After nearly two years of construction, Maryland Parkway is poised to see its biggest change yet: the launch of a new, higher-frequency bus rapid transit line this August, as work across the corridor shifts toward its final phases.

At least three Vegas legends claimed inventing the all-you-can-eat buffet.

Primm, Nevada, was once a beacon in the desert for travelers driving on Interstate 15 from Southern California to Las Vegas — a family-friendly destination, and the first place to gamble right over the Nevada border. The proliferation of casinos across America, however, has sent the town on a long decline.

The third edition of the Sports, Entertainment and Innovation Conference (SEICon), which is co- hosted by UNLV and Syracuse University, brought together a broad cross-section of the sports and entertainment industries at the Bellagio.

New research is drawing attention to a critical link between women’s reproductive health and long-term heart health, with studies suggesting that some common gynecological conditions may raise the risk of serious cardiovascular problems later in life.

When billionaire Tilman Fertitta offered $17.6 billion to take Caesars Entertainment private, industry observers viewed it as a bold move by a longtime casino operator seeking control of one of gaming’s largest companies. Less than one week later, another billionaire made an even bigger bet.

I ripped open $892 worth of Pokémon packs on my phone in under 15 minutes and walked away with 62 cents. My adrenaline rush felt like the future of gambling.

Another double-header from the UNLV Risk and Gambling conference, this time we talk with Shane Kraus about gambling addiction among the armed forces, and among veterans.