Fun fact; even with worst rating in 10 years, the super bowl is still 100x more viewed to the second sport in America ( so if this Decline is true, part of it is called "top heavy" meaning the NFL has a lot to lose)
Not going to post this in NFL because I'm sure what truth I'm about to say they'll just dismiss and this post is more directed to them and not this sub. But we're family here so I'll figure I'll tell yous first.
First off if you think just because the Patriots just being in another SB contributes to the low rating then stop reading because everything else I'm about to say is just going to be rejected.
Now does it surprise anyone in how fast they came out this this claim? Literally 2 seconds after the game was over it was the first "football" stat that America had to know. Among all the real in game stats we first had to know the viewership of this SB.. Why do I think this has to be the first wide spread stat? Because I this the MSM couldn't wait to down a New England better yet the Patriots club because they think excellences is bad for the sport.
First non consideration on MSM.
When there is a SB, there is a SB party. I was at a party with 80 people in one house...... With 1 TV. All my friends in Facebook post a pic in where they were at, size of 20, 50,90 total people....... With 1 TV. Now you times (x) that all around New England in all the party that we are having because it's the biggest game of the year and our team is in it. So, no offense to anyone that sat at home alone in watching the game but the majority of viewership was with a lot of multiple people per household...... And they only consider it 1 TV each.
Now I'm going to say they calculating viewership digitally and not via asking person by person in if they watched the game in how fast they made this claim. Again, if you turned on the TV the next morning at 8am you would already find this stats out.
Second non consideration on MSM.
That football gambling is massive now this is the first legal year people can do at all casinos. I mean for crying out loud you can place a LEGAL bet just on the damn coin toss but it has to be at the cosino. Therefore, what does a casino have? Tons of people and....... 1 TV. Let's continue.
Cord cutting is at all time high and certain people are able to use there hack box via web in watching. Networks can not calculate this stat because it's Illegitimate.
Louisiana. For what I'm hearing they're boycotting the SB and we all know why.
State of Texas. I believe it's hard for them to watch because Dallas is slowly no longer "America's team" and now it's the Patriots. Guys, we still love yall down there.. You guys produce the most football players.
California. Well if you guys didn't have 4 football teams to root for unlike the Patriots has the whole region (Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine) I'm sure not the right California team for few people didn't get in for them. Plus the state of California had it's toughest year know to date.. Watching a SB might be last on their bucket list.
It's funny that everyone I talk too even via online, people I know all around the country even know a handful of people in Canada all watched the game... But yeah we can all agree on it wasn't the most exciting game.. But again they all still watched it.
Now the commercials for quite some years now been pretty lame so all those people that "only watch the SB for the commercial" yeah we lost them years ago.
Now we have to figure out, did we all watch the SB and only a few of us liked it and the majority did not like it does not and should not translate to not watch it... Meaning, you don't say "well it was boring and I could of dealt in not watching it" to "I did not watch it"
For me, I actually liked that game and the more of the deep dive I'm seeing for multiple different football analyst in how they're dissecting each and every play, this game might be for the ages. I mean in what people can learn for shutting down a D line and completely shutting out the highest score football team this season in league history for any other team. You really have to love the game of football to appreciate this. It wasn't that not every play was high action, it was but clearly the Rams couldn't translate that into positive yards.
Not every SB is the best game of the season just because it's the best teams of the season. I think nfl fans been spoiled this year from being the highest scoring season in nfl history.
For the Patriots. We play to win the game and we are the best at it. Period. If the Rams had more points on the board, we wouldn't make an effort to run the clock. Shit, the second half was the fastest (hour and half) in SB history because there was no need for us to make this a slug fest. If we can stop them on the defective end, in which we did, then what difference does it make if it was 53-3 or 13 -3?
On the Rams. Wow just wow. For a high powered offensive in league history to put up a shit show like that really tells something about crumbling under pressure in big games. I mean, perhaps the Saints should of been there. And Goff and McVay how nervous they looked even before the end game started should be considered in Rams future but that's a different topic for a different day.
All and all, maybe people still salty with on the right with the whole anthem controversy or the left how they blackballed Colin Kaepernick all this and many other elements that cause to just not watch the game.
But to say because of the excellence of the Patriots constantly being in the super bowl is the number one reason why people didn't watch it, I say you're not a true football fan but more of a follower of what's hot at the moment and just because your town or state not really throwing any big football viewing you could still watch at home of true excellence in how this team all gels together, every week, every game, every play into a winning Championship team.
The younger generation that doesn't actually play football are just not into football. It's not like people 30 years ago in how I knew my small scared ass would get crush playing but I love watching the people who can. Kids today just don't give a flying fuck because of the on demand time we're living in today and if they're not a part of it, kids can gravitate into something that they can be a part of (video games)
I believe this is going to be a new trend no matter what teams are in it

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Which city will be the next to get their first NFL team?

