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The history of the Las Vegas Strip is the history of how we vacation

by Kai Ryssdal
May 15, 2017
The evolution of the Strip's architecture reflects how U.S. leisure trends have changed in the last several decades.
Neon signs advertising casinos and clubs on Fremont Street in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Trump Taj Mahal closes down, laying off 3,000

by Kai Ryssdal
Oct 10, 2016
Despite bearing the presidential nominee's name, the casino has been owned by activist investor Carl Icahn since 2014.
The Trump Taj Mahal casino resort is seen in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on May 8, 2016. 
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A look at the most gambling-addicted states

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
May 9, 2016
Where does your state rank?
The states with the most gambling addicts all have casinos, according to WalletHub.
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How do casinos decide where to put slot machines?

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
Sep 8, 2015
They use the urinal theory, among other secrets.
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What's next for Atlantic City?

by Tracey Samuelson
Sep 8, 2014
Atlantic City attempts to reinvent itself as more than just a gambling hub.
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Atlantic City loses again as more casinos close

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Sep 1, 2014
The gaming industry is suffering, and Atlantic City is the most obvious casualty.
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Casinos developers take extra steps to sweeten the pot

by Curt Nickisch
Jul 15, 2014
A new casino promises $300 million to Boston, even though it won't be in the city.
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Casino saturation hits Atlantic City

by Kate Davidson
Jun 30, 2014
A boom in East Coast casinos has washed out tax revenue in old gambling hubs.
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Casino buses get lots of business, despite mounting accidents

by Ben Bergman
Jan 25, 2014
Casino buses are only loosely regulated by the federal government, despite a spate of recent crashes
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Internet cafes in Ohio face ban

by Molly Wood
May 30, 2013
Internet cafes equipped with computer games resembling casino games have popped up across Ohio. Now there's a bill to cap winnings and ban the practice.
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