Vegas mom felt ‘evil’ before child killed

A Las Vegas woman told police she killed her young daughter because the little girl may have been possessed by a demon, the arrest report said.

Details of the slaying of 6-year-old Kyla Franks made available to the media Tuesday said Danielle Slaughter, 27, told officer she could not believe she had killed her daughter but told detectives she had felt an “evil presence” around the child.

Vegas likes Kentucky, Ohio St to win NCAA tourney

Vegas casinos like top seed Kentucky better than all the other teams in the NCAA tournament, but think Ohio State is better than any of the other No. 1s. Oddsmaker Mike Colbert of Cantor Gaming said Monday that Kentucky is a 5-2 favorite to win the championship, despite losing the Southeastern Conference championship to Vanderbilt on Sunday.

“They started a little slow but I think they’ve been the best team for the bulk of the year,” said Colbert, Cantor’s risk management director. “I think the loss will end up being good for them — I think they were getting slightly arrogant.”

Vegas man caught speeding 3 times en route to court

A Las Vegas man was ticketed three times in less than an hour while en route to a court appearance on drug-related charges, according to Oregon State Police.

Trooper Brent Ochesky said he stopped 34-year-old Jose Romero-Valenzuela on Interstate 84 just west of The Dalles on Wednesday morning for driving 92 mph in a 65 mph zone.

Vegas Strip Gambling Revenue Rises 29%

Las Vegas Strip gambling revenue increased 29 percent to $623.5 million in January on a surge in baccarat play, adding momentum to the recovery for the largest U.S. casino market.

Revenue for all of Clark County, including the Strip and downtown, increased 22 percent from a year earlier to $925.5 million, the Nevada Gaming Control Board said today in a website statement.

How Snooki and JWOWW survive Las Vegas

Many people dream of a life where they can party, have fun and get paid to do just that and this is exactly what Snooki and JWOWW from “Jersey Shore” get to do. These two women have made partying their lifestyle and have it down to a science. More >

Las Vegas: 21 things to do for under $21

For those who want to spend more time than money in Las Vegas, here are 21 things to do for less than $21, all aimed at keeping the bottom line low and the fun factor high. More >

Oklahoma man found dead in vegas

Investigators in two states were trying Thursday to determine why an Oklahoma man in a “great” marriage killed his wife and daughter before apparently committing suicide.

Police claim Daniel J. Johnston, 29, of Edmond, Okla., killed his wife and 16-month-old daughter, then flew 1,000 miles to Las Vegas, where he apparently committed suicide in a hotel room.

Johnston was found dead Tuesday night at the Mirage resort hotel, according to Las Vegas Police. Authorities have not yet released an official cause of death, but are calling it a suicide.

Céline Dion cancels Vegas shows due to virus

Quebec singer Céline Dion has cancelled all her Las Vegas shows until June because of a virus that is inflaming her vocal cords. Dion’s producers issued a release on Tuesday saying doctors have advised the mother of three to rest her voice for six to eight weeks. More >

Dion cancels more Vegas shows on doctor’s orders

Singer Celine Dion has canceled more shows at Las Vegas’ Caesars Palace,citing a virus causing an inflammation of her vocal cords. Christi Nelson, an official with show producer AEG Live, said Tuesday that the French-Canadian pop superstar has been ordered to rest her voice for six to eight weeks and will resume performances June 9. More >

Las Vegas Sands Shines On – Motley Fool

Macau has helped Las Vegas Sands and other casino companies multiply their profits several times in the past. However, in 2011, Las Vegas Sands saw a drop in casino revenue growth in Macau to 42% from 58% in 2010.

If you ask me, this slowdown is nothing but a minor bump in the road, and the company’s overall prospects still look bright.