Roger Goodell is always talking about growing revenues and sometimes expanding the league. It seems likely that Los Angeles will eventually get a team again, but what about cities that have never had an NFL team? What city will be the next to host their first home team?
City: San Antonio, TX Population: 1,382,951 Other Pro/Major College Teams: San Antonio Spurs (NBA) Pros: Located in football-crazy Texas, San Antonio is by far the biggest city outside of Los Angeles to not have an NFL team. San Antonio is growing rapidly. And while a San Antonio team would be the third Texas NFL team, the geography works- they're more than 2.5 hours from Houston and 4 hours from Dallas. But what's most attractive is that it would be easy to plug in an NFL team without much investment, due to the construction of the 65,000 seat (up to 72,000) Alamodome in the early 90's. It hosts the annual Alamo Bowl and other events such as CFL and college games. At 65,000, it would be the 6th smallest stadium, tied with Ford Field and just a little more than the University of Phoenix Stadium. Expanded to 72,000, it lands between Atlanta's Georgia Dome and Buffalo's Ralph Wilson Stadium. It would be newer than 9 currently in-use NFL stadiums. As the NFL seeks to internationalize itself, having a team this close to the Mexican border may also prove to be an attractive prospect to draw in Mexican audiences. Cons: The Cowboys and Texans may not want to share their Texas pie with another major franchise, even one far away from most of them. And while large, San Antonio is not a high-profile city. While the Spurs are popular, there isn't much in the way of major sports to know if a team would succeed in the town, and if they could pull enough dollars from Texans, Cowboys, and Longhorn fans. Likelihood: This seems to be the most likely place. An untapped population, international reach, and a ready-made stadium could make this a highly attractive spot for an owner looking to make a move with minimal investment (i.e. not having to build a new stadium, or get a local government to build one).
City: San Jose, CA Population: 982,765 Other Pro/Major College Teams: Sharks (NHL) Pros: San Jose is hip place in the heart of Silicon Valley, with beautiful weather and a lot of money. Cons: The 49ers just moved their stadium to Santa Clara, just bordering San Jose. If anything, they are more San Jose than San Francisco. With the Raiders in nearby Oakland, it would concentrate a lot of NFL firepower in one small footprint. Likelihood: Very low. The league would likelu not allow a team there with the 49ers on their doorstep. While a market can support two teams if large enough (Jets/Giants, 49ers/Raiders) adding a third would be too deletrious to those in place.
City: Columbus, OH Population: 809,798 Other Pro/Major College Teams: Blue Jackets (NHL), Ohio State Buckeyes (NCAA) Pros: Ohio is up there with Texas with states that take their football seriously. Columbus is the largest city and capital in Ohio, and is already the home of very avid football fans for the Buckeyes. I'm not sure of the politics would make this possible, but if OSU allowed the Columbus NFL team to use Ohio Stadium, it would be the second largest (only behind Cowboys Stadium) with a max attendance of 102,329. Cons: It would be the third NFL team in Ohio, next to the Bengals and Browns. Both of those teams have been historically not great, and along with the continued poor showing of the Blue Jackets and difficulty of succeeding in the NFL may make Ohio sports teams weary. Likelihood: Unlikely. The Buckeyes own Columbus, and the other two owners in Ohio (and nearby Pittsburgh) would probably not want to share their turf with a new team. Unlike Texas, this is an area that has been under some economic hardship and may be difficult to justify another team in the state.
City: Austin, TX Population: 842,592 Other Pro/Major College Teams: University of Texas Longhorns (NCAA) Pros: Like with San Antonio, Texas is enthusiastic about football. Still located a good distance from the current NFL teams in Texas, Austin is a city in the midst of large economic expansion. The University of Texas contributes to a fun, weird atmosphere that would make Austin an attractive destination for visiting fans to come into town. If like Columbus the NFL team was able to lease Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium, it would again be the #2 stadium in the NFL wth 100,119. Cons: Like Columbus and their Buckeyes, Austin bleeds burnt orange. UT football is a big deal there, and an NFL team would probably be in competition for these dollars. While there is large support from Texas faithful and the very large student body at UT, it's not clear that there would be the same level of support for an NFL team right there. Asking for 200,000 football tickets to be sold most weekends in the Fall is a daunting prospect for a town of less than a million people. Likelihood: Unlikely. Austin doesn't seem like a city that has much drive to need an NFL team, as their sporting fixes are more than made up by a typically-competitive UT team plus the nearby Cowboys and Texans.
City: Portland, OR Population: 603,106 Other Pro/Major College Teams: Timbers (MLS), Trail Blazers (NBA) Pros: Portland is a growing city that doesn't have a competitive football team nearby. Seattle is 2.5 hours, and the two recently-competitive football teams, Oregon State Beavers and the Oregon Ducks, are 1 to 2 hours away. Portland is larger than many NFL cities and is very underserved by pro sports in general, and Oregon fans have shown a lot of support for their NCAA teams. A sporting culture, including a ready-made partnership with Oregon-based Nike, might make Portland a place to put on the radar if the NFL seeks to expand. Portland and Seattle can continue their rivalry on the gridiron, instead of arguing whose Pride Parade is gayer. Cons: There would have to be a new stadium built, and locals are probably going to put up a fight against any public financing or use of eminent domain to secure a desirable city location. This would mean a stadium probably built out in the suburbs, which can have mixed results. I asked some relatives of mine what they thought about local support, and they were decidedly mixed, thinking that Portland thinks itself too much of itself to allow something as base as professional football to succeed. Likelihood: Not the least but not the most. While there's no real muscle pushing a team to Portland, and Portlandia has biased me to think that locals will protest something as base as football, it might actually be a good place for the NFL to consider expansion to.
City: Toronto, ON Population: 2,615,060 Other Pro/Major College Teams: Blue Jays (MLB), Argonauts (CFL), Raptors (NBA), Maple Leafs (NHL), Toronto FC (MLS) Pros: The Bills already play one game a year in Rogers Centre (though it will always be SkyDome to me) and there are a lot of Canadian fans of NFL football. While the Toronto series has been a debacle for the Bills (usually meaning the opposition has as many fans there as the Bills, giving them effectively one less home game a year), a dedicated NFL team may fare better. With local support, Toronto has the sports culture, population, stadium, and most importantly money (check out Maple Leafs ticket prices!) to support an NFL team. Whether the local support would actually catch is another story. Toronto would also become the third-largest city with an NFL team, coming in just under Chicago's 2.7 million. Cons: For American football, Rogers Centre only seats 54,000. That makes it the third smallest stadium in the NFL, above just Chicago and Minnesota. Crowd noise at the Bills games has been lackluster to say the least, but then again, so have the Bills. They would also be in direct competition with the Toronto Argonauts of the CFL. While the NFL definitely has larger marketing and name power, the Argos do enjoy healthy local support and are one of the oldest sports franchises in the world. Ex-con players might create headaches for visiting teams at the border. Free agents might also be hesitant to make Toronto home, given that it's (really) cold and Canadian taxes are much higher. Likelihood: Very. Goodell wants to make the game international, and Toronto is the prime target. Buffalo seems the most likely team to move there, but it's far from guaranteed. Don't be surprised if Jacksonville sneaks in on this one.
City: Las Vegas, NV Population: 596,424 Other Pro/Major College Teams: None Pros: A completely underserved sports market along with a fairly high population. It probably wouldn't be hard to find a casino magnate with money to burn that could finance an expansion team in the desert. Cons: It's hot. The gambling and party culture might make it a hotbed of player misbehavior, as there's quite a difference between a rookie signing their first million-dollar contract in northern Wisconsin versus a 5-minute drive from The Strip. A new stadium would need to be built, and without any major sports teams nearby, it's difficult to know if an NFL team would be viable. The NFL might also balk at the image of a Vegas team, as inevitably there would be accusations of fixing and bribery for gambling reasons. Likelihood: Unlikely. The NFL is just too risk-averse to invest that kind of money into a place like Vegas.
City: Virginia Beach, VA Population: 449,628 Other Pro/Major College Teams: None Pros: Virginia Beach is one of those invisible large metro areas. Taking in the bordering cities of Chesapeake, Norfolk, and Hampton, the greater area has a metro population of 616,805 just in those towns. Expanding to the larger area and it gets pretty big. It's a wealthy area with a major port and some great tourist areas nearby. It fills a void between the Baltimore/Washington tail of Megalopolis before the Carolina fans pick up. While there is no stadium, there is plenty of room for one, and lots of waterfront that could potentially be converted to a beautiful stadium location. And while the Sacramento Kings deal didn't work out, it showed that local government and ownership groups may be willing to bring a team to this area. Cons: Not a high-profile place. An NBA team, especially one like the Kings, is significantly cheaper than an NFL franchise. The team would have to build a stadium. Likelihood: Could be a dark horse. Virginia has a surprising lack of sports teams, and is even underserved by major college sports. UVa is rarely much more than middling, and sometimes-competitive Virginia Tech is all the way at the western end of the state in Blacksburg. While they probably won't be much of a target for a team looking to move, if the NFL chooses to expand, expect VA Beach to be under consideration.
City: Birmingham, AL Population: 212,038 Other Pro/Major College Teams: None Pros: The southeastern United States is strangely lacking in professional football teams. While the dominant SEC dominates the local sports fans attention, it seems like fertile ground in which to plant an NFL franchise. Birmingham is the largest city in Alabama, and doesn't have a local team in the city. Cons: It is on the smaller side of NFL cities, and it's not a sure thing that the dyed-in-the-wool Alabama football fans will change their spending from the Tigers and the Crimson Tide enough to really allow the team to take root. Likelihood: Very low.
City: London, England Population: 8,308,369 Other Pro/Major College Teams: Like, half the Premier league and a bunch of rugby, cricket, and at least one NFL game a year. Pros: The NFL has been playing games in London for a few years, and fan support has been steady. Wembley Stadium seats over 86,000 for American football. While many Brits seem to find our American game incomprehensible (but somehow find a way to figure out Cricket), there is some fan support for the game. Goodell has publicly expressed an interest in getting a team to London sooner than later, so there is definite management support. Cons: Imagine the 49ers travelling to the London teams, and you're talking about a 20-some-odd hour flight. American free agents will probably often be very hesitant to go to England. The London team's travel times to ANY games, even those "close" games on the US east coast would be a huge disadvantage. Their body clocks would also be completely thrown off, and jet-lag would become a factor. Likelihood: Very, but I believe it will be short-lived. The logistics and other factors of having a European-based team in an American league is just awful, and I think over time that would bear itself out.
City: Omaha, NE Population: 421,570 Other Pro/Major College Teams: None Pros: Omaha is a growing city, and Nebraska's economy is one of the strongest in the nation. While the state of Nebraska lives and dies by their Huskers (located at the University of Nebraska an hour away in Lincoln) Omaha's distinct lack of any major college or pro sports seems to be odd. The Huskers manage to scrape up enough people to fill their 90,000 capacity stadium in a city half the size of Omaha every week, so I think Omaha could very well support a team. The midwest is underserved with pro ball, forcing most Nebraskans to split between the Rams, Chiefs, or Broncos. I work with a few people from Omaha, and they tell me there's too much residual hate of the University of Texas for Cowboys fandom to take root. Omaha has a burgeoning music and art scene, and probably wouldn't be a detriment to free agents. Cons: No ready made stadium, and a lack of too much of a metro area. Knowing how absolutely religiously dedicated Nebraskans can be to their Cornhuskers, I'm not convinced an NFL team can really gain traction. This might be pure college ball territory. Likelihood: Not bad. I think Omaha would be a good location, and could be a great place for an expansion team.

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(2/21) - Wednesday's Pre-Market Stock Movers & News

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President Donald Trump said he has recommended that "bump stocks," devices that let semi-automatic weapons fire hundreds of rounds per minute," be banned. * His announcement came six days after a gunman killed 17 people at a high school in Parkland, Florida. (CNBC)
Guns, 'Me Too' may drown out tax cuts as midterm issue (CNBC)
Colorado congressman booed as people demand action on guns (AP)
Two-thirds of voters support tougher gun control after Florida: Poll(CNBC)
An attorney who is the son-in-law of a Russian oligarch pleaded guilty to lying to federal authorities investigating alleged links between the Trump campaign and Russia. Alex van der Zwaan admitted to making false or misleading statements regarding email communications with Richard Gates and Paul Manafort. (CNBC)
Here are all the people charged in special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia probe (CNBC)
North Korea reportedly backed out of a meeting with Vice President Mike Pence during the Winter Games. Pence was reportedly prepared to meet the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un but North Korean officials balked at the last minute. (USA Today)
Donald Trump Jr. dismissed any suggestion that his family has profited from his father's presidency, calling it "nonsense." President Trump's eldest son made his remark in India while promoting Trump branded real estate deals. (Washington Post)
Trump son-in-law unaffected by security clearance crackdown: White House (USA Today)
The final version of a landmark deal aimed at cutting trade barriers in some of the Asia-Pacific's fastest-growing economies was releasedtoday, signalling the pact was a step closer to reality even without the U.S. (Reuters)
The FCC is expected to publish tomorrow its December order overturning the landmark Obama-era net neutrality rule, sources tell Reuters. That means state attorneys and advocacy groups will be able to sue in a bid to block the order.
White House considers allowing more Americans to erase student debt (WSJ)
The Dallas Mavericks are investigating sexual misconduct claims detailed in a scathing Sports Illustrated story about ex-team president and CEO Terdema Ussery. * The allegations against Ussery include making requests for sex and touching women's legs during meetings.
E-commerce giant Amazon (AMZN) quietly launched an exclusive line of over-the-counter health products that include products ranging from ibuprofen to hair regrowth treatment. The line is a possible challenge to pharmacy retail chains. (CNBC)
Apple (AAPL) is in talks to buy cobalt supplies for its iPhone batteries directly from miners, according to a Bloomberg report. Cobalt prices have been surging due to increasing demand for the lithium ion batteries used in electric vehicles.
Jessie Diggins and Kikkan Randall became the first U.S. cross-country skiers to gain a gold medal by winning the women's team sprint during the Winter Games, ending a 42-year Olympic medal drought for America. Here's the medal count. (NBC Olympics)

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Garmin – The GPS and fitness device maker reported adjusted quarterly profit of 79 cents per share, 4 cents a share above estimates. Revenue also beat forecasts. The quarter was highlighted by strong growth in its marine and outdoor segments.

