OHMYGOSSIP — It was a boring game, and watching the replay would be a treatment for insomnia, but Super Bowl 50 will be remembered as a win for Peyton Manning and for producing a record wagering handle in Nevada. A total of $132.5 million was wagered at the state’s 194 sports books on Sunday’s game, according to figures released by the Nevada Gaming Control Board. The books showed a win of $13.3 million for a hold percentage of 10.1.
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Lobbying for new Las Vegas stadium begins
OHMYGOSSIP — Las Vegas Sands’ pitch for a $1.2 billion domed football stadium on the UNLV campus is off and running. Steve Hill, the governor’s top economic development official and the chairman of a tourism infrastructure panel that will hear the stadium plan next month, said he met with Ed Roski, who owns Majestic Realty Co., a Sands partner on the project, reviewjournal.com mediates.
Here’s what’s included in the $200,000 Oscars gift bag
OHMYGOSSIP — This year‘s Oscars gift bag will contain a record $200,000 worth of swag, according to The Daily Beast. The bag reportedly includes high-end items such as a 10-day, first-class trip to Israel valued at $55,000 and a year of unlimited Audi car rentals from Silvercar, said to be worth $45,000.
30 Travel Tips by Matthew Karsten from Expert Vagabond
OHMYGOSSIP — It’s now been 4 years since I sold everything and left the United States to travel the world. These are the best travel tips I’ve discovered along the way. It all started when I took a one-way flight from Miami to Guatemala City, leaping nervously into the unknown and leaving much of my old life behind while embarking on an epic travel adventure around the world.
Top 10 Safety tips for women that can keep you safe and secured in life
OHMYGOSSIP — If you are a single woman who loves to travel or you stay alone, well then you must be aware of some safety tips. Women are vulnerable to crime all over the world. Listed are 10 safety tips that can keep you safe and secured in life. So read on to get that peace of mind.
ExCeL, London: The Telegraph Travel Show + The Telegraph Cruise Show and the London Boat Show
OHMYGOSSIP — Escape the grey British winter, grab your passport and join us at The Telegraph Travel Show in ExCeL London from 13 – 15 January 2017.
Save money on flights for World Travel Market (WTM) events
OHMYGOSSIP — Delegates attending events within the World Travel Market portfolio can take advantage of discounted air fares with oneworld airlines following a groundbreaking deal between the alliance and World Travel Maket’s parent company Reed Travel Exhibitions (RTE).
World Travel Market (WTM) London 2016
OHMYGOSSIP — There are some exciting and important changes to World Travel Market London 2016. Next year’s leading global event for the travel industry, WTM London, will be revamped as a three day event, following vital exhibitor and visitor feedback. View press release for full details. Below are some key questions and answers about WTM London 2016.
TUR Stockholm 2016 – Consumer Travel Fair
OHMYGOSSIP — For the second year we arrange consumer travel fair, TUR Stockholm, which is a pure consumer oriented fair in the heart of Stockholm, our exhibitors are a mixture of destinations, tour operators, travel agencies, carriers, hotels and activity organizers from all over the world.
WTM Latin America 2016 and the 45th Braztoa Business Event
OHMYGOSSIP — The 45th Braztoa Business Event will be held within WTM Latin America 2016 in an area of almost 1200sqm occupied exclusively by Braztoa’s associates.