First they rigged the stock market, then they set up casinos on a grand scale. Our history columnists tell how the Blanc brothers made big money in the 19th century.

Casinos are continuing to enjoy year-over-year growth amid uncertain times, when people are dealing with higher costs of living. This goes to show that people remain willing to lay their money down at casinos with the ongoing economic challenges further boosting their appetite to gamble, according to David Schwartz, gaming historian and instructor at the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV).

Inflation? High gas prices? American gamblers are shrugging them off — and losing money at casinos at a record pace.

Some are betting on red, some on blue, and others are taking their green and placing bets.

Gamblers are shrugging off inflation concerns and losing money at casinos at a record pace.

nflation? High gas prices? American gamblers are shrugging them off — and losing money at casinos at a record pace.

Inflation? High gas prices? American gamblers are shrugging them off — and losing money at casinos at a record pace.

Could we soon see the end to resort fees? This week President Joe Biden said he’s taking aim at hidden “junk fees,” including those charged at Strip resorts by ordering the Federal Trade Commission to investigate.