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Dish Network – The satellite TV provider reported a net increase in subscribers of about 39,000 for the fourth quarter compared to a year earlier, including 75,000 reactivations in the hurricane-hit Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands.

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Advance Auto Parts – The auto parts retailer came in 14 cents a share above forecasts, with adjusted quarterly profit of 77 cents per share. Revenue also topped analysts' expectations. The company said it is pleased with its performance given what it calls a difficult sales environment.

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Foot Locker – Foot Locker increased its quarterly dividend by 11 percent to 34.5 cents per share, and the athletic apparel and footwear retailer also announced a new $230 million capital expenditure program for 2018.

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LendingClub – LendingClub reported adjusted quarterly profit of 1 cent per share, missing the consensus estimate by a penny a share. The online lender also saw revenue come in below estimates amid increased loan origination and servicing expenses.

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Boyd Gaming – Boyd Gaming came in 5 cents a share shy of estimates, with adjusted quarterly profit of 22 cents per share. The casino operator's revenue also came up short of forecasts, primarily due to a shortfall in the Las Vegas market.

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General Motors – GM proposed a $2.8 billion investment into its South Korean operations over the next decade, according to a South Korean government official, and has asked the government to contribute to the investment. The automaker recently announced plans to close one of its four South Korea plants and evaluate the future of the other three.

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Apple – Apple is in talks to buy cobalt supplies for its iPhone batteries directly from miners, according to a Bloomberg report. Cobalt prices have been surging due to increasing demand for the lithium ion batteries used in electric vehicles.

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Lockheed Martin — Japan will buy at least 20 more of Lockheed's F-35A stealth fighters over the next six years, according to sources quoted by Reuters.

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Walmart – A story in this morning's New York Post speculates that Walmart.com CEO Marc Lore may be preparing to leave the retailer. Sources are noting cutbacks for the jet.com unit – which Lore founded before it was bought by Walmart – and the fact that Lore was not on a conference call regarding the company's digital future.

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3M – 3M settled a water pollution lawsuit with the state of Minnesota, agreeing to pay $850 million to the state for various groundwater projects. The state had been seeking at least $5 billion in damages related to the disposal of chemicals in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area.

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La-Z-Boy – La-Z-Boy reported adjusted quarterly profit of 51 cents per share, beating estimates by 5 cents a share. The furniture retailer's revenue also beat forecasts. The company noted that same-store sales increased for the fourth consecutive quarter.

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Texas Roadhouse – Texas Roadhouse came in 3 cents a share ahead of consensus estimates, with quarterly profit of 40 cents per share. The restaurant chain's revenue matched Street forecasts. Texas Roadhouse saw comparable-restaurant sales increase for the 32nd straight quarter.

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Rent-A-Center – Rent-A-Center lost 41 cents per share for its latest quarter, wider than the 7 cent a share loss that analysts were expecting. The rent-to-own company's revenue was also short of estimates, and the company said it was in the process of targeting significant cost-saving opportunities.

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(2/21) - Wednesday's Pre-Market Stock Movers & News

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Frontrunning: February 21st

President Donald Trump said he has recommended that "bump stocks," devices that let semi-automatic weapons fire hundreds of rounds per minute," be banned. * His announcement came six days after a gunman killed 17 people at a high school in Parkland, Florida. (CNBC)
Guns, 'Me Too' may drown out tax cuts as midterm issue (CNBC)
Colorado congressman booed as people demand action on guns (AP)
Two-thirds of voters support tougher gun control after Florida: Poll(CNBC)
An attorney who is the son-in-law of a Russian oligarch pleaded guilty to lying to federal authorities investigating alleged links between the Trump campaign and Russia. Alex van der Zwaan admitted to making false or misleading statements regarding email communications with Richard Gates and Paul Manafort. (CNBC)
Here are all the people charged in special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia probe (CNBC)
North Korea reportedly backed out of a meeting with Vice President Mike Pence during the Winter Games. Pence was reportedly prepared to meet the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un but North Korean officials balked at the last minute. (USA Today)
Donald Trump Jr. dismissed any suggestion that his family has profited from his father's presidency, calling it "nonsense." President Trump's eldest son made his remark in India while promoting Trump branded real estate deals. (Washington Post)
Trump son-in-law unaffected by security clearance crackdown: White House (USA Today)
The final version of a landmark deal aimed at cutting trade barriers in some of the Asia-Pacific's fastest-growing economies was releasedtoday, signalling the pact was a step closer to reality even without the U.S. (Reuters)
The FCC is expected to publish tomorrow its December order overturning the landmark Obama-era net neutrality rule, sources tell Reuters. That means state attorneys and advocacy groups will be able to sue in a bid to block the order.
White House considers allowing more Americans to erase student debt (WSJ)
The Dallas Mavericks are investigating sexual misconduct claims detailed in a scathing Sports Illustrated story about ex-team president and CEO Terdema Ussery. * The allegations against Ussery include making requests for sex and touching women's legs during meetings.
E-commerce giant Amazon (AMZN) quietly launched an exclusive line of over-the-counter health products that include products ranging from ibuprofen to hair regrowth treatment. The line is a possible challenge to pharmacy retail chains. (CNBC)
Apple (AAPL) is in talks to buy cobalt supplies for its iPhone batteries directly from miners, according to a Bloomberg report. Cobalt prices have been surging due to increasing demand for the lithium ion batteries used in electric vehicles.
Tesla's (TSLA) cloud system was hijacked by hackers who used it to mine cryptocurrency, researchers say. Cryptocurrency mining is a process whereby miners solve complex mathematical problems to validate a transaction and add it to the underlying network. (CNBC)
Jessie Diggins and Kikkan Randall became the first U.S. cross-country skiers to gain a gold medal by winning the women's team sprint during the Winter Games, ending a 42-year Olympic medal drought for America. Here's the medal count. (NBC Olympics)

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Garmin – The GPS and fitness device maker reported adjusted quarterly profit of 79 cents per share, 4 cents a share above estimates. Revenue also beat forecasts. The quarter was highlighted by strong growth in its marine and outdoor segments.

STOCK SYMBOL: GRMN

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Dish Network – The satellite TV provider reported a net increase in subscribers of about 39,000 for the fourth quarter compared to a year earlier, including 75,000 reactivations in the hurricane-hit Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands.

STOCK SYMBOL: DISH

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Advance Auto Parts – The auto parts retailer came in 14 cents a share above forecasts, with adjusted quarterly profit of 77 cents per share. Revenue also topped analysts' expectations. The company said it is pleased with its performance given what it calls a difficult sales environment.

STOCK SYMBOL: AAP

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Foot Locker – Foot Locker increased its quarterly dividend by 11 percent to 34.5 cents per share, and the athletic apparel and footwear retailer also announced a new $230 million capital expenditure program for 2018.

STOCK SYMBOL: FL

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LendingClub – LendingClub reported adjusted quarterly profit of 1 cent per share, missing the consensus estimate by a penny a share. The online lender also saw revenue come in below estimates amid increased loan origination and servicing expenses.

STOCK SYMBOL: LC

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Boyd Gaming – Boyd Gaming came in 5 cents a share shy of estimates, with adjusted quarterly profit of 22 cents per share. The casino operator's revenue also came up short of forecasts, primarily due to a shortfall in the Las Vegas market.

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General Motors – GM proposed a $2.8 billion investment into its South Korean operations over the next decade, according to a South Korean government official, and has asked the government to contribute to the investment. The automaker recently announced plans to close one of its four South Korea plants and evaluate the future of the other three.

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Apple – Apple is in talks to buy cobalt supplies for its iPhone batteries directly from miners, according to a Bloomberg report. Cobalt prices have been surging due to increasing demand for the lithium ion batteries used in electric vehicles.

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Lockheed Martin — Japan will buy at least 20 more of Lockheed's F-35A stealth fighters over the next six years, according to sources quoted by Reuters.

