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Tigers take second at Vegas science bowl

Tigers take second at Vegas science bowl
When the Douglas High School academic team lost to Henderson’s Coronado High in the second round of the Regional Science Bowl Tournament on Jan. 30, team members thought it was the end of their Vegas vacation. “We thought, ‘Hey, we gave it our best shot,’” said senior Noah O’Connor. “We just came down here to have fun anyway.” Team Captain Ben Syang, 17, said it might have been that same relaxed …

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Las Vegas sportsbooks haul in almost $7 million on Super Bowl

Las Vegas sportsbooks haul in almost $7 million on Super Bowl
Nevada casinos enjoyed a lucrative Super Bowl, winning nearly $6.9 million on roughly $82.7 million worth of bettor’s money, according to an Associated Press report.

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Nevada casinos win $6.86 million on Super Bowl bets

Nevada casinos win $6.86 million on Super Bowl bets
LAS VEGAS (AP) – Nevada casinos won almost $6.9 million on this year’s Super Bowl as bettors wagered $82.7 million on the NFL title game, gambling regulators said Tuesday. The Nevada Gaming Control Board said the win was $179,000 more than sports books won…

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5 Biggest Super Bowl Sideshows

5 Biggest Super Bowl Sideshows
The Super Bowl is the biggest spectacle in American sports. And possibly American anything. But much of the big game’s appeal has nothing to do with what takes place on the field. So in… Continue reading “5 Biggest Super Bowl Sideshows”

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This Super Bowl reminding some Las Vegas bookies of year bettors won big on Cowboys and Steelers matchup

This Super Bowl reminding some Las Vegas bookies of year bettors won big on Cowboys and Steelers matchup
LAS VEGAS (AP) — When the longtime bookies in this gambling city get together to swap stories, the talk invariably turns to one Super Bowl where bettors made off with a big score. That’s to be expected. Wouldn’t be proper business, after all, if…

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Nevada casinos win $6.86M on Super Bowl bets; $82.7M wagered in 182 sports books

Nevada casinos win $6.86M on Super Bowl bets; $82.7M wagered in 182 sports books
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada casinos won almost $6.9 million on this year’s Super Bowl as bettors wagered $82.7 million on the NFL title game, gambling regulators said Tuesday.

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Nevada casinos win $6.86M on Super Bowl bets

Nevada casinos win $6.86M on Super Bowl bets
LAS VEGAS — Gambling regulators say Nevada casinos won almost $6.9 million on this year’s Super Bowl as bettors wagered $82.7 million on the NFL title game.

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