Las Vegas sports book makes betting history with eSports

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2016, 12:40am

Las Vegas made sports betting history when it brought the virtual arena to real world wagering. A Las Vegas sports book is the first in the United States to take wagers on eSports.

Just like competitive gamers sports books are also looking to advance to the next level.

"The knowledge to know that you can come to Las Vegas, attend a tournament, or watch a tournament and then put down a stake in your favorite team or get into the action yourself is just fantastic," said Michael Grodsky of William Hill Race & Sports Book.

Over the weekend, the William Hill Race & Sports Book located at the downtown Grand did just that. For the first time, it allowed bettors to make wagers on what team would beat the virtual battlefield at Iem Oakland's League of Legends Tournament.

"The actual winner was a team called Unicorns of Love, and they actually paid 10 to 1 to anyone that bet on them before the tournament started," Grodsky said... Read More

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Thursday, November 10th, 2016, 10:04pm

The resurgence of downtown Las Vegas is helping to fill a shopping complex that's had it's share of ups and downs. Neonopolis was once a Galaxy 11 movie theater and a gay nightclub. But it's struggled to stay afloat.

However, in the last few months, the 41 percent of the 300,000 square-foot facility has been occupied by new retailers. 8 News NOW Reporter Sharie Johnson talked to many of the businesses Thursday. She has more details about what's ahead for the space... Read More

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Thursday, November 10th, 2016, 9:16am

North Las Vegas Police are investigating a shooting near Owens Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard.

Officers were notified around 4:16 a.m. that a homeless man in his 50's suffered a gunshot to the chest.

The victim was transported to University Medical Center where he later died.

North Las Vegas Police do not have any suspects... Read More

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Tuesday, November 1st, 2016, 11:03pm

A cornerstone in downtown Las Vegas' history reached a milestone Tuesday. The historic El Cortez Hotel and Casino turned 75 years old.

In 1941, the El Cortez Hotel and Casino officially opened with a casino, restaurant, cafe, floor show and 59 rooms, making it the longest continuously running hotel in Las Vegas' history. Seventy-five years later, there are now 360 rooms.

However, the "Vintage Rooms" are still open and available to hotel guests looking for an authentic and historic experience. El Cortez is family owned, and the company credits its longevity to the longstanding generations of employees and customers that have called the venue home.

Lavern Unser, 75, says she's been going to the El Cortez Hotel and Casino for gaming since she was 21 years old.

"Many, many years, Unser said. "My mom and dad were old customers."

So, what makes the El Cortez so special? Is it the vintage charm or is it the old-fashioned coin machines?... Read More

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Tuesday, November 1st, 2016, 6:36pm

A Las Vegas icon celebrated a landmark anniversary Tuesday, Nov. 1. The historic El Cortez Hotel and Casino turned 75 years.

However, the celebration of the landmark was about more than the diamond anniversary. The El Cortez is the longest continuously running hotel in Las Vegas.

During the ceremony, Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed Nov. 1 as El Cortez Hotel and Casino Day.

Here are some of the historical events that took place at the hotel through out the years:

1941: El Cortez Hotel & Casino officially opened with a casino, restaurant, cafe, floor show and 59 rooms. The "Vintage Rooms" are still open and available to hotel guests looking for an authentic and historic experience.

1945: Bugsy Siegel, Meyer Lansky, Gus Greenbaum and Moe Sedway bought the property from Marion Hicks and J. Kell Houssels for $600,000... Read More

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Monday, October 31st, 2016, 10:21am

Metro is investigating a deadly shooting that happened Sunday in the 5700 block of W. Auborn Street near Smoke Ranch Road and Jones Boulevard.

Investigators say the shooting happened around 2 a.m. after a fight broke out at a house party. Police said there were around 20 people at the party.

According to Metro, the suspect pulled out a gun during the fight and shot the victim several times.

By the time officers arrived at the scene, the victim had died from his injuries.

The identity of the victim, as well as the cause and manner of death in which he died, will be released by the Clark Coroner's Office.

The suspect fled the scene in a vehicle before police arrived. Immediately following the shooting, many people left the home, Metro said.

This is the 144th homicide investigated by the LVMPD in 2016.

If you have any information about this crime or the suspect please call Crime Stoppers at (702) 385-5555.... Read More

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Friday, October 28th, 2016, 2:27pm

Happy Nevada Day! Nevada Day is a state holiday that is celebrated across the entire state of Nevada.

Nevada Day commemorated the admission of the state of Nevada into the union on Oct. 31, 1864. However, since the 2000s the holiday has always been celebrated on the last Friday of the month.

On Nevada Day holiday all state, county and city government offices are closed, along with most schools and libraries. Some private businesses, like banks, also close to commemorate the holiday.

Here are some facts about Nevada Day courtesy of Piktochart.com:... Read More

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