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Walmart – A story in this morning's New York Post speculates that Walmart.com CEO Marc Lore may be preparing to leave the retailer. Sources are noting cutbacks for the jet.com unit – which Lore founded before it was bought by Walmart – and the fact that Lore was not on a conference call regarding the company's digital future.

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3M – 3M settled a water pollution lawsuit with the state of Minnesota, agreeing to pay $850 million to the state for various groundwater projects. The state had been seeking at least $5 billion in damages related to the disposal of chemicals in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area.

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La-Z-Boy – La-Z-Boy reported adjusted quarterly profit of 51 cents per share, beating estimates by 5 cents a share. The furniture retailer's revenue also beat forecasts. The company noted that same-store sales increased for the fourth consecutive quarter.

STOCK SYMBOL: LZB

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Texas Roadhouse – Texas Roadhouse came in 3 cents a share ahead of consensus estimates, with quarterly profit of 40 cents per share. The restaurant chain's revenue matched Street forecasts. Texas Roadhouse saw comparable-restaurant sales increase for the 32nd straight quarter.

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Rent-A-Center – Rent-A-Center lost 41 cents per share for its latest quarter, wider than the 7 cent a share loss that analysts were expecting. The rent-to-own company's revenue was also short of estimates, and the company said it was in the process of targeting significant cost-saving opportunities.

STOCK SYMBOL: RCII

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What's happening around town (Wed, Feb 21st - Tue, Feb 27th)

Oklahoma City's event list.

Ongoing

Prairie Moderns: The Artwork of Don Holladay (University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma - Chickasha) Thru Fri, Mar 16th Come to the Nesbitt Gallery at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma for an exhibition of works by Oklahoma…

Wednesday, Feb 21st

♪ Anthem Drown Night! (HiLo Club - Oklahoma City) Our local friends at Anthem Brewing Co. have some great beers! Every Wednesday night from 9pm to close enjoy $8 Drown Night! Their Power Pils will be flowing!
🎨 Beyond ART: Lunch with an Artist - Beth Hammack (JRB Art at the Elms - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 11:30pm Bring your lunch and join us for our BEYOND ART: Lunch with an Artist Series. Eat, converse, and make connections to our art and artists. Artist Beth Hammack will be in attendance. Artwork: https://www.jrbartgallery.com/artist/Beth_Hammack/works/list/
Bi-Weekly Meetup (51st st. Speakeasy - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 5:00pm
🏆 Central OK: University of Central Oklahoma Baseball vs Southwestern (Edmond) Start Time: 2:00pm University of Central Oklahoma Baseball vs Southwestern http://www.bronchosports.com/calendar.aspx?id=5869
🏆 Central OK: University of Central Oklahoma Women's Tennis vs Cameron (Edmond) Start Time: 1:00pm University of Central Oklahoma Women's Tennis vs Cameron http://www.bronchosports.com/calendar.aspx?id=5653
Hippie Sabotage (Farmer's Market - Oklahoma City)
Lyric Theatre's Crowns: A Gospel Musical (Plaza District - Oklahoma City) Thru Sun, Feb 25th Start Time: 7:00pm Get ready for an uplifting celebration of life as Lyric Theatre presents: Crowns. This show, which will be held at…
NF (Diamond Ballroom - Oklahoma City) With chart-topping hits under his belt, NF is well versed in the art of performance and songwriting. Fans can hear some…
NF | OKC (Diamond Ballroom - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 7:30pm NF Wed - Feb 21 Diamond Ballroom Oklahoma City, OK PERCEPTION TOUR Tickets On Sale FRI 10/13 at 10am Ticket Link: http://bit.ly/nf_OKC Buy For Less Stores & Uptown Grocery in OKC Brady Box Office & Starship Records in Tulsa Charge by phone @ 866.977.6849 online @ protix.com Doors open at 6:30pm All Ages Welcome
OU Sooners vs Abilene Christian Wildcats (L. Dale Mitchell Baseball Park - Norman) Cheer on the OU Sooners as they take on the Abilene Christian Wildcats in Norman. The University of Oklahoma…
OU Sooners vs Iowa State Cyclones (The Lloyd Noble Center - Norman) Head to Norman to watch as the Oklahoma Sooners Women's Basketball take on the Iowa State Cyclones. Since the…
🏆 ROAP Certificate Course at Remington Park (Remington Park - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 8:00am
Saints - Aaron Hale & The Human Beings (Plaza District - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 8:00pm
SHIFT (Factory Obscura - Oklahoma City) Thru Sun, Feb 25th Join the creatives behind the OKC art collective Factory Obscura for a fully-immersive, experiential art…
😂 Steve McGrew (Loony Bin Comedy Club - Oklahoma City) Thru Sat, Feb 24th
Sunbeam Family Services (Othello's - Edmond) Start Time: 10:00am
Together OK Moore Meeting (The Boxcar - Moore) Start Time: 5:30pm If you live in the Moore area, come join our first meeting of the Moore Chapter of Together Oklahoma! We'll discuss legislative priorities like the importance of adequitely funding vital state services, how we can talk to our elected representatives about these priorities, and how we can help move our state forward towards a prosperous Oklahoma.…
Waxahatchee et al. (Tower Theatre Studio - Oklahoma City) Enjoy an evening of lo-fi musical magic when Waxahatchee takes over OKC's historic Tower Theatre. At the heart of…
Wednesday Game Night (Remington Park - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 6:00pm Play the games you love for jackpots and then play more games you love for Extra Cash & Prizes on Game Night at Remington Park, every Wednesday! Starting at 6pm on Wednesday nights at Remington Park, just make sure to use your Club Remington Card as you play in the casino. Doing so may get you selected via hot seat drawings to make Free Spins,…

Thursday, Feb 22nd

2018 Job Fair (Oklahoma City Dodgers - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 4:00pm The OKC Dodgers are seeking multi-talented, highly motivated team players to join our seasonal staff! Available positions include: • Ushers • Gate Attendants • Ticket Window Attendants • Retail Workers • Field Crew • Cashiers • Cooks • Kitchen/Stand Managers • Premium-Level Wait Staff The Job Fair will be held in the Legends…
🎓 Atlantis Aquarius / Acie James (The Deli - Norman) Start Time: 10:00pm Atlantis Aquarius out of Texas make their second ever Deli appearance with their brand of country rock and psych. With the constellations in mind it could also be called Astro rock and cosmic country. https://www.atlantisaquarius.org/
Andy Brewer aka Acie James also shares the bill. Action at 10pm. 21+ $5
🍴 Big Read Book Discussion: Five Skies by Ron Carlson (Pioneer Library System - Tecumseh) Start Time: 6:30pm Join us for a potluck meal and lively book discussion of the 2018 PLS Big Read title, "Five Skies" by author Ron Carlson. Get your free book by checking with the information desk, while supplies last. Digital versions are available on Overdrive. The discussion will be led by award winning author Rilla Askew. Rilla Askew is a novelist and short…
Brandon Hobson to sign Where the Dead Sit Talking (Full Circle Bookstore - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 6:30pm Set in rural Oklahoma during the late 1980s, Where the Dead Sit Talking is a startling, authentically voiced and lyrically written Native American coming-of-age story.
With his single mother in jail, Sequoya, a fifteen-year-old Cherokee boy, is placed in foster care with the Troutt family. Literally and figuratively scarred by his mother's…
🏆 Central OK: University of Central Oklahoma Men's Basketball vs Washburn (Edmond) Start Time: 7:30pm University of Central Oklahoma Men's Basketball vs Washburn http://www.bronchosports.com/calendar.aspx?id=5790
🏆 Central OK: University of Central Oklahoma Softball vs Texas A&M-Commerce (Edmond) Start Time: 1:00pm University of Central Oklahoma Softball vs Texas A&M-Commerce http://www.bronchosports.com/calendar.aspx?id=5795
🏆 Central OK: University of Central Oklahoma Softball vs Texas A&M-Commerce (Edmond) Start Time: 3:00pm University of Central Oklahoma Softball vs Texas A&M-Commerce http://www.bronchosports.com/calendar.aspx?id=5796
🏆 Central OK: University of Central Oklahoma Women's Basketball vs Washburn (Edmond) Start Time: 5:30pm University of Central Oklahoma Women's Basketball vs Washburn http://www.bronchosports.com/calendar.aspx?id=5758
♪ CMGT: Dan Martin // Brad Fielder (The Deli - Norman) Start Time: 7:00pm Country Music Group Therapy presents Dan Martin Music and Brad Fielder for another round of songs being swapped, red cups being quaffed and you not getting completely sloshed--'cause it's an early show, dammit! Free, 7-9 pm
🎨 Drink + Draw (Evoke - Edmond) Start Time: 7:00pm Join us as we host our very first Drink and Draw at EVOKE! Wine and Beer will be $1 off ($4 after tax) all night. Drink stuff. Draw stuff. Hang! This will be a monthly event!
🎨 Lewis & Clark Revisited, OLLI OSU afternoon class (Western Heritage Museum - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 1:30pm Instructor: Western historian and educator Luann Sewell Waters. The journey made by the Corps of Discovery, led by Lewis and William Clark, is looked upon as the opening of the American West. Explore the journey through journal entries, works of art, historical photos, and more. This class, held at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum,…
Lyric Theatre's Crowns: A Gospel Musical (Plaza District - Oklahoma City) Thru Sun, Feb 25th Start Time: 7:00pm Get ready for an uplifting celebration of life as Lyric Theatre presents: Crowns. This show, which will be held at…
Meditation Class (St Stephen's United Methodist - Norman) Start Time: 6:00pm Weekly meditation and discussion group conducted by the monks from Oklahoma Buddhist Vihara.
St. Stephens UMC 6-7pm Look for the shoes.
Moms' Night Out (Edmond) Start Time: 4:00pm Join us for the Launch of the renovated "Back Room". Lots of fun, food, prizes and friendship.
Old Town Moore Public Meeting (Moore Central Park - Moore) Start Time: 6:30pm We invite you to come, share, and discuss Old Town Moore's history, culture and existing conditions that will help shape our community and future development within Old Town Moore.
Saints - Jared Cathey Quartet (Plaza District - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 8:00pm
♪ School of Music: Kuleshov International Piano Competition (University of Central Oklahoma - Edmond) Thru Sat, Feb 24th Start Time: 7:30pm
SHIFT (Factory Obscura - Oklahoma City) Thru Sun, Feb 25th Join the creatives behind the OKC art collective Factory Obscura for a fully-immersive, experiential art…
😂 Steve McGrew (Loony Bin Comedy Club - Oklahoma City) Thru Sat, Feb 24th
Stinky Gringos (Blue Note - Oklahoma City)
🏆 Surf and Turf at The Bricktown Brewery at Remington Park (Remington Park - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 4:00pm
Together Oklahoma - Norman Chapter Monthly Meeting (Interurban Restaurant - Norman) Start Time: 5:30pm We are a nonpartisan group that encourages and helps citiizens become more engaged with their state legislature on a personal basis. We focus on budget issues but also health, mental health, criminal justice reform, education, etc. We are sponsored by the Oklahoma Policty Institute.
♪ Unlocking the West, OLLI OSU class (Western Heritage Museum - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 10:30am The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum’s Glenn D. Shirley Western Americana Collection is a treasure trove of documents, photographs, movie memorabilia, books, and magazines. This series provides an overview about this fascinating collection in storage and online and showcases the art of paperback book covers for western tales of…

