to gamble on the house — have historically grown exponentially as a form of competition between gaming institutions. If one casino offers $10 in free play, but a consumer chooses another that offers $15, then the first casino will adapt to offer $20 and so on.


Nevadans not legally living in the country contributed over half a billion dollars in state and local taxes in 2022, yet remain barred from accessing many of the social services their taxes fund, according to a new study from the left-leaning Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy.

As we close in on the November election, there’s a lot of talk about what exactly Donald Trump’s policy plans are. One area that’s especially interesting to millions of Americans is the future of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), a cornerstone of healthcare policy in the United States.

About a mile down the rocky Pine Creek Canyon Trail that begins near the end of the Red Rock Canyon scenic loop, there’s a tranquil spot where the leaves of gnarled apple trees rustle in the breeze, birds twitter and a meadow is surrounded by towering mountains.


Shadi Sabra, who has worked at his parents’ party store in south Las Vegas for five years, said the store starts focusing on Halloween after July Fourth. Tiffany Ellinger owns a store in southwest Las Vegas called the Halloween Emporium and Haunted Tea Room, which has the phrase “spooky all year” written across its front door. Ellinger said she regards July 5 as the start of Halloween season.

Every year, the U.S. Open Tennis Championships sparks a frenzy that goes beyond its sport. We tune into matches, watch the stands closely, and get inspired to sign up for tennis lessons—even if we've never swung a racket before. And it's not just us.


Notices of mortgage defaults in the Las Vegas Valley have been on the rise this year, according to a new report from 51ԹϺ. Nicholas Irwin, the research director at the Lied Center for Real Estate at 51ԹϺ, said the number of defaults has been rising steadily since January 2022.

When it comes to healthy eating, you have the basics down. You fill your grocery cart with whole-wheat bread, chicken breasts, fresh veggies and berries. While these are all nutritious staples, you may be missing out on other good-for-you foods.
