Posts Tagged ‘economy’

Las Vegas physics, economics and resources

Posted by Nicolae on June 10th, 2008 under Las Vegas, Las Vegas Nevada Guide
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Geography
Typical desert around the Las Vegas area.
Las Vegas is located at 36°11′39″N, 115°13′19″W (36.194168, 115.222060)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 293.6 km² (113.4 mi²). 293.5 km² (113.3 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The [...]

Gambling Media: Gambling with the oil price

Posted by Nicolae on May 20th, 2008 under Business, Companies, Gambling Media, Investments, Politics
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Gambling with the futures
Socialist Worker Online, IL
One obvious one is the rising price of oil, which is increasing transportation and other costs for agricultural products. Another is profiteering on the …
The energy crisis: Only bold steps will help
Minneapolis Star Tribune, MN
A frenzy of unregulated speculation in the futures markets is [...]

Macau, the new Mecca of the gambling world

Posted by Nicolae on December 22nd, 2007 under Asia, Casinos, Gambling industry, Legislation, Macau, Projects, Studies, Reports & Survey
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MGM Grand Macau officially opened its doors these days to thousands of guests eager to experience the burgeoning gaming destination’s latest grand resort. With 600 rooms, MGM Grand Macau resort casino marks the powerful partnership’s first venture into the rapidly growing Macau gaming market, setting a new standard of luxury [...]