Friday, Feb 23rd

🏆 Oklahoma City Blue G-League TICKETS (Cox Convention Center - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 7:00pm
🏆 Oklahoma City Blue vs. Austin Spurs (Cox Convention Center - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 7:00pm
Blue Water Highway Band (VZD's - Oklahoma City)
♪ Brothers Griiin (of The Flaming Lips) // DJ Laine // Nix Nix (The Deli - Norman) Start Time: 10:00pm Brothers Griiin (of The Flaming Lips) take over The Deli with their musical sidekicks DJ Laine and Nix Nix. Put your VIP party face on and witness the gladiators of style and taste as they wreck your eardrums. 10pm $5 21+ http://newsok.com/article/5528084
🏆 Central OK: University of Central Oklahoma Women's Tennis vs Dallas Baptist (Edmond) Start Time: 3:00pm University of Central Oklahoma Women's Tennis vs Dallas Baptist http://www.bronchosports.com/calendar.aspx?id=5654
Crobone (EP release), Psychotic Reaction, Metabaron (Blue Note - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 9:00pm Crobone (EP release party) https://www.facebook.com/croboneok/ Psychotic Reaction psychoticreaction.bandcamp.com Metabaron
🎓 Doc Doc Goose (Edmond Fine Arts - Edmond) Start Time: 7:00pm Just think about those old-fashioned nursery rhymes and it's easy to see why Mother Goose went to medical school and opened up a clinic in Nurseryland. There's no "happily ever after" here! These poor nursery rhyme characters are plagued with freak accidents! A typical morning in Dr. Goose's clinic includes a cow with a sore calf from…
Front Men Of Country Music (Firelake Arena - Shawnee)
♪ Funny AF Friday Comedy Show (ICE Event Center - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 9:00pm Funny AF Fridays is the weekly comedy show that features celebrity comedians and provides a platform for local comedians to get their shine. If you are interested in getting your "5 min" of comedy, contact Marc Flemon at 4052084240.
KC & the Sunshine Band in Concert (Riverwind Casino - Norman) Start Time: 8:00pm Get ready to "(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty" with KC & the Sunshine Band at the Riverwind Casino…
♪ Kevin Welch At Blue Door To Celebrate The Release Of Kevin Welch The Dead Reckoning Years (The Blue Door - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 8:00pm
🎨 Kevin Welch Vinyl Release (The Blue Door - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 8:00pm Kevin Welch – “ The Dead Reckoning Years” double album. Limited Edition of 500, signed and numbered. Tracks re-mastered by Alex McCollough and original artwork by Olivia Hellman. We’re excited to announce that the pre-sale is now available on this limited edition retrospective of Kevin’s tracks during the Reckoner years. Click below to…
Leake Collector Car Show & Auction (Oklahoma State Fair Park - Oklahoma City) Day 1 of 2 The Leake Auction Company will present their annual Oklahoma City auction in the Cox Pavilion at Oklahoma's State…
Lyric Theatre's Crowns: A Gospel Musical (Plaza District - Oklahoma City) Thru Sun, Feb 25th Start Time: 7:00pm Get ready for an uplifting celebration of life as Lyric Theatre presents: Crowns. This show, which will be held at…
♪ Martin & Lewis Love Italian Style (The Yellow Rose Dinner Theatre - Moore) Start Time: 6:30pm Come join us for a very special Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis Show, Love Italian Style. Comedy, music, live skits you never know what Jerry might do. A very special tribute show to the kings of comedy, with an awesome meal of your choice of Smoked Chicken or Barbecue Brisket and if your in VIP seating you can get Italian food. Call now for a…
Michael Cavanaugh - Songs of Elton John (Civic Center Music Hall - Oklahoma City) Day 1 of 2 Join the Oklahoma City Philharmonic's Pops Concert Series for a memorable performance starring Michael Cavanaugh.…
♪ Midtown Rotary Spelling Beer (Tower Theatre Studio - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 6:00pm The OKC Midtown Rotary Spelling Bee/Beer Tasting fundraiser everyone loves is back! Bigger, better and now in the historic Tower Theatre in Uptown! For the cost of your ticket you get food, beer, and entrance into the Spelling Bee! Several local breweries will be on hand to provide a variety of beer tastings. Don't worry, you don't HAVE to enter…
🎓 Multicultural Education Institute (University of Central Oklahoma - Edmond) Start Time: 12:00pm The 35th annual Multicultural Education Institute (MEI) at UCO is set for Feb. 23-24 at the Nigh University Center. Samuel Betances, Ph.D., will provide the keynote on Feb. 23. Other speakers include: Sedelta Oohsahwee, senior program/policy analyst/specialist at National Education Association in Washington, D.C.; Bill Pink, Ph.D., president of…
OU Sooners vs Texas Tech Red Raiders (The Lloyd Noble Center - Norman) Thru Sun, Feb 25th Head to Norman to watch as the Oklahoma Sooners Women's Basketball take on the Texas Tech Red Raiders. Since the…
Pink & Black Ball 2018 (Molly Shi Boren Ballroom - Norman) Start Time: 8:00pm
🍴 Restaurant Week (Edmond Chamber of Commerce - Edmond) Day 1 of 2 Start Time: 8:00am It's that time of year again! Discover Edmond's great Eats and Drinks during Edmond Restaurant Week 2018: Feb. 23- March 2. All you have to do is show the special menu at a participating restaurant location and get great food for great prices! Menus can be found on the Chamber website at:…
Saints - Stephen Salewon Band (Plaza District - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 9:00pm
♪ School of Music: Kuleshov International Piano Competition (University of Central Oklahoma - Edmond) 1 day left Start Time: 7:30pm
SHIFT (Factory Obscura - Oklahoma City) Thru Sun, Feb 25th Join the creatives behind the OKC art collective Factory Obscura for a fully-immersive, experiential art…
Spring Remodel and Landscape Show (Cox Convention Center - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 12:00pm
😂 Steve McGrew (Loony Bin Comedy Club - Oklahoma City) 1 day left
♪ World Premieres from the Composers of Project 21 (Oklahoma City University - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 8:00pm Join the composers of Project 21: Music for the Twenty First Century for an eclectic Friday night program of OCU-created world premieres. Music begins 8 p.m. in the BMC's Medium Rehearsal Hall. Free and open to all!

