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Brightline West High Speed Rail Cost Jumps to 21 Billion for Las Vegas to California Route

Monday, October 6 by Nick Bonsanto

The cost to build the Brightline West high-speed rail line between Las Vegas and Southern California has soared to $21.05 billion, according to a recent U.S. Transportation Department document. This marks a significant jump from the previously estimated cost of $12 billion. Brightline West,... Read More.

Saturday’s Powerball Jackpot Soars to 1.7 Billion After 41 Drawings Without a Winner

Thursday, September 4 by Nick Bonsanto

The Powerball jackpot has surged to $1.7 billion after no ticket matched all six numbers in Wednesday’s drawing. The numbers drawn were 3, 16, 29, 61, 69 and Powerball 22. Two tickets sold in California matched the five main numbers, each winning $984,594, but... Read More.

Powerball Jackpot Soars to $1.3 Billion After No Big Winner Monday

Tuesday, September 2 by Nick Bonsanto

The Powerball jackpot continues to grow after no ticket matched all six numbers in the recent drawing, pushing the prize to an estimated $1.3 billion for the next draw. The numbers drawn were 8, 23, 25, 40, 53, and the Powerball was 5. However,... Read More.

Powerball Jackpot Soars to $1.1 Billion: Fifth-Largest Prize in Game History

Sunday, August 31 by Nick Bonsanto

The Powerball jackpot has grown to an estimated $1.1 billion after no ticket matched all six numbers in the recent drawing. This makes it the fifth-largest prize in the history of the game. The winner can choose to receive the prize in annual payments... Read More.

Ohio Lottery Boosts Education Funding with $1.447 Billion Contribution for 2025

Wednesday, July 23 by Lyle F

CLEVELAND (AP) — Ohio lottery players might find some consolation in knowing their ticket purchases are benefiting education in the Buckeye State. The Ohio Lottery announced a $1.447 billion contribution to the Lottery Profits Education Fund for fiscal year 2025, supporting K-12, vocational, and... Read More.

Clark County School Board Approves $4 Billion Budget Amid Financial Challenges

Tuesday, May 20 by Nick Bonsanto

The Clark County School Board has approved a nearly $4 billion budget for fiscal year 2026. This decision follows a challenging period for the school district's finances, including the dismissal of the former Chief Financial Officer due to budget miscalculations. The current budget allocation... Read More.

Nevada Tourism Powers $100 Billion Economic Boom with Major Investments and Community Initiatives

Thursday, March 27 by Nick Bonsanto

Nevada's tourism industry has demonstrated significant economic influence, generating nearly $100 billion in economic activity and supporting over 436,000 jobs with $24.4 billion in wages in 2024, according to a report from the Nevada Resort Association (NRA). This sector also contributes nearly one-third of... Read More.

Real Water Faces $3 Billion Verdict in Nevada Liver Failure Case

Saturday, March 22 by Nick Bonsanto

A jury has delivered a significant verdict against Real Water, awarding more than $3 billion in a civil trial linked to a Southern Nevada liver failure outbreak and at least one death. This is the third multibillion-dollar verdict against the company, following previous awards... Read More.

Imagine Dragons Hits 5 Billion YouTube Views with “Whatever It Takes”

Thursday, February 20 by Lyle F

Imagine Dragons achieved their fifth billion-view milestone on YouTube this week with their 2017 single "Whatever It Takes." The rock anthem, which peaked at No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 during the summer of that year, is featured in a visually striking video... Read More.

Nevada Casinos Hit Record $15.6 Billion in 2024 as Slot Wins Edge Higher

Monday, February 3 by Nick Bonsanto

The Nevada Gaming Control Board recently released statistics indicating that slot machines in 2024 had a marginally higher win percentage than in 2023. Statewide, slot machine win percentages averaged 7.2 percent in 2024, up from 7.16 percent the previous year. This slight increase suggests... Read More.

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