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Strike Three? Oakland Mayor calls Las Vegas a ‘gross desert’

April 7, 2022 2:57 pmApril 8, 2022 12:36 pm

It’s safe to assume that Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf won’t be booking a flight to Las Vegas anytime soon. During an interview with ABC 7, Mayor Schaaf got a little foul when commenting about the Oakland A’s potential move to...

Bipartisan Jackpot! Bill Seeks to Raise Slot Jackpot Tax Reporting to $5,000

March 7, 2022 11:53 amMarch 8, 2022 2:58 pm

In an era of political polarization and record inflation, a bipartisan bill is about as elusive as a royal flush. Since 1977, the IRS has been taxing slot jackpots of $1200 and more at 37%, an amount that has not...

Daily Beast Story Swipes at Rep. Susie Lee and GOP Candidate April Becker

December 10, 2021 7:15 amDecember 11, 2021 12:29 pm

In a passive-aggressive report from The Daily Beast, the PPP loans taken by numerous politicians—namely Rep. Susie Lee (D-NV) and her leading challenger, April Becker—are causing The Beast some concern. Alluding to taxpayer protection, The Beast claims that these loans...

Large Real Estate Sales Beg the Question: What is the Future of Gambling in Las Vegas?

October 25, 2021 1:15 pmOctober 27, 2021 6:08 pm

Private equity firm Blackstone is selling The Cosmopolitan’s luxury casino and hotel operations to MGM Resorts International for $1.65 billion. MGM Resorts International properties include The Mirage, The Bellagio, New York-New York and Mandalay Bay. The Cosmopolitan’s real estate assets...