Saturday, Feb 24th

2018 Job Fair (Oklahoma City Dodgers - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 10:00am The OKC Dodgers are seeking multi-talented, highly motivated team players to join our seasonal staff! Available positions include: • Ushers • Gate Attendants • Ticket Window Attendants • Retail Workers • Field Crew • Cashiers • Cooks • Kitchen/Stand Managers • Premium-Level Wait Staff The Job Fair will be held in the Legends…
🏆 Oklahoma City Blue vs. Delaware 87ers (Cox Convention Center - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 7:00pm Cheer on the OKC Blue as they take on the Delaware 87ers at the Cox Convention Center in downtown Oklahoma City. Get in…
🎨 Coffee with the Artist featuring Suzanne Randall (Howell Gallery - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 11:00am Coffee with the Artist featuring Suzanne Randall. Join us for coffee and chat with Suzanne while seeing her new paintings and ceramic bird brains.
🎨 Creature Creations Family Workshop (Sam Noble Museum - Norman) Start Time: 10:00am What would a painting created by a bird look like? How could an Apatosaurus reach the paper to draw a portrait? Capture the wonder of the wild as we explore silly ways to make art like the animals do. We’ll get inspiration from exploring the amazing animals in our museum galleries and investigate creative art techniques. This event is for…
🎓 Free Device Workshop to Winterize your Phone (US Cellular - Midwest City) Start Time: 9:00am The cold temperatures can be taxing on people and even technology. As you layer your clothing in preparation for wintry conditions, don’t forget to protect your mobile device with the latest accessories.
U.S. Cellular will host a free Device Workshop in Midwest City on February 24th from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at 101 N Douglas, Suite J, where…
🎓 Free Device Workshop to Winterize your Phone (U.S. Cellular - Moore) Start Time: 9:00am The cold temperatures can be taxing on people and even technology. As you layer your clothing in preparation for wintry conditions, don’t forget to protect your mobile device with the latest accessories. U.S. Cellular will host a free Device Workshop in Moore on February 24th from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at 705 SW 19th Street, where associates will…
🎓 Free Device Workshop to Winterize your Phone (U.S. Cellular - Norman) Start Time: 9:00am The cold temperatures can be taxing on people and even technology. As you layer your clothing in preparation for wintry conditions, don’t forget to protect your mobile device with the latest accessories.
U.S. Cellular will host a free Device Workshop in Norman on February 24th from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at 1411 24th Ave. N.W., where associates…
🎓 Free Device Workshop to Winterize your Phone (U.S. Cellular - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 9:00am The cold temperatures can be taxing on people and even technology. As you layer your clothing in preparation for wintry conditions, don’t forget to protect your mobile device with the latest accessories.
U.S. Cellular will host a free Device Workshop in Oklahoma City on February 24th from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at 7000 N.W. Expressway Suite A,…
🎓 Free Device Workshop to Winterize your Phone (U.S. Cellular - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 11:00am The cold temperatures can be taxing on people and even technology. As you layer your clothing in preparation for wintry conditions, don’t forget to protect your mobile device with the latest accessories.
U.S. Cellular will host a free Device Workshop in Oklahoma City on February 24th from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 9200 S Pennsylvania Ave, where…
Friends of the Metropolitan Library System Annual Book Sale (Oklahoma State Fair Park - Oklahoma City) Day 1 of 2 The Friends of the Metropolitan Library System Annual Booksale is one of the biggest yearly book sales in the state and…
Leake Collector Car Show & Auction (Oklahoma State Fair Park - Oklahoma City) Day 2 of 2 The Leake Auction Company will present their annual Oklahoma City auction in the Cox Pavilion at Oklahoma's State…
Lyric Theatre's Crowns: A Gospel Musical (Plaza District - Oklahoma City) 1 day left Start Time: 7:00pm Get ready for an uplifting celebration of life as Lyric Theatre presents: Crowns. This show, which will be held at…
Michael Cavanaugh - Songs of Elton John (Civic Center Music Hall - Oklahoma City) Day 2 of 2 Join the Oklahoma City Philharmonic's Pops Concert Series for a memorable performance starring Michael Cavanaugh.…
🏃 ODHA Mighty Mouth 5K and Fun Run (Stars & Stripes Park - Oklahoma City) Funds from the 5K & Fun Run will be used to educate the public about oral hygiene, to improve access to preventive care for the underserved and invest in mobile/portable dental equipment and supplies to use in future public health projects such as health fairs, school screenings, sealant programs and projects for underserved children and adults…
Oklahoma Motorcycle & Car Show (Oklahoma State Fairgrounds Jim Norick Arena - Oklahoma City) Day 1 of 2 Start Time: 10:00am The annual Oklahoma Motorcycle & Car Show held at State Fair Park in Oklahoma City is a great opportunity to see classic and modern cars as well as get some great deals on parts and accessories at the swap meet. There will be rare antique and one-of-a-kind custom motorcycles and cars on display for your enjoyment. The day also includes a live…
Oklahoma Motorcycle Show (Oklahoma State Fair Park - Oklahoma City) Day 1 of 2 The annual Oklahoma Motorcycle & Car Show held at State Fair Park in Oklahoma City is a great opportunity to see…
Harrah Open Disc Golf Tournament (Harrah Heritage Park - Harrah) Whether you're a disc golf fanatic or just love to play, head to Harrah for a great time at the annual Harrah Open…
OU Sooners vs Kansas State Wildcats (The Lloyd Noble Center - Norman) Experience the action and excitement in Norman as the Oklahoma Sooners take on the Kansas State Wildcats. Since the…
OU Sooners vs Texas Tech Red Raiders (The Lloyd Noble Center - Norman) 1 day left Head to Norman to watch as the Oklahoma Sooners Women's Basketball take on the Texas Tech Red Raiders. Since the…
🏆 Oklahoma City Polar Plunge (White Water Bay - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 9:00am

