In this week’s Vegas Seven, I consider the bigger impact of the attention focused on problem gambling due to the case of Maureen O’Connor:
The recent revelation that former San Diego Mayor Maureen O’Connor had reportedly embezzled more than $2 million from a charitable foundation to feed her gambling addiction has focused attention on pathological gambling.
via Defining a Dark Allure | Vegas Seven.
I’ve also got a wrap-up of the 2012 Nevada gaming revenue picture, which highlights a few of the big trends.
And if you want to get really creative, try to guess which of the Great Nights Out I anonymously contributed. Fun story.
My guess (regarding your contribution to the Great Nights Out article) is the Picnic-And-A-Show Night segment; it seems to best fit your wholesome, family-friendly image – VIMFP aside, of course.
Guess again!
I don’t know, are you a baseball fan Doc? If it wasn’t the America’s Pastime Night section, then I’m really stumped.
I guess Tacky Tourist Night. And I paid only $10 for my tacky dice clock.
We have a winner!
Wow. I just… wow.
Walk from Paris to Sahara Blvd., and then deep-fried Oreo?
My mind: blown.
Between this and Obama’s reference to a “Jedi mind-meld” (sic), I am flabbergasted.