Gambling News by House of Odds

Gambling is the 'money-maker,' expert says,. Mall, hotel are on hold in Bethlehem. On a day when Las Vegas Sands stock dived to a new low and the CEO set out to find $2 billion to stabilize his company, a Wall Street analyst said the Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem will probably open on schedule, but it could be a long time before anyone can shop on the site.

NEVADA CONTRIBUTORS According to OpenSecrets.org, the Web site maintained by the Center for Responsive Politics, gaming industry campaign contributions from Nevada to Republican John McCain span most of the major casino companies, including MGM Mirage ($26,600 in contributions), Las Vegas Sands Corp. ($12,200), Wynn Resorts ($28,900), and Station Casinos ($9,700).