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Questions	Answers
So if he was making more than 500k it would be okay in your book? That's pretty messed up.	Seems like I'd be even more of a piece of shit if I was that successful.
Are you involved much with the general goings on of the casino? If so, what goes through your head when you see huge amounts of money being gambled away by someone who doesnt know when to walk away?	Yes, I'm an executive so I'm in touch with most everything that goes on. Most of the time when I see something like that, I just say "good for us" and try not to think about whether or not the person can afford it or not.
How much do you make a year? Unless you are making like $500,000+, then you are a piece of shit. you are destroying thousands of people's lives so that you can make a living and afford your bmw and other status symbols.	I don't make $500K a year so I guess that makes me a piece of shit.
What is the worst most tasteless thing you or the casino in general did to make money?	I, obviously, like to think I'm uber classy. But in general I think paycheck cashing promotions are pretty tasteless. E.g., Cash your paycheck and get 5% of the total value in free slot play.
Can you ELi5? Sorry, to me that just sounds like you hand over your $1000 you earned, and get back $50? Which seems wrong...? Or do you get an extra $50? Hmmm... Thoroughly confused myself.	Let's say your check is $1,000. The casino will cash your check and then also give you $50 in promotional credits to be used on the slot machines. The idea is that since we've given you some "free" money to begin playing the machines you will also dip into the $1,000 cash that we also handed you.
Are there any clauses that prevent you from just spending the $50 in free bets and cashing out the $1k without actually playing with it?	No, you get the $1K in cash and the $50 can only be used in the slot machine. I've done this once when I started my new job and my direct deposit wasn't set up yet so they issued me a live check.
How many people just walk directly out of the casino after cashing the check with their 5% bonus?	I don't know, I've never run this promotion but generally speaking when we give away promotional credits, the "walk rate" is in the 25% range.
How often do you go to the strip clubs in vegas? If you go how much do you spend? Do you get treated better if they know what your job is?	I really don't like them so not often unless someone is in town that wants to go. I don't have a moral objection, just think it's a waste. "Hey do you like to eat steak? Give me $20 to smell this delicious steak! No, you can't try it!!!".
	So that having been said, I might spend $20 to give to the girls on the stage and maybe a lap dance.
	No, I don't get treated better because of my title really. They usually just care about how much money you spend and that's it.
What are some sneaky strategies that you use to get people to spend more money? I don't mean obvious things like having ATMs...but things related specifically to gambling..	Ummm... Off the top of my head I think the sneakiest thing is probably side bets on table games (e.g., play an extra $5 and if your two cards are a pair then you win $25) because the odds are terrible or things like advertising low table game limits but modifying the rules (e.g., blackjack pays 6:5 vs 3:2) to increase the house advantage.
Some casino customers are super cheap and only play $1 Blackjack. Others are whales and the casino spends a lot of money to attract them, but they are rare. Somewhere in between, I imagine, there are customers who spend a significant amount and exist in numbers to make most of the casino's profits.	First, we quantify most everything by "theoretical worth". That is, how much we can expect to win from you based on the house advantage of the game you play and how long you play. The general formula is decisions per hour X house advantage X hours played X average bet. So, $25/hand at blackjack X 1.5% house advantage X 2 hours played X 60 decisions per hour = $45 in theoretical worth.
Is that true? How much does a "bread and butter" customer gamble in a day?	Second, It really depends on the particular property. The number is a lot higher for Wynn then it would be at Joker's Wild (a really, really dumpy casino on the outskirts of Vegas). That having been said, most places will be very happy to have you if you are in the $150-300 a day in theoretical worth range.
That sounds pretty affordable. Assuming a 30% comp return I guess that comes out to $50-90 in comps a day.	30% includes the stuff we send you in the mail generally too so at the $300 range you could expect a room and a meal a day.
What kind of awful rules are you using to have a 1.5% house advantage, or is that number based on the average player being really terrible? How much in comps would I actually generate for two hours of $25 a hand Blackjack?	I just threw the 1.5 number out there. We also factor in skill into house advantage so as to be more favorable to the player, comp wise. comp wise we'd probably give you 15% of the $45, or $6.75. That's just in what we call discretionary comps that the pit supervisor or host can give you. Then you could expect another 30% in the mail via free bets, hotel, food, etc.
I guess you need to register with the casino loyalty club so you know what we are spending.	Correct.
I currently reside in Arizona, where you can't swing a dead cat without hitting an Indian reservation and - as a result - a casino.	Well I've worked all over the country and, yes, of course we always keep an eye out on new competition that would impact our existing customer base, especially as the business has seen much more legalization in new jurisdictions in the past 20 years.
The casino/resorts are getting increasingly sophisticated. Better facilities, better entertainment, and better marketing.	For Vegas, I think most strip properties have dealt with this by investing in properties in regional markets so as to send their customers to their Vegas properties so it is pretty accretive. Someone from Harrah's Ak-Chin in the Phoenix area gets offers from Harrah's Las Vegas quite often.
Is this something the Vegas casinos consider a rising threat, welcome competition, or something else? How do you - as a marketing guy - react to the fact that a trip to a casino no longer necessarily means a trip to Nevada or New Jersey?	The bigger problem really is for the markets where they were a monopoly for some time and really rested on their laurels. Reno and Atlantic City come to mind. Those markets are dying fast and there really isn't much upside. In Atlantic City, for example, you have casinos buying competitors just to close them so as to reduce the inventory.
What really happens when somebody wins on a slot machine? Like, what is the behind the scenes stuff that we don't see? Are they checking out the cameras to make sure it was that specific person before they payout? What if you switch seats? What if an underage gambler wins?... What if they switch seats with an of-age gambler?? Honestly, I've never done that, but I've always wondered the underage stuff because I've never ever got carded on slots! I've won hand-pays before (nothing really exciting) and they always hit me with the tax form. What do you guys do with the tax form? Does it get sent out from you guys or does it remain my responsibility from thereon?	I worked as a slot analyst (analyzing machine performance) years ago and never on the floor so I don't know/remember the exact steps. Essentially, though, it's verifying that the machine is functioning properly and recording the details of the jackpot for audit/regulators. If it is a taxable jackpot ( >= $1,200) then we are required to fill out the IRS W2G form to report it to them for tax purposes so at that point we have to get your ID, etc. to facilitate that. Then of course, there is the matter of actually paying you the money, verifying that it is the correct amount, etc. The tax form does get sent to the IRS. You can request the taxes not be taken out of your jackpot as you are only taxed on the net win at the end of the year.
How did you get involved in the casino bussiness?	1/2.) Just needed a job and applied to a very entry level job and worked my way up.
Did you set out to work at one or did it come about another way?	3.) It can be fun and exciting.
What do you enjoy most about your job? Least?	4.) There's a lot of pressure to make money/meet your budget so all of the bullshit that goes along with that. Dealing with politics, having to adjust staffing, etc. And I don't like that at my level the usual tenure is 2-3 years so you move around a lot. I'd like to be more settled, especially in a place I'd really want to live for a long time and I don't feel like I have much control of that in this business.
1) When you talk about being moved around a lot, is that relating to being moved around in what you do at a particular casino? or more like which casino your working at? 2) Do you feel that your skills at this current job gives you fallback options should your tenure run out? ( Such as in other service based industries?)	1.) I mean there is only one of me at every casino so if something happens whether I don't like where I work or what something different (e.g., more money) or they don't like me (shocking, it happens!) then the likelihood that I have to move is high, especially if I'm in a city that only has a handful of casinos. 2.) I obviously feel like my skills could take me anywhere! But in reality, it has been tough to change industries when I've tried. Usually places like hotels don't pay as much as casinos and look for more sales-related skills and restaurants don't really have marketing people except at the corporate office whereas my skills are more analytics-oriented. And both usually pay less than casinos.
time I went to Vegas (around 30 years ago) it still had that "mob" vibe. When I got married there in the 90s (I joke now that I gambled on marriage in Vegas and lost half my stuff) it was much more "corporate" and "family friendly." The "What Happens in Vegas" campaign seemed to try and change that perception. Do you think there's value in returning Vegas to a more "wise guy" kind of feel...playing up the classic vibe, or is it just a big collection of theme parks with gambling?	The problem with returning to that type of vibe is that it's difficult/impossible given how big the casinos are. Sure it was easy for Benny Binion to control everything and not be "corporate" when the old Horseshoe was literally 1/10th the size of MGM Grand.
What was UNLV like? Did you live in the dorms? It seems like a strange school where everyone commutes and there's no college life around the campus. What are the pros and cons of going there?	I went there for grad school so was older and had a wife and a house. It is definitely a commuter school so there's not a lot of school spirit. I went to undergrad a school with a huge, huge, huge, football program so it was a bit of a change for me. I also didn't find the students to be terribly bright (with exceptions, of course). On the upside, a lot of people like living in Vegas and the Hotel Administration College (where I went) has very, very good brand recognition.
Do you find people have lots of misconceptions about the casino industry?	That the games are rigged and that we love giving away a lot for nothing/little in return are probably the two biggest.
So what's up with prostitutes and the casinos? I understand that prostitution is illegal in Vegas, but that they're still there. Is it like the movies, where they're just hanging out in the casino bars waiting to be picked up?	Yes, they hang out at the bars and then there are services you can call and have them sent to your room. If it's overt, casino security will clear them out of the bar area but the vice cops generally focus on human trafficking kind of stuff.
As an insider, what do you think the job prospects are in the industry for someone with a similar education background, but no casino experience?	1.) The industry relies heavily on industry experience so job prospects are good if you're willing to start in a low position and work you're way up. If you go to UNLV and get the degree I got and expect for some casino to make you a Director of VP with no experience then you're going to be very disappointed.
Is that just bizarre luck?	2.) Bizarre luck.
What does the industry think about states with Indian reservations that prohibit casinos like Texas?	3.) Definitely potential opportunity. I've read about that small tribe in Texas. It'll happen eventually in Texas. The people in Louisiana will not be happy, though.
Is it viewed as a potential opportunity for growth with a small tribe, more competition, or a wedge to open the state to gambling?	4.) No problem!
For every average person out there, would you suggest not playing? I mean, in the sense that, it's just not a viable option?	Viable for what? Making consistent money? Then definitely not. If you are entertained by thrill of gambling and have the discretionary funds to do it, then by all means.
Aw okay! cool. Any idea why people do it? Is it just a thrill? Would being a "whale", make more of a difference?	For the people that do it for entertainment, it's the thrill of anticipation.
Was it hard getting a job with such a detailed degree?	My undergrad degree is pretty bland, political science, so it wasn't hard at first. I did my grad degree in casino management because I was living in Vegas, wanted to get an MBA, didn't want to take 2 years off from work to get a full-time degree, didn't have the support of my job to get an executive MBA, and didn't like UNLV's MBA program.
EDIT: Thanks for answering my first AMA question! Really good answer too!	NP! Keep asking away!
