Whether casinos deliver on their long-term economic promises has long been debated. Evidence from other cities suggests they rarely do.
Tag: Gambling
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Japanese Man Gambles Away a Town’s Covid Funds
An official in the rural Japanese town wired the 24-year-old man nearly $360,000 by mistake. He lost it in online casinos. Now, the town is suing and he has been arrested.
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5 Things to Know About 3 Casinos That May Be Headed for N.Y.C. Area
Yonkers, Queens and maybe Manhattan: The sites for three new casinos have not yet been set in stone.
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How the N.F.L Learned to Like Las Vegas, Host of the Draft
After a long-held stiff arm to Las Vegas, the N.F.L. has in short order selected the city to host a Pro Bowl, a Super Bowl and a draft.