What's your favorite aspect of your job? And do you like to gamble yourself?	1.) It can be exciting. Picking new acts to play in your showroom seems more exciting to me than selling propane. 2.) Yes...
What is the best way for tourist to get the best bang for buck in your casino for entertainment, food, gambling etc to have a good time and not go broke?	I'm currently working at a Vegas strip property.
If you can answer in terms of Vegas, that would be great also.	Unless you have something more specific in mind, the first place I'd direct you to is the Las Vegas Advisor Top 10 Deals List.
With legal online poker gaining momentum which might mean eventual legal online gambling for other house games online; are the casinos doing what they can to kill this before it starts or your thoughts on this?	Las Vegas Sands / Venetian is actively trying to kill it (which I don't really understand) but everyone just sees it as a means to make more money so are ready to pounce when it's legal.
I don't know if you're still answering questions, but what are the qualifications for being, say, a Texas Hold'em Dealer in Vegas, specifically your casino, and are the dealers specific to just one game? I.e. omaha, hold 'em, pai gow, stud... Also, without being too specific, what is the average annual income for said occupation? Are the dealers payed solely by tips/do they get to keep all tips?	1.) Generally there are poker dealers and table games (e.g., blackjack) dealers. Few do both. Among the table games dealers, most know multiple games as the more you know the more hirable you are. In terms of the qualifications it's just that you've gone to some sort of dealer school (there are commercial ones and some casinos do it in-house), experience, and a live audition. 2.) Really depends on the market and the casino. At the high end like Wynn or Venetian they will do close to $100K/year but at an entry-level place it could be more like $25K/year. It's base salary plus pooled tips (aka tokes).
	3.) You've never thought of dealing the WSOP? They need as many dealers as they can find.
Do Casino's design their decor for different target groups?	Of course. Hard Rock and Cosmo are designed for younger demographics and Wynn and Venetian for older affluent ones.
I find all Casino's to be outright horrible to my senses due to the noise/flashing lights.	Encore and the new Barrymore are definitely designed for the Asian gambler. And you'd, obviously, have to assume the casinos in Macau are, too, although I've never been.
Could you describe your typical work day? also I've had some great times a Joker's Wild!	Ha! I honed my dice skills at JW!
	Typical work day is get to work and look at the previous day's financial results and react accordingly. I.e., ask the analysts to pull numbers, talk to the head of a certain department about their opinion on something, etc.
	Emails emails emails.
	Then it's usually a lot of meetings about upcoming things whether it be planning an event, approving new advertising, doing the strategic planning for the property for 2015, meeting with vendors, etc.
	Emails emails emails.
	By this time the numbers or reports I've asked to be run are ready so I sit down and look at them and act accordingly (e.g., hey, looks like we're spending too much on postage to mail to customers too far away, let's change the way we do this for next time), etc.
	Emails emails emails.
	Then it's usually time to go home but 2-3 times a week I'll have a dinner or event to go to with a vendor or colleague or someone from the press.
	Emails emails emails.
	Probably 2-3 Saturdays a month I'll go in and work for a few hours just to catch up on stuff or if there's an event to meet and greet players, make sure everything is going well, etc.
	Emails emails emails.
Has the rise of 6:5 blackjack been hurting the game's popularity, or are there enough people who don't "get" the odds change (or don't care) that it all works out in the end? Is the odds change enough to swing the game back in the casino's favor in the long run even if players count cards? And what about continuous shuffling machines: have any of the casinos you've been with used them, and how did the players react?	The masses don't care about either especially if you're able to offer low limits. The limit and the number of decks is what attracts people to a bj game. Still never going to allow counting.
Is is harder to get jobs in the background or management functions of the casino?	Well certainly there are more what we call "front of house" positions (dealers, porters, servers, bartenders, etc.) than "back of house" positions (accountants, IT, warehouse, etc.) so in terms of pure numbers, yes it's easier to get -any- FOH than -any- BOH position.
I'm an IT grad looking to move back to Vegas and wondered if there were more "non-floor" jobs than actually functional jobs.	That having been said, if you're wanting an IT position shouldn't be too hard if you're willing to work anywhere and have a little experience. If you're wanting to just jump into the CIO job at Bellagio, more difficult.
Great! thank you. I've got about 8 years under my belt, but dear god...no CIO for me. This really eased my worry about options. thanks.	You should be OK as long as you're not too picky.
Just how rigged are the automatic roulette machines?	They aren't. The games have to go through pretty rigorous testing by the state or an agency of the state to be allowed to be sold. Gaming Labs International is one such company.
I would think that SEO campaigns and similar web based marketing would be ineffective techniques for a casino in a place like Las Vegas. Is this the case? I know I'm quite late but I would love to know if you have time.	We definitely do SEO/SEM campaigns but primarily for hotel related keywords for people looking for hotel rooms. I worked at a place a little outside of the main city in the south one time and we'd buy broader search terms for people looking for "entertainment in main city" in case they didn't know there was a casino nearby.
Thanks for the response. I was just curious about engaging people in person in public? Do you operate campaigns on the street such as call to action flyers or similar? Are there laws specific to this type of promotion in Las Vegas?	Not a typical marketing channel most casinos explore, but it's not entirely unheard of. Sorry I'm not entirely sure of the laws.
Who owns the casino you work at? Is it one guy or a publicly traded company?	I'd rather not say as I don't want to be outted but I have worked for large publicly traded companies, privately held companies (e.g., owned by hedge funds), and publicly traded companies where one individual owns the majority of the shares. I've never worked at a privately owned casino owned by one individual, though.
How do I get over 65 year olds excited about my product?	Without knowing what said product is, the best thing I can say is to figure out how to make it relevant to them.
What does a marketing exec. at a casino make a year?	Depends on the size of the property. 75 at a small riverboat casino to 250 at a large place like Bellagio.
To succeed in marketing, what is the first step to landing a successful job? and what should be the over arching goal in mind to maintain a competitive advantage over fellow competition as well as new shifts in market trends?	1.) be tenacious. take any job you can get. be a sponge and learn everything you can.
	2a.) don't be afraid to fail, but be smart (and profitable) about it.
	2b.) don't rest on your laurels. stay in touch with your customers.
Go on ... What does a casino do in that regard?	From a gambling standpoint, people in that age range like penny slots so we offer a lot of penny slots. We put on shows that would appeal to them. We would make the decor more classic vs hip. Etc.
I've always wanted to work in the gaming industry. I have a strong sales background and a B.S. degree... which department would you recommend to get my feet wet?	Probably player development which is the department that deals with VIP guests or maybe special events/promotions.
What's the best movie you've seen this year? You did say we could talk about life in general...	Absolutely! 12 Years a Slave.
	Edit: Also, Dallas Buyer's Club.
Dang, haven't seen it yet...will have to wait for it on DVD or streaming. Edit: Haven't seen that one either. I'm starting look like a Philistine.	It's pretty heavy but sometimes that's good.
Do you prefer to market for families or adults? Casinos are adult fun, but I've noticed a shift in the past decade.	Definitely adults.
Your AMA was one of the best, you answered almost every question, so if you're still answering here's one: If a young person comes in and wins more than 100k and then just leaves, would you suspect him/her of anything?	It really depends more on the manner in which you win and how you behave. We're required by law to fill out a Currency Transaction Report for transactions over $10,000. So if you got to that point you would have already given us your ID, etc. We'd obviously make sure that surveillance is watching you to make sure you're not cheating but if you're on a random hot streak and betting $10K/hand then it wouldn't be a huge deal at most strip properties.
How about a free load just this once? lol. But hypothetically what would 10 grand get you :(	At my place, (which is not an uber classy place like Wynn or Venetian), you'd get pretty much whatever you'd want. Suite, dinners, limo from the airport, show tickets, etc. We'd generally reinvest in you 30% of your loss so just figure out what $3,000 in comps would get you.
What advice can you give to new grads who want to get into marketing, but can get work due to lack of experience?	As I mentioned in a previous post, I believe you really just need to be tenacious and take anything to get your foot in the door. It's a very crowded field, especially on the what I call "pretty picture" side of marketing. I wish I had a more specific answer to give you.
What does being a marketing executive involve?	I usually say I'm in charge of driving profitable revenue. The departments that report up to me are charge of advertising, promotions, entertainment, public relations, direct mail/database marketing, and VIP marketing.
I'm coming to Vegas in December from Australia, can you PM me your email address?	Just PM me. Happy to see if I can help
Do casinos hire interns? I'm currently a student at a public university.	Absolutely. I think most of the major companies have management training/internship programs. Go to their careers websites. Caesars Entertainment, MGM International, Pinnacle Entertainment, Penn National Gaming, etc.
Would you recommend a job in marketing? what skill sets would be helpful for marketing? i'm interested in it but not entirely sure what it's about.	I think the best combination in today's world is to be more right brained with a creative bent as more and more the question asked of marketing folks is "quantify how your idea makes me money?" and less and less "what's the most most creative idea you have?"
	It's a crowded field especially on the left brained side (e.g., advertising and public relations) because people think it's "cool". So if that's you're interest, I'd say being tenacious and creative is what is going to get you far in that world because it's tough to get your foot in the door and you have to have thick skin and then when you do get your foot in the door you are going to have a very short leash to prove yourself.
Any specific company you recommend?	If you're at the intern stage, apply liberally.
Do you have the sides backwards, or do I?	Um, well I think of left brained as creative and right brain analytical?
How selective is the casino management program at UNLV?	The hotel management program in general is not selective but the casino management program is difficult because it's pretty quantitatively-focused so there's a lot of attrition.
What do you do for family entertainment in Vegas?	I'm single so that having been said, there's all your typical family stuff to do here: parks, camping, hiking, movies, bowling, etc.
You don't have any family in Vegas? What's something that you go do with your friends, then?	I'm not from here and my ex-wife hated living here thus why she's my ex. My friends and I go and see concerts, go to bars, we like guns so go shooting sometimes, and most Sundays cook for each other.
Sounds like a nice life!	It's OK. City is kind of soulless and superficial.
One of my favorite aspects of Vegas is that if you want your experience to improve, it's usually a strategic $20 tip away... whether that be a tip to upgrade your room when you check in, to skip the long line at a club, to get a table with a great view at dinner... What potential 'Experience' improvements would you recommend in Vegas?	Link to thetwentydollartrick.com
Vegas or Macau. Which is better?	Better for what?
Have you read The Stars My Destination by Alfred Bester?	I haven't.
So basically I should just buy from the half off kiosks?	Yes.
How do you feel about those who are addicted to gambling and those who have lost everything because of it?	Bad, obviously.
Late to this ama, are you still taking questions?	Sure!
Sure buddy.	Do you mean to say that you don't believe me?
I just got started in hospitality marketing, any advice?	Doing what, exactly? Just be willing to make not a lot of money for awhile and be willing to relocate frequently if you want to move up the ladder. I guess those are the first things that come to mind.
Have you had any good marketing ideas that you couldn't do due to marketing regulation.	Not necessarily due to regulation but a lot of times you're gun-shy to do a promotion because well, what happens if no one shows up?
Bastard.	Danka.

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